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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · Aug 3

You too can have wood grain flaps

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · Aug 1

New Video: youtu.be/wpHUevpKEKU
Real carts on a MiSTer? Heber's Multisystem2 update for August and a whole lot more.
Watch now.

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · Jul 23

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

This Sunday - Join us for an insight into the games industry with Stuart Poole. Enjoy our museums, lunch, good company and decades of games, here at The Retro Collective.

Book now!

Games Development and Production with Stuart Poole (Ocean, Microprose & more) - 27/07/2025

Games Development and Production with Stuart Poole (Ocean, Microprose & more) | Book your visit for 27th July, 2025 (All day)

www.retrocollective.co.uk

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · Jul 8

Event: On Sunday, 27th July Stuart Poole is our guest speaker, sharing his wealth of experience in the games industry, from Ocean to Microprose, YoYo to Namco his credits are numerous and his insights will be fascinating.

Book now at www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · Jul 6

Hi Simon that's very kind. If you'd like to use the form here and select donations then the right person will be able to help you: www.retrocollective.co.uk/contact.php

Contact the Retro Collective

Have any questions about our nostalgic gaming treasures? Or want to ask about our museums? Please get in touch!

www.retrocollective.co.uk

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · Jul 1

New Video: youtu.be/8KhJ3nMFqDk
Explore the secret world of Arcade Raids, where urban exploring meets vintage gaming.
Hosted by Tony Temple and Oliver Moazzezi.

#retrogaming #arcades #gaming #history

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Multisystem @multisystemfpga.bsky.social · Jun 23

Richard has modified the N64 4 port SNAC Cartridge for the Multisystem / Multisystem2. Combined with a special edition N64 Slice tray reminiscent of the console style.

The Special Edition N64 Slice tray files will be published on Printables along with all Multisystem2 3D model files before August.

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · Jun 24

Video: youtu.be/DES1oyCOSYs
Can I hack together a Commodore Amiga game with Blitz Basic? Let's scratch a 33 year itch.

Can I Write an Amiga Game? Trying Blitz Basic in 2025

YouTube video by The Retro Collective

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · Jun 13

New Video: youtu.be/4YjWT1Fl-1Q
The next installment of "Project Pump House", our quest to build the facilities we need to elevate our space to the next level and deepen our museum roots. Featuring a surprise exhibit! Watch now!

#retro #diy #retrogaming #workshop

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Arcade Archive @arcadearchive.co.uk · Jun 10

Arcade Archive founder Alex giving R-Type a blast at our Arcade Raids event on Sunday.

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Arcade Archive @arcadearchive.co.uk · Jun 6

A very special pop-up exhibit awaits Arcadians visiting this Sunday for our sold-out Arcade Raids talk. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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Arcade Archive @arcadearchive.co.uk · Jun 2

New Video: youtu.be/aYsWgGCxz2Q
We collect five vintage arcade cabinets for the Arcade Archive on an epic Retro Road Trip, and check out some game rooms along the way.

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Arcade Archive @arcadearchive.co.uk · May 21

An unhappy Virtua Fighter 2 gets a quick fix. We're still working on recreating the original artwork precisely, but in the meantime we've used an alternative CP design to make the cabinet more inviting to play for visitors. Great job Dan!

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · May 18

Event: Explore the exciting world of Arcade Raids. Discovering forgotten machines on the precipice of destruction, and salvaging them with a team of enthusiasts.
Our guest speaker Tony Temple gives us an insight on Sunday 8th June.
Book a ticket at: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · May 13

New Video: youtu.be/cOK1t19j2Vc
This is Trash to Treasure...with an entire building!

We're building the facilities to maintain and restore everything from a Game Boy to a Gauntlet arcade cabinet, in our quest to create the greatest retro destination we can!

Watch now! #retro #retrogaming #tech

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More Fun Making It @morefunmakingit.bsky.social · May 13

Can this be the next big thing in retro gaming? Is FPGA now at the point where all the rest of us can get involved? Am I any good at Joust?
Watch the video to find out!
#MiSTerFPGA #MultiSystem2

MiSTer Multisystem 2: Now We Can All FPGA!

YouTube video by More Fun Making It

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Heber Ltd. @heber-limited.bsky.social · May 6

The Multisystem² pre-order is now live on our shop: shop.heber.co.uk/mister-multi...
shop.heber.co.uk/mister-multi...

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Multisystem @multisystemfpga.bsky.social · May 6

Reminder that our #Multisystem2 MiSTerFPGA based gaming console is available to pre-order at 2:00PM today (6th May) along with a range of accessories and cartridge add-ons.
shop.heber.co.uk

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · May 2

🤫2pm BST today - The MMS2 Video drops at youtube.com/@theretrocol...

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · Apr 29

Early Access: Patrons are enjoying (and ordering) the MiSTer Multisystem 2 from @heber-limited.bsky.social @multisystemfpga.bsky.social
A high quality all in one FPGA console at an astonishing price.
Join us at patreon.com/theretrocoll...
#misterfpga

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · Apr 4

Why not visit the Retro Collective this weekend and enjoy Jason's collection of Dev Kits! As seen in our most recent video.

Book a ticket at retrocollective.co.uk

#museums #daysout #tech #retro #retrogaming

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · Apr 3

New video: The Dev Den - One Man's Retro Development Heaven
youtu.be/j_W0pUh0cvk

Come and see Jason in his happy place!

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · Mar 21

Early Access: Patrons of The Retro Collective are now enjoying a new Trash to Treasure series on the Acorn Atom.

Join our community to support the museum and enjoy early, ad-free videos at patreon.com/theretrocoll...

Thank you!

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The Retro Collective @retrocollective.co.uk · Mar 12

Early Access: Patrons are now enjoying a Retro Tea Break with MicroProse founder John "Wild Bill" Stealey. His early years, flight experience, his first impressions of Sid Meier and the highs and lows of MicroProse.

Support us at patreon.com/theretrocoll...

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Multisystem @multisystemfpga.bsky.social · Mar 11

You all seem to really like the Random colour & Unicorn Multisystem enclosures.

Some of the orders going out today include - Neon Toxic Waste, Unicorn (hurt my eyes), Blue Marble and Mint Pastel Green. Grab a bargain on a unique enclosure today - shop.heber.co.uk/multisystem-...

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