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Sega Dreamcast Broadband Adapter (BBA) Dumping

Nix McRetro // 26th August 2016 // Hacks, Sega

Sega Dreamcast Broadband Adapter (BBA) Dumping

The Dreamcast Broadband Adapter is one of the most awesome pieces of technology you can bolt onto a Dreamcast. Software such as httpd-ack can transfer GD-ROM tracks over the network and dump the console’s BIOS. GD-R development media can also be dumped through suitable System Disc 2 / disc-swap workflows.... Continue reading

Sega Saturn Power Supply Swapping

Nix McRetro // 25th August 2016 // Hacks, Repairs, Sega

Sega Saturn power supplies generally fall into three broad form factors, commonly called Type A, Type B and Type C. Type B: Used through roughly VA1 to VA5. This is the long five-pin supply pictured above. Typical pins: GND, GND, 3.3 V, 5 V, 9 V. Type C: Used on... Continue reading

eBay, You Glorious Beast

Nix McRetro // 21st August 2016 // News

15 positive feedbacks! I guess when you sell things accurately and take lots of photos people aren’t angry. Which reminds me, I can finally move onto selling some of the consoles. I’ve also received a giant roll of bubble wrap, so hopefully everything can make it from point to point... Continue reading

Sega Saturn Victor RG-JX2(Y) VA9 Region Issues

Nix McRetro // 20th August 2016 // Repairs, Sega

Sega Saturn Victor RG-JX2(Y) VA9 Region Issues

How did I get to this point? Error after error: “Cartridge unsuitable for this system” and “Game disk unsuitable for this system”. Stop whining already, Segata! The console was also asking for its language every time it powered on rather than behaving like a normal Japanese unit. This particular Victor... Continue reading

Death to Smartphones!

Nix McRetro // 19th August 2016 // Apple

That’s it, I’m sick of mobile phones and always being switched on in the digital world. Modern phones are such a joke with their 60-minute-man-like batteries. All I use my phone for is SMS and that’s usually just 2FA rubbish. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting almost two days... Continue reading