Got a Sega Mega Drive you want to have modded or serviced? Then this service is for you.

The service includes basic cleanup and tidy, then any mods you want to have added you can select.

If your system does not work, we offer a diagnostics service (make sure to select it if your console does not work) where we can diagnose the fault and offer you the cost after investigation that it will take to repair.

Sending your items to us

For sending your item to us, make sure to follow these steps Posting Repair Items (Send In Service) - RetroSix Wiki.

Diagnostics Service

If your system is not fully functional, make sure to check the Diagnostics option. This will allow us to investigate the problem and provide a cost to fix it (sometimes we can fix it as part of the diagnostics cost).

If extra work or parts are required, we will contact you with the costs before proceeding.

Recap

The capacitors inside most retro consoles start to leak over time (especially now). Having a recap means replacing all the electrolytic capacitors (the ones with fluid in that can leak) so that they are brand new and can last another 20 years.

Thermals

The main chips (think of them like CPUs, RAM and Graphics processors) on the older consoles run quite hot, some as hot as 60C. This isn't a major issue as they have survived the test of time and clearly were ok with it. But time changes everything, and as they age these chips are much more susceptible to damage from excess heat now they are older.

Treat them right and get them covered with aluminium heat sinks to keep the heat down and last longer.

Video Output

The Mega Drive has composite output (the 3 RCA yellow, red and white) connection by default. This is the worst of the outputs.

Upgrade it to CleanRGB if you have a display that accepts SCART RGB. This gives pixel-perfect clean video output.

Optionally, have HDMI output by passing the CleanRGB through an OSSC.

Power Input

Another major cause of heat inside the system is the old DC jack power input. Not only are the older bricks harder to find now and can trip your electric when they fail, but internally the Mega Drive has to drop the 9-14V input down to 5V using an LDO. This means it dumps an incredible amount of heat into a large heat sink inside the console, adding to that overall overheating environment.

Replace it with a modern USB-C CleanPower input not only to remove the excess heat but also allow you to power the Mega Drive from absolutely any USB-A to C or C to C cable and power brick (heck, even from your phone if it supports returns USB-C charging).

Power LED

If you fancy a power LED color change you can select any color you like.

Upgrades and Mods

If we already have the upgrades or modifications, you like listed simply select those options. If you would like additional work carried out that is not listed, feel free to just contact us and we can give you a price.

Returning items back to you

We send the item back by the delivery method you specified during checkout.

Any questions or details contact us via Discord.