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December 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I finally upgraded some discs from my PC-FX full set:
Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Vol. 1 & 2
(the last photo shows what I had before, just the discs and inserts that someone else had cut out of the mooks)
Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Vol. 1 & 2
(the last photo shows what I had before, just the discs and inserts that someone else had cut out of the mooks)
November 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I finally upgraded some discs from my PC-FX full set:
Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Vol. 1 & 2
(the last photo shows what I had before, just the discs and inserts that someone else had cut out of the mooks)
Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Vol. 1 & 2
(the last photo shows what I had before, just the discs and inserts that someone else had cut out of the mooks)
Random stuff from Japan (last parcel for this year):
Pioneer CD-I AUTOCHANGER COMMANDER COI-V10
Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Vol. 1 & 2
Hudson Soft Super Joy Card (HC-691)
IBM USB Portable Diskette Drive (06P5222)
Pioneer CD-I AUTOCHANGER COMMANDER COI-V10
Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Vol. 1 & 2
Hudson Soft Super Joy Card (HC-691)
IBM USB Portable Diskette Drive (06P5222)
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Random stuff from Japan (last parcel for this year):
Pioneer CD-I AUTOCHANGER COMMANDER COI-V10
Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Vol. 1 & 2
Hudson Soft Super Joy Card (HC-691)
IBM USB Portable Diskette Drive (06P5222)
Pioneer CD-I AUTOCHANGER COMMANDER COI-V10
Super PC Engine Fan Deluxe Vol. 1 & 2
Hudson Soft Super Joy Card (HC-691)
IBM USB Portable Diskette Drive (06P5222)
Update to the 𝐍𝐕𝐑𝐀𝐌+𝐑𝐓𝐂 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐂𝐃-𝐢 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 article:
- Added FRAM replacement for the 32 KB (SmartWatch) SRAM chip.
retrostuff.org/2021/12/31/n...
- Added FRAM replacement for the 32 KB (SmartWatch) SRAM chip.
retrostuff.org/2021/12/31/n...
NVRAM+RTC Solutions for Philips CD-i Players - retrostuff
NVRAM+RTC solutions for Philips CD-i players: 8 KB Timekeeper, 32 KB SmartWatch RAM socket and others.
retrostuff.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Update to the 𝐍𝐕𝐑𝐀𝐌+𝐑𝐓𝐂 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐂𝐃-𝐢 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 article:
- Added FRAM replacement for the 32 KB (SmartWatch) SRAM chip.
retrostuff.org/2021/12/31/n...
- Added FRAM replacement for the 32 KB (SmartWatch) SRAM chip.
retrostuff.org/2021/12/31/n...
New family member: Grundig CDI 110E (470/82? – it has a brandless OEM ROM like the TaliLaser 2000)
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November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
New family member: Grundig CDI 110E (470/82? – it has a brandless OEM ROM like the TaliLaser 2000)
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Elecom JC-AD2 for NEC PC-98
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Elecom JC-AD2 for NEC PC-98
Spital Sangyo PROGRAMABLE JOY-CONT PJ-01 for NEC PC-98
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Spital Sangyo PROGRAMABLE JOY-CONT PJ-01 for NEC PC-98
WonderSwan family photo
November 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
WonderSwan family photo
Random stuff from Japan:
Espgaluda II Black Label with Xbox 360 face plate
バンダイゲーム機パーフェクトカタログ (Bandai Game Console Perfect Catalogue) G-MOOK 224
Spital Sangyo PROGRAMABLE JOY-CONT PJ-01 for PC-98
Panasonic KXL-830AN
Benesse Pocket Challenge V2
Espgaluda II Black Label with Xbox 360 face plate
バンダイゲーム機パーフェクトカタログ (Bandai Game Console Perfect Catalogue) G-MOOK 224
Spital Sangyo PROGRAMABLE JOY-CONT PJ-01 for PC-98
Panasonic KXL-830AN
Benesse Pocket Challenge V2
November 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Random stuff from Japan:
Espgaluda II Black Label with Xbox 360 face plate
バンダイゲーム機パーフェクトカタログ (Bandai Game Console Perfect Catalogue) G-MOOK 224
Spital Sangyo PROGRAMABLE JOY-CONT PJ-01 for PC-98
Panasonic KXL-830AN
Benesse Pocket Challenge V2
Espgaluda II Black Label with Xbox 360 face plate
バンダイゲーム機パーフェクトカタログ (Bandai Game Console Perfect Catalogue) G-MOOK 224
Spital Sangyo PROGRAMABLE JOY-CONT PJ-01 for PC-98
Panasonic KXL-830AN
Benesse Pocket Challenge V2
Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700 for Sega Dreamcast
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November 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700 for Sega Dreamcast
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Nintendo Family BASIC (HVC-BS) and Keyboard (HVC-007): The condition is not too bad; it seems to have seen little use. Unfortunately, some of the paperwork and labels have mould measles.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Nintendo Family BASIC (HVC-BS) and Keyboard (HVC-007): The condition is not too bad; it seems to have seen little use. Unfortunately, some of the paperwork and labels have mould measles.
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Virtua Gun (バーチャガン) HSS-0122 for Sega Saturn
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October 30, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Virtua Gun (バーチャガン) HSS-0122 for Sega Saturn
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Random stuff from Japan:
Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700
Nintendo Family Basic HVC-BS, HVC-007
SegaSaturn Virtua Gun (バーチャガン) HSS-0122
Mahjong harness and controller
NEC PC-FX/PC-98 flyer
Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700
Nintendo Family Basic HVC-BS, HVC-007
SegaSaturn Virtua Gun (バーチャガン) HSS-0122
Mahjong harness and controller
NEC PC-FX/PC-98 flyer
October 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Random stuff from Japan:
Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700
Nintendo Family Basic HVC-BS, HVC-007
SegaSaturn Virtua Gun (バーチャガン) HSS-0122
Mahjong harness and controller
NEC PC-FX/PC-98 flyer
Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700
Nintendo Family Basic HVC-BS, HVC-007
SegaSaturn Virtua Gun (バーチャガン) HSS-0122
Mahjong harness and controller
NEC PC-FX/PC-98 flyer
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My replacement Philips CD-i 370 (or GoldStar GPI-1200M) power supply is finally available, in very limited quantities.
www.ebay.fr/itm/18767922...
www.ebay.fr/itm/18767922...
Philips CD-i 370 USB-C Power Supply - GoldStar GPI-1200M, CDI, Alimentation | eBay
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October 24, 2025 at 12:12 PM
My replacement Philips CD-i 370 (or GoldStar GPI-1200M) power supply is finally available, in very limited quantities.
www.ebay.fr/itm/18767922...
www.ebay.fr/itm/18767922...
Ultrasonic knife vs. Timekeeper MK48T08B
(Warning: high-pitched sounds).
Only the final cuts are shown. Before that, the top hat (and unfortunately also the chip) was cut for about 2 minutes.
This is only a test to see how efficiently the Timekeeper can be cut apart.
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(Warning: high-pitched sounds).
Only the final cuts are shown. Before that, the top hat (and unfortunately also the chip) was cut for about 2 minutes.
This is only a test to see how efficiently the Timekeeper can be cut apart.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Ultrasonic knife vs. Timekeeper MK48T08B
(Warning: high-pitched sounds).
Only the final cuts are shown. Before that, the top hat (and unfortunately also the chip) was cut for about 2 minutes.
This is only a test to see how efficiently the Timekeeper can be cut apart.
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(Warning: high-pitched sounds).
Only the final cuts are shown. Before that, the top hat (and unfortunately also the chip) was cut for about 2 minutes.
This is only a test to see how efficiently the Timekeeper can be cut apart.
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ASCII Turbo File GB (ASC-1501T) for Nintendo Game Boy (Pocket, Light, Color)
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October 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
ASCII Turbo File GB (ASC-1501T) for Nintendo Game Boy (Pocket, Light, Color)
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ASCII Turbo File Twin (A001AATFT) for Nintendo Super Famicom
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October 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
ASCII Turbo File Twin (A001AATFT) for Nintendo Super Famicom
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ASCII Turbo File Adapter (AS-717-TF) for Nintendo Super Famicom
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October 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
ASCII Turbo File Adapter (AS-717-TF) for Nintendo Super Famicom
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ASCII Turbo File II (AS-TF21) for Nintendo Famicom
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October 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
ASCII Turbo File II (AS-TF21) for Nintendo Famicom
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Taito Arkanoid II controller for Nintendo Famicom
September 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Taito Arkanoid II controller for Nintendo Famicom
SETA Wireless Commander SW-01 for Nintendo Famicom
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September 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
SETA Wireless Commander SW-01 for Nintendo Famicom
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バンダイ スーパーコントローラー2 (Bandai Super Controller II) for Nintendo Famicom
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September 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
バンダイ スーパーコントローラー2 (Bandai Super Controller II) for Nintendo Famicom
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ギミア・ぶれいく 史上最強のクイズ王決定戦 (Gimmi a Break: Shijou Saikyou no Quiz Ou Ketteisen, YZW-QY) w/ Party Tap for Nintendo Famicom
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September 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
ギミア・ぶれいく 史上最強のクイズ王決定戦 (Gimmi a Break: Shijou Saikyou no Quiz Ou Ketteisen, YZW-QY) w/ Party Tap for Nintendo Famicom
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Hori Track TRK-7 for Nintendo Famicom
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September 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Hori Track TRK-7 for Nintendo Famicom
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Random stuff from Japan:
Another Yamaha Mixt Book Player Copera MMG-1 (a Sega Pico variant) and a few games. It comes in a beautiful box, which I couldn't resist buying (unfortunately, there are no inserts).
Another Yamaha Mixt Book Player Copera MMG-1 (a Sega Pico variant) and a few games. It comes in a beautiful box, which I couldn't resist buying (unfortunately, there are no inserts).
September 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Random stuff from Japan:
Another Yamaha Mixt Book Player Copera MMG-1 (a Sega Pico variant) and a few games. It comes in a beautiful box, which I couldn't resist buying (unfortunately, there are no inserts).
Another Yamaha Mixt Book Player Copera MMG-1 (a Sega Pico variant) and a few games. It comes in a beautiful box, which I couldn't resist buying (unfortunately, there are no inserts).