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McRetro Gaming - Ghouls?!?!

Nix McRetro // 11th February 2018 // Gaming, YouTube

Sometimes even I forget I have a gaming channel on YouTube - but I do! :) Here’s some footage that got completely forgotten about in my most recent move. I am thinking of playing Fallout 4 again using the original install disc without any updates. Bugs everywhere. There’ve been what... Continue reading

Super Nintendo / Super Famicom Modes of Failure

Nix McRetro // 10th February 2018 // Nintendo, Repairs

Super Nintendo / Super Famicom Modes of Failure

Image borrowed from DogP’s Nintendo Super System repair log. I had never heard of the Nintendo Super System until a few minutes ago, reading through YouTube comments. Thank you to whoever pointed me to this site, and a big thank you to DogP for keeping such a detailed repair log!... Continue reading

Sony PlayStation PSU Cracked Solder Joint Repair

Nix McRetro // 10th February 2018 // Repairs, Sony, YouTube

Nobody likes a gaming console that can’t game. On this original Sony PlayStation, repeated movement at the figure-8 mains inlet had cracked the solder joints where the AC connector meets the power-supply PCB. Similar cracked connector joints can occur on other mains-powered consoles, but it is not the same fault... Continue reading

GameCube Laser Power Calibration - Xeno GC Install

Nix McRetro // 6th February 2018 // Hacks, Nintendo, Repairs

Xeno GC, this bad boy had been sitting around for a long time! The installation isn’t actually that bad. I’ll eventually do a video of the install as I have another GameCube to chip. It allows the drive firmware to boot compatible recordable media, including full-size and mini DVDs. Full-size... Continue reading

RetroJunkie.net Reacquired

Nix McRetro // 4th February 2018 // News

After allowing RetroJunkie.net to lapse, somebody else acquired the domain and used it for their own site. I was quite disappointed and had no one to blame but myself. A lack of motivation drove me not to bother with it. My bad! That said, it gave birth to McRetro.net, which... Continue reading