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    • edmaul69E
      edmaul69 @obsidianspider
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      @obsidianspider the only issue i found with using a us psu on these famicoms is the crappy capacitor next to the power jack can blow. Like instantly. But replacing it with another fixes it. Im not sure why the capacitor that comes in them is so crappy. Just so you know, if these are both famicom dogbone controllers the cables are shorter than the us ones. The famicom ones go for around $20-$23 due to the cable.

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      • obsidianspiderO
        obsidianspider @edmaul69
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        @edmaul69 I did notice that these are the "short cable" controllers that are so common in Japan. I may get some extension cables, but for now they work fine.

        📷 @obsidianspider

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        • edmaul69E
          edmaul69 @obsidianspider
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          @obsidianspider a couple days ago i modded a dogbone to use on a wiimote. you can have the cable if you want it

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          • obsidianspiderO
            obsidianspider @edmaul69
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            @edmaul69 How’d you go about doing that mod? I just took one of my controllers apart and it’s just a plug, not soldered like the old square NES controllers. I didn’t want to mod these, but since it’s just a plug, I’m ok with that. What’s the best way to reach you to exchange info?

            📷 @obsidianspider

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            • edmaul69E
              edmaul69 @obsidianspider
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              @obsidianspider email is in my profile. I desoldered the pin connector and wired up an nes/snes/n64/gc to wiimote adapter board from raphnet-tech and used a wii nunchuck cable for it. I have done an n64 and nes max controller as well. I had a snes one done but i took the chip out of that and put it in the dogbone controller since im getting a snes classic for christmas. I already have two nes classic controllers. The nes classic controller board is a direct drop in to the old nes and famicom player 1 controllers so i am going to just use one of those on my famicom p1 controller. I need 3 more adapter chips though. 1 for my famicom player 2 and 2 for my atari flashback 1 controllers.

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              • edmaul69E
                edmaul69 @obsidianspider
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                @obsidianspider

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                • obsidianspiderO
                  obsidianspider
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                  Very neatly done. I am also a fan of Raphnet’s stuff. Email coming your way.

                  📷 @obsidianspider

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                  • retroprogrammerR
                    retroprogrammer
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                    Hey guys, not sure if this is off topic but does this look like a good buy for people that are making tabletop arcades:
                    https://www.gearbest.com/raspberry-pi/pp_664397.html?currency=AUD&vip=985807&gclid=CjwKCAiApo3SBRA4EiwAty8i-qQKMxuBoKo8l29Uz1Zf5j4Jesfgejz1dJ9cSBSbHZTummhvXBuuzRoCWlUQAvD_BwE

                    Here is me converting the original Xbox for a case:
                    https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/15232/converting-original-xbox-into-case-for-raspberrypi/15
                    Check out my GitHub: https://github.com/retro-programmer

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                    • retroprogrammerR
                      retroprogrammer
                      last edited by retroprogrammer

                      Look at these beauties:
                      Nintendo NES with zelda game
                      Game-Boy-Colour-Nintendo-Dark-Purple-with-Zelda-Link-Carry-Case
                      Nintendo-Game-Boy-colour-Console-Purple-CGB-001-GBC-GBA
                      Nintendo-Ds-Lite
                      Nintendo-Gameboy-Advance-package-includes-3-great-games-and-wall-power-adapter

                      Here is me converting the original Xbox for a case:
                      https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/15232/converting-original-xbox-into-case-for-raspberrypi/15
                      Check out my GitHub: https://github.com/retro-programmer

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                      • obsidianspiderO
                        obsidianspider
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                        I just came across this blog post about hunting retro game stuff in Japan. It’s a pretty interesting read. I’m jealous of the author’s ability to visit Japan just to buy gaming stuff.

                        📷 @obsidianspider

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                        • FlyingTomahawkF
                          FlyingTomahawk @obsidianspider
                          last edited by FlyingTomahawk

                          @obsidianspider

                          That is a fantastic write-up.
                          THAT is exactly what I do and feel when visiting those stores.
                          The only difference is I go by car he goes by train and walk.

                          Forget Akihabara, too expensive. They adjusted the prices for tourists.

                          Again, great blog write-up. Bookmarked!

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                          • obsidianspiderO
                            obsidianspider
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                            My FDSStick arrived today. Now I just need my RAM Adapter to arrive from Canada…

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                            📷 @obsidianspider

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                            • obsidianspiderO
                              obsidianspider
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                              Woo hoo! The RAM Adapter arrived today and it's in beautiful shape. The FDSStick works perfectly. I highly recommend it.

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                              📷 @obsidianspider

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                              • Danorak1981D
                                Danorak1981 @obsidianspider
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                                @obsidianspider said in Retro game stuff talk:

                                I just came across this blog post about hunting retro game stuff in Japan. It’s a pretty interesting read. I’m jealous of the author’s ability to visit Japan just to buy gaming stuff.

                                That is an awesome read. I'm so jealous. I'm a Graphic Designer by trade, and Japanese variations of Box Art/gaming software etc has always interested me: even the Super Famicom SNES mini box got me like 'wow'. I know, sad. But that read is brilliant-i'd love to have the resources to be able to get on it like he has. I've bookmarked that as a result... Great find!

                                Restored SNES UK Boxart
                                RPi Modified Case to fit PowerBlock

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                                • FlyingTomahawkF
                                  FlyingTomahawk
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                                  Today I wanted to test some GameCube games with my Freeloader that I found in a pile of older games. Unfortunately my GC has trouble to read disc of any region even the Japanese games. I guess that is to be expected if you don't use something for a few years. After some research it seems like I have to do some adjusting for the laser. Checking Ohm and turning a screw somewhere.
                                  I figured since I have to order the gamebit tools and open the GC I might as well install a modchip and save me the trouble with the Freeloader.
                                  Hopefully that will allow me to play all the PAL Zelda games that I have laying around.
                                  Playing Windwaker in English instead of Japanese would be very nice. And I never got around to see what's on the Zelda Collector's edition disc.

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                                  • lilbudL
                                    lilbud @FlyingTomahawk
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                                    @flyingtomahawk Why don't you just buy a used Wii and softmod it?

                                    Creator of the Radiocade: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/6077/radiocade

                                    Backlog: http://backloggery.com/lilbud

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                                    • obsidianspiderO
                                      obsidianspider @FlyingTomahawk
                                      last edited by obsidianspider

                                      @flyingtomahawk I had not heard of the FreeLoader until now, but that's definitely a cool product. Hopefully your laser adjustment is straightforward. I like the HDMI adapter for Game Cube that Metal Jesus talked about on his channel. Apparently the guy who makes them resolved the "if you bump it the Game Cube will get fried" problem.

                                      📷 @obsidianspider

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                                      • FlyingTomahawkF
                                        FlyingTomahawk @obsidianspider
                                        last edited by

                                        @obsidianspider

                                        I use a D-Terminal cable for my GameCube.
                                        It's a plug that is or was popular here in Japan before the whole HDMI stuff started.
                                        From what I read it is to compare with the Component cable that is available in Europe or US for very high prices.

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                                        • ruckageR
                                          ruckage @FlyingTomahawk
                                          last edited by

                                          @flyingtomahawk
                                          I'll echo what @lilbud says and recommend getting an original wii and softmodding it if you don't have one. They have gamecube controller ports so you can still use original gamecube controllers for the games. Plus there are some really good wii games hidden among the shovelware that many people missed.

                                          Of course I'd still keep the gamecube as well - I have one myself because apart from anything else it's a cool looking little console :) .

                                          SNES mini/Nes mini/Famicom mini theme developer.

                                          If you'd like to support my work you can donate here: Donate

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                                          • FlyingTomahawkF
                                            FlyingTomahawk @ruckage
                                            last edited by FlyingTomahawk

                                            @ruckage

                                            I have an old Wii somewhere catching dust.
                                            I need to do some reading on the soft mod stuff though.

                                            I just simply like my GameCube. It is orange, has the orange GameBoy adapter attached to it and it is just a sturdy little console.
                                            I want to fix it and mod it with a chip since it doesn't cost much anymore these days.

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