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NES Disassembly - Mattel Version

Nix McRetro // 19th June 2014 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Just some poking around inside a Nintendo Entertainment System! The good old PAL-A Mattel variety sold in Australia. Sources Powerhouse Collection - Packaging for ‘NES’ video game console by Nintendo Co Ltd Related posts NES Cartridge Slot Cleaning - Mattel Version NES Mainboard Capacitor Replacement - Mattel Version Continue reading

Extreme Plays! Dead Angle (Master System, 1989)

Nix McRetro // 17th June 2014 // Gaming, Sega, YouTube

Dead Angle began as a 1988 arcade shooter developed by Seibu Kaihatsu. FabTek handled the North American arcade release, but the 1989 Master System conversion was reprogrammed and published by Sega. Funnily enough, this is not a Light Phaser game! It uses the control pad instead. This is an arcade... Continue reading

Extreme Plays! Snow Bros. (NES, 1991)

Nix McRetro // 16th June 2014 // Gaming, Nintendo, YouTube

The NES version of Snow Bros. is based on Toaplan’s arcade game. MobyGames credits Sol Corporation with the NES port, and Capcom published the North American release in 1991. Sources Capcom - Snow Brothers NES Instruction Manual MobyGames - Snow Bros. Nick & Tom NES releases and port credits Extreme... Continue reading

Subscribe Today - Retro Gaming is Fun!

Nix McRetro // 16th June 2014 // News, YouTube

Welcome to the McRetro Gaming Channel with your host Nix McRetro! We’re still new here, but videos will be uploaded by the bucketful once things get rolling. Be sure to subscribe for updates! Channel trailers Subscribe Today! (Version 1.0) Subscribe Today! (Version 2.0) Subscribe Today! (Version 3.0) McRetro Gaming Teaser... Continue reading

McRetro Gaming Teaser Trailer

Nix McRetro // 16th June 2014 // Gaming, YouTube

I’ve just made a channel dedicated to retro gaming! Check out McRetro Gaming! It’s the spiritual successor to Xtreme Retro Gaming, now defunct. Gameplay, hints and tips will all be provided by me, Nix McRetro! Lucky you! So get over there and pick up a subscription. I’ll be sure to... Continue reading