RetroWizzard
@retrowizzard.bsky.social
Mad collector, shmup addict, #vintage and #retrogaming enthusiast, 'uomo universale', father of 3, humble tinkerer in my mancave.
Noob in most things. Learn along with me and follow the yellowed/bricked road.
Noob in most things. Learn along with me and follow the yellowed/bricked road.
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RetroWizzard
@retrowizzard.bsky.social
· Nov 26
I once gave a Compaq 5100 to my grandpa.
It had a docking station and a 1GB harddisk in it.
Being a computer pioneer he said: "Son, how am I ever going to use all that storage?"
His favourite movie was the Wizard of Oz, it is in his honour that I use this name and logo.
#RetroComputing #RetroGaming
It had a docking station and a 1GB harddisk in it.
Being a computer pioneer he said: "Son, how am I ever going to use all that storage?"
His favourite movie was the Wizard of Oz, it is in his honour that I use this name and logo.
#RetroComputing #RetroGaming
I went thrifting yesterday and stumbled over this beautiful couch table that someone made out of an old #flipper glass.
At 35 Swiss bucks I just couldn't pass this up, so it came with me.
Looks good in my #mancave
#RetroGaming #Arcade
At 35 Swiss bucks I just couldn't pass this up, so it came with me.
Looks good in my #mancave
#RetroGaming #Arcade
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I went thrifting yesterday and stumbled over this beautiful couch table that someone made out of an old #flipper glass.
At 35 Swiss bucks I just couldn't pass this up, so it came with me.
Looks good in my #mancave
#RetroGaming #Arcade
At 35 Swiss bucks I just couldn't pass this up, so it came with me.
Looks good in my #mancave
#RetroGaming #Arcade
November 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Europe's oldest haunted house ride is currently operating at the autumn fun fair in #Basel #Switzerland.
It dates back to the 1930s and was lost for some years.
Thankfully brought back by a nonprofit organisation with crowdfunding.
That's some childhood memories right there.🥰
#Vintage #Retro
It dates back to the 1930s and was lost for some years.
Thankfully brought back by a nonprofit organisation with crowdfunding.
That's some childhood memories right there.🥰
#Vintage #Retro
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Europe's oldest haunted house ride is currently operating at the autumn fun fair in #Basel #Switzerland.
It dates back to the 1930s and was lost for some years.
Thankfully brought back by a nonprofit organisation with crowdfunding.
That's some childhood memories right there.🥰
#Vintage #Retro
It dates back to the 1930s and was lost for some years.
Thankfully brought back by a nonprofit organisation with crowdfunding.
That's some childhood memories right there.🥰
#Vintage #Retro
I went thrifting today and scored these. #Tekken 5 and #RidgeRacer were 5 bucks a pop and the #Matchbox Battle Kings vehicles were 4. They are a little damaged though. I wonder if I can fix them.🤔
#RetroGaming #PlayStation #PS2 #PSP.
#RetroGaming #PlayStation #PS2 #PSP.
October 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I went thrifting today and scored these. #Tekken 5 and #RidgeRacer were 5 bucks a pop and the #Matchbox Battle Kings vehicles were 4. They are a little damaged though. I wonder if I can fix them.🤔
#RetroGaming #PlayStation #PS2 #PSP.
#RetroGaming #PlayStation #PS2 #PSP.
This is really awesome!👍
A new 2 megabyte #Commodore64 flash cartridge and a Raspberry Pi hat programming tool, with software running on the Raspberry Pi that can erase, write, and read the cartridge flash memory. #OpenSource
youtu.be/As3GDnLnZ3U
youtu.be/As3GDnLnZ3U
Commodore 64 Cartridge programming tool - V2
YouTube video by Martin Piper's mostly Commodore related memories
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This is really awesome!👍
Reposted by RetroWizzard
A new 2 megabyte #Commodore64 flash cartridge and a Raspberry Pi hat programming tool, with software running on the Raspberry Pi that can erase, write, and read the cartridge flash memory. #OpenSource
youtu.be/As3GDnLnZ3U
youtu.be/As3GDnLnZ3U
Commodore 64 Cartridge programming tool - V2
YouTube video by Martin Piper's mostly Commodore related memories
youtu.be
September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A new 2 megabyte #Commodore64 flash cartridge and a Raspberry Pi hat programming tool, with software running on the Raspberry Pi that can erase, write, and read the cartridge flash memory. #OpenSource
youtu.be/As3GDnLnZ3U
youtu.be/As3GDnLnZ3U
Reposted by RetroWizzard
#LastNinja Caps are now ready to be worn by you! Very high quality caps with embroidered NINJA logo: shop.system3.com/products/the...
September 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
#LastNinja Caps are now ready to be worn by you! Very high quality caps with embroidered NINJA logo: shop.system3.com/products/the...
I spotted this #IBM XT in the wild at one of my customers' meeting rooms.
Beautiful machine with two floppy drives and a tape drive.😍
#RetroComputing #IBMXT
Beautiful machine with two floppy drives and a tape drive.😍
#RetroComputing #IBMXT
August 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I spotted this #IBM XT in the wild at one of my customers' meeting rooms.
Beautiful machine with two floppy drives and a tape drive.😍
#RetroComputing #IBMXT
Beautiful machine with two floppy drives and a tape drive.😍
#RetroComputing #IBMXT
Show me your getaway vehicle.
(OK, this one might be a bit tight).
(OK, this one might be a bit tight).
August 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Show me your getaway vehicle.
(OK, this one might be a bit tight).
(OK, this one might be a bit tight).
I clearly don't have enough shelves for all my boxed consoles and computers.🤔
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
#Commodore #NeoGeo #Atari
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
#Commodore #NeoGeo #Atari
August 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I clearly don't have enough shelves for all my boxed consoles and computers.🤔
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
#Commodore #NeoGeo #Atari
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
#Commodore #NeoGeo #Atari
I went thrifting today.
Here are some pictures of what I *didn't* buy.
Resisting the urge to buy that little crt TV for 45 quid was particularly hard.😄
VHS tape for size comparison.
#RetroGaming #Vintage #Nintendo #Wii #Playstation
Here are some pictures of what I *didn't* buy.
Resisting the urge to buy that little crt TV for 45 quid was particularly hard.😄
VHS tape for size comparison.
#RetroGaming #Vintage #Nintendo #Wii #Playstation
August 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I went thrifting today.
Here are some pictures of what I *didn't* buy.
Resisting the urge to buy that little crt TV for 45 quid was particularly hard.😄
VHS tape for size comparison.
#RetroGaming #Vintage #Nintendo #Wii #Playstation
Here are some pictures of what I *didn't* buy.
Resisting the urge to buy that little crt TV for 45 quid was particularly hard.😄
VHS tape for size comparison.
#RetroGaming #Vintage #Nintendo #Wii #Playstation
Reposted by RetroWizzard
Happy to report, that further testing was successful on this modern hardware, the #Atari7800+.
Once I got the hang of it, the game was quite fun and addictive.
#RetroGaming #Atari #Roguelike
Once I got the hang of it, the game was quite fun and addictive.
#RetroGaming #Atari #Roguelike
July 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Happy to report, that further testing was successful on this modern hardware, the #Atari7800+.
Once I got the hang of it, the game was quite fun and addictive.
#RetroGaming #Atari #Roguelike
Once I got the hang of it, the game was quite fun and addictive.
#RetroGaming #Atari #Roguelike
Happy to report, that further testing was successful on this modern hardware, the #Atari7800+.
Once I got the hang of it, the game was quite fun and addictive.
#RetroGaming #Atari #Roguelike
Once I got the hang of it, the game was quite fun and addictive.
#RetroGaming #Atari #Roguelike
July 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Happy to report, that further testing was successful on this modern hardware, the #Atari7800+.
Once I got the hang of it, the game was quite fun and addictive.
#RetroGaming #Atari #Roguelike
Once I got the hang of it, the game was quite fun and addictive.
#RetroGaming #Atari #Roguelike
Reposted by RetroWizzard
I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have an original cartridge or an original rom of the game "Harald Hardtand" aka "Harald Hardtooth" for the #Commodore #C64?
(Not looking for the csdb Easyflash version).
Please repost/share.
#RetroGaming
(Not looking for the csdb Easyflash version).
Please repost/share.
#RetroGaming
July 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have an original cartridge or an original rom of the game "Harald Hardtand" aka "Harald Hardtooth" for the #Commodore #C64?
(Not looking for the csdb Easyflash version).
Please repost/share.
#RetroGaming
(Not looking for the csdb Easyflash version).
Please repost/share.
#RetroGaming
July 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Age verification?
My first harddrive had 340 *Megabytes* and cost CHF 700 (about $500).
My first harddrive had 340 *Megabytes* and cost CHF 700 (about $500).
Age verification?
I bought computer games on cassette.
...and sometimes didn't "buy" them on cassette *wink*
I bought computer games on cassette.
...and sometimes didn't "buy" them on cassette *wink*
July 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Age verification?
My first harddrive had 340 *Megabytes* and cost CHF 700 (about $500).
My first harddrive had 340 *Megabytes* and cost CHF 700 (about $500).
We were amazed by this full-sized #arcade machine of 18 Wheeler at the Blast Galaxy arcade in #Amsterdam.
#RetroGaming #Sega
#RetroGaming #Sega
July 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
We were amazed by this full-sized #arcade machine of 18 Wheeler at the Blast Galaxy arcade in #Amsterdam.
#RetroGaming #Sega
#RetroGaming #Sega
I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have an original cartridge or an original rom of the game "Harald Hardtand" aka "Harald Hardtooth" for the #Commodore #C64?
(Not looking for the csdb Easyflash version).
Please repost/share.
#RetroGaming
(Not looking for the csdb Easyflash version).
Please repost/share.
#RetroGaming
July 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have an original cartridge or an original rom of the game "Harald Hardtand" aka "Harald Hardtooth" for the #Commodore #C64?
(Not looking for the csdb Easyflash version).
Please repost/share.
#RetroGaming
(Not looking for the csdb Easyflash version).
Please repost/share.
#RetroGaming
We went to the @Blast_Galaxy #Arcade in #Amsterdam.
The new location is great with more room.
Not so great: I counted more than 15 machines non-working (more than 10%), you can do better guys.
It was still good fun though.
#RetroGaming
The new location is great with more room.
Not so great: I counted more than 15 machines non-working (more than 10%), you can do better guys.
It was still good fun though.
#RetroGaming
July 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
We went to the @Blast_Galaxy #Arcade in #Amsterdam.
The new location is great with more room.
Not so great: I counted more than 15 machines non-working (more than 10%), you can do better guys.
It was still good fun though.
#RetroGaming
The new location is great with more room.
Not so great: I counted more than 15 machines non-working (more than 10%), you can do better guys.
It was still good fun though.
#RetroGaming
We visited my dutch aunty today.
My late uncle collected and repaired old radios. This is part of the collection that he used to have.
She let me pick one for keeps and I'm in tears, both joy and melancholy.🥲
#VintageTech #Vintage #tubeelectronics #OldRadios
My late uncle collected and repaired old radios. This is part of the collection that he used to have.
She let me pick one for keeps and I'm in tears, both joy and melancholy.🥲
#VintageTech #Vintage #tubeelectronics #OldRadios
July 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We visited my dutch aunty today.
My late uncle collected and repaired old radios. This is part of the collection that he used to have.
She let me pick one for keeps and I'm in tears, both joy and melancholy.🥲
#VintageTech #Vintage #tubeelectronics #OldRadios
My late uncle collected and repaired old radios. This is part of the collection that he used to have.
She let me pick one for keeps and I'm in tears, both joy and melancholy.🥲
#VintageTech #Vintage #tubeelectronics #OldRadios
I still haven't moved all of my CIB consoles. It doesn't look like much into this picture, but trust me, it really is a challenge.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
June 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I still haven't moved all of my CIB consoles. It doesn't look like much into this picture, but trust me, it really is a challenge.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
That's most of the boxed cartridges I own for the #Commodore #C64, including the o es I made myself.
My goal was always to collect all the ones that run on a #C64GS with no keyboard. And well, things got outta hand a little.😄
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
My goal was always to collect all the ones that run on a #C64GS with no keyboard. And well, things got outta hand a little.😄
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
June 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
That's most of the boxed cartridges I own for the #Commodore #C64, including the o es I made myself.
My goal was always to collect all the ones that run on a #C64GS with no keyboard. And well, things got outta hand a little.😄
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
My goal was always to collect all the ones that run on a #C64GS with no keyboard. And well, things got outta hand a little.😄
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
My collection of Joysticks for the #Commodore #C64.
No, you have a hoarding problem!😁
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
No, you have a hoarding problem!😁
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
June 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
My collection of Joysticks for the #Commodore #C64.
No, you have a hoarding problem!😁
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
No, you have a hoarding problem!😁
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
Hey look, it's the Commodores back together. Time for a night-shift.😁
There's still room, but then again, I haven't unpacked the Floppy drives yet. I'll also do it a little tidier...soon-ish.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Commodore #C64 #Amiga
There's still room, but then again, I haven't unpacked the Floppy drives yet. I'll also do it a little tidier...soon-ish.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Commodore #C64 #Amiga
June 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Hey look, it's the Commodores back together. Time for a night-shift.😁
There's still room, but then again, I haven't unpacked the Floppy drives yet. I'll also do it a little tidier...soon-ish.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Commodore #C64 #Amiga
There's still room, but then again, I haven't unpacked the Floppy drives yet. I'll also do it a little tidier...soon-ish.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing #Commodore #C64 #Amiga
Current mancave status: Utter chaos!😁
But you know what they say, it gets worse before it gets better.
Chances are very hight, I'll rearrange these games over and over again.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
But you know what they say, it gets worse before it gets better.
Chances are very hight, I'll rearrange these games over and over again.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
June 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Current mancave status: Utter chaos!😁
But you know what they say, it gets worse before it gets better.
Chances are very hight, I'll rearrange these games over and over again.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing
But you know what they say, it gets worse before it gets better.
Chances are very hight, I'll rearrange these games over and over again.
#RetroGaming #RetroComputing