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  1. kelrodjr
    Not sure if the slim PS2 has a surface texture to it, but if it does, be careful with this. Magic Erasers (melamine foam) are basically like really fine sandpaper. It will take off the texture and leave an obvious smooth or hazy spot.
  2. kelrodjr
    Is that electrical tape wrapped around the stem? What exactly is the ball knob material?
  3. kelrodjr
    Not sure if this would make a difference, but if you haven't done so already, disconnect everything from the expansion slot (keyboard interface, SGM, etc.) and try playing a game with just the controller connected. If you have 2.5 VDC at U19 pins 2 and 3 with the controller connected then your inputs should be OK. Check your solder connections at U19 pins 17 and 18.
  4. kelrodjr
    Stupid questions first - are you sure it's the console and not your controller? Did you try swapping the controllers? Start it up without controllers attached? If it isn't the controller, are you sure the controller ICs you replaced aren't bad? You should have 2.5 VDC on pins 3-9 of U18 and pins 2-8 of U19 in the normal state.
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    Given that the CV expansion port is just a traced card edge, it's unlikely that the problem lies there - possible, yes, but unlikely. Of course you could have a broken trace between the edge connector and a component on the motherboard, but it's more likely that the connector and/or the 2600 module socket is dirty, or that the problem lies squarely in the 2600 module. Without checking pin voltages and prodding around with a logic probe, it would be easier to just try the module on another CV or try a new module.
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    I don't know about you guys, but I think a patch would be awesome.
  7. kelrodjr
    Up to age 27 you say?
  8. kelrodjr
    Ordered. Can't wait to try Gradius with it.
  9. kelrodjr
    Bought a Genesis 2 from this guy. Must be a Tetris master because I've never seen such a nicely-packed and protected box. Shipping was quick. Can't go wrong.
  10. kelrodjr
    Positive plug for Emehr. I received possibly the best-packed Genesis I've ever seen. And in such good condition!
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    Wii. The one I have was given to me with a few games. It's a fun novelty at times, but I'm not drawn to it. ColecoVision and SNES purely for nostalgia (started playing on my sisters' ColecoVision when I was 4; SNES was the first system I received for Christmas), and PS2 for more "modern" gaming (as well as compatibility with PS1 games).
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    PM sent.
  13. kelrodjr
    Could the cartridge slot door be slightly pushing the cart forward in the slot to where a pin isn't making good contact? It seems unlikely, but then why would it work with the cover off?
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    You're going to have a hard time getting a complete CV in good working order for $50 or less. Some deals can be had but usually things are missing or broken. If you're technically handy however, some CV problems can be fixed without too much trouble. Keep looking, it's a very fun system.
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    I would really like the full boxed version since I wasn't fast enough to get one before.
  16. kelrodjr
    Crap! I've been away from the forums for a few years, re-discovered this project and now I've missed ordering it! Will you offer a third run?
  17. kelrodjr
    Pledged. Looking forward to a signed copy Personally, I think a montage would be better... I think it would reflect the impact Coleco had on the industry better than any one particular game.
  18. kelrodjr
    I could be wrong, but I'm not sure you can fix this without totally replacing the LCD. I have seen LCD issues similar to this on other electronics, and I assume it's a problem with either the integrated circuit controlling the display itself or a defect within the LCD panel - perhaps someone with a bit more knowledge can chime in on this.
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    You're kidding, right? Did you even read the description on the page?
  20. kelrodjr
    You don't buy it - you make it: http://retr0bright.wikispaces.com/ It's probably easier just to change the back of the cartridge.
  21. kelrodjr
    And yet, this is the only way that older games will be preserved in the future when the original hardware stops working or ceases to exist.
  22. kelrodjr
    These are definitely Famicom-style controllers, but they aren't directly compatible with a Famicom - they've got 9-pin connectors. Upon further inspection... possibly controllers for a Dendy Junior?
  23. kelrodjr
    Why not have an option for both in the poll? I definitely grew up with a better knowledge of the Mario games due to the fact that the NES was one of my first consoles. However my older sister and brother-in-law had a Genesis, so I played a lot of Sonic as well. I like them both and consider them totally separate gaming experiences. I never got into the Mario vs. Sonic fanboy war when I was a kid.
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    Very good points have already been made here, but I'd like to chime in and say that the distinction between downloaded games vs. physical-media games as part of a "collection" isn't so black and white. I think those of us who grew up within the time period of the '70s through the '90s imagine a video game collection as a group of cartridges or discs, tangible objects that have resale value. However, I think fully digital games can also be part of a collection, albeit one with little or no resale value. I have a small collection of games from several classic consoles that I enjoy. I also have a few PC titles that I purchased and downloaded from GOG.com (DRM free by the way), and I would certainly consider that part of my collection as well. I also have some games that I purchased through Steam, which is about the furthest I'll go towards DRM laden gaming. I can certainly see gaming hardware manufacturers tightening their grip on digital gaming in the future; I'm not willing to go there.
  25. kelrodjr
    Get your hands on some anhydrous (>99%) isopropyl alcohol and spray down your electronics/cartridge boards to remove any minerals or sediments, then dry thoroughly. The alcohol will displace any remaining moisture as well. Your games may still work.
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