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The 8 Bit Files

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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38 episodes

  1. 038 - THE 800XL, AtariBoy & AI in the Retro Scene 1:05:50
  2. 037 - Commodore & MiSTer Updates, and John's Japan Experience 1:14:24
  3. 036 - Triforce, Virtual Boy & AI Coding an 8-Bit Game 1:01:55
  4. 035 - Retro-friendly homelabs with ZimaOS 1:12:58
  5. 034 - Commodore 64 Ultimate, C64 Mini Black edition & more 58:33
  6. 033 - Ultimate 64 Elite-II, Switch 2 1:08:00
  7. 032 - Nintendo Wii 1:14:04
  8. 031 - Sega Dreamcast & more 51:03
  9. 030 - Atari VCS hands on, 8BitDo GameCube Bluetooth Mod & more 1:01:28
  10. 029 - The Spectrum hands-on, Atari VCS, AI coding & more 55:57
  11. 028 - Sega Genesis/MegaDrive, Anbernic RG35XXSP & more 59:22
  12. 027 - MiSTER Pi & Discord announcement 1:12:44
  13. 026 - The Spectrum, MiSTER Pi and AI C64 coding 57:47
  14. 025 - Atari ST computers 54:28
  15. 024 - 8-Bit Computer Magazines, Boatfest recap and more 1:01:48
  16. 023 - Mattel Intellivision, Vectrex light pen, Boatfest & more 53:01
  17. 022 - Delta Emulator for iOS, Famicom & more 1:03:42
  18. 021 - Atari 400 mini 1:09:51
  19. 020 - All about the Joysticks 1:15:16
  20. 019 - Hands on the 2600+, GSP firmware & more 39:10
  21. 018 - Atari Gamestation Pro & THE400 Mini 1:03:43
  22. 016 - Commodore VIC-20 Computers 1:02:24
  23. 017 - 8 Bit Holiday Memories 51:36
  24. 015 - Steam Deck handheld game console 1:10:10
  25. 014 - Miyoo Mini Plus handheld game console 56:35
  26. 013 - Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) 1:16:31
  27. 012 - MiSTer FPGA 1:05:56
  28. 011 - Atari's new 2600+ gaming console 1:02:13
  29. 010 - Handheld gaming devices 1:03:33
  30. 009 - BASIC Programming 49:14
  31. 008 - Commodore 64 Computers 1:23:41
  32. 007 - Atari 8-bit Computers 1:06:44
  33. 006 - Atari VCS/2600 59:42
  34. 005 - Multicarts & SD storage solutions 55:47
  35. 004 - Vectrex 45:50
  36. 003 - Emulation vs Original Hardware 1:11:31
  37. 002 - Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) 59:43
  38. 001 - John and Dave's origin stories 1:05:50