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Sega TeraDrive Demo: Sonic 1 and Sega Menu

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

Above is a demo of the TeraDrive using its VGA output alongside composite video from the Mega Drive side. Interestingly, the Genesis cartridges I tested did not play, while the PAL Mega Drive cartridges I tried did. That should not be taken as a blanket rule for Genesis and PAL... Continue reading

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