re:enthused https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/c/reenthused@makertube.net/videos Videos about RetroGaming and RetroComputing. Covering rare and obscure machines. We also create open-source/hardware solutions to keep machines running as part of our #keepITalive initiative. Sun, 03 May 2026 02:49:45 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk re:enthused https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/lazy-static/avatars/e892afd6-0faa-4566-8082-94da5ac67ab1.jpg https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/c/reenthused@makertube.net/videos All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder. https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/feeds/podcast/videos.xml?videoChannelId=1384 <![CDATA[Jurl for the Super Cassette Vision #IndieDev #RetroDev]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/i3PcnjMsB8QLbVr3mUnUey https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/i3PcnjMsB8QLbVr3mUnUey Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:44:56 GMT Yes I normally post these over on my personal / Tonsomo account. But I figured i'd do it here because it's a bit bigger than just another port of Jurl.

This is the Super Cassette Vision version of Jurl, created using SCeVe my SDK for um, the Super Cassette Vision.
It's more of a tech test than an actual port, Jurl is quite a complex game (for 8-bit machines) so it's a good test of the SDK. An it, mostly does it. This version of Jurl is missing a whole lot. Score isn't incrementing you'll see, there's no hud, no title screen as such and it doesn't show lives - also no Music or sound (although if you've heard other ports of Jurl you might not be upset by that) and that's because i'm down to very few bytes of ram and very few bytes of ROM left.

Hopefully, i'm going to get banking working in SCeVe soon - so that'll probably allow sound and maybe music.

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]]> re:enthused Science & Technology nonadult Jurl for the Super Cassette Vision #IndieDev #RetroDev Yes I normally post these over on my personal / Tonsomo account. But I figured i'd do it here because it's a bit bigger than just another port of Jurl. This is the Super Cassette Vision version of Jurl, created using SCeVe my SDK for um, the Sup... <![CDATA[Podcast Episode 6: The blood soaked rag of nostalgia]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/sGei7XJ2Vq8bviZh1CmHnT https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/sGei7XJ2Vq8bviZh1CmHnT Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:37:46 GMT Please Subscribe for more videos

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]]> re:enthused Gaming nonadult Podcast Episode 6: The blood soaked rag of nostalgia Please Subscribe for more videos Help me fund this work on Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/johnnyblanchard Intro music owned by Roguegunners Productions Ltd Don't forget our second channel, GamingEnthused: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNEAACpQmPT5-... <![CDATA[Ullo tosh, gotta Visicom?]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/hrRFotux5rawfREFKzJ5Jr https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/hrRFotux5rawfREFKzJ5Jr Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:08:05 GMT During the boom period of video games, several manufacturers threw their hat in the ring. Today we take a look at Toshiba’s attempt the Visicom Com-100

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00:00 Intro
00:47 About the console
03:24 Looking at the console
10:34 Looking at games
13:33 Summary

]]> re:enthused Gaming nonadult Ullo tosh, gotta Visicom? During the boom period of video games, several manufacturers threw their hat in the ring. Today we take a look at Toshiba’s attempt the Visicom Com-100 #retrogaming Please Subscribe for more videos Don't forget our second channel, GamingEnthu... <![CDATA[Is This the COOLEST Retro Printer EVER?]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/46fBJ1Qy2sgKptXy7qvyti https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/46fBJ1Qy2sgKptXy7qvyti Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:52:02 GMT I’ve covered the PC Engine pretty thoroughly. Through it’s various editions, it’s add-ons and it’s games. But there’s still more, and it just gets more interesting.

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00:00 Intro
00:54 Looking at the hardware
05:50 Trying to print
09:37 Looking at the PhotoReader
14:21 Summary

]]> re:enthused Science & Technology nonadult Is This the COOLEST Retro Printer EVER? I’ve covered the PC Engine pretty thoroughly. Through it’s various editions, it’s add-ons and it’s games. But there’s still more, and it just gets more interesting. Please Subscribe for more videos Join the channel to get access to perks: https:... <![CDATA[Testing the Sharp X1 repaired keyboard in the in-built Timer #retrocomputing]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/8B89gcey5HQ9oM5hjmrp18 https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/8B89gcey5HQ9oM5hjmrp18 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:13:53 GMT re:enthused Gaming nonadult Testing the Sharp X1 repaired keyboard in the in-built Timer #retrocomputing <![CDATA[An online service for the MSX #RetroComputing]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/m3BSSd7WRxCp9JaTTfZQwB https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/m3BSSd7WRxCp9JaTTfZQwB Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:23:51 GMT re:enthused Gaming nonadult An online service for the MSX #RetroComputing <![CDATA[Loading SonicBoom on the Fujitsu FM77AV from BASIC #retrocomputing]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/gv1rroFWR8HVGSPLbkr6k9 https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/gv1rroFWR8HVGSPLbkr6k9 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:59:25 GMT Please Subscribe for more videos

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]]> re:enthused Gaming nonadult Loading SonicBoom on the Fujitsu FM77AV from BASIC #retrocomputing Please Subscribe for more videos Join the channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYF-5rMVfnI48w48EW2g3hA/join or Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reenthused Background music: Young Squire by TrackTribe Don't forget ou... <![CDATA[Loading SonicBoom on the Fujitsu FM77AV from BASIC]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/jyFMKxMN9QKMiRPg2KYg4Q https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/jyFMKxMN9QKMiRPg2KYg4Q Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:01:07 GMT re:enthused Gaming nonadult Loading SonicBoom on the Fujitsu FM77AV from BASIC <![CDATA[An 8-bit computer that punches well above it's weight]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/hnkVc31j81NoE3rZqQm2gC https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/hnkVc31j81NoE3rZqQm2gC Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:17:02 GMT I have covered the Sharp X1 a few times on the channel, but mostly it’s been about getting them working, or a special case like the Twin. It’s time to take a closer look.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:59 About the computer
00:04:10 Looking at the computer
00:06:37 Turning the computer on
00:07:00 Loading BASIC
00:08:14 Setting the timer
00:10:26 Trying to load other software
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]]> re:enthused Science & Technology nonadult An 8-bit computer that punches well above it's weight I have covered the Sharp X1 a few times on the channel, but mostly it’s been about getting them working, or a special case like the Twin. It’s time to take a closer look. Please Subscribe for more videos Join the channel to get access to perks:... <![CDATA[The Waddingtons 1970s Game Machine #retrogaming]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/8QVQQxuhFCHW7uP9mJQjoQ https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/8QVQQxuhFCHW7uP9mJQjoQ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:47:33 GMT Get ready for a blast from the past as we dive into the world of 70s gaming! In this video, we play and demonstrate a classic tabletop electronic game console, bringing back pure nostalgia. Watch as we explore its features and see if this retro video games console still delivers the fun in 2026. This gaming video is a must-see for anyone who appreciates vintage tech!

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00:00 Intro
00:55 Looking at the device
01:55 Opening the box
03:55 Testing the games
11:34 Outro

]]> re:enthused Gaming nonadult The Waddingtons 1970s Game Machine #retrogaming Get ready for a blast from the past as we dive into the world of 70s gaming! In this video, we play and demonstrate a classic tabletop electronic game console, bringing back pure nostalgia. Watch as we explore its features and see ... <![CDATA[A weird Japanese Baseball / Barcode Battler hybrid #RetroGaming]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/8oVbkPG8pV8Lxv2uwtiANC https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/8oVbkPG8pV8Lxv2uwtiANC Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:55:46 GMT re:enthused Gaming nonadult A weird Japanese Baseball / Barcode Battler hybrid #RetroGaming <![CDATA[Looking at the bubble cassette from the FM8 #retrocomputing]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/fq4R1S9q4LUW4c5tZ7R4fk https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/fq4R1S9q4LUW4c5tZ7R4fk Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:40:09 GMT re:enthused Science & Technology nonadult Looking at the bubble cassette from the FM8 #retrocomputing <![CDATA[Worked out how to load and run Packman on the FM8 from bubble memory]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/rPnaVKgUKaJVfjheSKQyH7 https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/rPnaVKgUKaJVfjheSKQyH7 Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:40:26 GMT re:enthused Gaming nonadult Worked out how to load and run Packman on the FM8 from bubble memory <![CDATA[Taking a look at a rarer storage system, the Fujitsu Micro 8 Bubble memory]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/tMVWAF734pdhv4R5SmNASi https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/tMVWAF734pdhv4R5SmNASi Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:32:05 GMT We’ve dealt with originating machines from companies before, such as Hitachi with the Master Basic offerings, now we see Fujitsu’s first proper stab at a boxed computer, the Fujitsu Micro 8.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 Looking at the machine
00:02:45 What is bubble memory
00:03:45 Exploring the hardware
00:07:36 Trying the bubble memory
00:17:30 Summary

]]> re:enthused Science & Technology nonadult Taking a look at a rarer storage system, the Fujitsu Micro 8 Bubble memory We’ve dealt with originating machines from companies before, such as Hitachi with the Master Basic offerings, now we see Fujitsu’s first proper stab at a boxed computer, the Fujitsu Micro 8. Please Subscribe for more videos Join the channel to g... <![CDATA[Looking at some radios]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/sK3zofQMnSUrCBq51mTdCj https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/sK3zofQMnSUrCBq51mTdCj Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:43:54 GMT As part of an auction lot I got a whole bunch of radios and cassette decks, so hey - let’s take a look at them

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]]> re:enthused Science & Technology nonadult Looking at some radios As part of an auction lot I got a whole bunch of radios and cassette decks, so hey - let’s take a look at them Please Subscribe for more videos Join the channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYF-5rMVfnI48w48EW2g3hA/joi... <![CDATA[Podcast Episode 5: Y2 What?]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/3gkpiwK5ev87DEopToMsjL https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/3gkpiwK5ev87DEopToMsjL Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:40:57 GMT Johnny grumbles about people who think that the Y2K issue being dealt with means that it was never going to happen!

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]]> re:enthused Science & Technology nonadult Podcast Episode 5: Y2 What? Johnny grumbles about people who think that the Y2K issue being dealt with means that it was never going to happen! Please Subscribe for more videos Join the channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYF-5rMVfnI48w48EW2g3h... <![CDATA[Look What Was Hiding In The Box!]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/a9psmi5hHpypivjgCcVCaG https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/a9psmi5hHpypivjgCcVCaG Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:06:59 GMT For this years Christmas video I took an idea from a subscriber and bought a random box of retro junk from Retro Games. There are no promises for your £30, other than it will be a box and it will be retro - so let's find out what's inside.

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]]> re:enthused Gaming nonadult Look What Was Hiding In The Box! For this years Christmas video I took an idea from a subscriber and bought a random box of retro junk from Retro Games. There are no promises for your £30, other than it will be a box and it will be retro - so let's find out what's inside. Link ... <![CDATA[Uncle Clive Good or Bad #Retro #RetroComputing]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/9EZhUZYPvsNYaFZx7Sw5w9 https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/9EZhUZYPvsNYaFZx7Sw5w9 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:12:04 GMT I'm very sorry! Opinions on good or bad devices are mine - feel free to argue your own cases in the comments (respectfully).

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]]> re:enthused Gaming nonadult Uncle Clive Good or Bad #Retro #RetroComputing I'm very sorry! Opinions on good or bad devices are mine - feel free to argue your own cases in the comments (respectfully). Please Subscribe for more videos Join the channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYF-5rMVfnI4... <![CDATA[A bit of a slowmo video of me testing the loop track that came with my Tyco slot car track #slotcar]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/1qhJMkeHA6Nr8mxxrmPYSa https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/1qhJMkeHA6Nr8mxxrmPYSa Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:36:04 GMT re:enthused Gaming nonadult A bit of a slowmo video of me testing the loop track that came with my Tyco slot car track #slotcar <![CDATA[J'adore l'ordinateur: The Thomson MO6]]> https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/byQJLVek8zV5HVGS5cwfRn https://video.thepolarbear.co.uk/w/byQJLVek8zV5HVGS5cwfRn Sun, 07 Sep 2025 23:39:10 GMT #RetroComputing
I have a real love for French computers and i’ve covered quite a few, but it’s time to show another one and for that i’m going back to Thomson’s library of machines. The Thomson MO6.

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00:17 Looking at the machine
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]]> re:enthused Science & Technology nonadult J'adore l'ordinateur: The Thomson MO6 #RetroComputing I have a real love for French computers and i’ve covered quite a few, but it’s time to show another one and for that i’m going back to Thomson’s library of machines. The Thomson MO6. Please Subscribe for more videos Join the chan...