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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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Soul Calibur IV on Xbox 360: Battle Gameplay Short & Overview of the 4th Installment in the Soul Calibur Video Game Series
Soul Calibur IV on Xbox 360: Battle Gameplay Short & Overview of the 4th Installment in the Soul Calibur Video...
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The Mystery of the Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!! 5-Screw Video Game Cartridge for the NES! Nintendo Entertainment System
he 5-screw Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! variant is a very rare and expensive find! Take a deep breath as we dive into the market value of this sought after and hard to find retro game. We recognize that condition and authenticity need to be considered when pricing this game or any game this rare and collectible…don’t worry, we will go into condition
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The Last Of Us Video Game Prologue Overview PlayStation Exclusive Title
ep. She awakes to her father gone and walks around the house in search of him. Her Uncle Tommy calls in a panic asking where her dad is to which the phone call is disconnected.
After about 5 minutes of gameplay, Joel returns and the neighbor has been infected to which Joel “puts him down.” The panic has begun! Uncle Tommy shows up and Joel takes his daughter Sara with hopes to escape the area. There is an accident in town and their truck flips and Sara is unable to walk and her dad heroically carries her by foot.
Joel and Tommy separate while Joel makes his way out of town. They run into a soldier who calls it in. You can hear the soldier say, “But sir, there’s a little girl.” The soldier agrees to his duty and shoots his weapon at Joel and Sara. They both roll away from each other and the soldier attempts to shoot Joel. Uncle Tommy has come to the rescue and puts a bullet in the soldier.
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Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure Overview on the Nintendo GameCube Gameplay Short Clip!
Enjoy this short video of Woody from Toy Story shredding it on a skateboard in Andy's room. We enjoyed playing Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure on the Nintendo GameCube. There are tons of Disney characters to choose from to play as. This video game was also released on the Sony PS2. Depending on condition and cons
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Exploring The Timeless Charm of The Sega Game Gear Handheld System
Exploring The Timeless Charm of The Sega Game Gear Handheld System In the archives of gaming history, one handheld console...
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A Short List of Some of the Best SNES Platformers!
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) was a platformer paradise, home to some of the most beloved and enduring titles...