by John Biehler and Dave Zille
If you love 8 bit computers, video games and their history, you'll love The 8 Bit Files, a podcast hosted by John and Dave, two retro computing enthusiasts who share their passion and knowledge with you every week. In each episode, they explore a different topic related to 8 bit computers, such as hardware, software, games, programming, culture, and more. Whether you're a veteran 8 bit enthusiast or a newcomer who wants to learn more about this fascinating era of computing, you'll find something to enjoy. Subscribe today and join John and Dave on their 8 bit adventures!
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April 14, 2025
<p><strong>In this episode, the guys talk about the Nintendo Wii</strong>, diving deep into what made it a game-changer for both hardcore and casual players. They also discuss the upcoming Switch 2, but it's more of a sidebar to their Wii nostalgia.</p><ul><li><p>John recalls lining up for the Wii on launch day and how hard it was to find in the wild</p></li><li><p>They discuss how Wii Sports, especially bowling, became a cultural touchstone and brought families together</p></li><li><p>Dave shares how even his mom got into gaming thanks to the Wii’s accessible motion controls</p></li><li><p>They reminisce about quirky Wii accessories—from plastic steering wheels to crossbow shells—and how fun (and weird) they were</p></li><li><p>John talks about soft-modding the Wii and loading it with emulators and classic games</p></li><li><p>They mention the Wii’s forward-thinking features like Miis, the Virtual Console, and online updates</p></li><li><p>They discuss the Switch 2 announcement, with John expressing skepticism over pricing, lack of killer titles, and backward compatibility quirks</p></li></ul><p><strong>Referenced videos from the episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Wii Bowling training: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmN-woiXtqk" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmN-woiXtqk</a></p></li><li><p>Wii Shopping channel demo: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxAanYvdx28" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxAanYvdx28</a></p></li><li><p>Wii Mii channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6NAW72KzTQ" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6NAW72KzTQ</a></p></li></ul>
March 2, 2025
<p>In this episode, John and Dave look back at the Sega Dreamcast, sharing memories of the console that was ahead of its time but gone too soon.</p><ul> <li>The Dreamcast had zero copy protection - John and Dave traded burned game CDs "like baseball cards"</li> <li>Their gaming favorites included Crazy Taxi (with its Offspring soundtrack), Jet Grind Radio with its anime style, and Shenmue's groundbreaking open world</li> <li>John demonstrates his new "Singe" emulator that runs Laserdisc-style games and lets people create interactive adventures from movie clips</li> <li>They reminisce about playing games on massive CRT TVs that "weighed a billion pounds"</li> <li>John shares his Batocera emulation setup that includes arcade games and serves as a central ROM library</li> <li>They discuss how modern gaming is moving toward platform-agnostic services, similar to what Sega did after the Dreamcast</li></ul>
January 21, 2025
<p>In this episode of 8-Bit Files, Dave and John dive deep into the Atari VCS, exploring this modern retro system after John snagged one during Black Friday sales. From its stock gaming experience to transforming it into a versatile mini PC with Windows 11, Ubuntu, and Batocera, they break down everything you need to know about this unique gaming system's capabilities, limitations, and surprising value proposition.</p> <p>The guys also talk about:</p> <ul> <li>My Arcade's exciting new Game Station product announcements from CES 2024</li> <li>Dave's successful 8BitDo GameCube Controller Bluetooth mod project</li> <li>John's clever new gaming TV setup featuring multiple retro consoles</li> </ul> <p>Join the conversation at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> and stay tuned for next episode's deep dive into the Dreamcast! 🎮</p>
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