What Killed The Xbox? - This Week In Retro 159

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We look back at Knightmare, the incredible adventure game for kids that has maintained its popularity. Are we approaching the end of gaming consoles as we know them? What caused the Xbox red ring of death? Microsoft have finally explained.

All this plus some other news in brief and the Community Question Of The Week.

00:00 - Show Opening

06:03 - Reliving The Knightmare
Story Link: https://youtu.be/6BF9GpcsJ5Q?si=kb-EdJZoAP_cUqhH

25:58 - Leaving The Platform
Story Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68304967

38:21 - Dave's Housekeeping

2 Old Microcomputers Discovered: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13092177/first-desktop-computers-discovered-London.html

C64 Instant Messaging: https://youtu.be/dWEfEXVNXZk?si=BLoQcJFHE1x52ZC8

Walkman Memories: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/feb/17/walkman-memories-still-in-love-with-old-tech

Super Mario Language Deciphered: https://www.nme.com/news/gaming-news/super-mario-sunshine-secret-language-decoded-after-22-years-3586059

Jonathan Ross Retro Cave: https://www.hellomagazine.com/homes/513612/jonathan-ross-retro-home-wife-three-kids-unexpected-man-cave/

Cassette Tape Revival: https://www.newser.com/story/346328/joining-the-retro-revival-cassette-tapes.html

45:38 - My Red Ring Of Death
Story Link: https://www.ladbible.com/news/technology/xbox-red-ring-of-death-cause-explained-microsoft-564044-20240214

59:55 - Community Question of the Week

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This Week in Retro is a weekly roundup of the hottest stories from the world of retro gaming and computing, voted on by you, the listener! Hosted by Neil from RMC and Dave. Edited by Duncan Styles.