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
Best Sega Genesis Games Sword Of Vermilion Steve, March 2, 2011 Sword of Vermilion The Sword of Vermilion is a classic Sega Genesis role playing game (RPG) that was released in 1990. You play as Erik the prince of Excalabria. Your father, King Erik IV was killed by the evil wizard Tsarkon. Due to this, Prince Erik was raised by Blade,… Continue Reading
Best Sega Genesis Games Phantasy Star 2 Steve, March 2, 2011 2. Phantasy Star 2 Phantasy Star 2 Gameplay Video Phantasy Star 2 was the Genesis’ Final Fantasy. If you liked RPGs back in the day and had a Genesis chances are you played Phantasy Star 2. It was the sequel to the classic released for the Sega Master System in… Continue Reading
Best Sega Genesis Games Sonic The Hedgehog Steve, March 2, 2011 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVevr7zR_VA] Sonic the Hedgehog was released in 1991 by Sega for the Sega Genesis. Sonic the Hedgehog become know as one of the best platfomer games ever. It was definitely Sega’s biggest hit for the Genesis and the character Sonic has spawned countless sequels and spin offs. It sold more… Continue Reading
Best Nintendo NES Games Castlevania 3 Dracula’s Curse Steve, March 1, 2011 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Gxs4RsN7xQ] Castlevania 3 released for the NES in 1990 by Konami . If you enjoyed the first Castlevania for the NES then you will love this installment! Dracula’s curse plays more like the original Castlevania than Castlevania 2 did. A nice new feature is the ability to get an extra… 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