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I just unpacked @[email protected]'s GameGear. It is dead, and most probably suffers from crappy capacitors. I already have a full replacement set here, so I will post some updates in the next days to weeks. Let's see if the LCD screen is still viable, or a TFT mod is also required.
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #sega #segagamegear
By the way: if you want to open up a GameGear you need a 4.5mm bit that’s shaped like… a flower…? Not sure what this is called.
@[email protected] Its called a game bit.
@[email protected] The really like to screw people. So annoying.
@[email protected] it is the same as SMS cartridges? what was it, security screws or something like that?
@[email protected] yes, might be the same screws. Definitely a kind of security bit. The smaller 3.8mm variant is I think also used on GameBoy cartridges.
I just want you to know that while the information you're posting will never have a practical use to me, I greatly appreciate you posting it. The world needs more people like you.
@[email protected] I've seen them being called "GameBit"
@[email protected] I’ve always called it a “Nintendo Security Screw”. Didn’t know Sega used it too.