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Hekate v5.2.0 and Nyx 0.9.0 Released

We’re back again talking about another Hekate and Nyx release. And just like that, we have another revision of both hekate and NYX. You want to know what Hekate is? We’ll cover that. Already know what it is and wonder what it does this time? We got you. Any other …

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SX OS 2.9.5 Released

Another firmware release from Nintendo, another release from the custom firmwares of the world. It’s the great cat and mouse game that will probably never stop. Nintendo released 10.0.0 and then 10.0.1 shortly after. Today’s topic of discussion is SX OS 2.9.5 on Nintendo’s 10.0.1. 2.9.5 Announcement: ‘Full support for …

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How To: Install CleanPower Regulator Board into DMG Game Boy

If you have recently read our review covering RetroSix’s CleanPower Regulator Board and bought it, you may have some questions. This guide will walk you through how simple it really is to install one of these regulator boards. And if you don’t have one yet, you’ll see it’s simple and …

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Review: CleanPower Regulator Board from RetroSix

We talk a lot about handhelds here on Hackinformer. Recently I’ve personally been reviewing products for different Game Boy models. Today we’re covering the CleanPower Regulator Board from retrosix! This $10 add on is designed for the DMG Game Boy. What does it do? What is it for? How easy …

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Atmosphere Updated for Switch 10.0.0

We recently reported that back on April 13th Nintendo dropped a pretty large update on us for our Switches. Of course, the question that is always on everyone’s mind when a new firmware drops is how long do they have to wait to get their CFW up and running for …

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Sharpscale for Vita and Vita TV Released

This whole time what has been left of the Vita scene has been clamoring for a native HDMI output. There was even a bounty for it that seemed to be ever-increasing. That bounty was recently achieved by “cuevavirus”. The developer who made this may not have a name that is …

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Team Xecuter Announces Preorders for SX CORE & SX LITE

You came here looking for knowledge. You’ve come to the right place, my friend. Whether you’re already aware of the SX line of products and you want to know more. Or you’ve been living under a rock and want to know all there is to know about the SX line. …

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How To: Install a DMG Backlight Kit from Handheld Legend

Recently we typed up an article covering everything you might need to know about the Game Boy backlight kit from Handheld Legend. If you didn’t catch that, it was great fun, you can click here to read it. So now what? You’ve already ordered the kit and you need instructions. …

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Review: DMG Backlight Kit from Handheld Legend

We’ve been covering handheld mods recently (and don’t intend to stop). So if you’re wanting even more mods for your handhelds we’ve got a new product today that I was rather excited about. Today we’re covering a product from the handheld legends themselves, Handheld Legend. Today’s topic of review is the …

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How to build your own Ambilight for your PC

Heya everyone, did you ever look at some TVs with an Ambilight integrated and told yourself “Dang that’s looking cool I want that too”? I’ve had that happen to me so I’ve went and searched for ways to put one behind my TV. It works really well and looks solid …

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How To: Upgrade a Game Boy Advance Shell

If you’re an owner of the non-SP version of the Game Boy Advance, we have a tutorial for you! You have your beautiful, comfortable, taco shaped handheld and you want to swap the shell. Maybe it’s getting dinged up, maybe it’s splitting apart from stripped screws. No matter the reason, …

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