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Vintage consoles, retro software, 80's and 90's video game curios and classic toys!
Jan 25, 2022 15 tweets 9 min read
My Panasonic Q post earlier this week proved quite popular, so I thought people might appreciate a mini thread on it. I've had this console for 18 years, purchased new in 2003. Let's take a look. The box of the SL-GC10-S is a simple affair, more typical of a household appliance than a games machine. No reference to Nintendo, and only a couple of small Gamecube logos. There is the nice Q logo which is unique to the system.
Jun 11, 2020 22 tweets 13 min read
A thread.
The PC Engine. Possibly one of the most daunting consoles to start collecting for, with a multitude of regional variants, CD drives, system cards and accessories released across nearly 7 years. This aims to help by explaining each and every one.

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#PCEngine 30th October 1987. 🇯🇵
In collaboration with Hudson Soft, electronics manufacturer NEC releases the PC Engine in Japan. A small yet highly capable 8-bit system, loading games from thin HuCards. The system is RF out only, and with 1 controller port. A multi tap is also released.