Repair and Modding NFL Blitz 2000 Gold Arcade Machine Fixes Steve, June 10, 2020January 10, 2025 Here’s a list of some fixes that I wanted to share that will help keep an NFL Blitz arcade machine up and running. Issues: How to fix: I was able to fix both issues by increasing the voltage output on the power supply. The Blitz machine’s power supply has a… Continue Reading
Repair and Modding How to repair Gameboy common problems Steve, November 24, 2013 How to repair Gameboy commom problems Recently, I came across a Gameboy at Goodwill for $6.99. While inspecting it I noticed the battery contacts where very corroded but the Gameboy was complete albeit very dirty likely from years of use and the lack of the previous owner taking good care… Continue Reading
Best NES Accessories How to fix ROB the Robot Steve, January 26, 2012 I recently picked up an original NES Deluxe set from a garage sale for only $40. It was a complete set and in the original box with Rob the Robot! Obviously I couldn’t pass up a deal this good. Here’s some pics of the NES Deluxe Set Box for your… Continue Reading
Nintendo NES Nintendo NES Blue LED Console Mod Steve, January 7, 2012 Nintendo NES Blue LED Console Mod One way to make your Nintendo NES stand out is to remove that boring old red power LED and replace it with a different color LED of your choice. I recently installed a blue LED in my NES so I took pics and figured… Continue Reading
Nintendo NES How to take apart (open) the Nintendo NES-001 (Toaster) Steve, March 5, 2011 It’s very easy to take apart the original toaster style Nintendo NES. You only need a standard Phillips screw driver and optionally a dental pick tool. Flip the NES on it’s top and remove the 6 screws from the bottom of the NES Remove the top of the NES and… Continue Reading
Nintendo NES How to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Nintendo NES common problems Steve, March 5, 2011 A very common problem for the original style “toaster” NES is when you put in a game and turn on the NES that you only get a blinking red power light and the system won’t play the game…This symptom can be caused by multiple factors so lets first understand what’s… Continue Reading
Nintendo NES Nintendo NES 1 VS NES 2 – Differences in the Toaster VS the Top Loader Steve, March 1, 2011 This article will include information on both the original NES, sometimes referred to as the “Toaster NES” and the NES 2 usually referred to as the “Top Loader”. The toaster came out in 1985 in the US. It was test marketed around the U.S. in New York and California. The… Continue Reading