As a teenager, my Philips Cubic Compo D8264 was my go-to device for music. I used it to record the Top 40 every week, sitting by the radio with a blank cassette, waiting for my favorite songs to come on. Those afternoons spent listening and recording from the radio are […]
Composite mod for the Atari 2600
Because I like retro gaming, preserving and enhancing the experience of playing on original hardware is something I enjoy. My Atari 2600, though charming in its vintage aesthetic, wasn’t delivering the crisp visuals I wanted on my current setup. It always had lots of interference on screen which made playing […]
Adding the SNES to my collection
My retro gaming collection has grown again! This time, I’ve added the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) to the lineup. The console is in fantastic shape—super clean, with none of that dreaded yellowing that often comes with age. It came with two controllers, perfect for multiplayer fun, and a Super […]