Is it just us, or did February fly by? 2025 is already moving fast!
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Our first giveaway will be this N64 Grape HDMI retroGEM console. The winner will be randomly selected in next month's newsletter. Good luck to everyone and thanks for participating
March is shaping up to be an exciting month for PixelFX and retro gaming fans. Here’s what’s on the horizon:
Analog Bridge Preorders
The first batch of Morph4K Analog Bridges is in motion! A small initial shipment is on its way to us, and once we confirm everything checks out, full production of the rest of the batch will begin.
Pre-Orders for early adopters of the morph will be happening in march. Be sure to check your inbox for details.
We expect to have some extra units from this first batch, which will be available to general Morph4K customers. Stay tuned for details on how to secure one.We can’t wait to get the Analog Bridge into your hands!
GameCube RetroGEM Orders are LIVE!
GameCube RetroGEM orders are officially live!
GameCube RetroGEM is compatible with both DOL-001 and DOL-101 variants of the GameCube. Because of the modular nature of the RetroGEM, you can install the HDMI port in one of three different locations:
In place of the analog AV port
In place of the digital AV port
In the “GC-Dual” position (either by cutting the case or a 3D printable replacement panel)
One thing that makes the GameCube RetroGEM so special is that it’s one of the first GameCube video mods that doesn’t use GC-Video. We’re excited for you to check it out for yourself!
To grab yours, visit the RetroGEM store page and select “GC” from the console dropdown: PixelFX Store
PSX Fun
Shoutout to mknrls in the discord for sending me a PSX to checkout. More details on how to GEMify coming soon.
FX-Direct Documentation
We have created some documentation and code samples for FX-Direct, our custom protocol for embedding low-resolution video in a 1080p frame.
Check out the documentation here: FX-Direct GitLab
Firmware Updates
There have been several unstable firmware updates since the last newsletter, let’s review some of the changes as of v3.9.46.169!
Morph4K
You can now download and update the autoload presets library directly from the OSD (when connected to WiFi)
Added alternative sharper interpolation kernel for improved eveness on fractional scale factors
Added alternative scanline algorithm for improved scanline eveness on fractional scale factors
3DO GEM
Fixed unstable video on startup
Added horizontal auto correction
Improved speed of the "Debug / Self Test" vertical sync test
Improved PAL console support
Thank you for your continued support, we’ll have more updates for you soon!
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