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Definitely not ideal but I just can't mod my first Top Loader console 😂

@@retrogameattic i grew up with it and it was fine.. now I'm old and spoiled. Lol

Same here haha. Thanks for checking out the channel!

Glad you enjoyed! It makes some of those rarer games more accessible!

Thank you very much! USB stick works great as well! I use one to load WiiWare WAD files.

@retrogameattic wii ware seems fun!

It's a super cool cover! Same here, EGM was top tier with such great care and attention to detail in each issue. It's bummer that they're online-only now but I'm happy they're still around. Thanks for checking out the video!

@ I got into collecting them, I have issues 01-236.

@gamingtv394 nice collection!

I should have opted for soldering in the wires but I chickened out 😂. Glad you enjoyed the video though and hope it helps!

@retrogameattic it did. I literally did it last night but while the screen works well the colour modes cycle automatically. I should have paid more heed to the sensor placement ;)

Happy to help and glad it worked out! It might not be the most permanent fix but I’m going on a year since my adjustment and my GameCube is still going strong. Best of luck and thanks for checking out the channel!

It’s a hard one to get into for sure. I think I’m blinded by nostalgia on it since I saw so many ads for it back then 😂. Thanks for checking out the video!

Good to know! They seem like pretty enjoyable JRPGs

We went from platformers and basic JRPGs to a game with substance. It showed us that video games could be an experience rather than repetitively pushing buttons. Games no longer had to be simplistic. It marked the advent of gaming potential. They could involve cinematography, story boarding, screenplays, voice acting, plot development, grit, and everything that created consummate gaming experiences. It was the first time anyone actually felt an emotional connection with game bosses. There would be no Deus Ex, Mass Effect 2, or Read Dead Redemption 2, the pinnacle of elite gaming without Kojima’s 1998 masterpiece.

Wonderfully said, I couldn't agree more! The game was such a disrupter at release and really laid the groundwork for so many different games/genres to come. Thanks for checking out the video!

Bummer about your old gaming mags, I would have never guessed that they'd be so much fun to go through all these years later. I find plenty of overpriced old Nintendo Power issues on my local FB Marketplace, but rarely do I see any other magazines. It's so nice having the option to browse through old scans on the Internet Archive!

@ Exactly, I never thought back then they would be so precious in the future. I was on the internet early, but didn’t once think it would ever replace magazines. I eventually got 1-249 for Nintendo Power again before the prices went insane. I look through one every couple of weeks. It takes years to cycle through them all and by the time I circle back I forget a lot so it seems new again. Thanks for the new old memories with this one!

@@RetroGamingNookwhy not go for complete 285 of Nintendo Power, you’re so close to complete.

You can snag a cheap precision screwdriver set off of Amazon with everything you need for less than $10 shipped. The lens adjustment is totally manageable if you take your time. Good luck with however you decide to go!

@@retrogameattic I also don't trust myself, I've never handled tools and this is very sensitive equipment. I might see if my neighbors can assist.

@@22kingdomheartsfan I understand, I hope your neighbors can help!

@@retrogameattic Thanks I do appreicate this video explaining what will hopefully be the solution.

Total throwback. I'm bummed there was no Wide Boy 64 coverage though 🤣

@@retrogameattic100 percent you on movie

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Depending on how thorough you want to be it might be worth your while to replace your optical drive or find a replacement console. Best of luck!

@retrogameattic yup. After opening and cleaning it completely, I have to conclude that it requires an optical drive replacement. (Potentiometer is calibrated and motor spins as always but no reading). For now, I will go the picoboot way while I study how to replace said drive. Great video to start/understand dissasembling though.

@richyroa Good call on picoboot and best of luck with the drive replacement. I’ll probably make a video of the process when my drive inevitably fails as well.

@@retrogameattic That would be great. I will install picoboot today, seems like an easy welding work. Lens replacement? not so much. Will wait for your video about it :D

@@retrogameattic Hey man, just installed picoboot. I don't have much experience doing those welding works, but it was a clean an easy job to do. After the mod, and using my own dumps, the gamecube seems to work very similarly as before (temperature and "disk reads"). Using a sandisk SD currently and no problems. Still considering replacing the lens in the future though.

Nice work! You picked it up for a solid price! It's a fun little remake for sure, it's a shame it wasn't released worldwide. I hope you enjoy the game and thank you so much for checking out the channel!

For sure! It's pretty unforgiving in the later levels but it's a ton of fun!

No problem and glad it worked for you! Thanks so much for checking out the channel!

Awesome, glad it worked for you! Game on!

Wow, that's great that it held up for that long. Definitely a solid option if you're in a pinch.

Thank you very much! Happy to hear that I'm getting a little bit better. I think it might be time to invest in a decent soldering iron setup.

Thank you very much and best of luck on your copy of Pokemon Yellow! I'm going to use more flux going forward for sure!

Awesome! You should get plenty of years out of your replacement PS2. Thanks for checking out the video!

Yes, the screen was captured IRL in the same fashion for all games. The camera shutter speed was set to 60 so as to reduce flicker while recording.

Is it an official Nintendo-branded (Super Famicom) one or a third party?

@@retrogameattic idk but my dad bought me it with a snes and it has the nintendo logo engraved in the back

@@Heaven_LogIn It sounds like the SNES classic controller isn't supported in Brawl then. I would just opt for a GameCube Controller or Wii Classic Controller and you should be all set.

Unfortunately, there is no way to change the language setting 😢

@@retrogameattic Thanks for your answer 😊

Hopefully a reflow does the trick! Best of luck!

@@retrogameattic Did it right after I watched. 16 hours later and it's still booting. I consider that a success!

Awesome, glad it worked!

Thanks for checking out the video and glad I could help! Game on!

I totally understand, it can get a little tricky at times and probably not worth it if you're not super comfortable. If you're hiring someone, it might make sense to have them replace the entire optical disk drive while they have the console apart. Good luck!

Me and my stepdad had just done it, it wasn’t that bad actually

@@WayToFrostyy Nice! Glad it worked out!

Thanks and good eye! That Stunner seems to drift out of calibration very easily. Maybe I'll disassemble down the road to diagnose.

@@retrogameattic I was thinking of using the in-game target calibration.

Yes! As long as the Virtual Console game supports the classic controller.

NES Guy-la-gons Island is not a guy-la-good time 😒

Thank you very much! Yeah, some of those NES games are pretty uncommon. They were good scores for sure!

@@retrogameattic nice neighbours too✨actually if you are interested I can let you take a look at my collection and let you pick some stuff for free :) I can drop my email in the comments if you like. If you dont want that I can undrstand as well.

Yeah it's crazy what some of the Pokemon games go for, it was super cool of them to let me have them. Maybe I'll give the original Tomb Raider another shot again 😂

It's a pretty legit logo 😎

Same! It looks so much cooler than the Slim IMO.

@@retrogameattic and branded ps2 logo

Awesome job! Glad I could help!

I appreciate it and glad you enjoyed!

Best of luck and thanks for checking out the vid!

Thank you very much and congrats on snagging a Pocket Pikachu! You're going to love it!

Sounds like you need a new gear spring at a minimum. I’d consult Reddit or the famicomworld.com forums. There’s also good repair instructions at classicgamwsblog.com. Good luck!

Reverend Lovejoy would definitely approve. The same can’t be said for Bonestorm though 😂

@@retrogameattic So true.

They had a solid run on the NES!

Yes! One of my favorites!

I recommend staying diligent in browsing Craigslist/FB marketplace/etc. for free or cheap ones. I find crazy priced ones locally pretty regularly but also come across free ones as well. If you don’t want to wait for a free one, I’d recommend a flatscreen CRT from brands not as recognizable as Sony, such as Sanyo, JVC, Toshiba, etc. People might price them cheaper if you’re lucky and they’re pretty comparable in quality to the Trinitrons. I snagged a free 27” curved Trinitron locally since I’ve made this video so there is still hope out there! Otherwise, you should hopefully come across a fairly priced model with a bit of luck and patience. Thanks for checking out the video!

It’s a mystery 👻