Derf
@consolemods.org
Knowledgeable about a particular game console?
Contribute to http://consolemods.org!
Into reverse engineering PlayStation consoles?
Check out http://psdevwiki.com!
Contribute to http://consolemods.org!
Into reverse engineering PlayStation consoles?
Check out http://psdevwiki.com!
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Derf
@consolemods.org
· Oct 17
Check out ConsoleMods.org!
We aim to foster a positive, collaborative community to preserve modding/repair/restoration information for game consoles, CRTs, and more! Even tiny edits are hugely appreciated! Also looking for native ES, JP, FR, and PT-BR translators.
Discord: discord.gg/x5vEnkR4C8
We aim to foster a positive, collaborative community to preserve modding/repair/restoration information for game consoles, CRTs, and more! Even tiny edits are hugely appreciated! Also looking for native ES, JP, FR, and PT-BR translators.
Discord: discord.gg/x5vEnkR4C8
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Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social needs to be transfered by helicopter to a medical center where they can better treat her cancer, which means her gofundme needs $20k more. please give to support this trans game dev elder if you can!
Donate to Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer, organized by Rebecca Heineman
I’m Rebecca Ann Heineman. The very first video game champion, creat… Rebecca Heineman needs your support for Help Rebecca Ann Heineman Fight Aggressive Cancer
www.gofundme.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Rebecca Heineman @burgerbecky.bsky.social needs to be transfered by helicopter to a medical center where they can better treat her cancer, which means her gofundme needs $20k more. please give to support this trans game dev elder if you can!
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KIRO 7 ran an article and two TV pieces on the theft of a box truck full of arcade PCBs, artwork, and machines from my workplace yesterday. If anyone in the Seattle area sees someone offloading a ton of CPS2/NAOMI/Neo Geo PCBs, stuff of that nature, please reach out.
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
GAME OVER: $25k+ of tech stolen from Kent arcade
Tens of thousands of dollars worth of vintage video game equipment was stolen from a Kent arcade this week.
www.kiro7.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:32 AM
KIRO 7 ran an article and two TV pieces on the theft of a box truck full of arcade PCBs, artwork, and machines from my workplace yesterday. If anyone in the Seattle area sees someone offloading a ton of CPS2/NAOMI/Neo Geo PCBs, stuff of that nature, please reach out.
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
www.kiro7.com/news/local/g...
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Another Original Xbox preservation win.
Console 4133****3905 uploaded the missing PAL update for (ToCA) Race Driver 2
XCAT is working to preserve original Xbox Live history and provide for the future of Original Xbox online gaming.
consolemods.org/XCAT
Console 4133****3905 uploaded the missing PAL update for (ToCA) Race Driver 2
XCAT is working to preserve original Xbox Live history and provide for the future of Original Xbox online gaming.
consolemods.org/XCAT
XCAT
Xbox Content Archive Tool (XCAT) is a utility that runs directly on an Xbox console to assist in finding unarchived DLC and other lost content. When the application is run, It will scan the Xbox hard ...
consolemods.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Another Original Xbox preservation win.
Console 4133****3905 uploaded the missing PAL update for (ToCA) Race Driver 2
XCAT is working to preserve original Xbox Live history and provide for the future of Original Xbox online gaming.
consolemods.org/XCAT
Console 4133****3905 uploaded the missing PAL update for (ToCA) Race Driver 2
XCAT is working to preserve original Xbox Live history and provide for the future of Original Xbox online gaming.
consolemods.org/XCAT
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There. Done early.
November 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
There. Done early.
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XCAT strikes again!
Thanks to our friend hardly in Japan we have recovered another lost DLC for Thousand Land on original Xbox.
The recovered DLC is already on Rock5's downloader.
Please help recover lost Xbox Live content. Run XCAT on every OG Xbox hard drive you can find!
consolemods.org/XCAT
Thanks to our friend hardly in Japan we have recovered another lost DLC for Thousand Land on original Xbox.
The recovered DLC is already on Rock5's downloader.
Please help recover lost Xbox Live content. Run XCAT on every OG Xbox hard drive you can find!
consolemods.org/XCAT
XCAT
Xbox Content Archive Tool (XCAT) is a utility that runs directly on an Xbox console to assist in finding unarchived DLC and other lost content. When the application is run, It will scan the Xbox hard ...
consolemods.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
XCAT strikes again!
Thanks to our friend hardly in Japan we have recovered another lost DLC for Thousand Land on original Xbox.
The recovered DLC is already on Rock5's downloader.
Please help recover lost Xbox Live content. Run XCAT on every OG Xbox hard drive you can find!
consolemods.org/XCAT
Thanks to our friend hardly in Japan we have recovered another lost DLC for Thousand Land on original Xbox.
The recovered DLC is already on Rock5's downloader.
Please help recover lost Xbox Live content. Run XCAT on every OG Xbox hard drive you can find!
consolemods.org/XCAT
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(1/2) A new "Castlevania: Symphony of the Night" patch for SEGA Saturn (based on Meduza Team's v1.1 "Ultimate" patch) has been released.
This fork restores the voice acting, script, and title screen from the English PSX version.
Other changes were made too...
This fork restores the voice acting, script, and title screen from the English PSX version.
Other changes were made too...
November 3, 2025 at 2:59 AM
(1/2) A new "Castlevania: Symphony of the Night" patch for SEGA Saturn (based on Meduza Team's v1.1 "Ultimate" patch) has been released.
This fork restores the voice acting, script, and title screen from the English PSX version.
Other changes were made too...
This fork restores the voice acting, script, and title screen from the English PSX version.
Other changes were made too...
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Online #Dreamcast Save Converter Adds Full #VMU Support
Read it here: metalgamesolid.com/systems/cons...
Read it here: metalgamesolid.com/systems/cons...
Online Dreamcast Save Converter Adds Full VMU Support - Metal Game Solid
Developer Euan Forrester (@photoeuan) has added complete Visual Memory Unit (VMU) support to his online Dreamcast save file converter, expanding compatibility
metalgamesolid.com
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Online #Dreamcast Save Converter Adds Full #VMU Support
Read it here: metalgamesolid.com/systems/cons...
Read it here: metalgamesolid.com/systems/cons...
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Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
October 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Last chance to turn it off.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
On Monday, November 3rd, Microsoft will start using your LinkedIn data for AI training. And remember, you're opted in by default.
To toggle it off 👉 Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement.
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Merry Christmas everyone! (OCT31 = DEC25, you know)
To celebrate the occasion - I'm releasing v1.0 (and hopefully only version) of my SNES SA-1 boards! The SA-1 is a co-processor that's used in a variety of graphically intense SNES games.
This is fully open source!
github.com/MouseBiteLab...
To celebrate the occasion - I'm releasing v1.0 (and hopefully only version) of my SNES SA-1 boards! The SA-1 is a co-processor that's used in a variety of graphically intense SNES games.
This is fully open source!
github.com/MouseBiteLab...
November 1, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Merry Christmas everyone! (OCT31 = DEC25, you know)
To celebrate the occasion - I'm releasing v1.0 (and hopefully only version) of my SNES SA-1 boards! The SA-1 is a co-processor that's used in a variety of graphically intense SNES games.
This is fully open source!
github.com/MouseBiteLab...
To celebrate the occasion - I'm releasing v1.0 (and hopefully only version) of my SNES SA-1 boards! The SA-1 is a co-processor that's used in a variety of graphically intense SNES games.
This is fully open source!
github.com/MouseBiteLab...
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I've spent the last two years developing firmware and software for a WS/WSC/PCv2 flash/development cartridge. Now, it has finally been announced and will be sold by 49bitcat in Germany. Sales start November 24th!
Learn more here: 49bitcat.com/news/2025-10...
Learn more here: 49bitcat.com/news/2025-10...
October 31, 2025 at 6:23 AM
I've spent the last two years developing firmware and software for a WS/WSC/PCv2 flash/development cartridge. Now, it has finally been announced and will be sold by 49bitcat in Germany. Sales start November 24th!
Learn more here: 49bitcat.com/news/2025-10...
Learn more here: 49bitcat.com/news/2025-10...
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Hey everyone! Today at 11am EST I will be Premiering a video that's been nearly one year in the making. I worked with some amazing modders and @pcbwayofficial.bsky.social to make this Project a reality and I really hope you all enjoy it!
WATCH HERE 👉 youtu.be/0OMP8JvGWNY
WATCH HERE 👉 youtu.be/0OMP8JvGWNY
I Built Microsoft’s $36,000 XBOX Prototype . . . And Made It Better!
YouTube video by Macho Nacho Productions
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Hey everyone! Today at 11am EST I will be Premiering a video that's been nearly one year in the making. I worked with some amazing modders and @pcbwayofficial.bsky.social to make this Project a reality and I really hope you all enjoy it!
WATCH HERE 👉 youtu.be/0OMP8JvGWNY
WATCH HERE 👉 youtu.be/0OMP8JvGWNY
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Time keeps flying... The Cutting Room Floor wiki turned 16 on Saturday!
TCRF is a product of everyone who has contributed to it over the years. Thanks to everyone that's edited an article, donated, or just shared it with their friends.
tcrf.net/The_Cutting_...
bmf.rustedmagick.com/cr/cuttingro...
TCRF is a product of everyone who has contributed to it over the years. Thanks to everyone that's edited an article, donated, or just shared it with their friends.
tcrf.net/The_Cutting_...
bmf.rustedmagick.com/cr/cuttingro...
October 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Time keeps flying... The Cutting Room Floor wiki turned 16 on Saturday!
TCRF is a product of everyone who has contributed to it over the years. Thanks to everyone that's edited an article, donated, or just shared it with their friends.
tcrf.net/The_Cutting_...
bmf.rustedmagick.com/cr/cuttingro...
TCRF is a product of everyone who has contributed to it over the years. Thanks to everyone that's edited an article, donated, or just shared it with their friends.
tcrf.net/The_Cutting_...
bmf.rustedmagick.com/cr/cuttingro...
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friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
friend shared this, immediately updated my settings
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Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Please read our statement, share it with your networks, and support us if you can. www.python.org/sponsors/app... psfmember.org/civicrm/cont...
October 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Python was awarded a funding grant, funding grant asked Python foundation to remove all diversity and inclusion initiatives they have.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
Python foundation said no and rejected the grant.
If you use Python, send a few dollars to the charity to keep it going. I’m pushing a dono on behalf of ScamGuard.
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So when you're doing some game console modding stuff and something doesn't make sense you do some research, write a guide, and post it on consolemods.org right? RIGHT?!
Yeah I thought so. Anyway here's how you enable Blu-ray playback on a PS4 completely offline: consolemods.org/wiki/PS4:Ena...
Yeah I thought so. Anyway here's how you enable Blu-ray playback on a PS4 completely offline: consolemods.org/wiki/PS4:Ena...
Enable Blu-ray Playback without going online
PlayStation 4 consoles are unable to play Blu-ray discs until they are granted a license to do so. Normally this is a seamless process that happens the first time a Blu-ray movie disc is played in the...
consolemods.org
October 26, 2025 at 4:07 AM
So when you're doing some game console modding stuff and something doesn't make sense you do some research, write a guide, and post it on consolemods.org right? RIGHT?!
Yeah I thought so. Anyway here's how you enable Blu-ray playback on a PS4 completely offline: consolemods.org/wiki/PS4:Ena...
Yeah I thought so. Anyway here's how you enable Blu-ray playback on a PS4 completely offline: consolemods.org/wiki/PS4:Ena...
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I've created a 3D model for the Sony A14/D14 BVM Bezel. If printed it should fit 1:1 with the stock unit.
Files can be found here: bitbuilt.net/forums/threa...
Files can be found here: bitbuilt.net/forums/threa...
October 25, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I've created a 3D model for the Sony A14/D14 BVM Bezel. If printed it should fit 1:1 with the stock unit.
Files can be found here: bitbuilt.net/forums/threa...
Files can be found here: bitbuilt.net/forums/threa...
Anyone aware of other CRT TVs that have a screensaver built in?
update: the tv has a screensaver where a rabbit hops back and forth eating falling vegetables under the night sky
October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Anyone aware of other CRT TVs that have a screensaver built in?
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Retrotink 4K PRO & CE profiles UPDATE 2025-10-17.
This is a great base to update to! With future updates I may add just few small tweaks or new profiles.
First watch the video on how to update profiles 👇
Video: youtu.be/YPknWg4OTl8?...
Profiles download: drive.google.com/file/d/19i7w...
This is a great base to update to! With future updates I may add just few small tweaks or new profiles.
First watch the video on how to update profiles 👇
Video: youtu.be/YPknWg4OTl8?...
Profiles download: drive.google.com/file/d/19i7w...
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Retrotink 4K PRO & CE profiles UPDATE 2025-10-17.
This is a great base to update to! With future updates I may add just few small tweaks or new profiles.
First watch the video on how to update profiles 👇
Video: youtu.be/YPknWg4OTl8?...
Profiles download: drive.google.com/file/d/19i7w...
This is a great base to update to! With future updates I may add just few small tweaks or new profiles.
First watch the video on how to update profiles 👇
Video: youtu.be/YPknWg4OTl8?...
Profiles download: drive.google.com/file/d/19i7w...
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The Model 3 Wire Free install is almost a reality! I somehow deleted two bottom pads on the funk flex, and swapped the FM left and right on the AV flex, but it otherwise works perfectly!
October 17, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The Model 3 Wire Free install is almost a reality! I somehow deleted two bottom pads on the funk flex, and swapped the FM left and right on the AV flex, but it otherwise works perfectly!
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We're a bit late to the party, but Data Crystal turned 20 years old last month! That's... old.
DC is the sister wiki to TCRF, focused on reverse engineering, datamining, and documentation; stuff useful for ROM hacks and fan translations.
datacrystal.tcrf.net/wiki/Data_Cr...
DC is the sister wiki to TCRF, focused on reverse engineering, datamining, and documentation; stuff useful for ROM hacks and fan translations.
datacrystal.tcrf.net/wiki/Data_Cr...
![A screenshot of the original front page of Data Crystal [https://datacrystal.tcrf.net/w/index.php?title=Data_Crystal&oldid=2]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:po7ah7hj6vrkwaaxfn5llljz/bafkreigfwl6o7mwtihsitl6n2h5oczecenwvjnbl47zidvs2aatnttw42a@jpeg)
October 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We're a bit late to the party, but Data Crystal turned 20 years old last month! That's... old.
DC is the sister wiki to TCRF, focused on reverse engineering, datamining, and documentation; stuff useful for ROM hacks and fan translations.
datacrystal.tcrf.net/wiki/Data_Cr...
DC is the sister wiki to TCRF, focused on reverse engineering, datamining, and documentation; stuff useful for ROM hacks and fan translations.
datacrystal.tcrf.net/wiki/Data_Cr...
PSA for those with a RetroTink 4K: Make sure you have 4:4:4 Pass Through enabled on your TV. I didn't realize that masks were totally jacked up by not having it on, they're 100x better now!
October 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM
PSA for those with a RetroTink 4K: Make sure you have 4:4:4 Pass Through enabled on your TV. I didn't realize that masks were totally jacked up by not having it on, they're 100x better now!
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New blog post! A look at the region converter hidden in some early NES games, an analysis of an NES epoxy blob cart, and an attempt to repair a broken Famicom cartridge. A bit disconnected but I hope you enjoy! nicole.express/2025/not-jus...
Cartridge Chaos: The Official Nintendo Region Converter and More!
This post is a combination of looks at several oddities among my pile of NES and Famicom cartridges. Why, for example, do I have a copy of Gyromite when I do...
nicole.express
October 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New blog post! A look at the region converter hidden in some early NES games, an analysis of an NES epoxy blob cart, and an attempt to repair a broken Famicom cartridge. A bit disconnected but I hope you enjoy! nicole.express/2025/not-jus...
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Does anyone recognize this song? It kept showing up in my dreams this past night, right before I'd wake with cold sweats.
It would crash my machine whenever I tried to transcribe it.
While I wrote it, I couldn't stop crying. I have no idea why, tears would begin rolling whenever I hear the song.
It would crash my machine whenever I tried to transcribe it.
While I wrote it, I couldn't stop crying. I have no idea why, tears would begin rolling whenever I hear the song.
October 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Does anyone recognize this song? It kept showing up in my dreams this past night, right before I'd wake with cold sweats.
It would crash my machine whenever I tried to transcribe it.
While I wrote it, I couldn't stop crying. I have no idea why, tears would begin rolling whenever I hear the song.
It would crash my machine whenever I tried to transcribe it.
While I wrote it, I couldn't stop crying. I have no idea why, tears would begin rolling whenever I hear the song.