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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. what's for dinner mom? by TheViciousOverWind · · Score: 5, Funny

    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
  2. All you need to know by DongleFondle · · Score: 3, Funny


    Blow on the cartridge.

    Failing that, blow in the console.