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Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1 Capacitor Values

Nix McRetro // 10th August 2014 // Categories: Repairs, Sega

I’ve been replacing capacitors in my Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1, and naturally there are quite a few of the little guys scattered throughout the machine. Rather than keep going back to the circuit boards every time I need to work out which capacitor goes where, I’ve been keeping a record of... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Gran Turismo 2

Nix McRetro // 9th August 2014 // Categories: Gaming, Sony, YouTube

Gran Turismo 2 did not have much luck on this PSIO 1.1 prototype setup. I’m hoping the improvements in the upcoming 2.x PCB hardware will bring much better compatibility! Please remember that this is prototype hardware. These results, including game compatibility, may not reflect later revisions or the final product.... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Chrono Cross (Part 2)

Nix McRetro // 8th August 2014 // Categories: Gaming, Sony, YouTube

More Chrono Cross on the PSIO 1.1 prototype. This game seems to run so well it would seem like it’s final! Many of the Square and Enix (and Square Enix) titles ran out of the box in my tests on this prototype. Please remember that this is prototype hardware. These... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Game Demo: Chrono Cross (Part 1)

Nix McRetro // 7th August 2014 // Categories: Gaming, Sony, YouTube

This game seems to run so well on the 1.1 prototype hardware it would seem like it’s final! Many of the Square and Enix (and Square Enix) titles ran out of the box in my tests on this prototype. Please remember that this is prototype hardware. These results, including game... Continue reading

PSIO Prototype 1.1 Test Station Setup Overview - March 2014

Nix McRetro // 5th August 2014 // Categories: Gaming, Sony, YouTube

I fired the PSIO prototype up back in March 2014, recorded some video, moved house multiple times, and eventually rediscovered the footage. Essentially, it’s an overview of how everything is connected up to the prototype PSIO device. Please remember that this is prototype hardware. These results, including game compatibility, may... Continue reading