Topvint
@topvint.co.uk
Restoring, fixing and otherwise tinkering with game consoles and electronics. #retrogaming
I now have an online shop! I sell pre-modded consoles, small mods and send-in services. Find out more at topvint.co.uk
I now have an online shop! I sell pre-modded consoles, small mods and send-in services. Find out more at topvint.co.uk
Order #5421
I agreed to take a look at this #SEGA Mega-CD 1 which was acting up: tray wouldn't open and had reported freezing. Customer had it imported and fixed before but wasn't sure what was done to it.
Want to know if I fixed it? Check below 👇
I agreed to take a look at this #SEGA Mega-CD 1 which was acting up: tray wouldn't open and had reported freezing. Customer had it imported and fixed before but wasn't sure what was done to it.
Want to know if I fixed it? Check below 👇
January 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Order #5421
I agreed to take a look at this #SEGA Mega-CD 1 which was acting up: tray wouldn't open and had reported freezing. Customer had it imported and fixed before but wasn't sure what was done to it.
Want to know if I fixed it? Check below 👇
I agreed to take a look at this #SEGA Mega-CD 1 which was acting up: tray wouldn't open and had reported freezing. Customer had it imported and fixed before but wasn't sure what was done to it.
Want to know if I fixed it? Check below 👇
I repaired this PC Engine which was not outputting any video.
The customer mentioned a previous RGB mod which was soldered directly to the motherboard. He purchased a new RGB adapter for the expansion port, and removed the old mod, but the console didn't work anymore 🤯
The customer mentioned a previous RGB mod which was soldered directly to the motherboard. He purchased a new RGB adapter for the expansion port, and removed the old mod, but the console didn't work anymore 🤯
January 23, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I repaired this PC Engine which was not outputting any video.
The customer mentioned a previous RGB mod which was soldered directly to the motherboard. He purchased a new RGB adapter for the expansion port, and removed the old mod, but the console didn't work anymore 🤯
The customer mentioned a previous RGB mod which was soldered directly to the motherboard. He purchased a new RGB adapter for the expansion port, and removed the old mod, but the console didn't work anymore 🤯
Hope you all got to have a great Christmas break!
Shop is back open! 🎉
Made some minor changes to the landing page, and instead of buttons I got some pictures. Not sure is any better🤔 Should have paid attention in web dev school 😂
Shop is back open! 🎉
Made some minor changes to the landing page, and instead of buttons I got some pictures. Not sure is any better🤔 Should have paid attention in web dev school 😂
January 11, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Hope you all got to have a great Christmas break!
Shop is back open! 🎉
Made some minor changes to the landing page, and instead of buttons I got some pictures. Not sure is any better🤔 Should have paid attention in web dev school 😂
Shop is back open! 🎉
Made some minor changes to the landing page, and instead of buttons I got some pictures. Not sure is any better🤔 Should have paid attention in web dev school 😂
This is the first full year with the shop open. Let's review some of the top statistics:
- # of consoles supported: 24
- # of products across them: 66
- # of total products vs. orders sold: 234 / 187
- Top sold item / service: CG PicoLoader (38) OG Xbox recap (7)
More analysis below 👇
- # of consoles supported: 24
- # of products across them: 66
- # of total products vs. orders sold: 234 / 187
- Top sold item / service: CG PicoLoader (38) OG Xbox recap (7)
More analysis below 👇
December 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This is the first full year with the shop open. Let's review some of the top statistics:
- # of consoles supported: 24
- # of products across them: 66
- # of total products vs. orders sold: 234 / 187
- Top sold item / service: CG PicoLoader (38) OG Xbox recap (7)
More analysis below 👇
- # of consoles supported: 24
- # of products across them: 66
- # of total products vs. orders sold: 234 / 187
- Top sold item / service: CG PicoLoader (38) OG Xbox recap (7)
More analysis below 👇
Loving this bathroom's mirror 😁
December 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Loving this bathroom's mirror 😁
Order #4999
I refurbished this #Sega Saturn and two controllers, replaced the BIOS and installed an FRAM chip, and recapped both the motherboard and the PSU.
Want to check how I did it? More below 👇
I refurbished this #Sega Saturn and two controllers, replaced the BIOS and installed an FRAM chip, and recapped both the motherboard and the PSU.
Want to check how I did it? More below 👇
December 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Order #4999
I refurbished this #Sega Saturn and two controllers, replaced the BIOS and installed an FRAM chip, and recapped both the motherboard and the PSU.
Want to check how I did it? More below 👇
I refurbished this #Sega Saturn and two controllers, replaced the BIOS and installed an FRAM chip, and recapped both the motherboard and the PSU.
Want to check how I did it? More below 👇
Game Boy Sunday!
I still have a bunch of things that I haven't tested from my summer trip to Japan, including a Game Boy Pocket, a Game Boy Colour and a Game Boy Player (for the #GameCube).
Below some of my investigation and part-way fixes 👇
I still have a bunch of things that I haven't tested from my summer trip to Japan, including a Game Boy Pocket, a Game Boy Colour and a Game Boy Player (for the #GameCube).
Below some of my investigation and part-way fixes 👇
December 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Game Boy Sunday!
I still have a bunch of things that I haven't tested from my summer trip to Japan, including a Game Boy Pocket, a Game Boy Colour and a Game Boy Player (for the #GameCube).
Below some of my investigation and part-way fixes 👇
I still have a bunch of things that I haven't tested from my summer trip to Japan, including a Game Boy Pocket, a Game Boy Colour and a Game Boy Player (for the #GameCube).
Below some of my investigation and part-way fixes 👇
Great example of my Free Modding Programme 😎 I got to install a RetroGem into this cool #Sega Dreamcast and the customer got a free service. I also put an LED board and did a recap for good measure.
Want to see how this baby looks inside and how I did the mod? Check below! 👇
Want to see how this baby looks inside and how I did the mod? Check below! 👇
December 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Great example of my Free Modding Programme 😎 I got to install a RetroGem into this cool #Sega Dreamcast and the customer got a free service. I also put an LED board and did a recap for good measure.
Want to see how this baby looks inside and how I did the mod? Check below! 👇
Want to see how this baby looks inside and how I did the mod? Check below! 👇
Order #4195
I installed a Mayumi v4 modchip and a Multi-Frequency Oscillator mod into this #PS1. I also found something that shouldn't be there 👀
I installed a Mayumi v4 modchip and a Multi-Frequency Oscillator mod into this #PS1. I also found something that shouldn't be there 👀
December 6, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Order #4195
I installed a Mayumi v4 modchip and a Multi-Frequency Oscillator mod into this #PS1. I also found something that shouldn't be there 👀
I installed a Mayumi v4 modchip and a Multi-Frequency Oscillator mod into this #PS1. I also found something that shouldn't be there 👀
Today I sold my last three PicoLoaders. I will not be re-stocking as there are plenty of options out there.
Below a peek into what it takes to ship one of these mods. Today was the turn of pink tissue paper 😁 Then another layer of thicker wrapping paper and all inside a box. No plastics
Below a peek into what it takes to ship one of these mods. Today was the turn of pink tissue paper 😁 Then another layer of thicker wrapping paper and all inside a box. No plastics
November 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Today I sold my last three PicoLoaders. I will not be re-stocking as there are plenty of options out there.
Below a peek into what it takes to ship one of these mods. Today was the turn of pink tissue paper 😁 Then another layer of thicker wrapping paper and all inside a box. No plastics
Below a peek into what it takes to ship one of these mods. Today was the turn of pink tissue paper 😁 Then another layer of thicker wrapping paper and all inside a box. No plastics
If you are still looking for a retro-present for Christmas, I have a couple of things still available that you might like 😁. Both have had a good TLC, too.
Link in first reply
Link in first reply
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If you are still looking for a retro-present for Christmas, I have a couple of things still available that you might like 😁. Both have had a good TLC, too.
Link in first reply
Link in first reply
Order #5057
I refurbished and installed a switchless region mod into this #SEGA #MegaDrive model 1
Want to see what I did? Check below 👇
I refurbished and installed a switchless region mod into this #SEGA #MegaDrive model 1
Want to see what I did? Check below 👇
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Order #5057
I refurbished and installed a switchless region mod into this #SEGA #MegaDrive model 1
Want to see what I did? Check below 👇
I refurbished and installed a switchless region mod into this #SEGA #MegaDrive model 1
Want to see what I did? Check below 👇
Order #5017
I recapped, did an FRAM mod & a 50/60hz refresh rate modification in this PAL #Sega Saturn with a Terraonion MODE. I then used it to create a new Topvint City! 🤯
Want to see how I did it? check below! 👇
I recapped, did an FRAM mod & a 50/60hz refresh rate modification in this PAL #Sega Saturn with a Terraonion MODE. I then used it to create a new Topvint City! 🤯
Want to see how I did it? check below! 👇
November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Order #5017
I recapped, did an FRAM mod & a 50/60hz refresh rate modification in this PAL #Sega Saturn with a Terraonion MODE. I then used it to create a new Topvint City! 🤯
Want to see how I did it? check below! 👇
I recapped, did an FRAM mod & a 50/60hz refresh rate modification in this PAL #Sega Saturn with a Terraonion MODE. I then used it to create a new Topvint City! 🤯
Want to see how I did it? check below! 👇
Feels like summer was just yesterday, but the Christmas Holiday notice just gone up in the shop. There is still a fair amount of time but do consider the cut off time if you are interested in my send-in services or mods. As always, thank you for your support
November 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Feels like summer was just yesterday, but the Christmas Holiday notice just gone up in the shop. There is still a fair amount of time but do consider the cut off time if you are interested in my send-in services or mods. As always, thank you for your support
Order #4751
I refurbished, recapped, installed an SSD and flashed the TSOP of this gorgeous #OGxbox
Want to see more pictures of the process? Check below 👇
I refurbished, recapped, installed an SSD and flashed the TSOP of this gorgeous #OGxbox
Want to see more pictures of the process? Check below 👇
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Order #4751
I refurbished, recapped, installed an SSD and flashed the TSOP of this gorgeous #OGxbox
Want to see more pictures of the process? Check below 👇
I refurbished, recapped, installed an SSD and flashed the TSOP of this gorgeous #OGxbox
Want to see more pictures of the process? Check below 👇
Order #4774
I recapped, installed an IPS screen and a USB battery mod into this #Sega Game Gear that came with no video or audio.
This console doesn't say it but I know you can hear it nevertheless... Segaaaaaaa 😁
Check what I did below 👇
I recapped, installed an IPS screen and a USB battery mod into this #Sega Game Gear that came with no video or audio.
This console doesn't say it but I know you can hear it nevertheless... Segaaaaaaa 😁
Check what I did below 👇
October 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Order #4774
I recapped, installed an IPS screen and a USB battery mod into this #Sega Game Gear that came with no video or audio.
This console doesn't say it but I know you can hear it nevertheless... Segaaaaaaa 😁
Check what I did below 👇
I recapped, installed an IPS screen and a USB battery mod into this #Sega Game Gear that came with no video or audio.
This console doesn't say it but I know you can hear it nevertheless... Segaaaaaaa 😁
Check what I did below 👇
Order #4337
I removed an 1997 RGB mod from this japanese N64 😮 & replaced it with a modern N64RGB mod.
Wanna see what I found and what I did? Check below 👇
I removed an 1997 RGB mod from this japanese N64 😮 & replaced it with a modern N64RGB mod.
Wanna see what I found and what I did? Check below 👇
September 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Order #4337
I removed an 1997 RGB mod from this japanese N64 😮 & replaced it with a modern N64RGB mod.
Wanna see what I found and what I did? Check below 👇
I removed an 1997 RGB mod from this japanese N64 😮 & replaced it with a modern N64RGB mod.
Wanna see what I found and what I did? Check below 👇
PicoLoader back in stock after a new shipment of flex cables 👍
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GameCube PicoLoader with pre-soldered diode & Raspberry Pi - Topvint
PicoLoader is a solderless mod that lets you boot homebrew in your GameCube in a very similar way that other mods, such as PicoBoot, would let you do. It works by inserting a flex flat cable between t...
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September 26, 2025 at 6:28 AM
PicoLoader back in stock after a new shipment of flex cables 👍
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This was probably the most bonkers #LaserActive I've fixed yet! Quite a few failed components that needed to be hunted down and resolved....but your pal Zaxour handled it!
>Full Recap
>Too many repairs
>CLD-RGB
>Full Recap
>Too many repairs
>CLD-RGB
September 26, 2025 at 4:16 AM
This was probably the most bonkers #LaserActive I've fixed yet! Quite a few failed components that needed to be hunted down and resolved....but your pal Zaxour handled it!
>Full Recap
>Too many repairs
>CLD-RGB
>Full Recap
>Too many repairs
>CLD-RGB
Order #4532
This #SEGA Saturn wasn't displaying any picture and the customer suspected a previous region mod had gone wrong. I fixed the video and also installed a region free BIOS
Wanna see what I found? follow the hand 👇
This #SEGA Saturn wasn't displaying any picture and the customer suspected a previous region mod had gone wrong. I fixed the video and also installed a region free BIOS
Wanna see what I found? follow the hand 👇
September 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Order #4532
This #SEGA Saturn wasn't displaying any picture and the customer suspected a previous region mod had gone wrong. I fixed the video and also installed a region free BIOS
Wanna see what I found? follow the hand 👇
This #SEGA Saturn wasn't displaying any picture and the customer suspected a previous region mod had gone wrong. I fixed the video and also installed a region free BIOS
Wanna see what I found? follow the hand 👇