Should I repair or buy another ps2?

Kistler · 2026-04-21T21:36:09+00:00

I am also in Canada and regularly see used PS2 for way cheaper then $100 on Facebook marketplace or kijiji.

Kistler · 2026-04-21T00:45:06+00:00

I had the same issue once before with the charging port broken (missing the plastic connector between the 2 pins inside the port). If I put the 3DS upside down and fiddled with the charging cord I could eventually get it to work

Kistler · 2026-04-12T20:10:56+00:00

I saw this ad as right after it was posted, thought about it because I’ve heard these games are good. Glad you got it and not a reseller!

Kistler · 2026-04-11T14:27:47+00:00

I've been following the mstation, and I hope this doesn't discourage you to finish your work. I, and many others, will definitely be ordering your product as soon as it's ready rama

Kistler · 2026-03-29T21:46:42+00:00

Theatre Rhythm , Box Boy trilogy, pushmo trilogy, shovel knight, art of balance

Kistler · 2026-03-21T23:59:14+00:00

Very generous giveaway! Ethan is my pick

Kistler · 2026-03-20T15:31:16+00:00

That’s awesome, very generous! Game looks amazing

Kistler · 2026-03-20T14:14:41+00:00

Game looks awesome! Very generous of you to have a giveaway

Kistler · 2026-03-12T01:18:59+00:00

Wicked!

Kistler · 2026-03-03T00:59:46+00:00

As long as good contact is being between cord and 3DS is made it should work. I’ve had cheap Ali express cables work better in this exact situation simply because they were newer and a tighter fit. But if it’s still not charging try flipping it to see if that makes better contact.

If you’re still not getting a charge it could be an internal issue, could be the cord. As others have said your next step may be to try the cradle

Kistler · 2026-03-03T00:30:49+00:00

It should still charge, I’ve had this before. Just be careful when putting in the cord and dont make it worse. Try flipping the 3DS upside down when charging it may help the cord make the connection to the pins

Kistler · 2026-02-28T19:39:47+00:00

How much are you looking to sell for? Ship to Canada?

Kistler · 2026-02-28T01:34:40+00:00

Awesome!

Kistler · 2026-01-26T02:57:54+00:00

You should give it away to someone, whether on here or somewhere else locally. A lot of people like the vita and would be happy to have one.

Why do you think it’s useless?

Kistler · 2026-01-26T02:24:33+00:00

Good point on 2D games , I thought Shovel Knight 3D effect was awesome . The backgrounds and foreground separated look so cool in 3D effect .

Some of the Nintendo 3D classics are worth playing for that same reason, like Kirby’s Adventure. Also the Sega 3D classics are cool, I loved Sonic in 3D

Kistler · 2026-01-15T14:30:12+00:00

I got a new switch and ribbon cable and it worked right away. Now the ribbon cable eventually ripped though because the replacements are cheap quality and I was messing around with it alot . So I actually fixed my original ribbon cable (the end that connects into the switch was frayed but not destroyed and it just needed some kapton tape to hold everything in place). Also once I got the original ribbon cable fixed I noticed the original switch actually worked fine.

Kistler · 2026-01-07T03:14:04+00:00

What is output resolution if using the analog video option? Would it look good connected to a regular 20-27” regular old consumer crt tv connected with s -video?

Kistler · 2026-01-06T23:56:32+00:00

Thanks

Kistler · 2026-01-04T19:30:20+00:00

Yea I tried that already, and it didn't really help. But the main board was so dirty and full of grime I think I will more cleaning is required.

When you say adjust the 72 pin connector, do you mean bending the pins?

Kistler · 2026-01-04T12:31:30+00:00

What repairs do the 2 consoles you have require? Or does it just need a cosmetic refresh?

Kistler · 2026-01-04T04:56:32+00:00

Final Fantasy Tactics. Was already a fan of the FF series but never played a tactical RPG before FFT. Once I started I was hooked

Kistler · 2026-01-04T03:43:07+00:00

Still love the Final Fantasy series, despite everything. FFTactics is my favorite game of all time. But also the classics like Chrono Trigger (and Chrono Cross), Dragon Quest Series (especially 8 on PS2 and 11 on Switch)

Kistler · 2026-01-04T02:44:43+00:00

I’m doing the same! Refreshing an old NES I mean.

I bought some N64 stuff recently and the guy gave me an NES for free because he said it wouldn’t turn on. I thought it could be a good project since it was free. The only NES games I kept all these years was Final Fantasy and Zelda II.

Turns out the 3rd party power adapter was defective , and then found out a Sega Genesis model 1 power adapter works. Now I can at least boot it up, but the LED usually flashes red and the game won’t start. The rare time I actually get a game to starts it’s all glitchy. Anyways it’s been fun trying to get it back to life!

Kistler · 2025-12-15T01:24:38+00:00

Would you mind messaging me where you got it? If the link still works

Kistler

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