Restoring Old Game Systems – The Magic of Retrobright

As retrogaming systems age, their plastic casings sometimes change colour from white or off-white to shades of faded yellow and brown.  This can happen to a variety of systems, anything from an Atari ST to a Super Nintendo, from a Commodore 64 to an original Apple II.  This was due to the flame retardant process that prevented our Super Nintendo from melting into the floor during an intense game of Donkey Kong Country, which was much appreciated at the time, but can be a little annoying decades later as we wonder what happened to our formerly crisp-looking piece of retro tech.  There is a solution, but it takes a little work, and a mad scientist impression as you mix the various components together to make what its creators call “Retr0bright” but it appears to work magic*.  The recipe, ingredient list, instructions for use, potential pitfalls, and examples of success are available online.  Check it out for yourself HERE!

* As always, proceed at your own risk and with an eye to your and anyone else’s personal safety.

New magisterrex.com Help Entry: Repairing Your NES

So you’ve cleaned and cleaned your Nintendo Entertainment System and its power light keeps blinking. It looks like your days of playing Super Mario Bros or Final Fantasy have finally come to an end. But wait! With one little part and 15 minutes of elbow grease, your NES will rise from its deathbed and play like it just came out of its original box. All you need is a new 72-pin cartridge connector and a “Phillips” screwdriver!

The rest of the article can be found on the magisterrex website, located here: Fixing Your NES

Repair your blinking light Nintendo NES System!