I Bought 2 FAULTY MEGA DRIVE Games On eBay | Let's Try & FIX Them!

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I got 2 Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) cartridges in a job lot of faulty games, and in this video I'm trying to get them booting again!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
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@Mymatevince 2 года назад

Still love that resistor trick from Rodrigo, all the way from Brazil😍 Great video Steve, thanks for the mention 👍

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Vince, it's an amazing little trick and it was such a good feeling to see it work! I would never have worked it out without you/Rodrigo, so thanks once again! 👍

@Darkfiberke 2 года назад

so, why does that trick work? what’s the technical explanation for it?

@shadoom 2 года назад

@@Darkfiberke im also curious about it

@infinityeight8705 2 года назад

@@Darkfiberke By attaching a 1k resistor from the chip leg to ground you are forcing the faulty diode on that leg to go low (switch) and output a signal - by forcing extra current through the resistor tied to ground.

@ScruffyLookinRGB 2 года назад

Very satisfying repair mate! Well played👍

@hugoschmeisser2484 2 года назад

I just found this channel two days ago and been binge watching every episode since. And I have little to no interest in repairing electronics lol. can't wait to see this channel get the success it deserves 👏

@Teaneus 2 года назад

Same here.One video poped up at the auto-play and then i ended up watching almost all of the videos.He deserves a lot more views and i am sure his channel gona grow fast.His videos are very entertaining plus he seems like a good guy that you wanted to be friends.This channel iis the only one that i have the bell activated.

@doiron12 2 года назад

@@Teaneus About 4 or five days ago he was a little over 8k and today his subscribers are over 13k. Pretty impressive and deserving because these videos are top notch.

@cmcsdf 2 года назад

Same! Really wanting to get some tools and take a shot at doing some of this. Used to take stuff apart when I was a kid and fix little things, so much fun.

@Teaneus 2 года назад

@@doiron12 Yes i also noticed that,No suprises though.Great quality videos i agree.Let's see in a month ,how many subs ,will be.I am preety sure that they will skyrocket, :)

@adamgrimsley2900 2 года назад

It's fun isn't it.

@enilenis 2 года назад

Reminds me of how I fixed a router once. It worked a couple of years and then shut off one day. I had it plugged in, and ran my fingers across the PCB, to feel if anything was hot, and at one point, the device came to life. I was able to repeat the move a few times and notice, what I was bridging in the process. Then I measured resistance of my skin with a multimeter. Found a matching resistor, soldered it in place, and everything was back to normal.

@enilenis 2 года назад

@A Volpe The Router was Linksys SRX400. Worked for 2 years prior to breaking, and then another 2 years after this fix. I could've repaired it properly, but I just wanted the internet back. Of all the things I ever fixed, this was the only one caused by a fluke. If only it was always that easy. I figure some line wasn't hitting the logic threshold, and I was pulling it up or down. I could've checked with the schematics, but at that point, I didn't care. Internet was back on. Sealed the case and never opened it again.

@samholdsworth420 2 года назад

Round of applause

@Wise__guy 2 года назад

@@samholdsworth420 I’m afraid he doesn’t get sarcasm

@dodgeplow 2 года назад

@@Wise__guy I'm sure he does. He's just ignoring trollish comments

@ivoryowl 2 года назад

That's what I call having "magic fingers"... ;))))

@thrafgigdraconis8312 2 года назад

I hate it when Octagonal Llamas get into my cartridges.😂 Love the videos, keep on fixing!!

@warpath6666 2 года назад

Overweight Lesbians got into mine 😄

@FlamingMonocle 2 года назад

Despite the fact that there are quadrillions of Sonic 1 carts out there, there's something special about taking one that's destined for the bin and rescuing it, especially in such a way that makes it truly your own. I daresay if it had just needed a clean it wouldn't have felt as satisfying!

@FlamingMonocle 2 года назад

@StezStixFixtelegram You'll forgive my extreme skepticism. I assume the original account would send such notifications. Not a two week old account that just says the same copy paste message.

@mrbisshie 2 года назад

@@FlamingMonocle It's a bot, and a scammer. lol

@tamar5261 2 года назад

I don't know anything about video games as I'm 65 but this popped up. I love your videos. They are so interesting and relaxing ❤️

@feieralarm 2 года назад

Found your channel last week after getting a random recommendation on one of MMVs videos. I've already binged almost 100 of your videos, going though your entire upload playlist. Absolutely love your stuff, keep up the good work and congratulations on 10k subs!

@markroberts7263 2 года назад

Never had any interest in electronics before but I'm glued to your channel now, congratulations on 10k subs too.

@Gunzee 2 года назад

What a nice tea time treat. Now I'm tempted to go check the mega drive carts just to solder something.

@ElSelcho77 2 года назад

Thank goodness, I'm only a year late in finding your channel. You, sir, are quite entertaining, if I say so myself. Not to mention your obvious expertise in electronics, I'm mighty impressed. Many greetings from Germany.

@tecnicoemeletronica 2 года назад

The best of repair channel on the RU-vid. Congrats Steve. Say hello from Brasil.

@rockmanfan5104 Год назад

This is exactly the content I've been looking for. Been getting into the Hobby of fixing old games. Definitely going to learn a thing or 2 here

@hutlihutdanmark9580 Год назад

Thank you for all the good entertainment you provide ☺️

@TheBudgetMindedMotorist 2 года назад

Really been enjoying your videos. Glad RU-vid suggested your channel. I'd given up on trying to get the keyless entry receiver working on my mid 90s trans am a couple months ago. Replaced a capacitor that had a leg completely corroded away but I never thought to check continuity on all the traces and vias (didn't even know what those were called....) I have lots of mechanical experience but very little with electronics. You sir have inspired me to take another crack at getting the receiver working. Cheers!

@anon_y_mousse 2 года назад

Yeah, and once you get started you may never want to stop. Electronics are like adult Legos.

@dadwillfixit1907 2 года назад

Great video mate cheers for the upload Congratulations on the 10k 🎉🎉❤❤

@Obenfiquista81 7 месяцев назад

I would love to get into these. I used to be a computer technician but i never got into the deep stuff. I just can't stop watching these videos. I saw vince's video on the same topic a few days ago and i think he also started his channel with little knowledge, it's so cool to see how he grew! Well done!

@douglassilva2709 2 года назад

Loving your videos Steve, just found your channel on thurday and already watched almost 30 videos! Love from Brazil

@g35fastcoupe 2 года назад

I just found your channel today. I love it and I love your humor. Keep up the great work. Woof!!

@gparra99 2 года назад

I like how calm you are speaking and explaining what you do

@MagnusJonsson82 2 года назад

It’s so nice to se every thing you are fixing, insane good knowledge to have in the bag 👍 It’s moat be so much ppl that have thrown away games and consoles

@chonkomatic 2 года назад

I enjoy your sense of humor and the obvious effort that you take to make an excellent video

@taltechchip5827 2 года назад

Nice job! I Love how calm Dave was under the umbrella when sonic started up!

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁 Thanks Taltech! He always seem to keep his calm! 😂

@jonwardle8822 4 месяца назад

Genius episode Steve loved every second of it thank you for your clever skill, knowledge, candour and comedic brilliance you sir are a gem

@phillipmantecon3768 2 года назад

I’m new to watching your channel and I have to say I find your videos hilarious. It’s great to get a bit a humor while watching something interesting being done.

@timhumphtey107 2 года назад

Just found this channel whilst looking thru youtube high as you like on some nice smoke. I have binged watch it all. I find it oddly satisfying to watch...

@snsdjerry 2 года назад

i enjoyed your videos doing this fixes can learn something!! nice shirt btw!

@randomretroplays3123 2 года назад

Love a good megadrive fix it content. Great fix with the resistor 😎👍🔥

@KDBAO 2 года назад

Randomly stumbled across your channel. Had a binge, watched the full 1hr Xbox mod & now I'm subscribed. Great content. Looking forward to more in the future.

@KDBAO 2 года назад

@StezStix Fix? You have an imposter here, trying to get me to click his stupid link. We weren't born yesterday!

@KDBAO 2 года назад

Reported him.

@KDBAO 2 года назад

@StezStixFixtelegram Not a chance bellend

@simonlunt353 2 года назад

Nice one steve great little trick with the resistor 👍🤣 keep your videos coming 👍

@chucklebutty9663 2 года назад

Love the content mate, keep up the good work. Nice.

@Tim_3100 2 года назад

Great video the story of the yellow tab on the EA carts is really intresting

@richardbidinger2577 2 года назад

I'm not even remotely tech savvy, but I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Liked it so much, I subbed to your channel.

@GoodwinsPlace 2 года назад

Good old resistor fix. No idea what causes it but as long as it works that's great. Great work as always. 😁👍

@theonemanopinion2764 2 года назад

Absolutely love the channel! Only recently discovered you, and can’t stop watching! May I ask what microscope you use? I do watch repair and would love a recommendation!

@adamgrimsley2900 2 года назад

Andonstar 3D HDMI Digital Microscope AD407, Electronic Microscopes with 4MP UHD 7 Inch Adjustable LCD Screen, Video Recorder for SMD Phone Repairing

@anon_y_mousse 2 года назад

Yet another cool fix, I'll have to remember this one if any of my games ever go bad. I loved F22 when I was a kid, fun game. Have to find my copy and play it again.

@falloutguy8878 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video Steve I'm glad you and voice over Steve have made up?

@uTubeMarni 5 месяцев назад

Just used the resistor trick on my Super Off Road cartridge. Wasn’t functioning, didn’t have the diode reading difference, but I didn’t have anything to lose since everything else seemed fine. Worked like a charm anyway. 👍👏👍

@chriskrams6260 2 года назад

Cooles Video…bin auf deinen Kanal über TronixFix gestoßen. Was mir bei euch beiden gefällt, ist das professionelle Videoediting und die unterschiedlichen Kameraeinstellungen. Was mir bei dir besonders gefällt ist die komödiantische Art die du hast. Um es mit einem Wort zu sagen: NICE. 😊

@roscoe454 2 года назад

you did good job with the song..its your style it fits you i think. and also good fixing the games!

@markharrisllb 2 года назад

Another brilliant video, thank you.

@DavidJones-vh5py 2 года назад

You definitely deserve more subscribers keep it up!

@paulclooney3531 2 года назад

Great videos Steve love the channel

@tallgom 2 года назад

I believe OL means Open Loop. Love the vids btw man. Please keep them coming!

@Ghost572 Год назад

or Open Line, line being a wire

@joeappleton4442 2 года назад

Literally just found the channel have little to no interest in electrics or diy but bloody love this!!! Where did you get your T-shirt it’s amazing!!

@alvaretel 2 месяца назад

It’s so strange that someone mentions the source of your ideas… Thanks for being so humble and trustful.

@SEGAdude95 Год назад

We need more sega cartridge fix videos please!!!! Really enjoy them. 😁👍✌️😎

@tsbeech 2 года назад

GET IN THERE! Great video Steve!

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Travis! 😁

@DerekWilsonProgrammer Год назад

Just heard of that 1k ohm fix on this video, tried it on my faulty Sonic 1, and it worked, so thanks!

@marciomaiajr 2 года назад

I played F22 so much when I was young. Still have the cartridge. Love this game. The music and the graphics are awesome. Loved the video.

@ucitymetalhead 2 года назад

Me too it's one of the only ganes I remember.

@jon1913 2 года назад

Same, loved it.

@colintx800 2 года назад

And me :D Along with The Terminator, Robocop vs Terminator, Streets of rage, Mortal Kombat, Ranger x and lots more :P

@chrispike7249 2 года назад

Another great fix there Steve well done 👍

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Chris! 😊

@BillyO8834 2 года назад

Voiceover Steve keeps activating my winter soldier suppressed memories.

@johndavidson1944 2 года назад

I love this channel its interesting to watch you fix things under the microscope

@captcraig777 2 года назад

Shared experiences help to make people self reliant. Thank you and others who are doing this online!

@trulsdirio 2 года назад

Octagonal Lamas? You just earned a subscriber mate!

@BrunakoPAO Год назад

Just fixed a super hang on game today. Thanks to you and the 1k resistor ♥️

@Inugamiz 2 года назад

You just got a new subscriber. I own a dead 2DS and this made me try to attack it again.

@pablotorres1977 2 года назад

More videos please. Your channel is so good.

@pablotorres1977 2 года назад

@StezStixFixtelegram What's a "gaming divice"?

@wanjockey 2 года назад

What an awesome catch. Thanks Vince.

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Definitely a fantastic little trick. I would never have worked it out and given up on this without it! 😁

@Tim_3100 2 года назад

Vince is awesome

@WillswoodworkingYEG 2 года назад

So satisfying fixing these old games

@JoeyDoesTech 2 года назад

Nice one Stevey. Will keep this one in the bank of knowledge :)

@HD-wf3bp 2 года назад

Hahah the background music in ur video's is pretty funny :D

@arcturax Год назад

Thanks for the vid! I have a dead sega game (Wiz and Liz) that a recap didn't fix, I will try checking it the same way you did and see if I can bring it back!

@arcturax Год назад

I just applied this technique, found the bad pin on 8 like you did and did the operation. I can happily verify this works! I did a bit more reading, apparently this damage can happen when someone yanks the game out of the system without powering it off first. Thanks for posting this vid! Was happy to get this silly game working again! Edit: I should note mine also showed 0 volts on pin 8 like that guy you mentioned, the others around .7 something, a little different from yours, so you can get some variation. We have almost the same meter too! Same brand, mines an Astro AI DM6000AR.

@user-xw2tj1kn1f 2 года назад

I fixed my faulty golden axe just like this. Worked a charm! 🔥❤️🔥

@taltechchip5827 2 года назад

Nice! You are smarter than John Riggs with Open Cart Surgery. He still refuse to use a 1k resistor

@jonathannoria4238 2 года назад

Great job! :D

@deltonviera2051 2 года назад

Great video😄

@TheCod3r 2 года назад

Great stuff Steve, good to see you doing well on the Tube too! Here's to 10k 🥳🥰

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Cheers Phil, appreciate that mate! 👍

@davidm3569 2 года назад

Hi there. Really enjoyed watching this. A question if I may ask...... I have way too many video game cartridges that haven't been used for ages. Do any have batteries ( for back up maybe? ) inside? I must try them out when I have time and wonder if any will fail to boot up. Another thought....do any consoles both hand held or the normal desk type use a battery inside? Any advice would be very much appreciated. 😀

@scotty5204 2 года назад

Hi steve, what is the small monitor you use on the desk? its quite compact and useful and was looking for something similar thanks :) great videos by the way

@calebhenderson2156 2 года назад

Hey dude. This is awesome. Could you go over what gear you use? I'm getting my test bench setup and wanted some ideas.

@Teaneus 2 года назад

Great video as always :)

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks J.a.W! 👍

@anonamatron 2 года назад

Really like seeing people fixing games, much more than fixing consoles or other devices. I think you should have a variety of course but carts are what do it for me the most. People ruining carts to make repros pisses me off. Using a dead board or a newly created board for a repro would be fine.

@anonamatron 2 года назад

@StezStixFixtelegram Cool I like "divicis"

@ivanhoe68 2 года назад

Th3coder sent me here, nice channel! Subscribed!

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thank you! Much appreciated 👍

@dr_ned_flanders 2 года назад

Well done fix-it Steve and voice-over Steve.

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁 thanks Ned!

@COIFISHGAMING 2 года назад

I bought 20 Genesis games about a month ago fixed 4 that were broken using the same method! Glad it worked mate. Subbed I dig it ;)

@jc-rd6hf 2 года назад

i loved f22 interceptor. such a great find

@dunley7513 2 года назад

Good ol' Voiceover Steve. That man does not hold a grudge.

@douglassandoval1242 2 года назад

Cool video, i really like it and nice channel btw, you gained a venezuelan subscriber in spain

@douglassandoval1242 2 года назад

@StezStixFixtelegram Omg Really?

@Ghost572 Год назад

I take it the trick with the whole bridge pin 8 to some other pin came from a data sheet originally, real cool find though.

@TheBigBigBlues 2 года назад

Great video, I wonder what the resistor does? Do you mind sharing what solder paste you use?

@CallousCoder 2 года назад

It’s amazing what sometimes is sold as “broken”. Like on my channel a SNES a few months ago. All it was was a broken AV cable and the Everdrive was used wrong. 66 euros in total and you have a great classic.

@MixUpTheVideos 2 года назад

I have bought many "broken" items that work fine.

@CallousCoder 2 года назад

@@MixUpTheVideos thats even better

@andrewlamb123 2 года назад

@@MixUpTheVideos Some people have a hard time accepting user error as the fault.

@usagiakimbo2506 2 года назад

Love the "Music is too slow" song, Steve 😄

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

😁 Thanks Usagi!

@PSUNATION 2 года назад

What's the best way to start learning cartridge boards? Any books good videos? Thanks. I Just subbed!!

@kispalviktor 2 года назад

What a coincidence! I Actually have a broken Sonic 1. I'm going to check it, thanks!

@rodbihari8799 2 года назад

stop amazing me. I have a little brain and your talent puts it on overload.

@rikimaru1007 2 года назад

I was so waiting for you to do peter kaye misheard lyrics and sing pork pie on the cars song lol

@Dreddtube 10 месяцев назад

I've just bought a Megadrive (30 years after having sold mine) and the only game I had to test was Columns that I've found for one € 20 years ago. The cartridge was clean but was not loading. So a after I've tested the console with other game to be sure it's not the console, I've checked if there was something to do to fix it. And of course Ok ew this channel so I came here, found the video, gave it a try and it worked ! Cartridge is fixed.

@Anubiss3301 2 года назад

Random question - where did you get your worktop mat (the blue rubber one with various compartments for screws), it looks so useful!

@emmettturner9452 2 года назад

The Made in Japan Sonic the Hedgehog carts are known for ROM failure. They always have that full-length groove for marking pin 1. Glad to know the resistor fix works on them.

@StezStixFix 2 года назад

Thanks Emmett, I didn't realise they were different, but yeah I've got a made in China one and a made in Japan one! 😬

@emmettturner9452 2 года назад

@@StezStixFix Yep. I also have Made in Taiwan and Made in Mexico. Guess they were farming production out everywhere since it was the pack-in for a while!

@ZonicMirage 2 года назад

I have a very late-run copy that was made in the US. It died almost immediately after I bought it. ｐａｉｎ

@PilaCiu 2 года назад

I've never seen a Chinese cart fail

@wyldelf2685 2 года назад

@@PilaCiu makes sense China is the masters of rom duplication , , the know their stuff, , ,

@michaelmira3447 2 года назад

I love how he resists blowing into the cartridge

@Freeo4th 2 года назад

RU-vid always promote garbage to me, and then your channel popped up. Instantly subscribed, lovely content mate!

@El_Bellota 2 года назад

I'm just amazed that it can be fixed with a resistor.

@sampahumeoli 2 года назад

the hit at the end lol

@paulie6446 Год назад

F22 Interceptor was the first game I bought back in '93..blew me away back then!😂✌️

@blinkachu5275 2 года назад

What brand/model is that monitor you have the Mega Drive hooked up to? And how is it hooked up? (SCART, Composite, Component, Antenna, or maybe an HDMI adapter?)

@steelcityreseller8170 2 года назад

Wish I could repair stuff like this. I mean, I know it's just a matter of learning and doing it. But I don't have a good work space. I like the idea of taking something that doesn't work, figuring out why, and fixing it. Maybe one day.

@jonhilluk 2 года назад

What flux do you use out of Interest and where did get the mini screen? Any good for some gaming.

@dustyshoopman845 Год назад

Damnit! I wanted to see you take apart the F-22 game. I wanted to see how you got the yellow tab out.

@michaelmeiers8572 2 года назад

Good stuff 💰

@wass77 2 года назад

love seeing dead retro goods come back to life :D

@stynga 2 года назад

for cleaning contacts have you considered an electric eraser, like a little battery operated handheld that you use akin to an electric toothbrush? I love mine.