I am joined by Mike from vswitchzero,ย who has a fascinating YouTube channel dedicated to 90s retro PC hardware and gaming. In this podcast, we explore the fascinating history of this exciting era of 3D acceleration advancement with classic graphics cards including the 3Dfx Voodoo while delving into the repairs, nostalgia and the pitfalls of revisiting retro PC computing.
Topics include:
Commander Keen, Doom, Quake and the evolution of PC gaming hardware during the 90s
Introduction of 3DFX and Voodoo graphics cards, including personal experiences and significant technological leaps
Voodoo 2 SLI configurations and their impact on 3D gaming
Comparisons between 3DFX, PowerVR and other competing technologies of the time
Popular sound cards like the Creative Sound Blaster series and Yamaha DB50XG/SW60XG
General MIDI and enhanced gaming experiences through better audio fidelity
James Woodcock is a UK-based freelance journalist, copywriter, author, blogger and podcaster with a passion for gaming, gadgets and technology, both retro and modern. He is also the founder of Pixel Refresh, which originally started as his personal blog in 2006 and was later rebranded to Pixel Refresh in 2021.
Ever since he experienced the first controllable pixel movement on the television screen, he has been entranced by the possibilities and rewarding entertainment value generated from these metal and plastic boxes of delight. Writing hundreds of articles, including commentary and reviews on various gaming platforms, whilst also interviewing well-known industry figures for popular online publications.
