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Humble Beginnings: Nintendo Famicom Incoming

Nick // 9th May 2012 // Hacks, Nintendo

Humble Beginnings: Nintendo Famicom Incoming

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

Sega TeraDrive Model 2, Genesis Nomad and Mega Drive 2

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

All those and more. We also have a new editor joining McRetro, focusing mainly on the 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 also voted most silent person in... 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 that there is a buzzing noise from the unit while it... Continue reading

Game Gear Capacitor, Backlight Repair and LED Mod

Nix McRetro // 5th May 2012 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

Above is me replacing the capacitors in my European-market Game Gear. This follows on from the earlier unit with very quiet audio and no usable video. The capacitor guide I used at the time was hosted by Otaku’s Store. That original guide no longer appears to be available there, so... Continue reading

LED Clock Counter Module and Sega TeraDrive Arrival

Nix McRetro // 5th May 2012 // Sega

Alright, now we are talking technology. Not really relevant to anything Sega… however this little kit itself looked like it was designed in 1981 and marketed by Dick Smith Electronics ever since with no modifications! Look at it go! In other news, the Sega TeraDrive Model 2 has arrived from... Continue reading