ApolloBoy's Mod and Repair Shack!

[ApolloBoy]

I can perform mods and repairs for certain systems! Here's what I can currently do, in addition to a few more that aren't listed. Prices do not include return shipping. Mods/repairs marked with an asterisk are ones that I have to order special parts for, so turnaround time may take longer than usual.

Atari 2600
*S-video - $50 (uses Batari's S-video board, composite video can be added for an extra $3)

AV Famicom
AV jacks - $15
Zapper compatibility fix - $5

DINA 2-in-1
AV mod - $20

Famicom
AV mod (hardwired cables) - $22
AV mod (side-mounted AV jacks) - $30

Game Gear
Capacitor replacement - $18

N64
Cart slot mod (allows you to play Japanese games) - $5 or free with any mod or repair
RGB mod (uses a standard Nintendo RGB cable, can only be done on early N64s) - $35

Neo Geo AES
Power LED (mounted in the reset button, pick red or green) - $10
RGB bypass (improves RGB quality for later AES consoles) - $10
S-video and stereo audio (add composite video jack for $5) - $20
Universe BIOS install - $25 if you provide the BIOS, $55 otherwise

NES top loader
AV mod (disables RF for better video quality) - $30

PC Engine (original white console)
S-video and stereo audio - $25

PC Engine Duo-R/Duo-RX
S-video and stereo audio - $25

Sega 32X
S-video and stereo audio - $20

Sega CD
Model 1 fuse replacement - $8
Model 2 fuse replacement - $6

Sega Genesis model 1
Capacitor replacement - $35
Region switches - $15
S-video (add $10 for stereo audio) - $15
S-video and region switch combo - $25

Sega Genesis 2
Power jack repair - $5 or free with any mod or repair
Region switches - $15
S-video and region switch combo - $25
S-video and stereo audio (S-video can only be performed on certain Genesis 2s) - $20

Sega Master System
AV jacks - $15
*BIOS mod (allows you to play Japanese Sega Card games) - $12
*FM audio mod (includes the cost of the FM board) - Not currently available
Red LED (adds a rather nice look) - $5
S-video and dual mono audio - $20

Sega Master System II
AV jacks - $20
*FM audio mod (includes the cost of the FM board) - Not currently available
S-video and dual mono audio - $25

SNES
Cart slot mod (allows you to play Japanese games) - Free with any mod or repair
Component video (can only be done on certain SNESes, jacks will be mounted on the left-hand side) - $15
Fuse replacement - $5
Power jack mod (allows you to use a model 1 Sega Genesis power supply) - $10

SNES mini
Cart slot mod (allows you to play Japanese games) - Free with any mod or repair
Power jack mod (allows you to use a model 1 Sega Genesis power supply) - $10
S-video and RGB (restores S-video and RGB to the AV out) - $25

TurboGrafx-16
AV mod - $20
Capacitor replacement - $15
Fuse replacement - $5
S-video and stereo audio - $25

Systems I Do Not Work On[/u]
The following are systems that I do not work on, mainly due to their convoluted design, fragility, or my lack of expertise on certain consoles.

3DO
3DS
DS/DS Lite/DSi/DSi XL
Famicom Disk System
GameCube
LaserActive PACs
Nomad
PS2
PS3
Sega CDX
TurboDuo/PC Engine Duo (sorry, no longer working on these for the time being)
TurboExpress
TurboGrafx-CD/PC Engine CD
Vectrex
Virtual Boy
Wii
Wondermega
Xbox
Xbox 360

Payment Info
I almost always take PayPal for payment but I can take other forms of payment on request, including money orders and Google Wallet. Of course, I'm always open to trades so if you've got something I want and you want a mod performed, let's work something out!

Shipping Info
Return shipping cost will be through USPS Parcel Post with Delivery Confirmation. If you desire USPS Priority Mail, UPS or FedEx, let me know and I will calculate shipping for you based on your ZIP code (or country) and weight. Please make sure your system or systems are well-packed to avoid shipping damage. Turnaround time is around 1-4 weeks, depending on my personal schedule.

[ApolloBoy]

Here's an SMS I modded for a customer on Racketboy...

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SMS FM audio demo

[Duke.Togo]

Tease! Showing the FM mod and you're not offering it anymore?

[Shadow Kisuragi]

He just said it's not available right now. I'm guessing it's likely due to lack of parts.

[Duke.Togo]

Well I am thoroughly impressed. It makes the SMS sound great.

[ApolloBoy]

He just said it's not available right now. I'm guessing it's likely due to lack of parts.

Yep, the person who makes them (viletim on SMS Power) ran out and I actually wound up buying his last one just for that SMS. He'll have more come next month, at least that's what he told me.

[douglie007]

so my question got deleted, do you know if you mod the region on the X'eye would that fix the issue where it sees the cd as a game but it will only play it as a music cd ive got 2 that does this, they will play all music and cd+g games.   Also where is the fuse in the Sega CD systems?

[douglie007]

so that master system mod, whats the difference then just using the A/V port.

[ApolloBoy]

so my question got deleted, do you know if you mod the region on the X'eye would that fix the issue where it sees the cd as a game but it will only play it as a music cd ive got 2 that does this, they will play all music and cd+g games.   Also where is the fuse in the Sega CD systems?

The region switch I do for the X'Eye only affects the cart portion, not CD games. Even so, a region mod wouldn't fix your problem; it sounds more like a misadjusted laser to me. The fuse is located at F301 on the motherboard of both Sega CD models, it looks like a resistor standing on end. As for the SMS, S-video is like night and day compared to composite, since the SMS has lousy composite video to begin with. Details are more defined and colors don't bleed together like they do in composite. Same goes for the model 1 Genesis and especially the Neo Geo AES, which usually use the same video encoder chip.

[douglie007]

nice I already region modded my Neo Geo now maybe some S-video thanks I will look at my Sega CDs again I was looking for a glass tube fuse.

[douglie007]

I would like to give apolloboy a WOOT WOOT went home from work and got me a Sega cd working

[douglie007]

make that 2

[ApolloBoy]

Here's a TurboDuo I did for a customer on AtariAge, this one has RGB and a cap replacement. The region switch was added by a previous modder.

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[ApolloBoy]

Here's a C64 I did for a customer on Famicom World! The JiffyDOS installation you see on the screen was performed by a previous modder.

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[ApolloBoy]

Updated my list.