Recent content by blakebcg

My biggest thing is I just want to break even when I'm done. I dont know what a well-made one actually sells for, I think I saw one go for $400. Not trying to make money, but I'd like to be able to sell it when I'm done and cover my expenses. I'm doing this for fun not to really use it.

I'm not looking for an exact figure, but assuming everything goes as planned, what do they cost to make? I'm debating back and forth between making a N64p or a Gamecube portable. My only issue is the Gamecube portables run off of SD cards and to me it just feels kind of.. not authentic. So I'm...

Oh I've got a pretty massive electronics toolkit, when I got into phone and laptop repair I just bought one that had tons of bits. I opened up a GBC cartridge and I'm pretty sure that uses the same screws as the N64.

I found one for $45.99 with free shipping. It includes a controller, all the cables, and a copy of Ocarina of Time. I figure OOT is worth $30 alone, so I'm really only risking $15. He says something is rattling inside and the picture is blurred. I'm guessing a weak video connection or possible...

Shopping for N64's now.. Is there anything I should absolutely not purchase? I'm not sure what's fixable with these and what is just a lost cause.

Stumbled upon these forums about a year ago when I discovered people buy custom painted consoles. Always had it in the back of my mind to try it. About 3 months ago I got a Gamecube for free, so I decided I'd try to my hand at custom painting. I didn't really know what I was doing, didnt sand...