ESP32 Mini Game Console – Game Wing

The console is designed as a Feather Wing for the Adafruit Huzzah32 micro controller. It uses I2S and the internal DACs to create a color PAL signal and mono sound. Two SNES controller connectors provide the input to make it simple console. The SD card slot should provide the possibility to additional game data. The 3D printed case resembles an old fashion Super Nintendo console. A simple PCB is designed and soldered and some tips and tricks are explained how to make the life easier. Have fun!

Researchers 3D-Printed Plastic Cubes With Complex Patterns That Make them Bulletproof

The technology continues to evolve, but 3D printing is still mostly used for creating prototypes or parts that won’t have to endure tremendous stresses or rigorous wear and tear. That might not always be the case, however, as researchers at Rice University found a way to 3D print complex patterns resulting in plastic objects that are almost as hard and durable as diamond.

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2019 NVIDIA Shield TV Pro – Amazing Emulation, But is it worth the Upgrade ? | MVG

The NVIDIA Shield TV 2019 Pro is is an upgrade to the 2017 model we reviewed on the channel last year. One of the most powerful Android based 4K streaming media player devices complete the NVIDIA Tegra X1 chipset and fast clock speeds.
It’s capable of emulating GameCube, Dreamcast , Nintendo 64, Sony PSP and much more. The 2019 edition is said to be 25% faster with a newer revision of the Tegra X1 SoC. But is is really worth the upgrade?

The Longest Con In Video Game History

The Todd Rogers dragster saga is one of the juiciest stories in all of video game history. I was addicted to researching the dispute when it arose on Twin Galaxies and the entire story has never been portrayed properly. This only barely touches the tip of the iceberg of the corruption that went on between Rogers and Twin Galaxies.