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Microsoft XBOX (Original) Capacitor Repair

Nix McRetro // 9th May 2013 // Microsoft, Repairs, YouTube

Here’s some footage of the XBOX I was replacing capacitors in a week or so ago. As you can see we’ve had some progress! More to come in the next week or two so stay tuned! ;) Continue reading

XBOX (Original) - Assessing the Damage

Nix McRetro // 7th May 2013 // Microsoft, Repairs

Here’s something for the modern gamers out there. An XBOX that a friend has was dug out of his garage and looked over. We found a few issues, such as the battery capacitor leaking over the mainboard. This will likely be a three parter, so stay tuned and check my... Continue reading

Phantasy Star IV on the XRGB-mini Framemeister

Nix McRetro // 6th May 2013 // Gaming, Sega, YouTube

What you see is what you get, the XRGB-mini Framemeister sure is a good piece of hardware. Unfortunately, I have since sold it on. I hope someone is putting it to good use somewhere! Continue reading

Sega Saturn Model 2 Modchip Installation (Deck 0014)

Nix McRetro // 5th May 2013 // Hacks, Repairs, Sega

Here’s a Japanese Saturn that needed a modchip, so I went ahead and installed one. It was a 0014 type of CD Deck, watch on to see what needs to be soldered. Sorry about the missing footage too and missing sound. I guess I wasn’t going to upload this video... Continue reading

Sophia Systems Sega Saturn Programming Box: Final Repairs

Nix McRetro // 5th May 2013 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

The final capacitors are installed and the unit reassembled. Restoration completed 28th of April 2013. Here’s to another 20 years! Isn’t she lovely? More photos in the Photo Gallery. Continue reading