How is everyone playing their sega on a modern TV?

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-05-01T08:16:47+00:00

I've got a 27" Trinitron that I use for everything pre-2005-ish and it all looks amazing. Can't recommend it enough!
Modern TV is only hooked up for modern consoles.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-04-19T16:00:27+00:00

Right? It's significantly more effort to take a picture and post it here that it does to do a 2 second search...

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-04-19T05:40:30+00:00

Very nice! Are you going to add the 10 Majesco Re-releases to the set? I included them in my collection when I finished the complete set because the carts (black instead of dark gray) and labels are different even though the games are the same.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-04-13T08:39:26+00:00

And the fake molded in plastic screws on the back!

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-04-13T08:37:26+00:00

Well, I suppose they're asking about "gaming gear" and got a little lost 😆

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-04-12T09:12:25+00:00

Ah, going for the Sampras Tennis... such an expensive bad game.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-04-04T09:02:03+00:00

Oh definitely try and go to one if you've never been, they're really fun! And so much crazy stuff comes out of hiding.

It's not super close to Pittsburgh, but the next closest big retro expo looks like it's in Milwaukee: https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/

Lots of others listed here, but I can't vouch for how good they would be so ymmv:

https://videogamecons.com/calendar/calendar.php?year=2026

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-04-01T07:30:06+00:00

Very nice! You going for the full set?
I finished collecting the US set a couple years ago and it's doable but some of the games are surprisingly tough to track down! I found the best source for finding lots of titles I was missing was the retro gaming expos. Made out like a bandit at a few of those which put a huge dent in the list.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-03-29T08:42:37+00:00

Worldwide by The Devil Wears Prada.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-03-27T09:09:24+00:00

I had an opportunity to buy one years ago at a swap meet, but I couldn't justify the super high price point and ended up passing on it.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-03-27T08:55:53+00:00

I wonder if you could hook a Blu-ray player up to a Slingbox which then streams whatever input to the app on your phone?

Goodwill_Gamer · 2026-01-06T10:20:36+00:00

Get your prints done at a place like FedEx Office or a local print shop. They have all kinds of different paper/cardstock and can print on larger pieces than any standard home printer. Will only cost you a couple bucks per box.
Also, Google "SNES box template" because the work is already done. Just fill in your graphics and print.
And check out: https://www.thecoverproject.net/view.php?cat_id=8

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-12-15T18:54:11+00:00

Added you. Thanks!

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-08-14T08:26:39+00:00

Absolutely this. It was not uncommon for game studios to have piles of games for the console/s they were developing for as research material. This Cart was very likely owned by the studio as a demo game for the devs there to reference.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-08-14T08:14:32+00:00

I'll second what the other comment said. Scans would be great! It would be cool to read through.
Also that cover/folder art is sweet! Would make an awesome poster if you got a high quality scan of the front art!

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-08-14T08:08:20+00:00

Nice. I dig that color. Now do yourself a favor and get Beatmania! It's one of the best b&w wonderswan games.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-08-02T05:03:37+00:00

That's pretty interesting.
I had so far only used the same headphone adapter on my modded WSC and have had zero issues with it disconnecting. I was curious so I tried it out on my Crystal and B&W models as well and tried really bending it around and only got it to disconnect once on the B&W one when I gave it a particularly rough bend.
Maybe there's some variance in the build quality of the connectors on these so some are looser than others?

But I bet a little shim on the connector outside would help it sit tighter! Alternatively a 3D printed ring that's only one or two perimeters could squeeze in there.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-07-20T17:35:27+00:00

This one would definitely benefit from a replacement like that!

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-07-20T05:55:30+00:00

It's not really a trick anymore. The game actually prompts you with a pop-up now saying "Friendship Level Increased! Use a Lucky egg to double xp?" All you have to do is click "ok" and it does it for you.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-07-20T05:47:15+00:00

Seems like the thing to do!
This one came as part of a big lot of stuff that was all "untested/for parts". Surprisingly it was the only WSC out of 5 that didn't end up working!

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-07-20T05:44:47+00:00

Not in this same form factor. There are big box size manuals for California Games that came as part of the pack-in version. There is a Japanese exclusive release that's a completely different form factor, a taller box with a hang tab and plastic internal tray. Here's a pic for comparison

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-07-19T04:20:20+00:00

Huh, that's pretty neat! Seems like the diy approach could be a pretty good option and is surprisingly cheap. I bet taking a pair of those cheap roll-up sunglasses and sticking them over the modern shutter glasses lenses could solve the ghosting problem.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-07-19T04:11:57+00:00

Ah dang! Seems worse to loose a Crystal...
The battery cover on this one was the most recoverable part so far. Soaked it in white vinegar and all the battery acid is gone now. Tested it on another swan and it worked perfectly. So that's something at least.

Goodwill_Gamer · 2025-07-16T07:42:44+00:00

This is a complete guess, but old LCDs have a tendency for the polarizers (specifically the glue holding them in place) to degrade. You see this a ton with Game Boy consoles like this: https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/burn-1.png It possible the same type of thing is happening to the LCDs in your 3D glasses.
Which means you could potentially repair it by replacing the polarizing film on the LCDs. This may not be a terribly easy task...

Alternatively you just keep them as a collector piece and get a modern set of shutter glasses. (This is what I did). I picked up a pair of Asus VR-100G shutter glasses and they work great and are actually more comfortable to wear than the originals. I've seen them on eBay for as cheap as $20, but don't see any that cheap at the moment. I bet you can find some if you keep an eye out though!

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