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Sega Saturn Modchip Installation Guides

Nix McRetro // 27th February 2018 // Categories: Guides, Sega

Use the model-identification guide first, then choose the matching Phantom Universal installation guide by Zer0-2k11. Some oval-button Saturns have Model 2 internals, so check the board and drive rather than relying on the case alone. Unplug the Saturn before opening it and keep clear of the power supply. Before installation,... Continue reading

Sony PVM-9044QM Overview and Minor Repair (Part 2)

Nix McRetro // 25th February 2018 // Categories: Repairs, Sony, YouTube

In this video, we look at hooking up a Sega Mega Drive Model 1 VA4 to the Sony PVM-9044QM via RGB. It looks fantastic, but don’t take my word for it. Watch the video and enjoy the mismatched colours! Why are they mismatched? Try and have a guess! Part 3... Continue reading

Food Frenzy with Chip!

Nix McRetro // 25th February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

Look at little Chippy go! It wasn’t long ago that Baby Borb was making a tremendous mess of those warm feeds, but now Chip is growing steadily and getting used to the wonderful world of solid food. Corn, apple, sultanas and bird seed are all on the menu, and there’s... Continue reading

Exploring and Eating!

Nix McRetro // 25th February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

Chip is still spending most of the time apart from Tillie and Pudge, but there’s plenty for the little Baby Borb to investigate. First on the agenda is a seed-stick treat. Very important work, Chippy! Meanwhile, the other two are carrying on with their own little bird missions in the... Continue reading

Blue Tongue Lizard Shenanigans

Nix McRetro // 24th February 2018 // Categories: YouTube

One lizard, one lawnmower. Both survived! A smallish blue tongue lizard decided to be underneath the garden foliage that I was mowing. Don’t ask me why I was mowing the garden instead of pruning… sometimes the weeds just become too much to handle! Anyway, this lucky little lizard decided not... Continue reading