Magnavox Odyssey 2 AV Composite Kit Installation Guide — by Retro Fixes on Tuesday, December 1

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Why Upgrade? The original system system had poor RF video quality. Many new HDTVs will not recognize vintage RF video signals. With thi...

NES Composite Options 3D Printed Ports & More. — by Retro Fixes on Monday, November 30

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Why Upgrade? The NES Toploader was a great console but lacked quality composite video & quality sound. With this AV composite...

NES RGB Mods Your Options & Common Questions — by Retro Fixes on Monday, November 30

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Behold the Holy Grail of NES Mods! If want to know more about NESRGB installation options keep reading. I will add more information to thi...

Expansion Plans for 2016 - Macintosh, Apple IIe, C64s & More — by Retro Fixes on Friday, September 25

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Many new services are on the horizon for RetroFixes.  The workshop size is increasing  Oct-Nov,  nearly 10x extra square footage. After ...

PXL2000 Pixel Movies on Audio Cassette + New Upgrades & Mods — by Retro Fixes on Tuesday, July 21

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Background: PXL-2000 (PixelVision) was released in 1987 and used normal audio cassettes to record video and audio.  It was the only video sy...

SNES PlayStation Prototype does Exist! (maybe) — by Retro Fixes on Friday, July 3

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There's an astounding split in gaming history that many retro-gamers may not know about.  The short lived collaboration between Ninten...

My Console ships to the Oakland Museum of California. — by Retro Fixes on Monday, June 8

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Several people asked me about this event. I figured it was time to post an article. This originally took place back in early 2014. Whe...

SNES Jr RGB Amp Kit Installation — by Retro Fixes on Sunday, June 7

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SAFETY: Please take proper safety precautions when dealing with electronics and soldering. Have proper ventilation and a clean work a...

N64 Upgrade RGB Amp Kit Installation Instructions — by Retro Fixes on Sunday, June 7

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SAFETY: Please take proper safety precautions when dealing with electronics and soldering. Have proper ventilation and a clean work ar...

ColecoVision Composite Upgrade Kit Install Guide — by Retro Fixes on Saturday, June 6

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Step-by-step guide for NTSC ColecoVision Upgrade Kit.  

1917 Chalkboard Lessons found in Oklahoma School — by Retro Fixes on Friday, June 5

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OK this isn't about video games or vintage electronics but I love the story. OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Before iPads, calculators, c...

Atari 2600 NTSC Composite Mod Installation Guide — by Retro Fixes on Tuesday, June 2

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Atari Jr Model  Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage done to your Atari. This mod is designed to permanently remove the...

World 1-1 Documentary Review — by Retro Fixes on Saturday, May 30

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In 1977 Atari 2600 entered the homes of the average middle class and revealed a new realm of entertainment.  Although Atari may seem simpl...

Exhibit to Highlight 30 Years of NES — by Retro Fixes on Wednesday, May 20

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A New York museum 'The Strong' is planning an exhibit for the NES.   Playing with Power: 30 Years of the Nintendo Entertainment...

Coleco Chameleon Prototype Controversy — by Retro Fixes on Tuesday, March 3

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It’s getting harder (if not impossible) to believe the viability of this new gaming console. Here's a quick breakdown of this syst...

Famicom Nintendo AV Composite + LED + Longer Controller Cord Upgrade! — by Retro Fixes on Wednesday, February 25

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Now Offering Famicom Upgrade Services . Available here The Famicom (Family Computer) was Nintendo's first home gaming console. By 198...

RGB, Cables, Upscalers & Retro Gamers — by Retro Fixes on Friday, February 20

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ScanLines ON/OFF RGB Basics: In a nutshell for crystal clear graphics with modern TVs you need this:  RGB Console>Scart Cable...

TurboGrafx PC Engine Upgrades + Repairs — by Retro Fixes on Monday, February 9

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R eleased in Japan on October 30, 1987, and in the United States on August 29, 1989. It was the first 16-bit console. Why Upgrade? The T...