Rik's Random Retro
@riksrandomretro.com
Very random retro things from me, Rik. I dabble with a lot of vintage computers, retro games, consoles, hand helds, and more. Some might even say that's a lot of random retro things. youtube.com/c/riksrandomretro
I already use a Bazzite-powered Steam machine as my main gaming rig, but I wanted one for the living room too. The not-steam-machine-but-kinda-steam-machine!
Ryzen 5500 and RX 7600 I believe is close to the upcoming Steam Machine, and it works great! Steam library access in the living room.
Ryzen 5500 and RX 7600 I believe is close to the upcoming Steam Machine, and it works great! Steam library access in the living room.
December 22, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I already use a Bazzite-powered Steam machine as my main gaming rig, but I wanted one for the living room too. The not-steam-machine-but-kinda-steam-machine!
Ryzen 5500 and RX 7600 I believe is close to the upcoming Steam Machine, and it works great! Steam library access in the living room.
Ryzen 5500 and RX 7600 I believe is close to the upcoming Steam Machine, and it works great! Steam library access in the living room.
I just randomly came across this on the Steam sale, and it feels like a hidden gem! Mixing Metal Slug with metroidvania it's a perfect match. A literal blast to fight your way through the environment with gorgeous pixel graphics. Perfect for the Steam deck.
Our run 'n' gun metroidvania is currently at its lowest price yet at -30%! (Nintendo Switch/Steam)
store.steampowered.com/app/3099000/...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #gamemaker
store.steampowered.com/app/3099000/...
#indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #gamemaker
December 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I just randomly came across this on the Steam sale, and it feels like a hidden gem! Mixing Metal Slug with metroidvania it's a perfect match. A literal blast to fight your way through the environment with gorgeous pixel graphics. Perfect for the Steam deck.
Pixels the size of your hand!
December 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Pixels the size of your hand!
Work is getting rid of old, unused monitors. Being who I am, I checked model numbers for 15khz compatible ones. And sure enough, score!
This Viewsonic handles the Amiga natively. Far from perfect in forced wide mode, and with jailbars. But hey it's still cool, and handy!
This Viewsonic handles the Amiga natively. Far from perfect in forced wide mode, and with jailbars. But hey it's still cool, and handy!
December 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Work is getting rid of old, unused monitors. Being who I am, I checked model numbers for 15khz compatible ones. And sure enough, score!
This Viewsonic handles the Amiga natively. Far from perfect in forced wide mode, and with jailbars. But hey it's still cool, and handy!
This Viewsonic handles the Amiga natively. Far from perfect in forced wide mode, and with jailbars. But hey it's still cool, and handy!
To boldly go where no tea has gone before
December 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
To boldly go where no tea has gone before
I've had an RGB mod (Voultar's) for the N64 sitting around for ages. Today was finally the day and holy smokes! Coupled with a set of HD Retrovision cables the picture just pops!
Well worth it to squeeze a bit mote quality out of the N64.
Well worth it to squeeze a bit mote quality out of the N64.
December 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I've had an RGB mod (Voultar's) for the N64 sitting around for ages. Today was finally the day and holy smokes! Coupled with a set of HD Retrovision cables the picture just pops!
Well worth it to squeeze a bit mote quality out of the N64.
Well worth it to squeeze a bit mote quality out of the N64.
The A1200 is up for pre-order on Amazon. This is great news for US based people, as I was worried we wouldn't be able to get one with the current international shipping... challenges.
For those unaware, it's a full size, with keyboard, emulated Amiga 1200, for under $200! Got my order in!
For those unaware, it's a full size, with keyboard, emulated Amiga 1200, for under $200! Got my order in!
December 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The A1200 is up for pre-order on Amazon. This is great news for US based people, as I was worried we wouldn't be able to get one with the current international shipping... challenges.
For those unaware, it's a full size, with keyboard, emulated Amiga 1200, for under $200! Got my order in!
For those unaware, it's a full size, with keyboard, emulated Amiga 1200, for under $200! Got my order in!
Quite the wait. The release of any Metroid game is a good day.
December 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Quite the wait. The release of any Metroid game is a good day.
Sometimes I get the feeling I'm spread too thing when it comes to retro tech/gaming. I like all the consoles, all the retro computers, all the neat retro things. My brain usually wants to hyper fixate on a specific platform for a bit, then I hop to another thing, rinse repeat!
November 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sometimes I get the feeling I'm spread too thing when it comes to retro tech/gaming. I like all the consoles, all the retro computers, all the neat retro things. My brain usually wants to hyper fixate on a specific platform for a bit, then I hop to another thing, rinse repeat!
I never finished Mass Effect Andromeda when it came out. I just did, and I did enjoy my time with it. It definitely felt padded at times with too many fetch quests, but there is a good game and great stories under the surface.
Sad we won't see the story continue, but it was a fun game!
Sad we won't see the story continue, but it was a fun game!
November 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I never finished Mass Effect Andromeda when it came out. I just did, and I did enjoy my time with it. It definitely felt padded at times with too many fetch quests, but there is a good game and great stories under the surface.
Sad we won't see the story continue, but it was a fun game!
Sad we won't see the story continue, but it was a fun game!
I am so ready for this! I have so many machines needing IDE drive replacements. This panel makes it even more exciting.
Are you ready for #PicoIDE? It seems to be telling me it's ready. Coming soon: ATAPI optical disc emulation and IDE hard drive emulation. picoide.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I am so ready for this! I have so many machines needing IDE drive replacements. This panel makes it even more exciting.
Not much left of 2025... still waiting for those aliens on the moon to show themselves
(The game is Legend on Amiga)
(The game is Legend on Amiga)
October 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Not much left of 2025... still waiting for those aliens on the moon to show themselves
(The game is Legend on Amiga)
(The game is Legend on Amiga)
Another stream! I've been buying too many Midi modules as of late, but let's give one a try. This time it's an SC-88ST so we're going to enjoy some classic DOS game music, but enhanced.
Come hang out starting at 8 PM CT.
youtube.com/live/vENLPeN...
Come hang out starting at 8 PM CT.
youtube.com/live/vENLPeN...
Livestream - Roland SC-88ST
YouTube video by Rik's Random Retro
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October 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Another stream! I've been buying too many Midi modules as of late, but let's give one a try. This time it's an SC-88ST so we're going to enjoy some classic DOS game music, but enhanced.
Come hang out starting at 8 PM CT.
youtube.com/live/vENLPeN...
Come hang out starting at 8 PM CT.
youtube.com/live/vENLPeN...
If you have a retro PC, and don't have a PicoGUS yet, what are you waiting for? Best piece of kit available that keeps getting better!
PhilsComputerLab has released a video highlighting the CD-ROM emulation feature of #PicoGUS! www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkzH...
PicoGUS now emulates CD-ROM with Redbook CD Audio
YouTube video by PhilsComputerLab
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September 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If you have a retro PC, and don't have a PicoGUS yet, what are you waiting for? Best piece of kit available that keeps getting better!
Reposted by Rik's Random Retro
Has @jewettg.bsky.social been kidnapped by a #pirate?🏴☠️
Will @8bitshack.bsky.social's latest game for the Apple II save him?☠️
Tune in Thursday, September 25th at 8E/7C/6M/5P to find out!🦜
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXUg...
Will @8bitshack.bsky.social's latest game for the Apple II save him?☠️
Tune in Thursday, September 25th at 8E/7C/6M/5P to find out!🦜
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXUg...
Let's Chat with Greg Jewett about 8-Bit Shack's new game SKULL ISLAND! ☠️
YouTube video by Ron's Computer Videos
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September 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Has @jewettg.bsky.social been kidnapped by a #pirate?🏴☠️
Will @8bitshack.bsky.social's latest game for the Apple II save him?☠️
Tune in Thursday, September 25th at 8E/7C/6M/5P to find out!🦜
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXUg...
Will @8bitshack.bsky.social's latest game for the Apple II save him?☠️
Tune in Thursday, September 25th at 8E/7C/6M/5P to find out!🦜
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXUg...
It's been a while, and I feel like streaming, so a stream it is! The Amiga 500 is out again, and I have an upgrade to install. We'll play some games, and chat a bit about VCF Midwest.
See you tonight at 8 PM CT!
youtube.com/live/ilt3-1d...
See you tonight at 8 PM CT!
youtube.com/live/ilt3-1d...
Livestream - Amiga Shenanigans
YouTube video by Rik's Random Retro
youtube.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It's been a while, and I feel like streaming, so a stream it is! The Amiga 500 is out again, and I have an upgrade to install. We'll play some games, and chat a bit about VCF Midwest.
See you tonight at 8 PM CT!
youtube.com/live/ilt3-1d...
See you tonight at 8 PM CT!
youtube.com/live/ilt3-1d...
I guess I could actually play a game instead of tinker?
September 24, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I guess I could actually play a game instead of tinker?
I just finished recapping my Commodore 1084s D1 monitor. I'm pleased as punch that I didn't fry it, shock myself, and that the image has vastly improved!
There are some more things to fix on it, but this is a major step toward retro goodness.
There are some more things to fix on it, but this is a major step toward retro goodness.
September 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I just finished recapping my Commodore 1084s D1 monitor. I'm pleased as punch that I didn't fry it, shock myself, and that the image has vastly improved!
There are some more things to fix on it, but this is a major step toward retro goodness.
There are some more things to fix on it, but this is a major step toward retro goodness.
I found the whole extended family under this shield...
September 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I found the whole extended family under this shield...
Working on a monitor recap and found a previous tenant
September 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Working on a monitor recap and found a previous tenant
The desk is a disaster zone, I was eager to test, but I'm extremly excited to have picked up an Amiga 1200 at VCF. Recapped, fixed up and turn key (really, powered on right into a HD install).
Looking forward to growing with this system, and it's been on my want list for a very long time!
Looking forward to growing with this system, and it's been on my want list for a very long time!
September 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The desk is a disaster zone, I was eager to test, but I'm extremly excited to have picked up an Amiga 1200 at VCF. Recapped, fixed up and turn key (really, powered on right into a HD install).
Looking forward to growing with this system, and it's been on my want list for a very long time!
Looking forward to growing with this system, and it's been on my want list for a very long time!
I'm heading home after an awesome VCF Midwest. It was great to see everyone, see some terrific gear, and of course, pick up some retro treasure.
Until next time!
Until next time!
September 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I'm heading home after an awesome VCF Midwest. It was great to see everyone, see some terrific gear, and of course, pick up some retro treasure.
Until next time!
Until next time!
Happy anniversary to Windows 95! And throw back to this insane beast of a tower. One I had to pass on as I didn't have room to store it!
August 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Happy anniversary to Windows 95! And throw back to this insane beast of a tower. One I had to pass on as I didn't have room to store it!