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Topic: Nelsonic Tetris Watch Manual? |
drichardson
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Views: 5590
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 3:26 am Subject: Nelsonic Tetris Watch Manual? |
I'm looking for a copy of the manual for the Nelsonic Tetris Watch. Some elements of the game don't seem the same as the one I remember playing nearly 30 years ago. I was hoping the manual might off ... |
Topic: DIY segmented displays on the horizon |
drichardson
Replies: 2
Views: 4157
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:50 am Subject: DIY segmented displays on the horizon |
Like many here, I have a deep interest in preserving our beloved handhelds for future generations to enjoy.
Imagine my surprise when I ran across this today:
http://www.gizmag.com/custom-touch ... |
Topic: Basic Fun |
drichardson
Replies: 1
Views: 3635
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:21 pm Subject: Basic Fun |
Well, not very long ago I picked up space invaders and a few other handhelds to entertain three 7-year-olds on a two-hour drive to the zoo. Being inexpensive and durable, along with their absurdly lo ... |
Topic: Burger King / Activision / Barnstorming |
drichardson
Replies: 7
Views: 7909
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Fri May 23, 2014 10:49 pm Subject: Burger King / Activision / Barnstorming |
Okay, I finally got them. Here's a scan of the instruction sheet for Barnstorming:
http://neocomputer.org/handheld/games/bk_barnstorming/bk_barnstorming_manual.png
My antique scanner isn't very ... |
Topic: looking for scanned manuals for.... |
drichardson
Replies: 13
Views: 11905
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 11:18 am Subject: looking for scanned manuals for.... |
Here's MADrigal's scan:
http://neocomputer.org/handheld/paint_roller_manual_eng.zip |
Topic: Burger King / Activision / Barnstorming |
drichardson
Replies: 7
Views: 7909
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 2:48 pm Subject: Burger King / Activision / Barnstorming |
I didn't know these even existed. I just picked up Barnstorming and Kaboom! for practically nothing on ebay.
I'll see about getting some photos and scanning the manuals when they get here. |
Topic: Website problem... |
drichardson
Replies: 3
Views: 8552
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Forum: Handheld Museum website Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 12:38 pm Subject: Website problem... |
I can access the website and the forum from my AT&T phone. I'll keep checking periodically. |
Topic: Anyone knows who made this? |
drichardson
Replies: 2
Views: 3055
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:22 am Subject: Anyone knows who made this? |
I found it here:
http://www.easternwin.com.hk/product_list.php?cid=3
It appears to be called "Changeable LCD Game" Model GAM758
They have a number of similar products on their site. ... |
Topic: Mattel Football 2 on latest episode of Psych |
drichardson
Replies: 0
Views: 2345
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:47 pm Subject: Mattel Football 2 on latest episode of Psych |
Tonight's season premier of Psych (USA Network) features a scene with the main character playing a Mattel Football 2, even calling it correctly by name.
Mattel Football 2 seems to be popping up eve ... |
Topic: betamax players read credit cards? |
drichardson
Replies: 4
Views: 10806
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Forum: Off-Topic Chat Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 12:47 am Subject: betamax players read credit cards? |
Considering that you can buy a magstripe reader for around $50, I don't see how having the ability to read credit cards would make old betamax players more valuable.
Now, I have heard the rumor th ... |
Topic: Equivalent to "acl" on Nelsonic game watch? |
drichardson
Replies: 2
Views: 3200
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 3:14 am Subject: Equivalent to "acl" on Nelsonic game watch? |
Thanks Rik,
Unfortunately, the battery trick doesn't work.
In case anyone stumbles on this in the future, I've run through all 64 button combinations without success.
It looks like the answer ... |
Topic: Equivalent to "acl" on Nelsonic game watch? |
drichardson
Replies: 2
Views: 3200
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 3:02 pm Subject: Equivalent to "acl" on Nelsonic game watch? |
20 years or so ago, sometime in January, there was a small collection of Nelsonic game watches (Mario and Zelda) on display at the jewelry counter at the local Jamesway.
Oh, how I wanted those watc ... |
Topic: Cracked LCD conector ribbon? |
drichardson
Replies: 3
Views: 4266
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:35 pm Subject: Cracked LCD conector ribbon? |
If you have unimaginable amounts of money, you could etch your own replacement out of pyralux (when you can find it on ebay, or con DuPont into sending you out a sample.)
A less expensive alternati ... |
Topic: Polarizing sheet for G&W? fixing screens |
drichardson
Replies: 1
Views: 2790
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 3:36 pm Subject: Polarizing sheet for G&W? fixing screens |
A polarizing filter is a polarizing filter. The only trick when cutting your own from a larger sheet is to make sure it's oriented properly.
Something fun to try, snag a filter from one of your ga ... |
Topic: A Simon Keychain Question |
drichardson
Replies: 4
Views: 5300
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Forum: Handheld Games Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 12:54 pm Subject: A Simon Keychain Question |
The trouble with keychain toys is that they're usually designed to be novelties and not toys.
I don't imagine the designers ever expected the user would have the unit long enough to wear the batter ... |
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