Ken

Maker, vintage computing enthusiast, and leader @ Microsoft.

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@dfilskov @RetroDeadFred @eli_lipsitz I was thinking SNES would fit the button layout well, but I heard someone else was already working on a SNES core

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

A little something I’ve been working on - I ported the MiSTer NES core to the #GameBub. There’s still work to do - Accuracy Coin is currently 135/140 but games seem to runs great. I don’t want to release this until @eli_lipsitz releases his updated firmware with the horizontal Game Bub so I can ensure it’s compatible, but I think this provides a decent framework for porting over other MiSTer cores. Which core should I work on next?

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@Lemongrwab @eli_lipsitz IIRC, the horizontal unit is a different (higher res) screen, but I'm not sure that it's OLED

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@MultisystemFPGA Glad to see this! I think you all know I have lots of thoughts for this space and would be happy to provide feedback/ideas. I have something I’ve been working on as well and would be happy to share with you all the approach I’m taking. Feel free to reach out!

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@PixelCNinja Haha, I know you’re joking, but I actually was thinking that maybe I need to raise the noise floor in my studio to make my audio sound more authentic 😆

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

I've had multiple people reach out to me about this comment on my latest video. To be clear, there is zero generated AI content in my videos. Just lots of hard work, quality AV equipment, and constant learning of what works and what doesn't. I appreciate everyone who watches!

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@KytorIndustries If I was, I definitely would’ve used a better looking flesh suit

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

Dug into the analog video subsystem on the SuperStation One and honestly wasn't expecting what I found. Full teardown is up if you want to go down the rabbit hole with me 👇
https://t.co/VxsgjIUqw7

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@cinemassacre @RetroWorldExpo Nice! It’s a great con - I’m sure you’ll love it! I’m teaching a GameBoy modding workshop with @machonachomedia there this year. If you have an old Game Boy Color that could use some TLC, bring it with you!

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

Had a great time hanging out at System Source this afternoon! Only a couple things are following me home 😅 @ArielAces, I’ll bring the SE to you at RetroWorld! Thanks so much to Ryan and the team for taking the time to show me around the museum!

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@ArielAces @RetroTechChris Will do!

[Computer Clan @thecomputerclan]

Crow and I had a fun time at Midwest Gaming Classic. It's been years since I've dragged his gold butt to a convention.

Shout-out to James and @whatskenmaking for joining!

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@NES_Professor @matthughson @matthughson games are awesome! Still waiting for Super Sunny World, though 😅

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@KytorIndustries Agreed. I heard the bump out on top was to prevent people from sitting their drinks on. Form AND function!

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

I think this means the world’s about to end…

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

😳 Wow… $600

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

Warning to those in the gameBadge workshop at MGC… keep small children away from the front of the room 😅 Creative engineering at its finest @benheck

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

@thecomputerclan I totally bought one brand new back in ‘99. I was working for Compaq at the time and doing early Windows 2000 stuff, so I thought a console that ran Windows CE was going to be the coolest thing around. 😆

[Ken @whatskenmaking]

I guess it’s fitting that the hotel bar at Midwest Gaming Classic has an “Atari Graphics” IPA. It’s not bad!