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Fixing things in my console collection, learning as I go. Learn from my mistakes so you don't have to. Finding home for the pieces I no longer have space for. Questions (and advice!) are very welcome.

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In chronological order... I think...

06.03.2026 12:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
9 Games trend:
Final Fantasy VIII
Sonic & Knuckles
Castlevania Symphony of the Night
Sonic Chaos
Sonic CD
Duke Nukem 3D
Unreal Tournament
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

9 Games trend: Final Fantasy VIII Sonic & Knuckles Castlevania Symphony of the Night Sonic Chaos Sonic CD Duke Nukem 3D Unreal Tournament Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Diablo III: Reaper of Souls

Did the nine games thing.

(Struggled to find matches with correct covers.)

06.03.2026 10:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 13 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Will keep you in mind. I have a Loopy, Famicom Robot ans AES on Vinted. And extra a Famicon Gun with some games, Famicom Telebanking thing, LaserActives (still need servicing), PSX (the NVR), some 3DOs. But also not looking to get rid of stuff cheap, as I need to get money to finance the grails.

05.03.2026 17:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not just yet.... I am selling off a lot, but stuff I have extra at the moment. The JagCD might go at a later time.

05.03.2026 15:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah, nothing I like about the jag except maybe tempest 2000. But I still have one with the toilet addon. But in storage. Not good enough for prime real estate in the room...

05.03.2026 14:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What? The toilet console? I hope it was flushed before sending it in. Rarrrr!

05.03.2026 14:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Started planning next Japan Trip. Probably visiting #Hiroshima and #Shikoku area. Anyone have tips for good #retrogame hunting locations? Hard-Offs and Surugayas already pinned. Any similar local chain stores like Mangasoukou in that area? Would love some advice/recommendations. #retrogamehunting

05.03.2026 14:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?

03.03.2026 19:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I prefer this, cheap, simple and accessible, yet very satisfying to see the coloured wires line up neatly.

28.02.2026 15:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love the 3D printed cap holder!

28.02.2026 15:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'll take the Japanese box art over the western one any time.

27.02.2026 08:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Been trying to play Actraiser, I remember playing it quite a lot when I was young, but never #hitexploded it. So attempting now. Enjoying the music by @yuzokoshiro.bsky.social. Controls feel a bit off though, but maybe that's coz I am saying on the #miyoo Flip v2. #snes #superfamicom

27.02.2026 08:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Put an ode in the discman, always have all your favourite CDs with in a clunky but cool way. (disclaimer: coolness may be interpreted differently by others)

26.02.2026 17:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looks cool though...

25.02.2026 18:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Join the Volfied hiscore battle :)

25.02.2026 17:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mechanic make nice quality stuff. It seems it is time again to do a round of "mechanic" search and ordering on aliexpress :)

18.02.2026 06:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Never mind... UFO game

17.02.2026 11:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Where can we buy this?

17.02.2026 11:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Forgot to take more photos while working, so he made these afterwards. Do you think he will notice this #psp is actually an homage to Mr.Driller? Have to order the DC jack and replace the umbilical cord that is now hanging out from the PSP. #retrogaming #retromodding

15.02.2026 17:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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And in the end we got it all working (phew) in it's new jacket. A lot of frigging screws though. The #aliexpress shell was so so. Not recommended. Some parts just didn't fit and I had to cut and holes I needed to enlarge. Plastic also felt cheap. #psp #retromodding

15.02.2026 17:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tried alcohol, contact spray, then even deoxit. Scraped with an x-acto knife, but could not get it to make contact. So then I just jumpered it and got it working. But not until I hooked up the IPS screen. Before that it gave the dreaded single green led flash when turning on. #psp #retrorevival

15.02.2026 16:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After taking it apart I thought it might be a good idea to test it first to see if it still actually works... It didn't work when connected to a charger. After some troubleshooting, fuses, screen, etc. I decided to check continuity on the DC jack. That was it... #psp

15.02.2026 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So... I ordered some #psp parts for a neighbour's nephew who wanted to fix his PSP with a broken screen. Which is cool, he is still young but is very interested in them old consoles. So I might have gotten an accidental apprentice... #playstation #retrogaming

15.02.2026 16:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Actually, I wanted to keep this one, because it's actually useful for playing physical games, since I have no time and I can still use real-time save. Also, looking back at the photos, it looks like I was sold a Master Boy in a Game Master box... Next time I am in HK I can check for a Game Master

13.02.2026 10:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh wow! Never seen this before, looks so pro for a famiclone. Need to add this to my list.... And I was trying to clear up space... I did buy a Tianli VCD player with built-in MD, official. But it is in China somewhere now, no idea when the next time will be when I go there.

13.02.2026 10:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hahaha. The photo I found online was actually my own. The photo I took when I posted about it here and on mastodon. So yeah, I have a Bung Game Master.

13.02.2026 09:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I started collecting copiers when I got the Super Famicom, the older copiers I got years after browsing shops in HK. Just looked up Game Master, I do have something that looks like it, but I thought it was only to do real-time saves. Will check when I am back home tomorrow.

13.02.2026 09:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Maybe they are 32M and they never made 64M ones because it didn'sell well enough? They didn't tick the sticker with a marker.

13.02.2026 09:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If I manage to find the ti.e to sell off what is lying around in my room and make some space, I should round up all the copiers and make a thread :)

13.02.2026 09:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I had a thing for copiers. Plan to sell them all though, something like nileswan is much better, 1 cart, all games. Easier to pick up and play. I also have a Magic Griffin, full MGDยฒ set (including NeoGeo) and a SuperH Twin(?). No rush in parting with them though.

13.02.2026 08:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0