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game over snes casemod from a clearly disturbed mind

snes_game_over_console_mod

I’ve seen some interesting Super Nintendo casemods in my time, but never one quite this whacked out. The Game Over casemod looks like a console that’s been possessed by Satan or something.

The console looks like it’s been bludgeoned with an axe, bled all over, burned and then possessed by some demonic power. Amazingly, even…

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July 14th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft hacks + mods retro strange + wonderful video games

microsoft to replace damaged xbox 360 discs for $20

xbox 360 disc replacement program

I was on the Microsoft Xbox website when I stumbled across this interesting form…

Apparently, Microsoft is now offering a disc replacement program for certain Xbox 360 titles. According to the site, they will replace certain discs that have been damaged for any reason for $20 bucks each.
The program currently covers a limited number…

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April 2nd, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games

nyko intercooler not cool for microsoft

Nyko Intercooler

According to a post at GWN, Microsoft clearly does not sanction the use of the popular Nyko Intercooler on the Xbox 360.

The first Microsoft rep stated that the device simply drains too much power from the 360. He explained that the console requires a specific amount of power, especially during startup, and that everything…

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October 26th, 2006 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: video games