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Piecing Together the History of Nintendo NES Game Box & Cartridges: Here are Some Clues to Use When Dating & Authenticating NES Boxed Games & Cartridges
If your box has a hangtab, you can narrow down the production date even further by looking for codes on the box.
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Indicators that your Super Nintendo Console is a Rare 1-CHIP Model
Is my SNES a 1 Chip model? The very first Super Nintendo system was released in 1991 in North America. The Super Nintendo console delighted video game enthusiasts with its improved sound, visuals, and accompanying game library.
Although even the first Super Nintendo was groundbreaking in these areas, a later model released around 1995 called the "1-CHIP" SNES was especially pioneering. The motherboard design of the 1-CHIP SNES enables it to output better graphics than earlier revisions of this Nintendo system. The 1-CHIP is highly sought after by collectors because it offers some of the best gameplay visuals you can get on a Super Nintendo. It is also somewhat rare to find, which makes treasure hunting for it even more thrilling!
Prior to the year 1995 or so, Nintendo designed their Super Nintendo console motherboards so that they used 3 chips for graphics and central processing. These three chips are called the CPU, PPU1, and PPU2. When Nintendo revised the SNES motherboard around 1995, all 3 of these chips were combined into one single chip called the S-CPUN. This hardware change is what gave this model of the SNES more graphics processing power.
How do I know if my SNES is a 1-CHIP version?
1. Look at the serial number.
The serial number barcode is printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the console beneath a barcode.
One obvious indicator that you may have a SNES with a 1-CHIP motherboard design is if the console's serial number begins with "UN3". A 1-CHIP SNES serial number will always start with a UN3. However,
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The Basic Essentials of Soldering when it Comes to Gaming Systems and Video Game Save batteries.
Soldering can be scary for a lot of people at first. My first SNES save battery took me at least 50 minutes! Vegas Stakes! Now, it usually takes me 5 minutes. I wasn’t using the right equipment and obviously people tend to get better with practice. These are some suggestions for setting yourself up to solder!
- Buy a nice solder station. (Usually, will come with a roll of solder roll)
- Use the appropriate solder. (some elements work better with electronics than others) We recommend a 60 percent amount of tin and 40 percent lead.
- Use copper desoldering wick/braid with flux. (We recommend 2.4mm in width)
- Have flux handy! (No-clean flux preferred)
- Isopropyl alcohol. (preferred percentage minimum of 90%)
- Q-tips.
Let’s start with something simple:
- Power on your soldering station to approximately 600 to 650 Farenheit (You can use lower temperatures).
- Place your no clean flux on the old solder you want to remove.
- Cut a piece of copper wick braid to use for desoldering
- Copper conducts electricity, so be prepared for the braid to become hot
- Once your soldering iron is at the correct temperature place it over the old solder and hold it into place until you see the old solder s
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Piecing Together the History of Nintendo NES Game Box & Cartridges: Here are Some Clues to Use When Dating & Authenticating NES Boxed Games & Cartridges
If your box has a hangtab, you can narrow down the production date even further by looking for codes on the box.
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Here is a Comprehensive List of Sony PS1 Video Games that are not Backwards Compatible with the NTSC (North American) Sony PS2 Gaming Console
st part a large majority of Sony PlayStation 1 games can be played on the PlayStation 2, however a few games just refuse to be played on anything other than the classic PS1 console. Some games may load and you may even be able to get to a certain point in the story, however these games will experience some compatibility issues ranging from vanishing images to glitchy sound effects. Plea
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Exploring the Evolution: DOL-001 vs. DOL-101 GameCube Model
e Nintendo GameCube stands as a beloved classic that left an indelible mark on the gaming landscape. Released in 2001, the GameCube introduced an array of innovative features and gaming experiences to players worldwide. Over time, the console underwent several revisions to enhance its functionality and design. Two of the most notable models are the DOL-001 and DOL-101. In this blog post, we will dive into the differences between these two versions and explore how they contributed to the evolution of the GameCube.
Design and Aesthetics
The DOL-001, the original
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NTSC vs. PAL Games: Bridging the International Gaming Divide
NTSC vs. PAL Games: Bridging the International Gaming Divide
There are some obvious signs on a game whether it is NTSC or PAL. The ratings for games are different. The U.S. NTSC ESRB (The Entertainment Software Rating Board) has E for Everyone, E10+, T for Teen, M for Mature, and Adults Only 18+ other than some older games such as “Early Childhood, or “Kids to Adults,” which was eventually renamed Everyone in the late 1990’s. Many games and movies will note in small print on the back cover whether it is NTSC, PAL, or Region Free.