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Simon Lock (Aergan)

@aergan.com
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Enjoys gaming, computer hardware, computing and partial to cups of tea. I like to un-break things. Repair threads archived on www.aergan.com

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RobertDaleSmith @robertdalesmith.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
PlayStation 1 dual analog stick playing WipeOut Omega on PlayStation 5 while pretending to be a DualSense.
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 28/08/2026
Happy replacement AP day to those who celebrate
Tplink omada access point
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Wired Productions @wiredproductions.com · 28/08/2026
Friday at Gamescom. Stop by and say hello and play the BEST* indie games at the show. *Well, I,am biased. #Ganescom
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 17/08/2026
Things I was not expecting to have to do on my lunch break.
Defeated by dependency hell, installing the nvidia driver via the .run
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 15/08/2026
Today in being an Nvidia user under Linux. #opensuse #nvidia
Anakin and Padme meme depicting Nvidia's release strategyMyrlyn under openSUSE Tumbleweed showing a mandatory update for the currently installed KMP with no prior versions.Longerm KMP is matched against the new released KMP, no supporting userspace packages for it either.Dependency hell.
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 13/08/2026
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This Is Fine Dog Meme in Burning House
ALT: This Is Fine Dog Meme in Burning House
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QuangDX @quangdx.com · 10/08/2026
If you were thinking about buying a Pocket Pixel Design tshirt, now would be a great time to do that, so I can pay rent, KTHNXBAI 🥹 pocketpixel.design
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RobertDaleSmith @robertdalesmith.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
I had to make my own Astro Bot eyes since Sony wouldn’t.
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QuangDX @quangdx.com · 21/07/2026
Wow, @brilliantindietreasures.com showcase 2026 was everything we wanted it to be and more, our 3rd year and most successful. 50 indiegames for the games industry to check out. Super proud of @jupiterhadley.com, @isleofdann.bsky.social, and myself for making it happen. Thanks to all who attended.
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Chris Person @papapishu.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
blogged it aftermath.site/microsoft-xb...
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You Don't Have To Hand It To Microsoft For A Well-Planned Bloodbath
People are being laid off in a horrendous job market. You do not have to praise the muddled prose of the rich and insulated.
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 03/07/2026
More Columns after updating the OS on this thing. Added a chunk to my previous score before needing to do other things.
Columns for the Mega Drive running emulated on an R36S
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QuangDX @quangdx.com · 01/07/2026
And we are back!!! Pocket Pixel Design returns with a new supplier, Timebomb T-Shirts and new designs. Nintendo N64, Game Boy, and Arcade Cab. For all of July use promo code: REBOOT2026 to get a massive 25% off the T-Shirts Tell your friends and grab your favourite designs now! pocketpixel.design
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 01/07/2026
Not really played in a few years but can still get a reasonable score.
Columns, SEGA Mega Drive on an R36S (emulation handheld)
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Dennis van den Broek @pointerfunction.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
it's finally time to reveal my birthday gift to the community! I present to you the RGR ezBuff. A disc polishing and resurfacing machine, which can restore your scratched discs back to work.
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retrorgb.com @retrorgb.com · 30/06/2026
Check this out - @pointerfunction.bsky.social just released a full open-source disc buffer/resurfacer that can be made cheap and competes with expensive alternatives. Here's links, as well as an interview for more info: retrorgb.com/rgr-ezbuff-o... retrorgb.com/interview-wi...
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RGR EZBuff: Open Source Disc Buffer/Resurfacer - RetroRGB
Dennis van den Broek aka Pointer Function has just released a fully open source, optical disc buffer/resurfacer called RGR EZBuff. The goal of this project, was a low cost, quality disc polisher that's affordable to buy or make. All parts required are affordable, off-the-shelf components and you can print the enclosure with a basic, at-home
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Dennis van den Broek @pointerfunction.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
This coming wednesday is my Birthday (July 1st), and as a treat I am gonna share my biggest project I have to date with everyone! ❤️ It took me countless restarts (lots of things learned atleast 😂), and a total of 7 years to finally get this made... Here's a preview of what's coming 👀
hidden/blurred image of a secret project, to be announced July 1st.
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Wired Productions @wiredproductions.com · 25/06/2026
Summer is here and so is a brilliant stack of Wired games, with something for every kind of player. Whether you want something eerie, explosive, cosy, or completely unhinged, this is the perfect time to dive into the Wired Summer Sale 2026. ☀️: store.steampowered.c... #WiredSummerSale #Steam
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Dugan @tikipodltd.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
PSN sale time! On EU and Americas related regional stores. 60% OFF Astro Aqua Kitty - Arpg lite explorative shoot em up action Iron Crypticle - 1 to 4p local co-op gauntlet style arcade fun Rock Boshers - young queen Victoria needs to escape Mars Aqua Kitty DX - Defend the milk mining kittens
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Webster Likes Games @samwebster.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We're currently rescanning the entire run at 600dpi so people can continue enjoying it. We're at 68 out of 223 issues scanned so far and adding more almost daily. www.stcscans.zone
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Sonic the Comic Rescan Project | High-Quality Fleetway STC Scans
Download high-resolution, complete 600 DPI scans of Fleetway's Sonic the Comic. The ultimate STC archive for fans, preserving every issue and special.
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Kevin Edwards ( Retro game developer ) @kevedwardsretro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
This is what disk mould looks like. If you see this on your old disks then clean them BEFORE putting them into a disk drive. Otherwise, you are likely to clog up the drive read/write head and/or possibly damage the disk. Clean with diluted Isopropyl alcohol ( IPA ) on a soft, lint-free cloth.
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 15/06/2026
Played a bit of Metal Slug X last night on my #NEOGEO #MVS.
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 13/06/2026
My JFJ Easy Pro has been out of commission for many years due to the hinges being held together by super glue (some previous owner, some me keeping it limping along). This is an entry level professional device. Replacement parts have been unobtainable until recently because no shipping to the UK.
JFJ easy pro disc resurfacing machineOriginal knackered JFJ easy pro lid mechanism Damage to JFJ easy pro hinge.
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Chrissy The Retro Scamp @chris-jh.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Picked this up a few weeks back. Tianli Game VCD Player. Plays VCD’s, but also has an official License from Sega to play Megadrive games from a VCD Disc. Which has the game roms on it and were sold. Can load them straight into an emulator 😂 Anyway these are then loaded into ram and booted. 1/3
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Chrissy The Retro Scamp @chris-jh.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Decided to finally release this github.com/Board-Folk/f... Multiple hardware pcb some designed for specific machines for flash floppy. Example a CFD version for the CPC6128 / Spectrum +3 or a Apple II version (waiting to test that one) Most are SD Card and Side Scroll Wheel as i prefer that 😂
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GitHub - Board-Folk/flash-floppy-drives: Multiple hardware projects that use the Flash Floppy firmware by Kier Fraser for various systems
Multiple hardware projects that use the Flash Floppy firmware by Kier Fraser for various systems - Board-Folk/flash-floppy-drives
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Asobitech @asobitech.com · 30/05/2026
At @shortcircuit.org.uk #RetroFest2026, STEAM museum, Swindon this weekend
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Dennis van den Broek @pointerfunction.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
full disclosure: disc was bought 2nd hand, I don’t know it’s usage/storage history Is this the first signs of disc rot on ‘newer’ consoles? White swirls on the internal layers of this wii game (PAL smash bros Brawl, nintendo published!). This could be bad for collectors 😢 cc @timeextension.com
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QuangDX @quangdx.com · 22/05/2026
Come chat with the games industry here at MCM Comicon, thanks to @gameanglia.bsky.social
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Chris Scullion @scully1888.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Bumped into yer da at BitSummit
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André Coelho @hitmanmcc.com · 22/05/2026
Game 🎮 night at the office!!! Teaching the young ones the old ways. With tiny CRTs and consoles they've never heard of. 😄 #RETROGAMING #Sega #pcengine
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Bitmap Bureau @bitmapbureau.com · 21/05/2026
T2D: NO FATE is 30% off on Steam as part of the Daily Deal Sale! Step into the fight as Sarah Connor, John Connor and the T-800 as you relive classic T2 moments brought to life through stunning 2D sprite artwork and authentic arcade gameplay! 🔗: (bit.ly/t2d_steam) Offer ends 26 May.
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Save 30% on Terminator 2D: NO FATE on Steam
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple end...
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 20/05/2026
I am greatly amused by this
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MatteusBeus Retro Developer @matteusbeus.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Chords: - SEGA CD Snatcher-inspired adventure - Energy-filled OST by Super jet spade - Gorgeous pixel art by 108 stars - A Hideo Kojima indie love letter Support: www.patreon.com/c/Retrosegadev #SegaGenesis #MegaDrive #IndieDev #ScreenshotSaturday
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Sasha's Retrobytes 🏳️‍⚧️ @sharkabytes.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Included with 1993 point 'n' click adventure game Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers is a neat 'Making Of' video showcasing its Hollywood voice cast. Behind the scenes at Sierra On-Line HQ where we get some prime Tim Curry being, well, Tim Curry at his smoothest. #VideoBytes
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 23/04/2026
Modern gaming seems to go out of its way to prevent you playing *anything*. Privacy notices, surveys, updates for game, updates for console, reboots because none of those will let the other finish without fucking up.
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Action Retro @actionretro.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Is this normal
Mac OSX running classic Mode on a Nintendo Wii
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Asobitech @asobitech.com · 11/04/2026
We are delighted to be exhibiting our new Game Boy Color game, D*Fuzed at Debug Games Festival 2026 #DGF26 Saturday 25 April Help DEEF strategically collect bombs, avoid hazards, and rescue your friends, in this turn based logic puzzle game #DFuzedGBC #GameBoy #GBDev #indiegame #debug @debugmag.com
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Tim Nicholls @woodpunk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I radically improved arcadeRTFM.com this week. It's now a fully indexed archive of arcade repair/operator manuals plus schematics. It has details for 7,800+ arcade machines and 2,400+ manuals. You can search by game, manufacturer, year or even chip! Share it wherever you think it might be useful.
Screenshot of the Arcade Manual Archive website arcadeRTFM.com (dark mode) showing detailed technical specifications for the classic Sega Out Run arcade machine (sitdown/upright Rev B, 1986). The page includes hardware specs (2x Motorola MC68000 @ 10 MHz, Zilog Z80 @ 4 MHz), raster horizontal display (320×224 at 60.05 Hz), audio chips (YM2151 OPM and Sega PCM), controls (1 player, steering paddle, pedal, 1 button, 2 coin slots), a full DIP switch settings table for coin credits, cabinet type, demo sounds, time adjustment and difficulty, plus links to downloadable service manuals and schematics. Site header reads 'ARCADE MANUAL ARCHIVE' with stats 7,821 machines and 2,405 service manuals; search term 'out run' is active.
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Simon Lock (Aergan) @aergan.com · 05/04/2026
Wishing a happy necromancy to those who celebrate
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muramasanet.bsky.social @muramasanet.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
At long last I have now marked Gamecube shells, gamecube accessories, and gameboy player shells back in stock. www.muramasaentertainment.com/product-cate...
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Gamecube Replacement Components
Make your game happen!
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Asobitech @asobitech.com · 29/03/2026
Thanks for all the votes, managed to get 2nd place for the Indie Game People’s choice at DreamHack 2026
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noromamai @noromamai.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Updated the cap map for the NEC AMP-30 Stereo Amplifier. I forgot the 2 caps that are on the small PCB of the volume and bass control. Version 1.1 #pcengine #PCエンジン
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rosewood - retrostuff.org @retrostuff.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Huge update to the 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐂𝐃-𝐢 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬 article: - Added Mono I/II PSU section. - Added further information on fuses. - Added @zaxour.bsky.social ’s G2 PSU. - Minor corrections and cleanup. retrostuff.org/2024/09/29/p...
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Philips CD-i Power Supply Units - retrostuff
Philips CD-i Power Supply Units
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zaxour 阿宅 @zaxour.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Sega Genesis CDX maxed out with some brand new tech! -Full Recap -3BP w/ Flex Kit -Mega Everdrive PRO Enabler -FRAM Other than a few minor tweaks, I'll be putting these kits into production soon!
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Dugan @tikipodltd.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
anyone know what this sort of CD image printing is called? Its kinda metallic looking
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Dennis van den Broek @pointerfunction.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
NeoGeo AES Shell replacement model is fully done (and tested by the amazing @chris-jh.bsky.social), and now available on my Printables! www.printables.com/model/163908...
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NeoGeo AES - Replacement Shell by RetroGameRevival | Download free STL model | Printables.com
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SUDDEN・DESU @sudden-desu.net · 14/03/2026
It's a been a long time coming... MEGADEV, a development kit for the Sega Mega CD, version 1.0 is released! ──────────────────── 🔗https://github.com/drojaazu/megadev ────────────────────
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Jeff Chen @jeffchen.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Finally got the package of the broken Voodoo 2 from @aergan.com, except the box is so full of memories that the Voodoo is barely visible🤪
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John Linneman @dark1x.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
So, in the last week, I've encountered 6 copies of PC Genjin 2 for PC Engine that all worked within the last year that are now all dead. It seems like this game specifically is failing in huge numbers. If you own a PC Genjin 2 Hucard, could you test for me? I'm trying to find still working copies!
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Cult of the Lamb @cultofthelamb.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We cannot stress enough how much @jananimations.bsky.social is cooking with this upcoming animated short.....
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