What is Retro Gameforce?

Retro Gameforce is an independent retro gaming publication, platform encyclopedia, and modern cassette publisher covering classic video games, original vintage computer and console hardware, cycle-accurate FPGA implementations (such as MiSTer), homebrew software, and physical release verification for legacy systems.

What platforms and classic computers does Retro Gameforce cover?

Retro Gameforce documents 209 vintage systems across the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, specializing in 8-bit and 16-bit home computers and consoles including the Commodore 64, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, NES, SNES, Sega Mega Drive, Game Boy, MSX, PC DOS, and MiSTer FPGA cores.

How does Retro Gameforce score retro game reviews?

Every game review features a 100-point composite scorecard evaluating Graphics, Sound, Gameplay, and Fun Factor on authentic hardware or cycle-accurate FPGA chips, providing honest critiques without nostalgia bias.

Where can I find modern physical cassette editions for Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum?

Fire Dragon Interactive publishes brand new physical cassette tape releases and digital packages (PRG, D64, D81, TAP) verified on authentic Datasettes and hardware, available in the Retro Gameforce Store.

Which languages are supported on Retro Gameforce?

Retro Gameforce supports 13 major languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Korean, Dutch, Polish, and Arabic (with right-to-left layout support).

EverDrive 64 Pro Review Confirms Native 64DD Support, More Memory and New FPGA Features

An in-depth review by Time Extension awards the EverDrive 64 Pro 9/10, highlighting native 64DD support, 128MB SDRAM, hot-swappable disks, and Cyclone 10 FPGA.

Nintendo 64 enthusiasts considering an upgrade to their flash-cartridge hardware have received an extensive independent evaluation of the EverDrive 64 Pro. Published by Time Extension on November 1, the review examines the latest high-end cartridge from hardware developer Krikzz and compares it with the established EverDrive 64 X7. The Pro introduces a more powerful Cyclone 10 FPGA and doubles the available SDRAM from 64MB to 128MB. That additional memory is particularly relevant to developers and players experimenting with increasingly ambitious Nintendo 64 ROM hacks and homebrew software. One of the most significant improvements is native support for Nintendo's 64DD disk software through a dedicated FPGA core. Earlier EverDrive cartridges generally required modified disk images, while the new model can handle compatible original images more directly. A physical button allows users to change virtual disks while the console remains powered on. The cartridge also includes an FPGA-based NES core, expanded cheat-code capacity, custom menu themes and a modern USB-C connection. Existing conveniences such as a real-time clock and automatic IPS patching remain available. The review awarded the device 9 out of 10, praising its build quality and expanded functionality. However, the assessment also questions whether existing X7 owners genuinely need to upgrade. At approximately $170, the Pro costs around twenty dollars more than its predecessor, and many users may find the older cartridge perfectly adequate. Alternative open-source solutions also provide some comparable functionality. The review's significance lies in independent testing rather than a newly announced product launch. Nintendo 64 enthusiasts have spent decades wishing their console could do more. The EverDrive 64 Pro provides several convincing answers, although apparently those answers now cost almost as much as a small collection of original cartridges.