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PSIO Prototype 1.1 Test Station Setup Overview

Nix McRetro // 7th October 2013 // Gaming, Sony, YouTube

An overview of how everything is connected up to the prototype PSIO device. Please remember that this a prototype device and does likely not reflect what the final hardware will be like. This includes compatibility with games as well. We’re using the good old XRGB-mini to overcome lack of colour... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype Hardware 1.1 Overview

Nix McRetro // 29th September 2013 // Gaming, Sony, YouTube

Here’s a quick overview of some of the prototype PSIO hardware (rev 1.1). Revision 2.0 is already in the works. I’ll be uploading some videos of the device in action over the next week or two. Stay tuned for some interesting times! ;) Continue reading

Replacing the Video Encoder Chip and AV Socket on a Mega Drive 2

Nix McRetro // 28th September 2013 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

Another why not video? Didn’t fix my issues, but I figured instead of boring you with 45 minutes of film that doesn’t achieve the goal I had hoped for! Anyway, enjoy the video! ;) Continue reading

Replacing VRAM on a Sega Mega Drive 2

Nix McRetro // 28th September 2013 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

Turned out the issue wasn’t the VRAM, but boy did I have fun doing it! And that’s what this YouTube channel is all about - Fun! Continue reading

Voltage Drop on a Sega Mega Drive 2

Nix McRetro // 27th September 2013 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

Winding the voltage down via a variable DC-DC step-down converter. It’s interesting to see what happens as the Aiwa Mega-CD once showed similar symptoms on the Mega Drive side when early testing was underway. Sure enough, there was insufficient voltage feeding in. Enjoy! Continue reading