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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

Australian Sega Oddities / Rarities - Fatal Fury 2 and a Bonus Controller

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

Realised I had two of these relatively rare (well PAL Fatal Fury 2 at least!) and figured I should make a video. Please sit back and enjoy one of the dodgiest looking first party controllers I have ever laid my eyes on! Thanks to Doc Eggfan of Sega-16 for loaning... Continue reading