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ColecoVision 5V VRAM Mod The ColecoVision uses the TMS9928/9929 VDP, which requires the use of eight chips to provide 16 KB of video RAM (VRAM). Specifically, the ColecoVision use… Updated ColecoVision Connector Pinouts This connector has 30 pins and has a pin pitch of 2.54 mm (industry standard). Note: Odd-numbered pins are towards the back and numbered from left to righ… Updated ColecoVision Video Output Notes As with many game consoles of its time, the ColecoVision only outputs RF and must be modified for any other video output (except for French consoles, see … Updated ColecoVision Homebrew Games List Below is a list of homebrew games, ports, and prototypes for the ColecoVision. Because the ColecoVision shares hardware with several other systems, such a… Updated ColecoVision Region Information All ColecoVision games of any region will work on any region console, as the ColecoVision has no regional lockout. However, many games were coded with an … Updated Original Xbox Modchips Modchips are small circuit boards that can either be soldered, or in some cases clipped, on to a Xbox motherboard to circumvent the onboard BIOS and run a… Updated Saturn Gamer's Cartridge The Gamer's Cartridge is a homebrew multi-function cartridge for the SEGA Saturn designed and hand-assembled by the scene developer cafe-alpha. First made… Updated Saturn Saturn Switcher The Saturn Switcher (20-pin, 21-pin) mod, created by Will from Will's Console Modifications, is a device for the Sega Saturn which allows for original dis… Updated Master System General Troubleshooting If your Master System is having issues, check the below general troubleshooting information for help. Open the console and check the 7805 voltage regulato… Updated Genesis / Mega Drive Region Locked 32X Games The following is a list of 32X games which will only play on a host console of the same region, as they perform a check at boot to determine what region c… Updated Super Nintendo 2CHIP Mods By default, 2-chip/3-chip SNES models (referred to in the remainder of this page as "2CHIP") have significantly lower video quality than 1CHIP consoles, w… Updated PlayStation 3 PS3XPAD PS3XPAD is a plugin that allows you to use non-PS3 controllers on your PS3. The plugin is fully supported in DEX and REX firmwares, check compatibility in… Updated GameCube Ninjamod The NinjaMod is a commercial IPL replacement based on tmbinc's open-source design. The chip has a built-in 16Mbit (2MB) flash for two BIOS banks, one for … Updated GameCube DuoQ The DuoQ was a drivechip for the Nintendo GameCube, and was developed by Team Omega under their 'Duo' brand name. It is powered by a Parallax SX28AC micro… Updated Original Xbox Chimp Chimp is an application used to allow you to install a new hard drive in your system. This is particularly useful for softmod users, as it will allow you … Updated CRT displays OEC7073A The OEC7073A is a MICOM chip from Orion. It outputs 5 volt RGB video and a blanking signal. Sets that use it are good RGB modding candidates. Updated Original Xbox Trainer Format Trainers on the original Xbox are patch files with a .ETM extension. They alter memory or game logic at runtime, enabling features like infinite health, a… Updated Original Xbox ENDGAME ENDGAME is a dashboard exploit for the Original Xbox that allows you to copy habibi-signed XBE payloads from a memory card and execute them automatically.… Updated Nintendo 3DS Pretendo Pretendo is an open-source Nintendo Network service replacement that aims to provide online services over the internet for the Wii U and 3DS family of sys… Updated Wii U WUP Installer GX2 WUP Installer GX2 is a homebrew application developed by djskaul for the Wii U. Named after the GX2 graphics API that it uses for graphics, its main use i… Updated Wii U Video Output Notes The Wii U supports 480i, 576i, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p through HDMI 1.4 and component video (YPBPR, D-Terminal and RGB SCART) or 480i/576i anamorphic wides… Updated Wii U SaveMii This page serves as an alternative mirror for the one on wiki.hacks.guide. SaveMii is a save file manager available for homebrew-enabled Wii U systems. It… Updated Wii U Homebrew App Store (HBAS) The Wii U Homebrew App Store is a homebrew application developed for Wii U by VGMoose. It is a homebrew application that allows you to install homebrew to… Updated Wii U FTPiiU Everywhere FTPiiU Everywhere is a modification of FTPiiU, which is itself based on FTPii for the Wii. It can be downloaded here. You would install FTPiiU Everywhere … Updated