LosOjos Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi all, I picked up a Mega Drive (first version) for a couple of quid on eBay with the intention of adding the 50/60hz mod and Jap/Eng mod to it. Problem is, it looks like the console has been butchered for spares, as one of the control ports is missing! Any idea where I can source one? They've done a tidy job of removing the original one so soldering a new one on shouldn't be a problem, I just don't know where to find one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosOjos Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 I'm thinking this could work, what do you think? eBay Auction -- Item Number: 230637960999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Possibly, but it'll look ugly, being bolted-in & whatnot. If you keep looking you should find a closer match out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Just use replacement 2600 ports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I'm thinking this could work, what do you think? eBay Auction -- Item Number: 230637960999 I fixed a 2600 with these metal ports once, it gave it a very industrial look, and didn't look ugly at all (to me at least). But with the bolted on ports, you won't ever have to worry about them coming separated from the mainboard again. Also if you do use the bolt-ons, use wire to attach it to the mainboard, you'll need the play they give, as the board is attached to the bottom of the case, and the ports will need to attach to the top half. It'll look very industrial. I like the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosOjos Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Possibly, but it'll look ugly, being bolted-in & whatnot. If you keep looking you should find a closer match out there. I know what you're saying, but sourcing a matching one is proving to be extremely difficult... Just use replacement 2600 ports. Great idea, know where I can get one? I fixed a 2600 with these metal ports once, it gave it a very industrial look, and didn't look ugly at all (to me at least). But with the bolted on ports, you won't ever have to worry about them coming separated from the mainboard again. Also if you do use the bolt-ons, use wire to attach it to the mainboard, you'll need the play they give, as the board is attached to the bottom of the case, and the ports will need to attach to the top half. It'll look very industrial. I like the idea. Glad to know these will work, were the pinouts at all odd or were they laid out in the same order on the board as on the connector? I could get out the multimeter to check, but I'm lazy I wonder if maybe I should replace both ports so that although they won't look original, they will match at least... and maybe a silver paint job... I can see this becoming a frankenstein! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+thegoldenband Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Why not hop onto Sega-16 and see if anyone there has a spare? Someone must have a dead MD1 they're using for parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Great idea, know where I can get one? I have about 20 new ones in my Garage, if you want to pay shipping I can sort you out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosOjos Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 I have about 20 new ones in my Garage, if you want to pay shipping I can sort you out That'd be great, how much would you want for one? Also, do you mind me asking where you managed to get them all from? Just thinking if there's a good source for console parts like that it might be handy to know about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I have about 20 new ones in my Garage, if you want to pay shipping I can sort you out That'd be great, how much would you want for one? Also, do you mind me asking where you managed to get them all from? Just thinking if there's a good source for console parts like that it might be handy to know about... I can't honestly remember, I bought them years ago, maybe if I dig them out I can find some info on the label. PM me your address, and we can work it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oge Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Do you mean this one? If so, I have a spare. Cheers, Oge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosOjos Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Do you mean this one? If so, I have a spare. Cheers, Oge That's the one, I think mimo is popping one in the post for me though, cheers anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 He is 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.