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« on: July 15, 2008, 11:17:45 AM »
I have heard that there are actually 4 or 5 different USA release NESes. One of which being a 'gold' nes. Does anyone have any info on the topic?
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« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2008, 01:55:24 PM »
I'm fairly sure that there are just different packaging variants, i.e. the Action Set, Power Set, etc.  The only console differences would be the toaster vs the top-loader model, and there seem to be two different textured toaster-NES releases, one with a sandy surface and the other with a smooth surface.  In Europe you have other game-specific sets such as a Turtles set and Smurfs set, but also no gold-NES release.  I've seen gold NES consoles before, but they've all been from aftermarket paintjobs. 
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2008, 03:42:43 PM »
Quote from: Speedy_NES on July 15, 2008, 01:55:24 PM
I'm fairly sure that there are just different packaging variants, i.e. the Action Set, Power Set, etc.  The only console differences would be the toaster vs the top-loader model, and there seem to be two different textured toaster-NES releases, one with a sandy surface and the other with a smooth surface.  In Europe you have other game-specific sets such as a Turtles set and Smurfs set, but also no gold-NES release.  I've seen gold NES consoles before, but they've all been from aftermarket paintjobs. 

I agree. I've yet to read or witness any other variants, besides the one Speedy_NES mentioned.
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« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2008, 07:25:23 PM »
I've noticed there are at least two very small variations. The difference being the number of screws holding down the RF shielding inside the machine. I think one has 5 screws, the other as 7.
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« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2008, 07:44:34 PM »
I removed my rf shield.  Grin

Also, I did the NES10 lockout chip disable mod.  Cool
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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2008, 08:54:11 PM »
My NES doesn't even have a top RF shield.  I have no clue why, though.

Of course, I don't have any screws to hold the top on, either.  That's how it was when I bought it off my friend...
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« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2008, 01:04:36 AM »
Quote from: logical123 on July 15, 2008, 07:44:34 PM
I removed my rf shield.  Grin

Also, I did the NES10 lockout chip disable mod.  Cool


could you tell me how to do that?
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« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2008, 01:33:12 AM »
Quote from: NESman93 on July 16, 2008, 01:04:36 AM
Quote from: logical123 on July 15, 2008, 07:44:34 PM
I removed my rf shield.  Grin

Also, I did the NES10 lockout chip disable mod.  Cool


could you tell me how to do that?

http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk.../nintendo/nes-lockout.htm
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« Reply #8 on: July 17, 2008, 12:04:22 AM »
There are also videos on how to disable the NES10 on youtube. Just search 'disable lockout nes'
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« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2008, 01:33:06 AM »
The disabling in basically you cliping one metal line. That is about it nothing more. Eitherway I don't think there is any game that is blocked by this. The real gold is


From what I know about variations.

1. There is NES consoles that have ports beneath them and some that have none. They might have the slot or plastic piece but there is nothing under it.

2. There is NES systems with minor changes in hardware but is all the same just diffrent parts.
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2008, 09:42:14 PM »
well nevermind now i done got it done. but now i may get a new 72 pin for it.
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