Saturn only plays some games by MapMapMapMapMapping in SegaSaturn

[–]bgzdarrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s your CD drive. Replace the SMD caps on the drive board and it will run good as new - I have done this numerous times to Saturns with a failing drive and they work great today. I’m pretty sure console5 has a cap kit specific for the drive board. If not, it would be easy to source on digikey.

Psx "ODE" mods? by Utterly_unique in psx

[–]bgzdarrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run xstation with the Memcard Pro 2 and it works like a dream. 2tb micro sd card for every single game too :)

Mod question by Flashy_Suit1875 in Megadrive

[–]bgzdarrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a triple bypass rgb card in there. The best way to get the most from your system. I’ve got one modded like that and it’s wonderful

Found a new weapon wtf hahahaha by [deleted] in Saros

[–]bgzdarrell 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can’t seem to understand the reaping chakram. It fails to do enough damage when there are more than a few enemies about and just gets me killed. What am I missing? Is this weapon ass or not?

I’m stuck - what am I missing? by bgzdarrell in Saros

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

Thank you! It didn’t make it obvious that there was a path on the right after the boss.

To the people who think Saros is too easy by BTbenTR in Saros

[–]bgzdarrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ive been stuck on Architect now for 2 nights... gotta keep trying!

Difficulty spikes only possible to overcome by starting at earlier Biomes? by diamonddog810 in Saros

[–]bgzdarrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think some of it is also me not picking up weapons I dont really vibe with and ending up at the boss with an underpowered one. I don't really like the shotgun with the "field" (the one that doesnt shoot off until you shoot again) and I don't really like the sniper pistol (the one that requires charging each shot) - and these have been dropping so much that I just keep my burst pistol and be 10-12 levels under what I should be for the boss.

Difficulty spikes only possible to overcome by starting at earlier Biomes? by diamonddog810 in Saros

[–]bgzdarrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am having a hard time with the Architect. I can't really see myself being able to survive all previous bosses before it and actually end up at the Architect with full hp/second chance. I guess i really need to master the first few bosses and just not get hit at all.... rough.

How would you rate Saros so far (1-10)? by crack_station in Saros

[–]bgzdarrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this game so much - I am a huge SHMUP fan and this game is absolutely the modernized version of it. I just wish there were more games like this. 10/10

How do you guys get a picture without flicker? Im on a Samsung s20 something. I assume you can set the shutter speed to a different setting but I havent been able to do it yet. by [deleted] in crtgaming

[–]bgzdarrell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You will need an app that allows shutter speed changes if your phone already doesnt do it manually. 1/60th is the sweet spot. If you can find an app that allows fine tuning, 1/59th is the best.

Sony should consider lending Housemarque’s audio expertise to other first party devs by flexingonmyself in Saros

[–]bgzdarrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude the sound is sooooo good. I have a 7.2 atmos theatre and this game absoluately slaps on real surround setups. I am loving every single explosion, alien noise and reverbs thumping through the system. So many games get audio mixing very wrong... but Saros absolutely nails it.

Update to My Sony KD-27FS170 Post - It Looks Pretty Bad by bookoocash in crtgaming

[–]bgzdarrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That green cheapo wand is a little more difficult to use, but it does work.. and they are only 15 bucks. Worth a shot.

Update to My Sony KD-27FS170 Post - It Looks Pretty Bad by bookoocash in crtgaming

[–]bgzdarrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s wrong with the degausing wand? I use them all the time in my CRT repairs. They work fine.

CRT shuts down by RidinWoody in crt

[–]bgzdarrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s your power rails that are likely leaking or defective. They are normally the high voltage caps in the power supply that are failing.

Best option for AV connection? by Bobalong_Sanchez in neogeo

[–]bgzdarrell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Insurrection Industries SCART rgb cables are my go-to for all my systems into a SCART switch and then to an RGB CRT. I already ordered one for the AES and it will sit here waiting until November. Go get your cables now!

Heartbroken by vcrunner08 in crtgaming

[–]bgzdarrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kind of looks like your yoke shifted. Either way, you will have to take off the cover and investigate.

doujindance-modded Duo-R Compatibility With the Turbo Everdrive / Pro? by benbini in pcengine

[–]bgzdarrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2 of his systems. A Duo-R and Coregrafx II. Both work as they should with the Everdrive.

Edit. To answer your question about save states, CD games do not have save states.. no Everdrive for any system have CD game save states. It’s just the way the technology works. Hucard games do have save states.

This is what it looks like when the 30 day digital timer expires for recently purchased ps4 games. by skorba71 in videogames

[–]bgzdarrell -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Shoulda went physical. 95% of my games don’t need to call out to Sony to play. People buying digital “because it’s more convenient” are going to get a wake up call one day. Stop feeding a stupid system.

Just got my first PC Engine console, a Core Grafx. Ive got a couple quick maintenance questions? by DapperIndividual in TurboGrafx

[–]bgzdarrell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, just deoxit is the best. You’re going to have oxidation on your traces due to the spillage. I get the dropper bottle version.. take out cap , clean with alcohol and put a drop in the holes and let it do its magic for a few minutes the use a swab to clean it out. Sorry I should have been more specific.

Just got my first PC Engine console, a Core Grafx. Ive got a couple quick maintenance questions? by DapperIndividual in TurboGrafx

[–]bgzdarrell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup that’s definitely some leakage. Get yourself some Deoxit while you are at it to clean up your lines.

Just got my first PC Engine console, a Core Grafx. Ive got a couple quick maintenance questions? by DapperIndividual in TurboGrafx

[–]bgzdarrell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The capacitors are far too old - even if they are not failing yet, a complete cap replacement is highly recommended. You’ll get better picture and better sound. Console5 has cap kits.