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Super Nintendo SuperCIC and Recapacitorization

Nix McRetro // 12th December 2020 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

Recapacitorisation is the future of the end of all technology, as we fall deeper into the world of multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), I like to think we lose a little part of our hearts. It’s probably for the better, those hearts were getting old anyway! ❤️ This is the second... Continue reading

Super Nintendo 1CHIP with No Sound - Part 3 Bypassing S-MIX Chip

Nix McRetro // 25th November 2020 // Hacks, Nintendo, Repairs

You know what? Just forget it S-MIX, you’re out of the equation now! Sure something might catch fire or burn out at a later date, that’s a problem for future Shane. He’ll have better diagnostic and troubleshooting skills… right? I mean he will be from the future! Then again maybe... Continue reading

Super Nintendo 1CHIP with No Sound - Part 2 Final Capacitors

Nix McRetro // 25th October 2020 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

The final capacitors enter the scene and will determine whether we have succeeded or failed… Watch on to see the horrors, it’s just about spooky halloween time, but hopefully there won’t be any trouble. Spoiler - the capacitors did not fix everything this time, but will have stopped the old... Continue reading

Super Nintendo 1CHIP with No Sound - Part 1 Capacitor Replacement

Nix McRetro // 4th October 2020 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Today we’re sneaking around inside a Super Nintendo. This one appears to be a PAL unit and we’re going to replace capacitors… because that’s what the cool thing is to do. Don’t get me wrong, being a sheep isn’t so bad when everyone is eating beef! Anyway, watch on as... Continue reading

Xbox OG 24" Super IDE PATA Cable Folding and Routing

Nix McRetro // 27th September 2020 // Guides, Microsoft, YouTube

These things are supposed to be limited to 18-inches, while I had no issues in my testing at 24-inch, your mileage may vary! One thing I really enjoyed was the improved insulation against electrical interference! Maybe at the cost of some signal degradation (or loss) due to increased length? Don’t... Continue reading