MY GAMING AND MULTIMEDIA SETUP
Page created on 2024.05.04 - Last updated on 2024.11.28.
Sony PlayStation 1 - Sony PlayStation 2 - Sony PlayStation 3 - Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)
Microsoft Xbox (Original) - Microsoft Xbox 360
Nintendo SNES Classic Mini - Nintendo Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Wii - Nintendo Wii U
TVs
| 4K | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 1 | 55E7KQTUK PRO | Hisense | 55 Inch SMART 4K Ultra HD HDR QLED TV with Freeview Play.
Please see the Hisense Page for product specifications. |
Various Retailers, both online and offline. |
| 1 | H55A6500UK | Hisense | 55 Inch SMART 4K Ultra HD HDR LED TV with Freeview Play.
Please see the epey Page for product specifications. |
Probably eBay! |
| HD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 1 | 42LF2500 | LG | 42 Inch 1080p Full HD Black LCD TV with Freeview.
Please see the icecat Page for product specifications. |
Probably eBay! |
Computers
| Desktop | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 1 | TBC | HP | TBC | Probably eBay! |
| Laptop | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 2 | IdeaPad Gaming 3 (82SB00JVUK) | Lenovo | Onyx Grey 15.6 Inch Full HD Laptop (1920 x 1080 IPS Screen).
AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS Processor (3.30 GHz with a burst speed of 4.55GHz). Built in Radeon Graphics & NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6. 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD with Windows 11 Home.
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Amazon |
Players
| VCR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | Purchase Link | |
| 1 | VC-MH705HM 6-Head VCR | SHARP | PAL Twin Scart, 6 Head VCR with Nicam, Hi-Fi Stereo and NTSC Playback.
Long Play (LP), Short Play (SP) and Extended Play (EP) Modes. With Original Remote Control(s) (Both SHARP GA134WJ & SHARP G0247AJ). Paired with Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) Fully shielded male to male EuroSCART (1.5m). |
Probably eBay! |
| DVD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | Purchase Link | |
| 1 | SD490EKB Upscaling DVD Player | Toshiba | Please CLICK HERE to see a review and more info on this player..
With Original Remote Control (Toshiba SE-R0347). Paired with generic HDMI Cable. |
Probably eBay! |
Devices
| Scaler | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 1 | RetroTINK 4K | RetroTINK (Mike Chi) | Please see the official RetroTINK 4K Page for more information. | Official Site |
| Capture Devices | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 1 | 4K Live Gamer ULTRA (GC553) | AVerMedia | 4KP60 HDR Pass-Through Technology, USB 3.1 Plug and Play,
Ultra Low Latency with VRR Support for PC and Console Streaming. Paired with a USB C to USB C 3.2 (Gen 2), 20Gbps Rate, PD 240W 5A, 4K@60Hz Video Cable. Please see the official AverMedia Live Gamer ULTRA - GC553 Page for more information. |
Amazon |
| 1 | USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 (32060) | Magewell | USB 3.0 Plug and Play.
Supports 480i/576i which is perfect for VHS Capture via the RetroTink. Paired with a USB 3.0 A Male to A Male, 5Gbps Rate Cable. Please see the official USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 Page for more information. |
Amazon |
| 1 | GV-USB2 | I-O Data | USB 2.0 Plug and Play.
RCA/S-Video Male/Female connectors for connecting SD sources. Please see the official USB Capture HDMI Gen 2 Page for more information. (Note: This is a Japanese language page, as it is a Japanese company. Use YouTube tutorials!)
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ioPLAZA (Official) |
| Video Switch Boxes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 1 | RetroTINK 5X-Pro Manual SCART Switch Box | Retro Gaming Cables | Paired with RetroTINK-4K.
Please see the official RGC RetroTINK 5X-Pro Manual SCART Switch Box Page for more information. Also paired with a "PNGKNYOCN Female-to-Female SCART Coupler" & "Ex-Pro® Ultra Pro 0.75m Flat Scart Cable" to make it easier to connect to the SCART port on the RetroTINK-4K. |
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| 1 | 3-in-1-out Component Switch Box | BolAAzuL | 3 in 1 Out. (DSW3-1)
RCA YPbPr RGB Component AV Manual Switcher. Under £20 on Amazon. May be cheaper on AliExpress. Paired with "HD Retrovision YPbPr Component Video Male-to-Male RCA Cable (1.8m)". |
Amazon |
| 1 | 3 Way Black Scart Selector | Tevion | 3 in 1 Out. (18205ALB)
Scart Manual Selector Switcher. Also has bonus RCA (Composite) in and out ports! Can usually be found for around £10. A bargain, really. A good, low cost scart switcher with no interference! Now kept to the side as backup. |
Amazon/eBay/Other online stores. |
| HDMI Switchers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 1 | 4K 60Hz DTS HDR HDCP2.2 HDMI 2.0 7x1 Switcher | Nsendato | HDMI 2.0 switcher with 7-in-1-Out from AliExpress. Does an amazing job for the price. |
| HDMI Splitters | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 2 | 4K 60Hz DTS HDR HDCP 2.2 HDMI 2.0 1X2 Splitter | EZCOO | HDMI 2.0 Splitter with 1-in-2-Out from EZCOO. Does an amazing job for the price.
Helps with certain consoles and to bypass their HDMI "issues". Won't say more than that, but if you know, you know! |
| Stream Boxes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 1 | Stream from Virgin Media | Virgin Media | Comes with all of the basic apps and Freeview TV Channels
that you would expect from such a device. One off £35 installation/activation charge from ISP. Additional channels and media can be purchased and billed to the account. |
| Audio Devices | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | Model | Brand | ||
| 1 | Teton Plus 2.1Ch Bluetooth Soundbar & Wireless Hub | Majority | Paired with a "Amazon Basics Toslink Digital Optical Audio Cable (1.83m)" to connect it to my the optical audio output port on the back of my TV.
Please see the official Majority Teton Plus Page for more information. |
Official Site |
Consoles
| SEGA Mega Drive | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL-Asian Ver. (PAL-I/1601-11/A10005705) |
| Everdrive/ODE | Mega Everdrive Pro installed which includes Mega CD FPGA. |
| Modifications | Triple Bypass Mod and DFO installed for switchless region and 50/60Hz. Mega Drive is Fully Recapped. |
| Video Cable(s) | Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) SEGA Mega Drive 2 / Genesis 2 RGB SCART PACKAPUNCH PRO Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 2x Retro-Bit BIG 6 2.4 GHz Wireless Mega Drive Controllers.
3-in-1 for SEGA Mega Drive 1 / Genesis 1 + Mega CD + 32X UK Plug from Retro Game Supply. |
| Future Plans | None. |
| SEGA 32X | |
|---|---|
| Model | NTSC-J Ver. (SUPER 32X/HMA-2400/T41004240). |
| Everdrive/ODE | Shared with SEGA Mega Drive (See Above) |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) SEGA 32X to Mega Drive 2 Patch Link PACKPUNCH Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | Shared with SEGA Mega Drive (See Above) |
| Future Plans | Looking to get the Super 32X Recapped and Auto-Switching 50/60Hz Mod done. |
| SEGA Saturn | |
|---|---|
| Model | NTSC-J VA0 (HST-3200/Model 1/670-5648-01/B40048826). |
| Everdrive/ODE | 20-Pin Fenrir installed with Fenrir Loader Kai onboard . |
| Modifications | ReSaturn PSU from RexusNexus installed.
20-Pin "Saturn Switcher" from Will's Console Modifications also installed, meaning I can use both Fenrir and original Disc Drive. Back of RF Shielding cut off to allow the switcher and retain access to VCD Card Port.
SEGA Saturn Phantom Modchip installed to allow backups on original Disc Drive.
Pseudo Saturn Kai All-in-One Cart installed to allow region free gaming on original Disc Drive with Action Replay 1.9 firmware
on board to allow for cheats. Also includes a switch for 1MB and 4MB RAM cart plus Direct Saving in compatible games. |
| Video Cable(s) | Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) SEGA Saturn PAL / NTSC RGB SCART PACKAPUNCH PRO Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 4x Retro-Bit Slate Grey 2.4 GHz Wireless SEGA Saturn Controllers. 1x Retro-Bit White SEGA Saturn Pro 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller. 1x Retro-Bit Black SEGA Saturn Pro 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller. 1x JVC RG-VC20 PAL/NTSC Video CD/Photo CD Decoder. PRO ELEC PELL0002 IEC C14 12V, 5A, 60W Power Brick with PRO ELEC PE01062 IEC C13 13A, 1M 10A Mains Plug. |
| Future Plans | Looking to get the system recapped, a 50/60Hz Switchless mod/DFO and an FRAM mod installed. |
| SEGA Dreamcast | |
|---|---|
| Model | NTSC-J VA1 (UGO DENSHI/HKT-3000/Type 2/670-14071E). |
| Everdrive/ODE | GDEMU Clone 5.15b Installed. |
| Modifications | ReDream PSU from RexusNexus installed. GDEMU 3D Printed SD Extender Mount from Kaico Labs Installed. Noctua Fan Mod Installed. |
| Video Cable(s) | Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) SEGA Dreamcast PACKAPUNCH RGB 480p SCART Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 4x 1st-Party Japanese Dreamcast controllers. 2x 1st-Party White VMUs. 1x 1st-Party Translucent Green VMU. 1x 1st-Party Dreamcast Mic Device. 2x 3rd-Party Dreamcast Controller Extenders. |
| Future Plans | Looking to get the system recapped.
Looking to get a self resetting Controller Port fuse mod and the Clock Battery mod done. Hoping Retro-Bit release wireless Dreamcast controllers this year, and that 8BitMods release their custom VMU this year. Possibly looking to upgrade/purchase a GDEMU Clone with the newer 5.20.5 firmware, although my current one is serving me well. |
| Sony PlayStation 1 | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL SCPH-1002 ("Audiophile" Model/RCA Ports/3-966-408-01/B2525087). |
| Everdrive/ODE | XStation Installed. |
| Modifications | RePSX PSU from RexusNexus installed. Generic XStation 3D Printed SD Extender Mount Installed. Automatic 50/60Hz Switching Mod with DFO Installed for accurate timings based on game region. |
| Video Cable(s) | Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) PlayStation 1 PS1 RGB SCART PACKAPUNCH sync on luma Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 2x 1st-Party Sony Branded PS4 DualShock 4 “Original PlayStation Grey” 20th Anniversary Edition Wireless Controller. 2x 8BitDo Bluetooth Controller Retro Receiver for PS. 1x 1st-Party PocketStation - Crystal/Clear Ver. Memory Card (SCPH-4000/ID. G00048033). 1x 8BitMods MemCard PRO for PlayStation 1 "Classic Grey" Memory Card. 1x Blaze Xplorer Cheat Cartridge. 3x Generic Action Replay Cartridges. PRO ELEC PELL0002 IEC C14 12V, 5A, 60W Power Brick with PRO ELEC PE01062 IEC C13 13A, 1M 10A Mains Plug. |
| Future Plans | Looking to get the system recapped.
Also hoping someone releases custom shells for this specific model at some point. |
| Sony PlayStation 2 | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL SCPH-39003 (3-077-346-01 GR SKZ/B5075488). |
| Everdrive/ODE | Free Hard Drive Boot (FHDB) with Open PS2 Loader (OPL). |
| Modifications | 2TB SATA HDD Installed.
RePS2 PSU from RexusNexus installed. |
| Video Cable(s) | Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) Sony PlayStation 2/3 Component YPbPr Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 1x 1st-Party Sony Branded PS4 DualShock 4 V2 "Jet Black" Wireless Controller. 1x 1st-Party Sony Branded PS4 DualShock 4 V2 "Glacier White" Wireless Controller. 2x Brook Wingman PS2 Wireless Receivers. 1x Official PS2 Network Adaptor with SATA Upgrade Kit Installed (3-076-709-01/8028294). 1x 1st-Party PocketStation - Black "Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden Memories JP (Limited Edition)" Ver. Memory Card (SCPH-4000/ID. W06037479). 1x 8BitMods MemCard PRO2 for PS2 and PS1 "Charcoal Black" Memory Card. 1x 8BitMods MemCard PRO2 for PS2 and PS1 "Smoke Black" Memory Card. PRO ELEC PELL0002 IEC C14 12V, 5A, 60W Power Brick with PRO ELEC PE01062 IEC C13 13A, 1M 10A Mains Plug. |
| Future Plans | Looking to get the system recapped.
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| Sony PlayStation 3 | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Slim CECH-2503B [1A] (03-27456769-6077030-CECH-2053B/FOX 4-256-089-01). |
| Everdrive/ODE | Evilnat (Cobra 8.5 BETA10) CFW 4.91.2 [D-PEX] Jailbreak Softmod. |
| Modifications | None Yet. |
| Video Cable(s) | High Speed HDMI Cable (Generic). |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 1x 3rd-Party Black PS3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller. 1x 1st-Party Sony Branded PS4 DualShock 4 V2 "Midnight Blue" Wireless Controller. 1x 1st-Party Sony Branded PS4 DualShock 4 V2 "Magma Red" Wireless Controller. 1x 320GB HDD. |
| Future Plans | Looking to get the system recapped.
Looking to get more controllers. Looking to get a 1TB HDD for the system. Also buying Brook Wingman XE 2 Wireless Receivers to use PS4 controllers. |
| Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL PSP-1000 (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | TBC. |
| Modifications | TBC. |
| Video Cable(s) | N/A. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | TBC. |
| Future Plans | None.
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| Microsoft Xbox (Original) | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL v1.4 (2003-11-10/2023421 34605/221 2023421 34605). |
| Everdrive/ODE | Softmodded with Rocky5's Xbox Softmodding Tool (Endgame USB Exploit). |
| Modifications | 2TB SATA HDD Installed. IDE to SATA Adapter & 60cm 80wire 133 IDE Cable from Modern Retro Gaming installed. Replacement PSU from installed from Modern Retro Gaming, as other seemed worn. This has reduced time taken to shut down. New DVD Drive Belt installed, so disc tray now opens and closes. Console shell has been completely replaced by an Official Crystal Xbox Console Shell, provided by Modern Retro Gaming. |
| Video Cable(s) | Modern Retro Gaming Original Xbox Fully Shielded High Definition AV Pack Component YPbPr Cable.
The above is an Xbox 360 Compontent Cable spliced together with an Original Xbox AV lead. This provides full Component video for the Original Xbox to the same standard as the "Official Xbox High Definition AV Pack". |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 1x Retro Fighters Transparent Green "HUNTER" Xbox 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller. 2x Retro Fighters Black "HUNTER" Xbox 2.4Ghz Wireless Controller. 1x 3rd-Party Xbox USB to Xbox Convertor Adapter Cable. 1x 1st-Party Xbox DVD Remote Control. 1x 1st-Party Xbox DVD Movie Playback Kit (X08-25402). 1x rhinocables X-Over Cat5 RJ45 Crossover/Ethernet/Patch Lead (2M, Violet). |
| Future Plans | Looking to get the system recapped.
Looking to install modded Green LED Controller Ports. Looking to install a silent fan mod. Looking to replace the thermal paste of the system. Potentially looking at upgrading the RAM of the system. Not sure yet. |
| Microsoft Xbox 360 | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Gears Of War 3 Limited Edtion / Model 1439 (2011-06-28/059052712705/03593331059052712705). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | High Speed HDMI Cable (Generic). |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 2x 1st-Party Xbox Branded Black Wireless Controllers. 1x 1st-Party Xbox Branded White Wireless Controller. 1x 1st-Party Xbox Branded White Wired Controller. 1x Official Xbox 360 Kinect Sensor. 1x 320GB HDD. |
| Future Plans | Looking to get the system recapped.
Looking to RGH mod done to the system. Looking to upgrade to a bigger HDD. Looking to replace the thermal paste of the system. Hoping to get a "Gears Of War 3 Limited Edition" Controller to match the console. |
| Nintendo SNES Classic Mini | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System Console (2017/SEE109126298). |
| Everdrive/ODE | Softmodded with Hakchi2 CE v3.9.3. |
| Modifications | Retroarch and various cores have also be installed for playing games from other systems. |
| Video Cable(s) | Generic HDMI Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 2x Official Grey SNES Classic Wired Controllers. 1x AKNES 8Bitdo SN30 Pro Crystal Purple Bluetooth Controller. 1x 8Bitdo Bluetooth Retro Receiver for NES/SNES/SFC Classic Edition. |
| Future Plans | I would like to a get a OTG USB adaptor to have both a power supply and a USB stick inserted into the console, which means many more games can be added.
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| Nintendo Game Boy Advance | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP in Black (AGS-001/XJH220661006). |
| Everdrive/ODE | EZ-FLASH OMEGA Definitive Edition. |
| Modifications | IPS V3 Screen Mod Fitted. |
| Video Cable(s) | N/A. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 1x 1st-Party Game Boy Advance SP Power Supply (AGS-002/UKV/D-63760 Großostheim). 1x 1st-Party Nintendo Branded GameCube to Game Boy Advance Link Cable (DOL-011). 1x 3rd-Party TAYUZH 1000mAh Replacement Game Boy Advance SP Battery. |
| Future Plans | I need to get the system Recapped.
Would like to get a USB-C Charging Mod done to the system. Would like to get an HDMI-Out mod done to the system. I may get the "Audio Amplifier" mod done to the system. |
| Nintendo Wii | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL RVL-001/EUR (LEH18300191[7]/D-63760 Großostheim). |
| Everdrive/ODE | Softmodded with BootMii.
Also have Homebrew Channel installed to load applications, and USB Loader GX to load/play Wii and GameCube games. |
| Modifications | 1TB External HDD Installed for Wii and GameCube Games. |
| Video Cable(s) | 1st-Party Nintendo Branded Wii Component YPbPr Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 3x Official White Wii Wiimotes. 2x Official White Wii Numchucks. 2x 3rd-Party GameCube Controllers. 2x 3rd-Party GameCube Controller Extenders. 1x 8BitMods MemCard PRO GC for GameCube "Frost White" Memory Card. |
| Future Plans | I would like to get some decent 3rd-Party Wireless GameCube controllers.
Potentially get the system recapped, although I don't know if the seller already did so. Will find out. |
| Nintendo Wii U | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Black WUP-101(03) (FEF10037841[2]/LTB2-WUP-S-EUR-C0/D-63760 Großostheim). |
| Everdrive/ODE | Softmodded with Tiramisu and Aroma.
Also have Homebrew Launcher installed to load applications. |
| Modifications | 128GB SD Card installed for games and apps. |
| Video Cable(s) | High Speed HDMI Cable (Generic). |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 1x Official Black Wii U GamePad (WUP-010(EUR)/JEF101116129/LTB-WUP-A-DH-EUR-C0/D-63760 Großostheim). |
| Future Plans | I would like to get a bigger SD card.
I would like to get a Pro controller for it. I would like to get the system recapped eventually. |
Misc.
| SEGA Master System II | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Model 2 (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | Generic Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | TBC. |
| Future Plans | None. This will likely be sold now that I have the Mega Everdrive Pro and it's Master System Converter capabilities. |
| SEGA Game Gear | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Model (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | None. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | TBC. |
| Future Plans | None. This will likely be sold, as I never use it and it is just wasting away. |
| SEGA Mega Drive | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Version (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | Generic Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | TBC |
| Future Plans | None. This will likely be sold now that I have the modded PAL-Asian Mega Drive. |
| SEGA Mega Drive II | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Version (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | Generic Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | TBC |
| Future Plans | None. This will likely be sold now that I have the modded PAL-Asian Mega Drive. |
| SEGA Mega CD | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Version (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | Generic Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | TBC. |
| Future Plans | None. This will likely be sold now that I have the Mega Everdrive Pro and its Mega CD FPGA. |
| Victor (JVC) V-Saturn | |
|---|---|
| Model | NTSC-J Model 2 (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | Generic Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | 1x V-Saturn Model 2 Controller (RG-CP6). |
| Future Plans | None. This will either be kept as a spare console or eventually sold. |
| SEGA Saturn | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Model 1 (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | Generic Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | TBC. |
| Future Plans | None. This will either be kept as a spare console or eventually sold. |
| SEGA Saturn | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Model 2 (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | Generic Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | CD+Plus Universal Import Cartridge. |
| Future Plans | None. This will either be kept as a spare console or eventually sold. |
| SEGA Dreamcast | |
|---|---|
| Model | PAL Model 2 (TBC). |
| Everdrive/ODE | None. |
| Modifications | None. |
| Video Cable(s) | Generic Cable. |
| Controllers/Peripherals | TBC. |
| Future Plans | None. This will either be kept as a spare console or eventually sold. |
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