The Real Story Behind Windows’ Infamous Hotdog Stand Colours - The Retro Hour EP510

Описание: This week in retro gaming news: could retrobrighting be doing more harm than good to your beloved consoles? We dive into the surprising risks. Plus, a one-of-a-kind Sonic arcade machine heads to auction, the ZX Spectrum finally gets an FPS, and a new Robin Hood game stuns on the Commodore 64. We also uncover the bizarre truth behind Windows 3.1’s infamous “Hotdog Stand” theme, a long-lost Street Fighter II debug menu, and more!

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Show notes

My UFO Youth Book: https://tinyurl.com/42wdhyy7
Retrobrighting Causes More Harm Than Good?:    • Retrobright Damages Plastics - 10 Year Test  
New Robin Hood Game for the C64 Impresses: https://tinyurl.com/rb7nj3ts
Rare Sonic Arcade Machine Goes to Auction: https://tinyurl.com/mfmd8c8f
Spectrum Gets a New FPS: https://tinyurl.com/wha2ztrd
M64 – A 4K FPGA Nintendo 64 Clone: https://tinyurl.com/5hcwhadn
Acorn RiscOS Classic Returns on Steam: https://tinyurl.com/4akjdct5
Windows 3.x Hotdog Stand Colour Scheme Origins: https://tinyurl.com/39x9nr7e