The Ultimate NES is Complete!

[Gamester]

Hello ladies and gents,

Well, after long last, my 1st ever Supergun is now complete. I call this project "Ultimate NES". My goal for this project was to have a system that could play games from my favorite console of all time, NES, as well as JAMMA Arcade games and Neo-Geo MVS games. I have now reached that goal

Specifications
Enclosure: 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System/W New 72 Pin Connector
Power Supply: Astrodyne External Triple Output, 5V@10amps, 12V@3amps, -5V@1amp
Outputs: Composite Video, S-Video, Component Video, Stereo/Mono Audio
Inputs: JAMMA Connector and Neo-Geo Controllers
Video Encoder: NeoBitz + JROK Sync Cleaner
Weight: 3lb 8oz​

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Looking at this unit from the front it looks like your average NES and that is one thing that I wanted to maintain. The NES motherboard has not been modified and functions as original. The NES system and the Arcade circuits are powered on by the push of the NES power button, which engages the 3 Arcade momentary switches and the NES power. The NES motherboard is using the 12V@3 amp line for power. NES and arcade games can be played at the same time ethier on two different TVs or you can hook it up on different inputs on a VCR and switch between NES and Arcade by remote. I love being able to switch between the NES TMNT Arcade game and the actual TMNT Arcade game. Yes, I am a major TMNT nut

It was a tight fit, but I am really glad I was able to fit all of the Arcade components in with the NES motherboard. I have thoroughly enjoyed putting this project together and I really enjoy being able to play all my favorite games from my childhood on one console.

The Ultimate NES - Now you're REALLY Playing with Power!
Sorry, I couldn't resist

I hope you enjoy the pics and info

Later,
Gamester

 

[Gamester]

Internal Pics:

 

[M1A]

Ok, I have a question. Do you like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?

I like them. They're neat.

- M1A

 

[driph]

Okay, now that is slick, well done. I especially like the flip-up bit for the Neo controllers.

Do you have a secondary piece that you're using for whatever pcb you're currently using, or does it just sit off to the side somewhere?

 

[kspiff]

Looks to me like the JAMMA PCB plugs straight in the back. Unless he has a extension cable that isn't shown in the pic.

Nice work. I couldn't see doing that to a toaster NES myself, but then again the top-loaders wouldn't have room for all that stuff.

 

[Gamester]

Thanks guys,

Yea, I have an about 2ft JAMMA extension harness that plugs in the back. I have a TV stand that has a shelf with two levels and what I do is lay the PCB on the bottom shelf and the NES on the top. I then just bring the extension harness down the back of my stand to the second level and hook it up to the PCB. It actually works really well

Later,
Gamester

 

[DP Louie]

Dude, that is fantastic! Excellant quality work. Very clean looking, looks like something that Nintendo produced. The way you labeled everything with the same font is a nice touch. I agree with driph, the flip up door for the arcade contollers in the front is my favorite feature. The only gripe that I have is the screws used to hold the jamma connecter on the back are slotted panhead screws. It's probably just me, but I HATE sloted screws - I always use phillips or allen heads. But damn, that's some fine work. One of my future projects will be a supergun (probably not in a NES though)...

 

[Lecithin]

Absolutely awesome idea and follow through. That things amazing!

 

[WarLordAG]

Reall well done, it looks great.
I collect NES, I'm currently at around 350 games, though I haven't bought any in the past few months. I've been to focused on arcade stuff.

 

[cleverlyj]

nice, that looks very good. i like the design, with the flip up port for sticks and the jamma port on the back. really makes it clean looking!

 

[famousjh]

I am impressed; great job!

 

[ctozzi]

if you wanna sell one, i would buy one in a second !

 

[kazneerg]

Wow!
Slick. Real nice, clean work. Good job.

 

[Gamester]

Thanks for all the comments guys!

Man, I have been having a great time with this little gem this weekend. My brother is up from Kansas, 450 miles away and I only see him twice a year, and this is the first time we have played arcade games together since we were kids. We spent most of Saturday playing TMNT, TMNT: Turtles in Time, Battletoads and of course a few NES games as well

Makes me feel like we are kids again

Later,
Gamester

 

[ChompingQuarters]

Gamester... What kind of controllers are you using? Photos?

 

[Gamester]

Right now I am using the old style of Neo-Geo controllers that look like this...

However, I really want to get a couple of the Neo sticks from MAS that look like this...

They are pretty expensive though, but I will get them eventually

 

[DP Louie]

Right now I am using the old style of Neo-Geo controllers that look like this...

However, I really want to get a couple of the Neo sticks from MAS that look like this...

They are pretty expensive though, but I will get them eventually

With the quality of work that you did with you mods to the NES console, I am certain you could easily built a couple of controllers that match or exceed the quality of those for a fraction of the price. And the satisfaction of building it yourself is priceless.

 

[Gamester]

Yea, I suppose I could attempt that. The only thing that I think I would have trouble with is creating the wooden enclosure for the stick and buttons. Me and wood working don't mix well, lol.

Do you know anywhere that you could buy just the empty wooden controller enclosures for something like that?

Thanks,
Gamester

 

[driph]

These guys make high quality 6 button enclosures:

http://www.norrisarcadesticks.com/


Check out the forums on Shoryuken.com, custom sticks are all the rage right now with the release of Street Fighter IV, there are a few different enclosure builders that've popped up recently.

 

[Gamester]

Cool, I'll have to check these out

Thanks,
Gamester