Dreamcast yellowing question

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CRTGAMER wrote:Odd that the DC yellowed, I didn't think it had that fire retard plastic..
They do.

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Hobie-wan wrote:
CRTGAMER wrote:Odd that the DC yellowed, I didn't think it had that fire retard plastic..
They do.

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That actually looks pretty cool.
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Re: Dreamcast yellowing question

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YoshiEgg25 wrote:
Hobie-wan wrote:
CRTGAMER wrote:Odd that the DC yellowed, I didn't think it had that fire retard plastic..
They do.

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That actually looks pretty cool.
Yikes, I've never seen one that yellow. Is this not a problem that affects all Dreamcasts? Because mine is still as white as the day it was made. Come to think of it, my SNES isn't yellow either. What's up with that?
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BoringSupreez wrote: Yikes, I've never seen one that yellow. Is this not a problem that affects all Dreamcasts? Because mine is still as white as the day it was made. Come to think of it, my SNES isn't yellow either. What's up with that?
Mine are generally nice and white too. That's the worst one I've seen or owned. I've seen pristine SNES as well. Unfortunately my original from 91 is icky. :(

Depends on the batch of plastic and how much retardant is in it as well as the amount of UV and other things it has been exposed to over the years.
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Here's a limited edition beige Dremcast:

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Ah yes. Who could forget the Lord Karnage special edition Dreamcast>
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