Plastic Discoloration in Classic Machines

[Tan]

Nice article by Vintage Computing and gaming:

Plastic Discoloration

[cverz2]

Man that guy was pretty determined to find an answer.

Great article though. Thanks

[Speedy_NES]

Thanks for posting it. 

I guess the only way to make sure a mint NIB console will actually be a mint NIB console in years to come, is to never open the box, seal the box air-tight with plastic...and put it in a low-heat environment (would this mean that putting it in a freezer will keep it (looking) "cool" for many years to come))? 

[TurboGrafxer AKA DCer]

ive always heard the discolored ones called  'nicotine specials' referring to the discoloration being caused by smoking in the household. the discoloration doesnt affect value does it?

[Tynstar]

ive always heard the discolored ones called  'nicotine specials' referring to the discoloration being caused by smoking in the household. the discoloration doesnt affect value does it?

I wouldn't buy a discolored SNES. So I would say it does effect the value.

[Mike Leon]

We used to get "nicotine specials" back at Gamestop all the time. I've always thought it was funny how only certain parts of the machine turn brown. I guess they're made from a different plastic than the rest.

[Ghost Soldier]

Magic Erasers work to take away the "nicotine look".  Be sure to use it on the underside or side's first to test it.  Then if your happy with the results scrub away.