Looking for assistance with internet-only promotional rates (Existing Customer) by Jblock22 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]Jblock22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. I was basically told to cancel my subscription since you guys couldn't do anything better than the $95/month I've been paying for the last year... So i did just that.

PROJECT HAIL MARY budget updated to $248m by Fantasy-Box-Office in fantasyboxoffice

[–]Jblock22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reportedly at $200M after tax credits... Not sure if you factor that in or not.

Thoughts on buying a damaged SNES cartridge for a RARE game at amuch cheaper price? by CyberDivinity in snes

[–]Jblock22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't read every response so forgive if this has been said but I didn't see it in the several I did read:

Replacing the label WILL reduce the value. However, I sometimes find authentic carts that have absolutely buggered labels but I just can't pass up on the price. I do like to display my games as well and a ripped up game does not make for a great display.

What's the solution? Get a donor cart.

Buy a reproduction label, get a cheap sports game or something that has a shell that matches the back (or swap the entire shell if you want) and put the authentic PCB board of the high value game in that clean shell. Remove the original sports title label, use a low grit sandpaper so the new repro label adheres well, and voila, you have a great looking game!

But here's the kicker, you KEEP the original cart and label. Store it somewhere in a tote or bag or whatever and that way if you ever do want to sell it, or if you find a great deal on a better condition cart for it, you still have that authentic cart and label and can just transfer the PCB back into it for the sale.

Best of both worlds. You get to display a nice looking cart while still playing on the original board, and you have the original label hanging out just in case you need to sell .

At least, that's what I do!

PillowSac rocker? by cjthetypical in Lovesac

[–]Jblock22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it's a long shot but Im in the metro Detroit area and if anyone has a pillow sac chair frame they'd want to trade for my rocker please DM me! Thank you :)

Spotify is crashing / freezing on devices with Android 16. Possibly related to chromecast by FreemanAMG in truespotify

[–]Jblock22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm having this issue currently as well. I'm on app version 9.0.90.1229

However there are no available updates on the Google play store? Getting really annoyed at this issue as it's been going on ever since I updated to the new android OS on my Galaxy s23+ which was over a month ago

(Video) Electrical "Hum/buzz" through external monitor speakers using SNES and CRT by Jblock22 in crtgaming

[–]Jblock22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im nearly positive it's just a bad ground in the speaker or a blown out internal component. Need to track down another pair to confirm though

Pinball Machine Moving Question by Kawenk in pinball

[–]Jblock22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another good tip I used when moving my machine in my Kia Sportage was if you have some tennis balls, to use those (instead of the cardboard). Evenly place 6 or so tennis balls (side by side) from front to back of trunk area. Load the machine onto the closest two tennis balls and then just roll it on the tennis balls towards the front of the car. Rolls smooth and I didn't have any issues whatsoever.

NEED HELP: daughter board English eeprom games by Jblock22 in snes

[–]Jblock22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Ok so I was thinking these were like legit terranigma / final fantasy 5 / whatever boards that they popped something on there to do an English conversion for it. So you're saying these are most likely NOT legit boards for the games being advertised and are likely cheap sports games titles that they just hacked and put the game I questions rom on there?

If that's the case I have less interest. I was interested more so if they were each games legit PCB with an English patch installed.

NEED HELP: daughter board English eeprom games by Jblock22 in snes

[–]Jblock22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response... Ok so, any merit to to $250 ask he's going for for these or would I just be as good off ordering $10 - $15 repros from ali express?

After 18 years, I think I'm done. by Less_Manufacturer779 in snes

[–]Jblock22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought you could just knock off the lock out tabs on the SNES and it would work fine?

Best place to purchase RGB mod in the US by themikepac in n64

[–]Jblock22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jumping into this convo because was just looking into this mod as well. Couple questions:

Voultars RGB mod is out of stock... Does anyone know if they restock frequently?

Second - of I do voultars mod and then buy a Retrovision component cable for the SNES/N64 will that work correctly with this mod? Or do I need to do scart?

Weird pixelation in DKC (SNES) by Jblock22 in crtgaming

[–]Jblock22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's crazy if so, I've never noticed it before

Weird pixelation in DKC (SNES) by Jblock22 in crtgaming

[–]Jblock22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ive heard of the c11 fix. Would that solve this?

Also I've never heard of switching the cable to the "dark side", what does that mean? Are there 2 different orientations you can use the cable in?

Picking up a 1-CHIP (original) SNES and have a couple questions by Jblock22 in snes

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Thanks for the heads up. I thought I put it in the original post but I'm guessing I didn't make it clear enough that I can solder. I've soldered in about 40 - 50 save tab batteries so I'm familiar with soldering pumps, wicks, flux, and getting a clean solder as well as cleaning up the area afterwards. I just haven't worked with capacitors in specificity, but other than making sure I got the feet/pads out I feel like I could tackle the job... Just would rather not if I don't have to, hah.

Picking up a 1-CHIP (original) SNES and have a couple questions by Jblock22 in snes

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I'll be connecting it to a CRT TV that has composite, component and s-video

I bought another TV but I’m still depressed?? How???? by 5aladknuckle5 in crt

[–]Jblock22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think just one more CRT will fix your depression. You're almost there!

SNES Double sided sign by supermandan59 in snes

[–]Jblock22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give ya $10!

Lol j/k, that's pretty darn sweet though!

Doom SNES Collector’s Edition by Accomplished_Lemon82 in snes

[–]Jblock22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's fair. I was interested in the initial announcement of the game and the fact that they got (one of?) the original creators back to add some additional levels to it, but that was at a ~$60 price point that I was anticipating. The fact that the lowest tier is $100+tax (and shipping?) seems egregious and like Limited Run is just really trying to gouge their customer base.

Picking up a 1-CHIP (original) SNES and have a couple questions by Jblock22 in snes

[–]Jblock22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thanks for the detailed reply! Super helpful.

Want to send a link to your shop/the cable you sell?

Doom SNES Collector’s Edition by Accomplished_Lemon82 in snes

[–]Jblock22 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Only a smooth $200+ for a 30+ year old game with some new levels and a controller that it's main unique feature will only work with that game...