TAC-2 joystick cable repair
Dreamcast I love the TAC-2 joystick! I tend to buy them whenever I see them at a good price at Swedish eBay. However, every other joystick has an issue with a…
Victor V386MX
In this post I will write a few paragraphs about my “Victor” 386. The computer is a “Swedish” made 386, with a rather unique form factor. I bought it for…
Gakken (Konami) Super Cobra game repair
I recently bought a faulty “Gakken Super Cobra” game on Swedish eBay. It is a handheld device that was released in 1981/82, based on Konami’s arcade game. In this post…
Nintendo 64 black screen / no display quick fix
In the mid-90s, the gaming industry was experiencing a switch from 2D to 3D gaming. With advancements in technology, the potential for more graphically advance video games was at an…
Wii U: Nintendo’s Dreamcast?
When I bought a Wii U the other year (2022-ish), it was mostly out of curiosity. A failed console often has an interesting story behind it, and a few interesting…
AMIGA CD32 recap
I recently bought an AMIGA CD32 from Swedish eBay. This console has been on my wanted list for quite some time. I never owned it as a child, but I…
How to survive in WoW Hardcore: Top ten tips
World of Warcraft (WoW) hardcore mode started out as a fan made version of the original game, with a lot of restrictions of what the player was allowed to do…
Macintosh SE/30 recap and repair
I recently acquired an untested Macintosh SE/30 from Swedish eBay. It was a promising project as the seller stated that the battery was removed without signs of leakage. These machines…
Atari 2600 junior psu repair
I bought an Atari 2600 junior recently and the unit came with a power supply (psu) that had a broken cable. A good opportunity to take a closer look at…
The rise of PC gaming
In this post we’ll summarize key events and characteristics that led to players turning to their PC:s for gaming. The materials are based on various sources, such as Jamie Lendino’s…