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The 8 Bit Files
If you love 8 bit computers, video games and their history, you’ll love The 8 Bit Files, a podcast hosted by John and Dave, two retro computing enthusiasts who share their passion and knowledge with you every week. In each episode, they explore a different topic related to 8 bit computers, such as hardware, software, games, programming, culture, and more.
Whether you’re a veteran 8 bit enthusiast or a newcomer who wants to learn more about this fascinating era of computing, you’ll find something to enjoy. Subscribe today and join John and Dave on their 8 bit adventures!
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031 – Sega Dreamcast & more
In this episode, John and Dave look back at the Sega Dreamcast, sharing memories of the console that[...]00:00
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031 – Sega Dreamcast & more
In this episode, John and Dave look back at the Sega Dreamcast, sharing memories of the console that was ahead of its time but gone too soon.
- The Dreamcast had zero copy protection – John and Dave traded burned game CDs ”like baseball cards”
- Their gaming favorites included Crazy Taxi (with its Offspring soundtrack), Jet Grind Radio with its anime style, and Shenmue's groundbreaking open world
- John demonstrates his new ”Singe” emulator that runs Laserdisc-style games and lets people create interactive adventures from movie clips
- They reminisce about playing games on massive CRT TVs that ”weighed a billion pounds”
- John shares his Batocera emulation setup that includes arcade games and serves as a central ROM library
- They discuss how modern gaming is moving toward platform-agnostic services, similar to what Sega did after the Dreamcast
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