Post #1999343
2026-05-02 22:08 UTC
Previously on #NES buying adventures...https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/02/this-cartridge-is-a-tiny-time-bomb-limited-run-accused-of-selling-carts-which-can-damage-your-nes
Just got my replacmeent #PioPow and #Rugrats NES games. Picturesd is the PCB for PioPow and screenshots of the relevant datasheets for the PRG and CHR RAM used for PioPow. They actually sourced 5V chips!
https://www.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/view/55569/AMD/Am29F400BT-70SE.html
https://www.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/view/82661/ALSC/AS7C256-12JC.html
I can't believe it. #LimitedRunGames actually kept their word and sent properly-working cartridges!
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@JordiGH@mathstodon.xyz 2026-05-02 22:09
This PCB is one hell of an apology tour. They didn't even use logic-level translation, which is the more common route nowadays to avoid sourcing the rarer 5V chips. The pins are also gold-plated to ensure better connexion with the NES. Limited Run Games seems to actually want to fix their reputation here.