RetroFox
@retrofox8bit.bsky.social
All things old computers, video games/consoles, geeky. Avid flea market and yard sale hunter of electronic goodies.
It's a little late but still in time for the holidays - Check out my latest YouTube video as I take a short trip down memory lane to talk about the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Animated Musical Disk and my first computer. Hope you enjoy!
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Christmas Memories with the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Animated Musical Disk
YouTube video by RetroFox
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December 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
It's a little late but still in time for the holidays - Check out my latest YouTube video as I take a short trip down memory lane to talk about the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Animated Musical Disk and my first computer. Hope you enjoy!
youtu.be/bf3mBKtGmzU
youtu.be/bf3mBKtGmzU
Flea market weather has been rough lately - snow, rain, below freezing - haven't seen or found much. Today though, I did pick up this Dell Inspiron 9300 with faux woodgrain, adapter, bag, external drive, a couple nokia phones for $15 (it was all in the bag)!
December 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Flea market weather has been rough lately - snow, rain, below freezing - haven't seen or found much. Today though, I did pick up this Dell Inspiron 9300 with faux woodgrain, adapter, bag, external drive, a couple nokia phones for $15 (it was all in the bag)!
Going through old school papers (yes, I still have my old school papers - shut up) and found this interesting little gem. Any 7th Guest fans out there? This activity sheet was from 1989, well predating the game or CD-ROMs in consumer PCs. Devs had the same activity sheet? :)
December 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Going through old school papers (yes, I still have my old school papers - shut up) and found this interesting little gem. Any 7th Guest fans out there? This activity sheet was from 1989, well predating the game or CD-ROMs in consumer PCs. Devs had the same activity sheet? :)
I was looking for something to try with the modest specs of the Asus mini tower. Finally opened the seal on Shogo (bought this double pack decades ago for Septerra Core). I remember a friend playing Shogo back in the day but never got around to it, too busy with other FPS games..
December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I was looking for something to try with the modest specs of the Asus mini tower. Finally opened the seal on Shogo (bought this double pack decades ago for Septerra Core). I remember a friend playing Shogo back in the day but never got around to it, too busy with other FPS games..
I know what I said about more small B&W TVs, but hear me out. This one was at the flea yesterday for $10 and aside from having the adapter, it has both RF ext in AND video in - so RF and Composite. Had to check it out at least...
December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
I know what I said about more small B&W TVs, but hear me out. This one was at the flea yesterday for $10 and aside from having the adapter, it has both RF ext in AND video in - so RF and Composite. Had to check it out at least...
Another item I brought back was this Olympus C-800 L digital camera. It was the first digital camera that I had access to. Used a serial cable to transfer photos to the pc and had a whole 0.8 MP. Sadly, it no longer functions but I have albums of photos from it, at least.
December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Another item I brought back was this Olympus C-800 L digital camera. It was the first digital camera that I had access to. Used a serial cable to transfer photos to the pc and had a whole 0.8 MP. Sadly, it no longer functions but I have albums of photos from it, at least.
I was sure I have a Sony Mavica FD-200 but figured I got mixed up with the FD100 (have two). I was back home over the holidays, cleaning out my old closet and found a case that had fallen behind boxes, surprise! Bonus 128mb stick in it, too, with my old pet photos and such. :)
December 2, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I was sure I have a Sony Mavica FD-200 but figured I got mixed up with the FD100 (have two). I was back home over the holidays, cleaning out my old closet and found a case that had fallen behind boxes, surprise! Bonus 128mb stick in it, too, with my old pet photos and such. :)
I like to (semi) collect TI calculators - mainly these days trying to find the modern ones on the cheap, so finding this TI-nspire cx for $5 at a Goodwill, in perfect condition, makes me quite happy :) It’s amazing how far from the 81/82 models these have come.
November 24, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I like to (semi) collect TI calculators - mainly these days trying to find the modern ones on the cheap, so finding this TI-nspire cx for $5 at a Goodwill, in perfect condition, makes me quite happy :) It’s amazing how far from the 81/82 models these have come.
Had a great time at Atari Party again this year. Got in quality time with AvP on the Jaguar (always look forward to that), played the new DigDug and enjoyed a few tracks of Super Sprint on the ST. Thanks again to @rectapete.bsky.social And here’s a little vid of the action!
November 24, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Had a great time at Atari Party again this year. Got in quality time with AvP on the Jaguar (always look forward to that), played the new DigDug and enjoyed a few tracks of Super Sprint on the ST. Thanks again to @rectapete.bsky.social And here’s a little vid of the action!
The @lgr-yt.bsky.social tactic of checking the Goodwill board games/puzzles section works yet again!
November 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The @lgr-yt.bsky.social tactic of checking the Goodwill board games/puzzles section works yet again!
Flea Market Friday again - cold and overcast but the vendors were in good supply. Picked up this adorable ASUS PC in a tiny tower case for $5. Just look at it! Not sure what CPU/specs yet. The guy had a stack of laptops as well - he said normally they are bought for scrap. :(
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Flea Market Friday again - cold and overcast but the vendors were in good supply. Picked up this adorable ASUS PC in a tiny tower case for $5. Just look at it! Not sure what CPU/specs yet. The guy had a stack of laptops as well - he said normally they are bought for scrap. :(
Today, at the flea, found this Packard Bell tower on a table. I asked price and lady went into story mode, she had it listed on eBay for $250, didn't want to ship. Hounded me for an offer, finally told me her bottom dollar was $50. Against better judgement, I brought it home...
November 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Today, at the flea, found this Packard Bell tower on a table. I asked price and lady went into story mode, she had it listed on eBay for $250, didn't want to ship. Hounded me for an offer, finally told me her bottom dollar was $50. Against better judgement, I brought it home...
Busy weekend but I did see some things at the flea (finally). Saturday I saw this HP Pavilion PIII tower for$10. Tempting, but port door broken off. These weren't great PCs in their day, but I remember friends having them. Tiny PSU and everything packed in tight...
November 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Busy weekend but I did see some things at the flea (finally). Saturday I saw this HP Pavilion PIII tower for$10. Tempting, but port door broken off. These weren't great PCs in their day, but I remember friends having them. Tiny PSU and everything packed in tight...
Picked up this Nuby Sniper PlayStation light-gun today at the flea for $5. It’s pretty grungy and unknown if it works but figured I’d enjoy cleaning it up and testing it out for that price. (Also bonus power adapter wrapped around it).
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Picked up this Nuby Sniper PlayStation light-gun today at the flea for $5. It’s pretty grungy and unknown if it works but figured I’d enjoy cleaning it up and testing it out for that price. (Also bonus power adapter wrapped around it).
Been a dry spell at the flea market recently - but a family member fished this Compaq tower out of bulk garbage for me. Shame it is missing the drive bays cover door, but looks to be unspoiled and even has FireWire ports.
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Been a dry spell at the flea market recently - but a family member fished this Compaq tower out of bulk garbage for me. Shame it is missing the drive bays cover door, but looks to be unspoiled and even has FireWire ports.
Didn't see much this Flea Market Friday beyond the usual unremarkable laptops that are everywhere. Did see this very crusty Dell Inspiron E1705. I can only imagine the horror inside the thing - fitting with Halloween so close :)
October 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Didn't see much this Flea Market Friday beyond the usual unremarkable laptops that are everywhere. Did see this very crusty Dell Inspiron E1705. I can only imagine the horror inside the thing - fitting with Halloween so close :)
Found this cute i-Dog Amp'd for $5 at the flea market today. Batteries were dead but thankfully, it seems I got to it just in time. Only one had just started getting a little crusty. The plastic is yellowing, which is common for these but overall it's in good shape, I'd say!
October 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Found this cute i-Dog Amp'd for $5 at the flea market today. Batteries were dead but thankfully, it seems I got to it just in time. Only one had just started getting a little crusty. The plastic is yellowing, which is common for these but overall it's in good shape, I'd say!
This was my modest haul from the VCF East Swap Meet: Mac Laptop w/ charger -$20, Flight Sim and upgrade - $10, couple USB cards -$5 each, 2 video cards and SB Live card -free, a $2 lenovo PSU (didn't fit the W701ds, sadly), D&D Char Creator CD -$1, and a Lumix LX5 for $20!
October 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This was my modest haul from the VCF East Swap Meet: Mac Laptop w/ charger -$20, Flight Sim and upgrade - $10, couple USB cards -$5 each, 2 video cards and SB Live card -free, a $2 lenovo PSU (didn't fit the W701ds, sadly), D&D Char Creator CD -$1, and a Lumix LX5 for $20!
Called it a day at the VCF Swap Meet - I’d call it a big success! Sold all but two small items and picked up few things (more on that later). Turnout was good. Prices ranged as usual but there were some deals to be had.
October 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Called it a day at the VCF Swap Meet - I’d call it a big success! Sold all but two small items and picked up few things (more on that later). Turnout was good. Prices ranged as usual but there were some deals to be had.
Packing up for the VCF East Swap meet tomorrow. Come check it out if you can (and buy some stuff)!
October 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Packing up for the VCF East Swap meet tomorrow. Come check it out if you can (and buy some stuff)!
If there’s such a thing as having too many IBM ThinkPads, I feel like I’m well on my way to that point.
October 14, 2025 at 9:56 PM
If there’s such a thing as having too many IBM ThinkPads, I feel like I’m well on my way to that point.
Time for Flea Market Friday - couple pickups today. This Tandy branded power switch caught my eye because Tandy, of course. This will hopefully be passed on to someone else that has a Tandy computer to match (it'll be at the VCF Swap Meet next weekend -if it functions-)...
October 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Time for Flea Market Friday - couple pickups today. This Tandy branded power switch caught my eye because Tandy, of course. This will hopefully be passed on to someone else that has a Tandy computer to match (it'll be at the VCF Swap Meet next weekend -if it functions-)...
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Sometimes you just gotta hack your own solution! 📺
In this video I mod this TV remote to make it more accessible for my father-in-law. ❤️
If you want to make your own, a guide and 3D models are in the video description.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_dx...
In this video I mod this TV remote to make it more accessible for my father-in-law. ❤️
If you want to make your own, a guide and 3D models are in the video description.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_dx...
Hacking Accessibility into this TV Remote!
YouTube video by Mac84
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October 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Sometimes you just gotta hack your own solution! 📺
In this video I mod this TV remote to make it more accessible for my father-in-law. ❤️
If you want to make your own, a guide and 3D models are in the video description.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_dx...
In this video I mod this TV remote to make it more accessible for my father-in-law. ❤️
If you want to make your own, a guide and 3D models are in the video description.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_dx...
Reposted by RetroFox
Had some time to try out the demo for Cosmic Invasion. Enjoyed it though had to get used to not every character having a grab or throw which made for some awkward consequences! Still had a lot of fun with the included roster and trying out their supers. Looking forward to see who else will join.
October 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Had some time to try out the demo for Cosmic Invasion. Enjoyed it though had to get used to not every character having a grab or throw which made for some awkward consequences! Still had a lot of fun with the included roster and trying out their supers. Looking forward to see who else will join.
Flea Market Friday time and it is a good one! Saw this C64 breadbin out on a table. Guy wanted $50 for it, unknown/untested of course. Initially passed, but ended up negotiating on my way out and agreed on $35 for it. Fingers crossed it works, figured it was worth a chance...
October 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Flea Market Friday time and it is a good one! Saw this C64 breadbin out on a table. Guy wanted $50 for it, unknown/untested of course. Initially passed, but ended up negotiating on my way out and agreed on $35 for it. Fingers crossed it works, figured it was worth a chance...