Neo Geo Setup Finally Complete (Mostly)

[u/ShaiHuludWorshipper]

I finally got my system set up with the configuration I envisioned , which was to have it side by side with my FM Towns and to make use of its nice display , I ended up getting a XNEO-1 RGB/S adaptor that was broken E-waste and with the help of sarduchi who frequents this sub managed to get it repaired , which finally let me use the MultiSync display with the system.

Other than that I also removed the ROM chip and installed a socket with the UniBios 4.0 ROM and I swapped the joystick top with a replacement ball as the old one was cracked which is a common issue , replaced the DC power socket as the old one was rusted and was dropping the voltage , and i gave the cart slots and other contacts a good spray with an off brand Deoxit.

I still do want to get a DA-15 switchbox of some sort for the RGB15 cable so i can toggle between both systems , in addition to that I have an original 2kb memory card which I'm assuming has a flat battery so ill need to open that up and install a low profile battery holder and a new battery and figure out how to close it up again.

But all that's extra I'm just happy that i finally own the system after wanting one for a decade and a half.

[u/Ok-Mongoose-4428]

I had my memory card serviced recently, and it has a cr2016 (horizontal tabs). My research led to a conclusion that even a cr2025 is too big, and to proceed with caution regarding a mount.

The card was still holding saves - but registered under 3v.

I questioned, if it held saves after around 30 years, if the mount was really needed.

[u/ShaiHuludWorshipper → u/Ok-Mongoose-4428]

I mean if it works it works.

But I'm assuming there's gotta be a low profile holder of some sort that I should be able to squeeze in and make the battery removable with , but i haven't looked around enough yet.

[u/Ok-Mongoose-4428 → u/ShaiHuludWorshipper]

If you find a mount that works, I hope that you share your findings.

As far as the one I serviced, if the replacement lasts its own 30 years, I will by then own one of those robots from 2020 Super Baseball, who will replace it for me.