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Stumblin', Fumblin' and Snackin'!

Nix McRetro // 1st February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

It’s been another busy day for Tillie and Pudge. After running about together, Pudge decides it’s time to stop for a snack, while Tillie is doing a fine job of steering clear of the commotion. All that in just ten seconds of footage! These two can squeeze a surprising amount... Continue reading

Play Fight!

Nix McRetro // 1st February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

Tillie and Pudge are at it again! The two green-cheeked conures are having a proper little smackdown, although it looks more like a game than a serious dispute. They’re certainly keeping each other occupied. There’s even a referee watching the proceedings, but neutrality apparently isn’t part of the job description.... Continue reading

Have a Drink on Me!

Nix McRetro // 1st February 2018 // Categories: Parrots, Reconstructed, YouTube

A freshly cleaned cage, a lovely supply of drinking water and two conures who simply can’t get enough of it. Tillie and Pudge have had quite a busy first month at home, so perhaps a good drink is exactly what’s needed after all that running around. Apparently the water is... Continue reading

Sega Dreamcast Hardware List

Nix McRetro // 31st January 2018 // Categories: Sega

Here’s a historical community-compiled list of known Sega Dreamcast hardware part numbers. It was copied from ASSEMblergames, so thanks to Quzar, DreamCaster and everyone else who contributed! I have preserved the original question marks and uncertain translations rather than pretending every entry has been independently verified. These first models often... Continue reading

Super Famicom and PAL Super Nintendo Power Connector Sizes

Nix McRetro // 31st January 2018 // Categories: Guides, Nintendo, YouTube

Using the power of digital callipers and third-party power supplies… too bad I didn’t have the first-party supplies on hand. That’s probably why my PAL inner-barrel measurement wandered by about 0.1mm. Super Nintendo (PAL unit measured here) Inner barrel: approximately 2.5mm Outer barrel: 5.5mm Standard PAL supply: AC, so polarity... Continue reading