The AI induced RAM shortage & price increases are getting very serious now and the future only shows further increases. Long delays for component orders and constant price rises. Its affecting the entire electronics sector.

This was a super fun custom #Arcade machine build. It’s the cabinet we all wanted to see in 1986! youtube.com/watch?v=d_gR...

What a wonderful day! Thank you to Hermann, Pamela and all of our visitors who shared such a special occasion with us. A video of the talk will be on our channel soon.

This was one of the very best talks we have had at the Retro Collective. If you missed out on Hermann’s talk today, watch out for the video, soon.

Part 4 of the Commando music project is up! youtu.be/1YWe811rehU?...

Here's a quick video showing how to install the new #Zaparoo frontend GUI for MiSTer. Links and more info in the post: https://retrorgb.com/zaparoo-frontend-upgraded-mister-gui.html

Retro Hardware Discord 2.0 is online. Originally 1600+ members before it was compromised a few days ago. Please join and help rebuild the community. discord.com/invite/szcYa... #RetroGaming

We are working fast and focused on the MiSTerFPGA Handheld - Multisystem2 Pocket. Prototype bare PCB’s are here, we are building now. Check the Pixel news update for more details- youtube.com/watch?v=1YzD...

Many people suggest I contact @commodoreofficial.bsky.social directly via their website. I have, multiple times over the last year. Most recently via their website new ‘CLAP’ system. You get a message saying they will be in contact shortly, but I have never had a message or any kind of response.

This will be a truly special event at the Cave. Don’t miss out hearing directly from Herman Hauser about tales from Acorn, ARM and beyond. See you there !

@commodoreofficial.bsky.social I extend a genuine offer to help design & bring to life a new C= Retro electronics product the community wants to buy. Let’s make it happen. Commodore NEXT design, just sitting here. Quad SID Synth music unit. Commodore modular Laptop / Pocket PC And more…

We have the brand NEW PicoMEM 2 in stock now. Such a nice product from Freddy. Huge upgrade to the version 1 which we will still sell for the cost conscious buyer. Get them here shop.flamelily.co.uk/picomem2

Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... It's a privilege to announce that our next guest speaker is Hermann Hauser on Sunday 5th July. We recommend booking now as tickets are selling quickly for this one.

If you can’t quite understand or describe why you enjoy nostalgia, retro games and memories of when you were 10. Watch this lovely video by peak retro. youtu.be/vZR6PYi63Sw?...

It’s raining so there’s no better place to be this afternoon than the @arcadearchive museum.

New Video: youtu.be/443gVF7y71M The whole gang get together to perform an amazing transformation. #arcade #retrogaming #gaming #restoration

RETROFEST IS THIS WEEKEND! 😱 We've spent today setting up and it's looking good! Saturday is sold out, but there's still a few tickets for Sunday - retrofest.uk/tickets.php

The one and only Pixel Cherry Ninja 🥷 interviews me about our plans for a MiSTer Handheld. youtube.com/watch?v=KE2Q...

The team is assembled and ready to convert a plain arcade cab into something very special. #teamwork

So much going on with MiSTer right now,check out Lu’s update.

🔥W I D E B O Y🔥 youtube.com/shorts/YxGXv...

We are designing a MiSTer handheld - join us for the development journey 😎

Restoring a 3DO Blaster Card from the Early 90s

Neil from @retrocollective.co.uk channeling his inner DrWho or maybe a Dalek? Sound on 🔉

We launched the Multisystem2 Arcade today. It's an all-in-one FPGA based Arcade platform 100% compatible with the amazing #MiSTerFPGA project. You can order here - shop.heber.co.uk/multisystem2...

New things on old tech.... superb cartridge game creation for the Amiga. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpNU... Tunes from start to finish :) Give it a thumbs up and subscribe if not already done so.

My favorite interview of the entire life of the podcast!!! floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-...

Our Multisystem2 console is now in stock, ready to ship next week. GameBoy Cartridge reader is also in stock and available now. shop.heber.co.uk/mister-multi...

We have shipped all orders in Level 15! Orders received from now onwards will be fulfilled within a couple of weeks.

What’s in the box?…. Join us for a Heber development update with the @retrocollective.co.uk @multisystemfpga.bsky.social youtu.be/7DZ8gtORx-Y?...

We’re embracing this new EV technology here at The Retro Collective

Even at the end of the day, we still have a load of bargains remaining

The Retro-Sect @retrosect.bsky.social tabletop sale is going well. Look at this CGL Space Invaders. I bet you can’t find another one.

We have a MASSIVE Retrogaming sale going on today. You can still get bargains like it’s 1999. So much retro out for sale today, let me know if you want to see more…

Use real Amiga floppy disks with your MiSTer!

That’s not long to wait… MOTU

Testing our MiSTer Floppy adaptor for #Multisystem2 Based on the great work of Rob Smith, this Floppy interface for the Amiga Minimig FPGA Core directly reads 3.5 inch floppy discs. More updates soon.

Really great podcast series if you need fun and engaging stories. Highly recommended 👍

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3D printing a benchy in just 74 seconds. That’s quite impressive for FDM thermoplastic printing. youtu.be/pIkXwsXyq_k?...

Snow ! Rob’s winter adventures and a pool disaster. Well worth listening to the YDKF episode for this one- podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...

Huge blog post update for February 2026 - Update on products, developments, shipments and more. shop.heber.co.uk/blog-news/fe...

We had the wonderful @bitmapbureau.com at the @retrocollective.co.uk today for a fantastic talk all about their game development history and journey of creating stunning games like Terminator 2D : No FATE

New Video: youtu.be/g_4LXsOU23Q It's #MiSTerFPGA for your arcade! Meet the "Multisystem 2 Arcade"

Roadblasters Arcade - Done ✔️👍

We have a January news update on our shop blog - shop.heber.co.uk/blog-news/ja... Current shipping status for Multisystem2 pre-orders and new products on the way including Multisystem2 JAMMA Arcade.

New Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p... Jan 25th at @retrocollective.co.uk The @bitmapbureau.com team are giving us the inside story on their wonderful retro game development. Join the team and enjoy everything the Retro Collective has to offer with like minded friends.

Christmas Sale in the store - shop.heber.co.uk/sale/ While stocks last. Orders shipping early Jan 2026.

Merry Christmas everyone 🎉

We talk massive glossy gift catalogs, Commodore 64 Ultimates under the Christmas tree, and other holiday diversions with @visitthecave.bsky.social Neil and Aaron from @amigosretrogaming.bsky.social youtu.be/dDXyrikyykc A super-sized episode for what we hope is your super holiday experience!