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NES Mainboard Capacitor Replacement - Mattel Version

Nix McRetro // 21st June 2014 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

There are only three electrolytic capacitors visible on the mainboard section I’m working on… but that doesn’t stop me! There are more hidden under the power board / RF area, so this isn’t a complete recap. Those will have to be revisited another day! Related posts NES Disassembly - Mattel... Continue reading

NES Cartridge Slot Cleaning - Mattel Version

Nix McRetro // 20th June 2014 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

We delve a little deeper into the NES and have a look at the cartridge slot. If you mess it up and it catches fire (for whatever reason), replacements could be found for about $10 shipped on eBay at the time. Word of warning though, the replacement I handled didn’t... Continue reading

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