Anachroneo
@anachroneo.bsky.social
Software Dev / Hardware Tinkerer / Retro Enthousiast
Blog: www.cfretro.net
Previously known as MrMii6
Blog: www.cfretro.net
Previously known as MrMii6
I've been working on preserving a lot of discs originating from ICDI, a long-defunct Belgian multimedia production company. Some of the more interesting items have been documented in the blog post below, including a previously undocumented title for Philips CD-i!
www.cfretro.net/preserving-d...
www.cfretro.net/preserving-d...
Preserving Discs from International Creative Digital Image
A look at some interesting finds among recovered media from a defunct Belgian multimedia production company.
www.cfretro.net
November 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I've been working on preserving a lot of discs originating from ICDI, a long-defunct Belgian multimedia production company. Some of the more interesting items have been documented in the blog post below, including a previously undocumented title for Philips CD-i!
www.cfretro.net/preserving-d...
www.cfretro.net/preserving-d...
Reposted by Anachroneo
"Physical will die."
A claim persisting for decades. Physical media has transformed, evolved and has been replaced by more efficient types of itself. It never died. It never will. Its advantages will always be valued. Abandoning it is simply counter-intuative to any business.
A claim persisting for decades. Physical media has transformed, evolved and has been replaced by more efficient types of itself. It never died. It never will. Its advantages will always be valued. Abandoning it is simply counter-intuative to any business.
September 14, 2025 at 1:15 PM
"Physical will die."
A claim persisting for decades. Physical media has transformed, evolved and has been replaced by more efficient types of itself. It never died. It never will. Its advantages will always be valued. Abandoning it is simply counter-intuative to any business.
A claim persisting for decades. Physical media has transformed, evolved and has been replaced by more efficient types of itself. It never died. It never will. Its advantages will always be valued. Abandoning it is simply counter-intuative to any business.
I seemingly managed to repair a dead hard drive by replacing its PCB and moving over its BIOS chip to the new PCB. It was in an external enclosure that had the wrong power adapter plugged into it. Crossing my fingers that all 1+ TB of data can be copied safely. 🤞
September 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I seemingly managed to repair a dead hard drive by replacing its PCB and moving over its BIOS chip to the new PCB. It was in an external enclosure that had the wrong power adapter plugged into it. Crossing my fingers that all 1+ TB of data can be copied safely. 🤞
Exactly how does this image relate to the contents of the e-mail, Microsoft?
August 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Exactly how does this image relate to the contents of the e-mail, Microsoft?
Went to see #Kraftwerk at the Royal Palace in Brussels yesterday. Second time seeing them live. Such a great experience; they sound incredible live. There was even a little tribute to Eddy Merckx during Tour de France étape 2.
August 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Went to see #Kraftwerk at the Royal Palace in Brussels yesterday. Second time seeing them live. Such a great experience; they sound incredible live. There was even a little tribute to Eddy Merckx during Tour de France étape 2.
A few years ago, you could barely find any information about this game. Since then, I've dumped it, scanned it, and submitted it to Redump. Posting a proper longplay feels like the final step.
youtu.be/106FJu50qE0
youtu.be/106FJu50qE0
Boeboeks: Hop Hop Haboe! (Longplay) (Windows PC)
YouTube video by The Footage Dumping Ground
youtu.be
August 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A few years ago, you could barely find any information about this game. Since then, I've dumped it, scanned it, and submitted it to Redump. Posting a proper longplay feels like the final step.
youtu.be/106FJu50qE0
youtu.be/106FJu50qE0
Found a large lot of VTech V.Smile games at the flea market today. For some reason, it contained 15 (!) copies of Winnie the Pooh.
August 3, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Found a large lot of VTech V.Smile games at the flea market today. For some reason, it contained 15 (!) copies of Winnie the Pooh.
I honestly can't think of better value for money than my €5/year library membership. Gets me access to all physical materials, a large library of ebooks, and a vast archive of nearly all Belgian newspapers and major magazines dating back to the 90s. I know tax money funds most of it, but still...
August 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I honestly can't think of better value for money than my €5/year library membership. Gets me access to all physical materials, a large library of ebooks, and a vast archive of nearly all Belgian newspapers and major magazines dating back to the 90s. I know tax money funds most of it, but still...
Oh, the joys of working on early 2000s computers...
July 26, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Oh, the joys of working on early 2000s computers...
Glorious sight seeing my Commodore VIC-20 boot for the first time after not working for 4 years. I did a repair attempt when I first got the computer, but gave up at the time.
It ended up having a dead 6502 CPU and a bad BASIC ROM.
It ended up having a dead 6502 CPU and a bad BASIC ROM.
July 8, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Glorious sight seeing my Commodore VIC-20 boot for the first time after not working for 4 years. I did a repair attempt when I first got the computer, but gave up at the time.
It ended up having a dead 6502 CPU and a bad BASIC ROM.
It ended up having a dead 6502 CPU and a bad BASIC ROM.
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Good morning, Europe!
Today is the day StopKillingGames wants us to get the hashtag #StopKillingGames trending everywhere.
Use it in your posts. Link people to the EU Citizen's Initiative (eci.ec.europa.eu/045...) and the UK petition (petition.parliament....).
Today is the day StopKillingGames wants us to get the hashtag #StopKillingGames trending everywhere.
Use it in your posts. Link people to the EU Citizen's Initiative (eci.ec.europa.eu/045...) and the UK petition (petition.parliament....).
European Citizens' Initiative
Give your support !
eci.ec.europa.eu
July 2, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Good morning, Europe!
Today is the day StopKillingGames wants us to get the hashtag #StopKillingGames trending everywhere.
Use it in your posts. Link people to the EU Citizen's Initiative (eci.ec.europa.eu/045...) and the UK petition (petition.parliament....).
Today is the day StopKillingGames wants us to get the hashtag #StopKillingGames trending everywhere.
Use it in your posts. Link people to the EU Citizen's Initiative (eci.ec.europa.eu/045...) and the UK petition (petition.parliament....).
Have you ever wanted to read about someone spending way too much time trying to repair a Commodore 64 cartridge? Well, today's your lucky day!
www.cfretro.net/c64-super-ga...
www.cfretro.net/c64-super-ga...
Commodore 64 Super Games Cartridge Repair
Repairing a Commodore 64 Super Games Cartridge: troubleshooting, chip testing, and replacement.
www.cfretro.net
June 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Have you ever wanted to read about someone spending way too much time trying to repair a Commodore 64 cartridge? Well, today's your lucky day!
www.cfretro.net/c64-super-ga...
www.cfretro.net/c64-super-ga...
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New article: Sega Titan Video (ST-V) at Home
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December 30, 2024 at 8:49 PM
New article: Sega Titan Video (ST-V) at Home
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Just published a new gallery post featuring an obscure Famiclone bootleg console modelled after the Sega Saturn Model 2 controller. 🎮
www.cfretro.net/superjoytvga...
www.cfretro.net/superjoytvga...
Gallery: Super Joy TV Game GT2801
Showcasing a Bootleg Console Modelled After the Sega Saturn Model 2 Controller.
www.cfretro.net
December 2, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Just published a new gallery post featuring an obscure Famiclone bootleg console modelled after the Sega Saturn Model 2 controller. 🎮
www.cfretro.net/superjoytvga...
www.cfretro.net/superjoytvga...
Posted a gallery featuring a unique CD-i controller 👇
www.cfretro.net/gamestercdi/
www.cfretro.net/gamestercdi/
Gallery: Gamester LMP GT-i CD-i Controller
A showcase of the uncommon Gamester LMP GT-i controller for Philips CD-i.
www.cfretro.net
October 28, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Posted a gallery featuring a unique CD-i controller 👇
www.cfretro.net/gamestercdi/
www.cfretro.net/gamestercdi/
My thoughts on the recently released Limited Run Games CD-i inspired controller, including a comparison to the original:
www.cfretro.net/lrgcdicontro...
www.cfretro.net/lrgcdicontro...
LRG Retro Inspired Switch & PC Controller Teardown and Comparison
Comparing the Limited Run Games 'Spoon' controller to the Philips Original.
www.cfretro.net
October 15, 2024 at 9:52 PM
My thoughts on the recently released Limited Run Games CD-i inspired controller, including a comparison to the original:
www.cfretro.net/lrgcdicontro...
www.cfretro.net/lrgcdicontro...
I made a gallery post showing the uncommon beige variant of the Philips CD-i trackerball. 👇
www.cfretro.net/gallery-phil...
www.cfretro.net/gallery-phil...
Gallery: Philips CD-i Trackerball
Detailed photos of the white/beige variant of the CD-i Trackerball input device.
www.cfretro.net
September 6, 2024 at 9:42 PM
I made a gallery post showing the uncommon beige variant of the Philips CD-i trackerball. 👇
www.cfretro.net/gallery-phil...
www.cfretro.net/gallery-phil...
Wrote a blog post covering my findings while attempting to mod a late revision SECAM #Intellivision console for composite video output: www.cfretro.net/intellivisio...
Intellivision SECAM Composite Modding Endeavours
Exploring composite mod solutions for a late revision SECAM Intellivision. Documenting findings during the search for a working modification.
www.cfretro.net
August 21, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Wrote a blog post covering my findings while attempting to mod a late revision SECAM #Intellivision console for composite video output: www.cfretro.net/intellivisio...
It's not every day that a remake for one of my favourite games of all time gets released. I'm very excited to play it this evening.
May 23, 2024 at 1:08 PM
It's not every day that a remake for one of my favourite games of all time gets released. I'm very excited to play it this evening.
Proud to be a small part of this initiative. All games, including niche educational titles, deserve preservation. Glad to see this project gets its moment in the spotlight!
tweakers.net/reviews/1206...
tweakers.net/reviews/1206...
Nationaal Archief Educatieve Games - Nostalgie van RedCat tot Lingo
Tweakers was op bezoek bij het Nationaal Archief Educatieve Games en dook in de RedCats, A2 Racers en Anky van Grunsven-games van weleer.
tweakers.net
May 23, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Proud to be a small part of this initiative. All games, including niche educational titles, deserve preservation. Glad to see this project gets its moment in the spotlight!
tweakers.net/reviews/1206...
tweakers.net/reviews/1206...
This Pac-Land LCD game is a recent flea market find. Had to fix a corroded wire going to one of the battery terminals. That was all it took to get it working. It's not in the best condition, but a fun addition to the collection regardless.
April 1, 2024 at 6:41 PM
This Pac-Land LCD game is a recent flea market find. Had to fix a corroded wire going to one of the battery terminals. That was all it took to get it working. It's not in the best condition, but a fun addition to the collection regardless.
Yearly, I want summer time / DST to be abolished, wanting to adhere to the scientifically accurate time. Only to realize shortly after the implications for changing settings on hundreds of IP cameras at work and other potential time programming issues.
March 31, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Yearly, I want summer time / DST to be abolished, wanting to adhere to the scientifically accurate time. Only to realize shortly after the implications for changing settings on hundreds of IP cameras at work and other potential time programming issues.
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I've seen at least 5 GameCubes now with badly leaking caps on the drive board. This does not get talked about enough. People need to start doing preventative maintenance on this. If your GC drive is unreliable, don't tweak the laser pot just yet, replace these caps first!
March 29, 2024 at 9:08 PM
I've seen at least 5 GameCubes now with badly leaking caps on the drive board. This does not get talked about enough. People need to start doing preventative maintenance on this. If your GC drive is unreliable, don't tweak the laser pot just yet, replace these caps first!
The Philips CD-i 740: arguably the most feature-rich and best looking consumer model ever, yet also one of the hardest to find. I recently acquired one and made a post featuring what I believe to be the first detailed photos of the internals to be posted online.
www.cfretro.net/gallery-phil...
www.cfretro.net/gallery-phil...
March 18, 2024 at 7:55 PM
The Philips CD-i 740: arguably the most feature-rich and best looking consumer model ever, yet also one of the hardest to find. I recently acquired one and made a post featuring what I believe to be the first detailed photos of the internals to be posted online.
www.cfretro.net/gallery-phil...
www.cfretro.net/gallery-phil...