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Sega TeraDrive with Windows 3.00a and Nintendo Game Boy

Nix McRetro // 13th May 2012 // IBM PC, Nintendo, Sega

First up, some testing with Windows 2.1 - worked well from one floppy. Next up some proof of concept testing - stripped down a Windows 3.00a install and crammed it onto a floppy - it also worked well. And finally the end result. Note the change in colour of the... Continue reading

Sega TeraDrive Demo - Sonic 1 and Sega Menu

Nix McRetro // 10th May 2012 // Sega, YouTube

Above is a demo of the TeraDrive running on VGA mode and composite video. Interestingly it will not play Genesis games, but will play PAL Mega Drive games at 60Hz - The music is so much faster. The way it was meant to be played. That is where this beast... Continue reading

Humble Beginnings - Nintendo Famicom Incoming

Nix McRetro // 9th May 2012 // Hacks, Nintendo

Humble Beginnings - Nintendo Famicom Incoming

I have just purchased a boxed Famicom from Japan. A quite nice and white one for under $100 along with a couple of games, Hoshi no Kirby and Spelunker. This will by first classic console and first attempt at modding. What I plan to do is an AV mod and... Continue reading

Sega TeraDrive, Nomad and Mega Drive 2

Nix McRetro // 9th May 2012 // Repairs, Sega

All those and more, we also have a new editor who will be focusing their work on Famicom - Please welcome Nick to the scene. He already has a Famicom on the way and is relatively new to the world of soldering and tinkering. He was voted most silent person... Continue reading

Sega Mega-CD Karaoke Accessory and Yukawa Dreamcast

Nix McRetro // 7th May 2012 // Repairs, Sega

Sega Mega-CD Karaoke Accessory and Yukawa Dreamcast

Sega Mega CD Karaoke Box - Top View Sega Mega CD Karaoke - Top View Sega Mega CD Karaoke Microphone HAA-2932 Just a quick update - I received the Sega Mega CD Karaoke add-on today. Gave it a test and found there is a buzzing noise from the unit when... Continue reading