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Retro Gaming skills for AI agents

10 practitioner-grade retro gaming skills, each a focused Markdown document your agent loads into context on demand. Search them from Claude Desktop, Cursor or any MCP client, or pull one with the CLI.

$ npx skilldb search "retro gaming"

All 10 skills

Arcade Restoration
Complete guidance on restoring arcade cabinets including woodwork repair, CRT monitor servicing, PCB diagnosis and repair, JAMMA wiring standards, and control panel rebuilding.
69 lines
Cartridge Repair
Comprehensive techniques for diagnosing and repairing retro game cartridges, including pin cleaning, save battery replacement, chip-level repair, and solder reflow procedures.
69 lines
Chiptune Music
Guide to composing music using retro sound hardware constraints, covering tracker software, NES and Game Boy sound chip architectures, and creative techniques within strict channel limitations.
64 lines
CRT Displays
Expert knowledge of CRT television and monitor selection, calibration, geometry adjustment, and RGB modification for authentic retro gaming display quality.
68 lines
Emulation Setup
Practical guidance on configuring RetroArch and standalone emulators, selecting cores, tuning shaders, minimizing input lag, and navigating the legal landscape of emulation.
68 lines
Game Preservation
Methods and ethics of preserving retro video games through ROM dumping, media archiving, documentation practices, and digital preservation infrastructure for long-term access.
69 lines
Homebrew Development
Comprehensive guide to developing original games for retro platforms including NES, SNES, and GBA, covering development environments, assembler programming, hardware constraints, and testing on real hardware.
68 lines
Retro Console Collecting
Expert guidance on identifying, pricing, grading, and preserving retro video game consoles and their accessories across all major platforms and generations.
63 lines
Retro Game Modding
Hardware modification techniques for retro consoles including RGB and HDMI output mods, region-free modifications, controller upgrades, and quality-of-life improvements.
68 lines
ROM Hacking
Techniques for modifying retro game ROMs including hex editing, tile editing, assembly-level hacking, and creating translation patches for localization projects.
69 lines