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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? This time I replaced the video encoder and AV socket on Mega Drive 2 serial 440005313, but it didn’t fix my issues. Rather than bore you with 45 minutes of film that doesn’t achieve the goal I had hoped for, enjoy the shortened version! ;) Related... Continue reading

Replacing VRAM on a Sega Mega Drive 2

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

Replacing the VRAM in Mega Drive 2 serial 440005313 didn’t solve the issue, but boy did I have fun doing it! And that’s what this YouTube channel is all about - Fun! Related posts Sega Mega Drive 2 Video Distortion (Serial 440005313) Replacing the Video Encoder Chip and AV Socket... 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. There was insufficient voltage feeding in during that Aiwa test; similar-looking corruption on another console does... Continue reading

Circuit Bending VRAM on a Sega Mega Drive 2

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

Bending the video RAM on a Mega Drive 2 can get some awesome effects. In this experiment I was poking at the VRAM pins, keeping away from pins 11, 20, 30 and 40. I do apologise that my Mega Drive was on the blink for this video. That was my... Continue reading

Let's Sing Karaoke: Pac-Panic (1993)

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

Oh yes, it’s Karaoke Friday alright. Enjoy this tune brought to you by Jason and YouTube mixed in with some voice-overs and gameplay. It’s really hard to be a songwriter! Continue reading