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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Apr 27

#BlueRetro v25.04 Finally fix the long-standing Switch multiplayer latency/connection issues & more!. See full changelog github.com/darthcloud/B... & download at darthcloud.itch.io/blueretro

BlueRetro Firmware by DarthCloud

Multiplayer Bluetooth controllers adapter for retro consoles

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Greg of Laser Bear @collingall.bsky.social · 23d

Getting ready to send off the first test unit for @darthcloud.blueretro.com threw together a test firmware to validate the addressable LEDs since they were a pain to solder. It's so nice to see them shine. #DreamcastBlueRetro

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Sep 6

I'm going to be making a talk about BlueRetro at VCF Montreal on the weekend of January 24-25. Come say hi!! vcfed.org/vcf-montreal...

VCF Montreal talks list – Vintage Computer Federation

The Vintage Computer Federation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to preserve computing history through education, outreach, conservation, and restoration.

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Greg of Laser Bear @collingall.bsky.social · Sep 3

New Protos today just need to pencil in time to get them assembled today.
#GameCube #LCDJewel #Dreamcast #blueretro

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Tomb👻Time @tubetime.bsky.social · Aug 24

i reverse-engineered the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5! check it out at github.com/schlae/cm5-r...

board layout in KiCad with lots of layers and colors

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Aug 17

Finished Dark Forces Remastered, very fun SW games in spite of various labyrinth-ish levels. I guess I'll start OG System Shock 1 next but not sure the Steam Deck can handle it.

Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Aug 9

The new lost levels campaign fixes that by giving you the unmaker only in the last level. I'll keep playing 90s FPS, I think next up is SW: Dark Forces!

Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Aug 9

Finally done with all the classic Doom! Doom 64 really has great levels, the new lighting is a bit crude but definitely adds a lot of atmosphere. But I'm not a fan of the new pseudo 3D monster sprite nor the new gun animation. The unmaker pretty much renders the plasma and BFG useless.

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Adrian's Digital Basement @adriansdigitalbasement.com · Aug 5

A lot of Canadians have asked about a vintage computer festivals happening in Canada.

It turns out there will be one and it's happening next year in Montreal: Jan 24 and 25, 2026.

If you are in the northeast and have cool stuff to show off, they are looking for exhibitors!

VCF Montreal Exhibitor FAQ – FAQ Exposants – Vintage Computer Federation

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 29

For the fews with SNES BlueRetro here a SNES test rom with joystick support: github.com/darthcloud/b...

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 25

I didn't either beside the shareware episode back in the days. Doom + Doom II is a great value it's around 200 levels total!

Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 25

I guess I'll go through Doom 64 next!

Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 25

Speaking of Doom II, while it introduced some of the most iconic enemies of the series, the vast majority of the maps totally sucks. I had a hard time motivating myself to finish it.

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 25

Plutonia is probably the best game IMHO, TNT isn't bad either, not sure why Final Doom got a bad reputation. I played the Sigils after legacy, so being based on Doom 1 they felt a bit flat gameplay wise, Doom II enemies and the super shotgun really speed up the tempo of the game.

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 25

Finally got through all the games in Doom + Doom II, Legacy of Rust got great and challenging maps, Vassago is a great new enemy but I didn't care much for the others. Incinerator and calamity blade are great too but the calamity is maybe too easy to use for the power, the BFG was more balanced.

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 19

Wasabi Stadia controller,

Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 19

Analog on SNES w/ BlueRetro!!, and my first SNES homebrew. 😎 not fully finished yet

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 11

Get BlueRetro beta build here github.com/darthcloud/B...

BETA SNES Rumble support · darthcloud BlueRetro · Discussion #1274

This build add support for SNES rumble as per Doom FX3 specification. Can be used with either Starfox Shindou Edition or Limited Run test rom This will work with any BlueRetro that was built with m...

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 11

BlueRetro now support SNES rumble! youtube.com/shorts/PJMMm...
Thanks to @randallinden.bsky.social for the spec and proto ctrl! Kudos to @Sunlit for StarFox!

BlueRetro SNES rumble demo

YouTube video by DarthCloud

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 7

@randallinden.bsky.social How is the rumble implemented in Doom FX3? Extra pulse on latch line like the SNES mouse speed settings? Or extra IO line? I would like to add support for it in BlueRetro!

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 6

You're not Robinhood for stealing from small businesses.

Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 6

The entitlement in some comments is quite disgusting, being able to flash an STM32 doesn't give you the right to use somebody Firmware. You have to follow the term under which it was released by the author. It's that simple. Also disliking the ways of the author is irrelevant.

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jul 2

PSA: both Switch & Switch 2 controllers can wake your OG GameCube with BlueRetro. Unlike... 😉🤣

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Ron’s Computer Videos 🧍‍♂️🖥️📼 @ronscompvids.bsky.social · Jun 30

Just a heads up that Sean Lee Robinson aka "Geek with Social Skills" has been sniffing around again. Folks who may not know, this is the guy who scammed members of the vintage computer, telecom, arcade and console communities.

Made a video about this loser:
youtu.be/hRkPCjVhM8c

Don't get scammed!

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jun 18

Get the beta build for BlueRetro here github.com/darthcloud/B...

BETA build with Switch 2 support · darthcloud BlueRetro · Discussion #1261

I think it's working good enough to open this up to more people. v25.07-beta-22-g2a4048b_hw1.zip Uploading v25.07-beta-22-g2a4048b_hw2.zip… GameCube controller is fully functional (Analog trigger +...

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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · Jun 18

Switch 2 GameCube controller fully functional on BlueRetro including Analog trigger + Digital end and rumble.
youtube.com/shorts/S-ZRd...

Switch 2 GameCube controller support for BlueRetro on original GameCube.

YouTube video by DarthCloud

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