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NES Composite Options 3D Printed Ports & More.
Why Upgrade?The NES Toploader was a great console but lacked quality composite video & quality sound. With this AV composite upgrade all Modern TVs and international users will be able to enjoy...
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My Console ships to the Oakland Museum of California.
Several people asked me about this event. I figured it was time to post an article. This originally took place back in early 2014.When the Oakland Museum of California contacted me I was surprised. The...
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My Console PCB Prototypes are Here!
This project took longer than I ever imagined but finally the prototypes are in my hands. Learning the software and printing guidelines is challenging. I have been designing PCBs (printed circuit...
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SNES PlayStation Prototype does Exist! (maybe)
There's an astounding split in gaming history that many retro-gamers may not know about. The short lived collaboration between Nintendo and Sony that ultimately made them heated competitors.A...
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How To Remove Sharpie Marker from Plastic
Don't let a few permanent marker scribblings stand between you and your next second-hand bargain. Here's how to remove permanent marker from hard plastic items like SNES controllers, video games and...
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Finally, ColecoVision, Atari 2600 Kits & More!
The early days of gaming was archaic at best. Home consoles did NOT have a pause button. Finally, you can take a break without losing your game! This mod allows you to pause your Atari indefinitely....
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PXL2000 Pixel Movies on Audio Cassette + New Upgrades & Mods
Background: PXL-2000 (PixelVision) was released in 1987 and used normal audio cassettes to record video and audio. It was the only video system to be developed by a toy company.The Pixelvision camera...
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Rare NES Game MagMax Prototype
What is a game Prototype?A prototype is one of the first copies of the game, programmed by the programmers & mainly used to test the game for bugs and to display their ideas. Prototype Nintendo...
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Boil vs Bending - Will Boiling The NES 72Pin Really Work?
Is your NES failing to read games? Blame the 72pin connector.For many years the most common way to clean and adjust the NES 72 pin connector was manually bending the pins back to position. This method...
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Expansion Plans for 2016 - Macintosh, C64s & More
Many new services are on the horizon for RetroFixes. The workshop size is increasing Oct-Nov, nearly 10x extra square footage. My websites focus has primarily been retro gaming consoles but I plan...
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Sega Genesis Svideo Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions
Under construction!This article is a work in progress. Instructions are bare and basic at the moment but will be completed in the near future.The Amp has a very simple installation method. The right...
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N64 Upgrade RGB Amp Kit Installation Instructions
SAFETY:Please take proper safety precautions when dealing with electronics and soldering. Have proper ventilation and a clean work area. Research basic soldering technique if in doubt. I cannot be...
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SNES Jr RGB Mod Amp Kit Installation Instructions
SAFETY:Please take proper safety precautions when dealing with electronics and soldering. Have proper ventilation and a clean work area. Research basic soldering technique if in doubt. I cannot be...
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Everdrive SD Card Slot Alternatives / Preserving The Cartridge Shell
What's the Everdrive?The Everdrive is capable of running games, software and even music tracks from a SD card. Basically this is a SD card to classic console adapter.Filing SD card slots in the...
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Atari 2600 Composite AV Upgrade Mod Kit Installation Instructions
These installation guides are under construction and not fully complete. Contact us if you need additional help installing your kit. 4 Switch Model Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage done...
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Dead EarthBound / Adventures in Fixing SNES Games
This is a simple article documenting my adventures with repairing a dead Earthbound SNES game.The owner reported the game stop booting up. No graphics and no signs of life. I offered to take a look...
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ColecoVision Svideo or Composite Upgrade Mod Kit Install
***Under Construction****Step-by-step guide for ColecoVision Upgrade Kit. These consoles do have large capacitors inside and they need to be discharged before doing repaires or upgrades. Otherwise,...
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Coleco Chameleon Prototype Controversy
It’s getting harder (if not impossible) to believe the viability of this new gaming console. Here's a quick breakdown of this systems history and current Controversy.2015 Retro VGS:This system was...
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Atari 7800 Composite Mod Installation Guide
**UNDER CONSTRUCTION**99% COMPLETEAtari NTSC (contact me for PAL) 7800 Video Mod Installation GuideDisclaimer: This mod is designed to permanently remove the RF output. The mod will work if performed...
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How to Remove Old Price Labels From Collectibles
I love finding vintage boxed games but often they have ugly price labels covering the box art. For years I thought it was impossible to remove a 30+ year old label. Though recently I decided to try...
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