ShootTheCore
@shootthecore.tech
Video games! My retro video game repair logs, video tutorials and written materials are collected at https://shootthecore.tech
If anyone likes hearing me lecture on arcade boards, I just posted a 45 minute tutorial video on installing the new Darksoft Namco System 2 Multi kit.
youtu.be/x3UTDccPb5g?...
youtu.be/x3UTDccPb5g?...
Darksoft System 2 Multi Installation
YouTube video by ShootTheCore
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October 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
If anyone likes hearing me lecture on arcade boards, I just posted a 45 minute tutorial video on installing the new Darksoft Namco System 2 Multi kit.
youtu.be/x3UTDccPb5g?...
youtu.be/x3UTDccPb5g?...
In for servicing is a Neo Geo 6 Slot MVS board. The audio used to fade out shortly after power on but a full capacitor replacement sorted that out. I swapped the old clock battery for a rechargeable coin cell too. These boards are large and in charge! 😎
July 27, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In for servicing is a Neo Geo 6 Slot MVS board. The audio used to fade out shortly after power on but a full capacitor replacement sorted that out. I swapped the old clock battery for a rechargeable coin cell too. These boards are large and in charge! 😎
July 3, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I'm getting back to work on backlogged arcade board repairs. Latest is an Irem M92 with bent pins on the GA22 chip. It took 20 minutes under the microscope with sewing needles and desoldering braid to straighten the legs. Resoldered legs to pads, confirmed connections, and the board works perfectly.
May 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I'm getting back to work on backlogged arcade board repairs. Latest is an Irem M92 with bent pins on the GA22 chip. It took 20 minutes under the microscope with sewing needles and desoldering braid to straighten the legs. Resoldered legs to pads, confirmed connections, and the board works perfectly.
Another Last Second Save for Random Game Saturday! This time it’s the Famicom/NES shmup Gun-Nac. Developed by Compile, it’s no surprise that it’s a quality game, but more importantly you pilot a robotic rabbit, which places it in a Hall of Honor alongside Jumping Flash and Rabio Lepus.
April 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Another Last Second Save for Random Game Saturday! This time it’s the Famicom/NES shmup Gun-Nac. Developed by Compile, it’s no surprise that it’s a quality game, but more importantly you pilot a robotic rabbit, which places it in a Hall of Honor alongside Jumping Flash and Rabio Lepus.
For my Random Game Saturday, it’s the PC Engine port of Taito’s Jigoku Meguri - aka Bonze Adventure. Play a priest battling your way through haunted graveyards to take on a demon king. Overall, it plays a bit like Ghosts N Goblins and the PCE port is quality.
March 29, 2025 at 9:53 PM
For my Random Game Saturday, it’s the PC Engine port of Taito’s Jigoku Meguri - aka Bonze Adventure. Play a priest battling your way through haunted graveyards to take on a demon king. Overall, it plays a bit like Ghosts N Goblins and the PCE port is quality.
I’m going to try my hand at BGA reballing. This should be interesting…
March 6, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I’m going to try my hand at BGA reballing. This should be interesting…
Now that the Irem M92 #arcade Multi is complete and starting to ship, I’m selling off several of my spare M92 game boards that I used in testing. Each one gets a fresh capacitor replacement and jumpers installed where the Multi requires different settings for future-proofing. 😎
February 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Now that the Irem M92 #arcade Multi is complete and starting to ship, I’m selling off several of my spare M92 game boards that I used in testing. Each one gets a fresh capacitor replacement and jumpers installed where the Multi requires different settings for future-proofing. 😎
My buddy's AV Famicom w/NESRGB V1.4 mod started dropping V-Sync after warming up. I reached out to Tim Worthington, the mod creator, who said to replace the MCP6561T-E/OT (sync separator) and SGM8051XN5 (composite video buffer). That fixed it - thank you Tim!
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
My buddy's AV Famicom w/NESRGB V1.4 mod started dropping V-Sync after warming up. I reached out to Tim Worthington, the mod creator, who said to replace the MCP6561T-E/OT (sync separator) and SGM8051XN5 (composite video buffer). That fixed it - thank you Tim!
I’m pleased to report that the #arcade CPS3 adapter for the Open Source Cartridge Reader developed by herzmx is the real deal. I can now erase and reprogram a CPS3 security cartridge in 2 minutes! I wish I had this thing years ago. 😁
February 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I’m pleased to report that the #arcade CPS3 adapter for the Open Source Cartridge Reader developed by herzmx is the real deal. I can now erase and reprogram a CPS3 security cartridge in 2 minutes! I wish I had this thing years ago. 😁
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February 16, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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happy valentine's day
February 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
happy valentine's day
Sign me up - they had me at Jeff Minter. 😎
*walks up to water cooler* hey sometimes you avoid the eye and sometimes you eye the void, am i right www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgN3...
I, Robot - Official Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Atari
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February 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Sign me up - they had me at Jeff Minter. 😎
Scanline Sunday
Display: Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 91TXM
Game: Metal Dragoon on MSX
Display: Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 91TXM
Game: Metal Dragoon on MSX
February 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Scanline Sunday
Display: Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 91TXM
Game: Metal Dragoon on MSX
Display: Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 91TXM
Game: Metal Dragoon on MSX
Random Game Saturday for me this time is Son Son 2 for PC Engine. A colorful, fun plaformer, it’s an overlooked Capcom gem.
February 2, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Random Game Saturday for me this time is Son Son 2 for PC Engine. A colorful, fun plaformer, it’s an overlooked Capcom gem.
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I just released my latest biggest Gorefield fangame: GAR-TYPE!
Launch trailer: youtu.be/i-9hIsEsSSo?...
Itch link (downloadable version is here, recommended for fullscreen play): lumpytouch.itch.io/gar-type
Newgrounds link: www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/...
Launch trailer: youtu.be/i-9hIsEsSSo?...
Itch link (downloadable version is here, recommended for fullscreen play): lumpytouch.itch.io/gar-type
Newgrounds link: www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/...
December 24, 2024 at 12:59 AM
I just released my latest biggest Gorefield fangame: GAR-TYPE!
Launch trailer: youtu.be/i-9hIsEsSSo?...
Itch link (downloadable version is here, recommended for fullscreen play): lumpytouch.itch.io/gar-type
Newgrounds link: www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/...
Launch trailer: youtu.be/i-9hIsEsSSo?...
Itch link (downloadable version is here, recommended for fullscreen play): lumpytouch.itch.io/gar-type
Newgrounds link: www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/...
I’m back at the workbench today updating a CPS3 security cartridge with the Darksoft UltraBIOS and programming a set of CPS3 UltraSIMMs. I’m not much of a fighting game guy but the art and presentation on these games is gorgeous. #arcade
December 29, 2024 at 7:07 PM
I’m back at the workbench today updating a CPS3 security cartridge with the Darksoft UltraBIOS and programming a set of CPS3 UltraSIMMs. I’m not much of a fighting game guy but the art and presentation on these games is gorgeous. #arcade
I just posted a detailed write up on how I used tools created by Buffi and Alamone to repair a faulty Art asset flash chip on a Cave Muchi Muchi Pork CV1000 #arcade board. Happy Holidays!
jammarcade.net/cave-cv1000-...
jammarcade.net/cave-cv1000-...
December 23, 2024 at 7:45 PM
I just posted a detailed write up on how I used tools created by Buffi and Alamone to repair a faulty Art asset flash chip on a Cave Muchi Muchi Pork CV1000 #arcade board. Happy Holidays!
jammarcade.net/cave-cv1000-...
jammarcade.net/cave-cv1000-...
Random Game From Your Collection Saturday!
I have a soft spot for games with an isometric view and Landstalker is one of the best ones!
I have a soft spot for games with an isometric view and Landstalker is one of the best ones!
December 22, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Random Game From Your Collection Saturday!
I have a soft spot for games with an isometric view and Landstalker is one of the best ones!
I have a soft spot for games with an isometric view and Landstalker is one of the best ones!
It’s Saturday - TIME FOR ANOTHER GAME FROM YOUR COLLECTION!
Any R-Type is good R-Type but R-Type III is my favorite game in the series.
Any R-Type is good R-Type but R-Type III is my favorite game in the series.
December 14, 2024 at 4:11 PM
It’s Saturday - TIME FOR ANOTHER GAME FROM YOUR COLLECTION!
Any R-Type is good R-Type but R-Type III is my favorite game in the series.
Any R-Type is good R-Type but R-Type III is my favorite game in the series.