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How To Open a New Video Game | RGT 85

Something like unboxing and opening a video game should be an easy task, but let’s face it: there are tons of people out there who do not know how to do it properly. In this video, RGT 85 takes a …

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Open Cart Surgery – The Immortal for NES

  In my latest attempt to fix classic games, I try to fix D-Pad Danny’s personal copy of The Immortal. Wish me luck! For additional posts by John Riggs: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars fan? Then check out …

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NOOB REPAIR Episode 4: $10 Game Boy Game Storage Solution!

Mike is sick and what better way to spend sick time than to play Game Boy games?! But my current storage option was such a mess. Here’s how I fixed it…. Props to MyLifeInGaming for coming up with some great …

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How to Make Your Own ‘Pokemon Yellow’ for NES

  The quick answer is, “you can’t,” but I’ll show you what I did to make mine. I’ll bet it’s pretty similar to others you see locally. For additional posts by John Riggs: Click Here Join the Gamester81 forums: http://dev2017.gamester81.com/forum Star Wars …

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Noob Repair: Episode 3 – Controller Wires!

  Possibly a no-brainer, but definitely helpful to those who are unaware, Mike is joined by his good friend Eric to teach Noob Repair viewers how to properly wrap controller wires on your game system’s controllers! For additional posts by …

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NOOB REPAIR EPISODE 2: Removing Rental Stamps From Discs

In this episode of NOOB REPAIR, Mike shows you how to remove those pesky rental stamps that video rental places used. These were typically used by mom and pop places. Special thanks to DariaPlays for the tip! Check out her …

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NOOB REPAIRS – Episode 1: Replacing the Sega Saturn Battery

  Sure, everyone does videos on this…but…WERE THEY EVER THIS EASY AND FUN?! Noob Repair is a brand new video game modification and repair show where you can learn how to do the simplest of modifications and repairs to your …

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Tutorial on Making SNES Repros [GIVEAWAY]

  If you’ve ever wanted to know how they make SNES repros or wanted to know so you can make your own, here’s a tutorial on how to make your own SNES games. For additional posts by John Riggs: Click Here …

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[GIVEAWAY] How to Make ‘Holy Diver’ NES Repro

If you’ve wanted to know how to make yourself a copy of Holy Diver, an awesome Nintendo game we never got in the US, here’s a tutorial on how to make your own. I’m also doing a giveaway so you …

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Can I Fix a Broken Wii U Charging Cable? I’m ‘A Frayed’ To Find Out

My daughters stretched out my Wii U charging cable to the point of no return. It finally snapped. Instead of snapping, myself, in anger, I looked it over and looks like I can fix it. Let’s find out! For additional …

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How to Make NES Repro Carts – Part 1: Games Without Wires

  If you’ve ever wanted to know how Nintendo Reproduction carts are made or have wanted to make your own, here’s the first video of many on how to make them.

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Crash Course on How to Hack NES Games PRGE’15 Panel

    I hosted an interactive panel at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo 2015 with a crash course on how to hack NES games. How much can we get done in just 45 minutes? Let’s find out! For additional posts …

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How to Hack NES Games – Part 2: Importing Graphics

  In another video demonstration, I show how you can import photos and turn them into NES graphics. It’s far from perfect, but it is do-able.

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How to CONNECT Your GAME CONSOLES to HDTVs

I have 40 years worth of game consoles connected to two televisions in my Game Room. Here is how I connect most of them. Equipment I Use: Monoprice 103027 4-Port Component Video Switch Gigaware Universal Gaming Component Cable Monoprice 6FT …

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How to Beat World 1-1 of Super Mario Bros. 3 Blindfolded

  Sometimes I like to give myself these little challenges to breath new life into my old video games. I did some fun ones including eating a Bean Boozled jelly bean every time I fed the blob a jelly bean …

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How to Make Pixel Art in Animal Crossing New Leaf

  In this video I show you how to make your own pixel art within Animal Crossing: New Leaf for the Nintendo 3DS.  I hope it is useful to you in some way and hope you enjoy.  Later guys. For …

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RetroActive: How To Refurbish Your NES

  Kevin gives you a step by step walkthrough of taking apart your NES and refurbishing your pin connector. If you are tired of seeing that blinking screen get ready to see it a lot less if you follow these …

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