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XRG - Xtreme Retro Gaming (Now Closed!)

Nix McRetro // 16th November 2013 // News, YouTube

XRG - Xtreme Retro Gaming Channel This poor channel was closed down due to neglect. Sorry about that! It’s almost a Let’s Play channel, but with a twist, we are very bad at games, although we will play a whole heap of different titles (some in English, some not) to... Continue reading

Sony PlayStation 2 Slim Laser Assembly Swap

Nix McRetro // 16th November 2013 // Repairs, Sony, YouTube

With the fatty PS2s out of the way, I poke at the slim versions. Heck, I even learn a thing or two about video settings in this video. Hahaha, oh Monday, why are you always just around the corner! Continue reading

Sony PlayStation 2 Laser Replacement Failure (Short)

Nix McRetro // 16th November 2013 // Repairs, Sony, YouTube

This sure was a tough nut to crack, but I managed to get it to fail the best way I know how. Continue reading

Sony PlayStation 2 Laser Replacement Failure (Long)

Nix McRetro // 16th November 2013 // Repairs, Sony, YouTube

Damn, I just don’t plan well enough when it comes to these modern day consoles. PS2, you upset me so. If you don’t want to watch 24 minutes of failure - hold tight for the short and sweet version coming up next! Continue reading

Sega Saturn Pack-in Games from November 1996

Nix McRetro // 15th November 2013 // Gaming, Sega, YouTube

I’ve had this box sitting around for a while, it’s an awkward shape and I wanted to have it gone! Sure it’s an unboxing video, I try to avoid doing these, but this one had a bonus in it I wasn’t expecting! Continue reading