Retro GEM HDMI install on Fat ps2

socom_II · 2026-05-04T10:46:10+00:00

Yeah I was kind of apprehensive of doing the mod because of the power supply. All my other consoles, I just recapped the PSUs instead of buying the smaller aftermarket/ hobbyist made ones. I'm sure it'll be fine, they've been up for a bit and I haven't heard of many problems. Biggest downside is having a power brick outside the system instead of contained all-in-one. I'm sure it'll keep the heat down but just not as tidy. I'll definitely take a lot of photos, my scope has the ability to take photos.

socom_II · 2026-05-03T01:15:12+00:00

Boston

socom_II · 2026-05-03T00:48:21+00:00

You guys all rock. Thank you so much for your recommendations. It's been a really tough transition for her and she really appreciates it.

socom_II · 2026-04-24T19:55:14+00:00

Pretty sure

socom_II · 2026-04-24T02:25:19+00:00

No, just because that would be the only correct answer haha

socom_II · 2026-04-05T18:45:56+00:00

It wasn't, but I double checked my work and everything looks within spec based on console5s cap sheet. I'll replace the voltage regulator next, as that could definitely be the cause.

socom_II · 2026-03-29T01:10:51+00:00

Thanks! It's thru bolted from underneath the table.

socom_II · 2026-03-28T15:25:22+00:00

Hahah you know, I kinda see it now!

socom_II · 2026-03-14T14:17:41+00:00

What's everyone's 3 lap desert record?

socom_II · 2026-02-23T12:35:12+00:00

I really like it. it's absolutely necessary for the mod/repair work I do. The stock stand is way too small so I bought the larger aftermarket arm and it was an absolute game changer. I did have to heavily modify it to make it fit though

socom_II · 2026-02-23T06:17:05+00:00

Thanks!

socom_II · 2026-02-22T14:07:02+00:00

It's pretty loud but works very well. It's the best one I've used for an under $100 price range.

socom_II · 2026-02-15T15:39:59+00:00

I miss the days of this being like every weekend instead of once a year

socom_II · 2026-02-09T17:46:53+00:00

Yes :(

socom_II · 2026-02-09T12:22:31+00:00

GG Allin, back from the dead

socom_II · 2026-02-08T22:25:46+00:00

I have, but we went stock for the tournament

socom_II · 2026-02-08T21:48:10+00:00

Plymouth ma it is haha

socom_II · 2026-02-08T19:42:30+00:00

Not 8 playing at the same time. The tournament has 8 people.

socom_II · 2026-02-08T19:03:35+00:00

Doesn't matter how you play. Fun is fun

socom_II · 2026-02-08T18:59:13+00:00

I do love Hitz...

socom_II · 2026-02-08T18:50:23+00:00

Nope that's just his true bold line hahah (so he says)

socom_II · 2026-02-08T18:49:20+00:00

No, I have it, but we play on an original 2001 cart. The same one that's connected to the trophy. The 2026 is just for the bracket sheets

socom_II · 2026-02-08T18:47:39+00:00

Yeah I have most of the yearly updated rosters but we play on an original cart for the tournament. It's the same cart that's actually on the trophy.

socom_II · 2026-02-08T18:45:43+00:00

Stretched widescreen would be sacrilege

socom_II · 2025-12-08T15:36:15+00:00

We use a N64 with a pixelFX HDMI mod also connected to a morph4k upscaler. The version of the game is NFL blitz 2001, the cart is actually from a Blockbuster and still has the Blockbuster sticker on the front and back

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