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As the fourth generation rises, Sega, NEC, and SNK beat Nintendo to the 16-bit punch. The 16-bit Wars waged far wider than just between the Genesis and Super NES.
Episodes
With Sean indisposed, self-appointed Sega guru Sindra teams up with Vinnk to explain the rise of the Mega Drive and Genesis to de-throne Nintendo as the reig...
We get a visit from the Angry PC Engine Nerd, who is more than happy to explain that HudsonSoft and NEC were the true forerunners of the 16-bit wars, despite...
Vinnk reveals his decade-long tryst with SNK's Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System, the one console in the 16-bit generation that made good on its promise...
Training Exercises
We take a look at the Sega Power Base Converter add-on device that lets you play Sega Master System games on your Genesis and other backwards compatibility w...
We take a closer look at the TurboGrafx-16 and the Turbo Booster -- an enormous add-on that gave the console AV output capabilities... and little else! The...
Retro 3D Special Episodes
With the release of the 3DS in Japan, we take a look at Nintendo's first attempt at 3D gaming almost 25 years ago. (Hint: it's NOT the Virt
The SegaScope-3D came out at the same time as Nintendo's Famicom 3D System, but Sega saw fit to release their peripheral in the US as well. Also in stark co...
Specials
The NES explains to Jr. how he met his mother, albeit in a roundabout way that could potentially go on for years and years. Good thing the Famicom was there...
Sean and Phil Bond hit the Madison stores for the Wii U launch to interview the people to stand in line... only to find out there aren't any lines! Well, no...
Denshimail
SeanOrange and Vinnk explain why using the NES AC power supply with a Famicom is a bad, terrible idea, and what alternatives you may have if your trusty DC F...
This week we talk about why the Famicom Disk System is able to use six AA batteries, and whether or not the battery tray is a viable solution for your Famico...
We explain how to hook up your Famicom (RF) or Twin (AV) to your TV. NOTE: These instructions are for North American NTSC sets ONLY. We intend to cover NTS...
Together at a convention for the first time since Tokyo Game Show 2007, SeanOrange and Vinnk field a question about homebrew Famicom games at No Brand Con 2...
Vinnk scours the Rising Stuff store for the rarest Famicom game/accessory he has available: the FMC Disk Checker! Also, Sean shares his collection of Rare g...
The Famicom is able to sit on top of the Disk System, but is there any way to keep it locked into that position like most of the other console add-ons known...
In this Denshimail, we answer some questions about the Sega Power Base Converter's compatibility with different versions of the Sega Genesis, and one game th...
Famicom controllers have nice, metal faceplates, but they're prone to scratching, discoloration, and the paint flaking off. Even if you can find a new one,...
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