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Super Nintendo Serial UP17388130 - No Sound

Nix McRetro // 30th June 2013 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Here’s the first of three faulty SNES units I came across recently. This one has no sound but video is strong. We’ll start with fresh capacitors and go from there. Stay tuned! Continue reading

Faulty / Damaged Super Nintendo Consoles Overview

Nix McRetro // 29th June 2013 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

The first step is assessing the damage. Look for any stand out damage such as corrosion or exploded components. Then we move onto testing to see their current state. After that? Replace all capacitors, right? No one likes old SMD electrolytic caps! Stay tuned, we’ll have more up on what... Continue reading

Glitching on Western Technologies Sega Dev Card

Nix McRetro // 26th June 2013 // Devkit, Hacks, Sega

Here we have a quick look at a Western Technologies Sega Development Card - Something went wrong… a poor connection to the Mega Drive or an issue with the PC uploading to the Mega Drive… either way, 10 minutes of Sonic the Hedgehog glitches. Be sure to listen out for... Continue reading

Western Technologies Sega Dev Card Demo Code

Nix McRetro // 26th June 2013 // Devkit, Hacks, Sega

Here’s a quick look at some demo code. There’s also source code, so once I work out how to compile the code… I’ll be able to alter the text… that’s about it though, I’m no programmer! ;) Continue reading

Western Technologies Sega Dev Card SEGALOAD.EXE

Nix McRetro // 26th June 2013 // Devkit, Hacks, Sega

More on the Western Technologies Development Card and the software used to run it. Here we look at some switches used and load up a little bit of Zero Wing. Ends up freezing, but that’s only the start of problems… stay tuned! :) Continue reading