Rik's Random Retro
@riksrandomretro.com
Very random retro things from me, Rik. I dabble with a lot of vintage computers, retro games, consoles, hand helds, and more. Some might even say that's a lot of random retro things. youtube.com/c/riksrandomretro
I am so ready for this! I have so many machines needing IDE drive replacements. This panel makes it even more exciting.
Are you ready for #PicoIDE? It seems to be telling me it's ready. Coming soon: ATAPI optical disc emulation and IDE hard drive emulation. picoide.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I am so ready for this! I have so many machines needing IDE drive replacements. This panel makes it even more exciting.
Not much left of 2025... still waiting for those aliens on the moon to show themselves
(The game is Legend on Amiga)
(The game is Legend on Amiga)
October 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Not much left of 2025... still waiting for those aliens on the moon to show themselves
(The game is Legend on Amiga)
(The game is Legend on Amiga)
Another stream! I've been buying too many Midi modules as of late, but let's give one a try. This time it's an SC-88ST so we're going to enjoy some classic DOS game music, but enhanced.
Come hang out starting at 8 PM CT.
youtube.com/live/vENLPeN...
Come hang out starting at 8 PM CT.
youtube.com/live/vENLPeN...
Livestream - Roland SC-88ST
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October 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Another stream! I've been buying too many Midi modules as of late, but let's give one a try. This time it's an SC-88ST so we're going to enjoy some classic DOS game music, but enhanced.
Come hang out starting at 8 PM CT.
youtube.com/live/vENLPeN...
Come hang out starting at 8 PM CT.
youtube.com/live/vENLPeN...
If you have a retro PC, and don't have a PicoGUS yet, what are you waiting for? Best piece of kit available that keeps getting better!
PhilsComputerLab has released a video highlighting the CD-ROM emulation feature of #PicoGUS! www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkzH...
PicoGUS now emulates CD-ROM with Redbook CD Audio
YouTube video by PhilsComputerLab
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September 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
If you have a retro PC, and don't have a PicoGUS yet, what are you waiting for? Best piece of kit available that keeps getting better!
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Has @jewettg.bsky.social been kidnapped by a #pirate?🏴☠️
Will @8bitshack.bsky.social's latest game for the Apple II save him?☠️
Tune in Thursday, September 25th at 8E/7C/6M/5P to find out!🦜
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXUg...
Will @8bitshack.bsky.social's latest game for the Apple II save him?☠️
Tune in Thursday, September 25th at 8E/7C/6M/5P to find out!🦜
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXUg...
Let's Chat with Greg Jewett about 8-Bit Shack's new game SKULL ISLAND! ☠️
YouTube video by Ron's Computer Videos
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September 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Has @jewettg.bsky.social been kidnapped by a #pirate?🏴☠️
Will @8bitshack.bsky.social's latest game for the Apple II save him?☠️
Tune in Thursday, September 25th at 8E/7C/6M/5P to find out!🦜
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXUg...
Will @8bitshack.bsky.social's latest game for the Apple II save him?☠️
Tune in Thursday, September 25th at 8E/7C/6M/5P to find out!🦜
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXUg...
It's been a while, and I feel like streaming, so a stream it is! The Amiga 500 is out again, and I have an upgrade to install. We'll play some games, and chat a bit about VCF Midwest.
See you tonight at 8 PM CT!
youtube.com/live/ilt3-1d...
See you tonight at 8 PM CT!
youtube.com/live/ilt3-1d...
Livestream - Amiga Shenanigans
YouTube video by Rik's Random Retro
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September 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It's been a while, and I feel like streaming, so a stream it is! The Amiga 500 is out again, and I have an upgrade to install. We'll play some games, and chat a bit about VCF Midwest.
See you tonight at 8 PM CT!
youtube.com/live/ilt3-1d...
See you tonight at 8 PM CT!
youtube.com/live/ilt3-1d...
I guess I could actually play a game instead of tinker?
September 24, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I guess I could actually play a game instead of tinker?
I just finished recapping my Commodore 1084s D1 monitor. I'm pleased as punch that I didn't fry it, shock myself, and that the image has vastly improved!
There are some more things to fix on it, but this is a major step toward retro goodness.
There are some more things to fix on it, but this is a major step toward retro goodness.
September 23, 2025 at 2:47 AM
I just finished recapping my Commodore 1084s D1 monitor. I'm pleased as punch that I didn't fry it, shock myself, and that the image has vastly improved!
There are some more things to fix on it, but this is a major step toward retro goodness.
There are some more things to fix on it, but this is a major step toward retro goodness.
I found the whole extended family under this shield...
September 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I found the whole extended family under this shield...
Working on a monitor recap and found a previous tenant
September 21, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Working on a monitor recap and found a previous tenant
The desk is a disaster zone, I was eager to test, but I'm extremly excited to have picked up an Amiga 1200 at VCF. Recapped, fixed up and turn key (really, powered on right into a HD install).
Looking forward to growing with this system, and it's been on my want list for a very long time!
Looking forward to growing with this system, and it's been on my want list for a very long time!
September 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The desk is a disaster zone, I was eager to test, but I'm extremly excited to have picked up an Amiga 1200 at VCF. Recapped, fixed up and turn key (really, powered on right into a HD install).
Looking forward to growing with this system, and it's been on my want list for a very long time!
Looking forward to growing with this system, and it's been on my want list for a very long time!
I'm heading home after an awesome VCF Midwest. It was great to see everyone, see some terrific gear, and of course, pick up some retro treasure.
Until next time!
Until next time!
September 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I'm heading home after an awesome VCF Midwest. It was great to see everyone, see some terrific gear, and of course, pick up some retro treasure.
Until next time!
Until next time!
Happy anniversary to Windows 95! And throw back to this insane beast of a tower. One I had to pass on as I didn't have room to store it!
August 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Happy anniversary to Windows 95! And throw back to this insane beast of a tower. One I had to pass on as I didn't have room to store it!
With the surprise release of Superman on streaming, I finally got around to seeing it last night.
I honestly loved it! Uplifting, hopeful, and just a fun movie all through. Leaning into the wider DC universe right of the bat feels like it's not trying to hide the comic origins.
I honestly loved it! Uplifting, hopeful, and just a fun movie all through. Leaning into the wider DC universe right of the bat feels like it's not trying to hide the comic origins.
August 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
With the surprise release of Superman on streaming, I finally got around to seeing it last night.
I honestly loved it! Uplifting, hopeful, and just a fun movie all through. Leaning into the wider DC universe right of the bat feels like it's not trying to hide the comic origins.
I honestly loved it! Uplifting, hopeful, and just a fun movie all through. Leaning into the wider DC universe right of the bat feels like it's not trying to hide the comic origins.
We had an early morning storm today, and the winds seemed to bring an unusual visitor.
This tiny brown bat, not bigger than a typical mouse, hung out in our backyard tree all day. When dark finally came it flew off.
We definitely don't see bats here during the day, and especially this kind. Neat!
This tiny brown bat, not bigger than a typical mouse, hung out in our backyard tree all day. When dark finally came it flew off.
We definitely don't see bats here during the day, and especially this kind. Neat!
August 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
We had an early morning storm today, and the winds seemed to bring an unusual visitor.
This tiny brown bat, not bigger than a typical mouse, hung out in our backyard tree all day. When dark finally came it flew off.
We definitely don't see bats here during the day, and especially this kind. Neat!
This tiny brown bat, not bigger than a typical mouse, hung out in our backyard tree all day. When dark finally came it flew off.
We definitely don't see bats here during the day, and especially this kind. Neat!
Sometimes, you have to buy a game based on the box art alone. Know nothing about the game, no regrets.
August 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Sometimes, you have to buy a game based on the box art alone. Know nothing about the game, no regrets.
Well, I haven't played Super Mario Land since I was a kid, and a mini vacation seemed like a great time to play it. Short but sweet, I'm mostly glad I am still able to beat it!
July 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Well, I haven't played Super Mario Land since I was a kid, and a mini vacation seemed like a great time to play it. Short but sweet, I'm mostly glad I am still able to beat it!
A cleanup of the streaming area turned into a full tear out, clean and set up from scratch. Turns out there were a few cables involved.
July 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A cleanup of the streaming area turned into a full tear out, clean and set up from scratch. Turns out there were a few cables involved.
Happy 40th Amiga! Many memories and endless enjoyment. And it's still going, the Amiga lives on!
July 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Happy 40th Amiga! Many memories and endless enjoyment. And it's still going, the Amiga lives on!
You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like
July 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like
I seem to get very random games lately. I did play Theme Park a lot and definitely have wanted a boxed copy. This version seems a bit odd though, not featuring the typical cover, nor EA classics format.
Perhaps just a version I wasn't aware of. Still, I'm happy to have it!
Perhaps just a version I wasn't aware of. Still, I'm happy to have it!
June 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I seem to get very random games lately. I did play Theme Park a lot and definitely have wanted a boxed copy. This version seems a bit odd though, not featuring the typical cover, nor EA classics format.
Perhaps just a version I wasn't aware of. Still, I'm happy to have it!
Perhaps just a version I wasn't aware of. Still, I'm happy to have it!
Fascinating. This was thrown in a package of a big box game I just bought. It appears to be a Chrysler Plymouth marketing CD-ROM with Lucasarts demos on it.
Based on the text, it has an interactive menu to access it all, plus a chance to win a 1997 Plymouth Prowler. Oh boy!
Based on the text, it has an interactive menu to access it all, plus a chance to win a 1997 Plymouth Prowler. Oh boy!
June 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Fascinating. This was thrown in a package of a big box game I just bought. It appears to be a Chrysler Plymouth marketing CD-ROM with Lucasarts demos on it.
Based on the text, it has an interactive menu to access it all, plus a chance to win a 1997 Plymouth Prowler. Oh boy!
Based on the text, it has an interactive menu to access it all, plus a chance to win a 1997 Plymouth Prowler. Oh boy!
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It's another bi-weekly Monday, so it's time once again to join @radicaledward.bsky.social & I on our grimdark journey through @joeabercrombie.com's First Law series with part 4/4 of our dive into BEFORE THEY ARE HANGED in ep.8 of @fantasypod.bsky.social!!
open.spotify.com/episode/5bKz...
open.spotify.com/episode/5bKz...
The Fantasy Pod of the Nine: Before They Are Hanged (Pt. 4/4), Episode 08
The Fantasy Pod of the Nine · Episode
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June 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's another bi-weekly Monday, so it's time once again to join @radicaledward.bsky.social & I on our grimdark journey through @joeabercrombie.com's First Law series with part 4/4 of our dive into BEFORE THEY ARE HANGED in ep.8 of @fantasypod.bsky.social!!
open.spotify.com/episode/5bKz...
open.spotify.com/episode/5bKz...