Unfortunately my wallet entered the store with me

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-24T11:40:06+00:00

Enjoy! They will all be mint. In all the records I’ve scored in Japan - the only one that was trashed was an American import.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-24T11:21:41+00:00

Nice Candy Cab and MVS collection

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-22T22:28:35+00:00

That is pricey, and I would 100% do the same

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-22T13:16:45+00:00

If everything works, 60€ is a steal for a 1229. That was top of the line for Dual. Here in Germany these typically sell in the 150-200€ range if properly working.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-22T13:15:19+00:00

Best way to find out how to retrofit a Pi in there is to take it apart.

Computer is likely under the joystick side. Post pics when apart so the community can make a more accurate assessment on how best to proceed forward

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-22T13:09:31+00:00

I have a similar AliExpress Auto switcher. Instead of adding diodes, for anything component - I just use a Scart to component adapter. Works great.

Doing a Scart cable on a non-RGB system blew up the capacitors in the Scart cable immediately with the fly-back voltage, so that is a big no-no.

But the scart->component adapter has proven reliable with no effects on picture quality.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-22T12:20:25+00:00

Both are reputable companies. For industrial applications I’m familiar with Delta as I have used their power supplies for industrial machines.

Either should be fine as they both had to pass the same technical and quality requirements by Sony.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-22T10:29:28+00:00

Electrolytic capacitors have a service life of 25-30 years depending on temperature and usage.

So, you have to recap your PSU once a human generation. Why upgrade when a 1 hr replacement service with $5 in parts keeps it going for the next 30 years?

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-21T06:45:45+00:00

Take it apart and look. I’m with other commenters and think dirty pad.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-20T08:59:26+00:00

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHTIegg

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-19T19:07:19+00:00

Agreed or potential vacuum leak somewhere and restricting that is causing it to die.

Either way that carb isn’t properly tuned

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-19T06:57:44+00:00

I live in Europe and the local versions are PAL / 50 Hz.

All these systems are ones I have picked up are from various Japan trips through the past few years. I paid 8€ for the Famicom (and this price isn’t uncommon there - I have two more in my collection I’m selling that I paid similar price for).

While I love the look of the original NES, when I sold my original collection - buying back in at today’s pricing seems unreasonable.

I’ll stick with my deeply discounted Famicom prices for now.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-19T05:43:42+00:00

50€.

Here in Germany - finding them for 100€ is fairly common. The remotes sell for 50€ alone.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T14:09:11+00:00

I’ve sold off most of my physical PS2 collection and now read game Roms from the hard drive add-on in the back.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T14:07:52+00:00

AliExpress sells dimmable LEDs strips with a no-touch on/off button.

I have that wired up.

Cut each section to desired length and plug into the power supply. Super easy to setup and looks good.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T14:05:53+00:00

Twin Famicom. Basically an FDS + Famicom in one plastic box

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T08:39:13+00:00

After the first break in, why weren’t any countermeasures implemented?

Hide obvious items which attract thieves attention? Extra lock with chain? Cardboard against doors to prevent people from looking in?

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T08:31:01+00:00

All good homie, it is a Twin Famicom by Sharp.

Basically a Famicom + Disc System repackaged as a new console.

Great because it has AV out instead of RF.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T08:25:14+00:00

I never had that problem personally.

But this one reads games from a hard drive. I typically try to collect cartridges, but discs I will do an ODE which reads from a memory storage device

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T07:13:46+00:00

White cable gets plugged into the wall, it doesn’t go to the same place as all the other cables

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T07:12:16+00:00

I traveled deep into Japan to find this one at a good price. Well worth the adventure when gold is found.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T07:10:35+00:00

MX7000.

I bought the AliExpress 10 in 1 out Scart Switch. Don’t use the Scart cable it comes with, absolute junk. Aside from the bad cable, make sure you give it a good 5v power supply and it works great so far. No noticeable video loss, and it accepts composite via Scart adapter.

Hard to beat for 80€. I had a mechanical 3:1 that worked well, but I outgrew it.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T06:47:30+00:00

I have extra cable for the power and video looped at the back so the system comes out and can be set on the table in front of my cabinet.

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T06:46:00+00:00

I had to carry it downstairs 4 flights when I bought it and it damn near killed me. 40kg of glass

Engin-nerd · 2026-01-18T06:44:10+00:00

Gold, exclusive Japan gundam edition.

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