The Blog

Upcoming Microsoft Xbox Softmod / TSOP Mod

Nix McRetro // 17th November 2013 // Microsoft, Repairs, YouTube

I’ve got two lovely ladies (well Xbox units) wanting to be free of restricting official firmware. One problem… one has a failing hard drive and the other… well the other is actually looking like it has a good chance of being modded properly. Hopefully, I’ll document the whole thing properly... Continue reading

XRG - Xtreme Retro Gaming, Now Closed

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

XRG - Xtreme Retro Gaming was our side gaming channel. It was almost a Let’s Play channel, but with a twist: we were very bad at games. The idea was to play a whole heap of different titles (some in English, some not) to get an idea of what gaming... 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! This is the laser-assembly swap on the PS2 Slim shown here.... 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. This is the short version of the same unsuccessful attempt; the long version has the full 24 minutes of failure. Related posts Sony PlayStation 2 Laser Replacement Failure... 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! The written post doesn’t identify the exact console or pickup... Continue reading