Dear Readers (I believe there are three of you),
I originally started this blog to provide unsolicited advice to the general public. Well, I got bored of that so now I think I will use this space for a Project Blog, until I get bored or finish the project and re-allocate the blogspace for something else.
So here's my project:
I plan on building a consolidated Video Game console for legacy Nintendo hardware (yes, I did just use the word "Legacy" in relation to video games...deal with it).
Here's the vision: A single hardware chassis that includes a NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, and Wii. It will have a single power source and a single A/V output with cartridge slots for each of the older systems and controller ports as well.
You might tell me; "But Dan, why not just download the games to the Wii virtual console and save yourself some time and soldering burns?" Well dear reader...as Nintendo Co. LTD would tell you, I have already done so and have invested a small fortune on said downloads...but I want something more. I would like something I can plug those original cartridges and controllers in and play the games as they were designed, not on some fancy new wireless controller with buttons that are too small.
So here is my preliminary major components list:
-Retro Duo (for both NES and SNES)
-N64
-Wii (includes full Gamecube compatibility)
I will begin tearing down the hardware and should have some pictures once the carnage begins. In the meantime I am taking suggestions for a cool name for my project, something that will invoke feelings of fear and awe in the hearts of nerds everywhere.
--Dan
I originally started this blog to provide unsolicited advice to the general public. Well, I got bored of that so now I think I will use this space for a Project Blog, until I get bored or finish the project and re-allocate the blogspace for something else.
So here's my project:
I plan on building a consolidated Video Game console for legacy Nintendo hardware (yes, I did just use the word "Legacy" in relation to video games...deal with it).
Here's the vision: A single hardware chassis that includes a NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, and Wii. It will have a single power source and a single A/V output with cartridge slots for each of the older systems and controller ports as well.
You might tell me; "But Dan, why not just download the games to the Wii virtual console and save yourself some time and soldering burns?" Well dear reader...as Nintendo Co. LTD would tell you, I have already done so and have invested a small fortune on said downloads...but I want something more. I would like something I can plug those original cartridges and controllers in and play the games as they were designed, not on some fancy new wireless controller with buttons that are too small.
So here is my preliminary major components list:
-Retro Duo (for both NES and SNES)
-N64
-Wii (includes full Gamecube compatibility)
I will begin tearing down the hardware and should have some pictures once the carnage begins. In the meantime I am taking suggestions for a cool name for my project, something that will invoke feelings of fear and awe in the hearts of nerds everywhere.
--Dan
1 comment:
I love the idea, and I especially love the coffee mug ring on your notes in the photo. Classic!
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