The Nes Arcade...sort of

This project has been done by many others before, and will continue to be done many times over. Why would you do such a thing you ask? Because we can. Technology has advanced a lot over the past 20 years. Even more so it has gotten smaller, and will continue to get smaller until our scificification ceases to exist. I know, I know... scificification isn't a real word, but really it all depends on what your definition of "is" is...

My primary goal for this project is just to have fun, and relive the good old Nintendo glory days. I'm hoping as my daughter grows older this is something she'll come to cherish. Because isn't that what every retro gamer wants?

So in order for this project to begin you will need to acquire a list of items. I'll layout my specs just to make it easier for me.

• One Nintendo (broken but in good shape) - $2
• Zotac MB G43ITX-A-E (mini-itx motherboard) - $77.84
• 2 gigs of PC2 6400 RAM - $29.99
• Intel Celeron E3400 2.60 GHz Processor $49.99
• Western Digital-Scorpio Blue 250GB Internal Serial ATA Hard Drive - $44.99
• 2 RetroKits from Retrousb - $30
• picoPSU-150-XT DC-DC 150W PSU with AC-DC 12V 12.5A Adapter $77.95
• 2 Original NES controllers - Free
• 2 Knock Off NES controllers - not acquired yet
• 2 SNES controllers - not acquired yet
• 1 2pk of 5mm leds - $2
• 1pk 68ohms resistors
• NES colored Paint - not aquired yet
• Your Favorite Arcade Front End (Hyperspin)

Well I think that's it for the needs list. Next post I'll delve into the tools, why I chose the parts I chose, and the beginnings of the hack away.

Oh and thanks to buddman/wesman6960 for the awesome inspiration!