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Fixing That Old Game System

Posted by michael on from the warm-up-that-soldering-iron dept.

larsoncc writes "Emulation is a great way to preserve past game systems, but what if you could keep these digital dinosaurs running for decades? Well, you can, and some of us do. It's not easy for me to 'let go' of that vintage (circa 1978) Magnavox Odyssey2, or toss my Atari 7800 in the closet because I don't have a power supply. Here's my article to help you solve common problems with 15 different systems, and general tips for the others. Viva la TI-99/4a!!"

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  1. Re:What a jackass! by Jagasian · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Point out one aspect of my argument that is not true. I have pointed out many of yours. Btw, I like the stars around the "I" in your comment, and the tough talk you use. Pretty cool, big guy.

  2. Re:Reseat the Chips! by Jagasian · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The Paul? The guy you developed Marble Craze and is working on the upcoming Homestar Runner RPG? Most of the people around here seem to promote killing culture and replacing it with emulated culture.