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Fixing That Old Game System
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!!"
Easier solution:
wget emulator.tar.gz
wget every_rom_ever_made.tar.gz
We used to blow on the contacts of those stubborn NES cartridges until blue in the face.
I probably expended enough air to fill one of those blow-up bouncy castles.
Never thought to actually try cleaning it with something.
I really like one of his suggestions:
"Demo Discs (XBox Magazine) Don't Play - I wish I was joking about this, but here's the solution. Boil the disc for 20 seconds (or less). It actually works. I've tried it, and I swear on my life it works...[snip]"
I can realise how it might work, but I really have to wonder what was the motivation behind the guy who first discovered the procedure.
"YOU STUPID CD, WORK OR I SHALL BOIL THEE!"
My <1000 UID is with a hot chick
Wait, did you say your server is an old game box?
Where are all the replies complaining about this not being a news item that inexplicably get modded up?
Hm... Time for remedial math, I think.
Let's see... User #561297, compared with user #129329. Who's the newbie here?
Asshole.
Blow on the cartridge.
Failing that, blow in the console.
I didn't say Slashdot newbie, I said Internet.
I think newbie is a state of mind.
- It's not the Macs I hate. It's Digg users. -
When the flexability is gone, it's just time to buy a new inflatable doll!