Game Gear Issues

[o.pwuaioc]

I recently bought a Game Gear, but it seems to be having a few issues. I put brand new batteries in it, but both times now I turned it on to play (once yesterday, once today) it would turn off after only being on for a second. The only way to keep it playing is to turn if off and on for about 10 times or so. Having just tried to turn it on now (been about 2 hours since I turned it on last), I only had to turn if off and back on once for it to stay on. Does this spell death to this Game Gear? Should I return it? There's also some faded bars running down the left side of screen, but that doesn't affect it too much, I could live with that. What do you think?

[lwcook]

I recently bought a Game Gear, but it seems to be having a few issues. I put brand new batteries in it, but both times now I turned it on to play (once yesterday, once today) it would turn off after only being on for a second. The only way to keep it playing is to turn if off and on for about 10 times or so. Having just tried to turn it on now (been about 2 hours since I turned it on last), I only had to turn if off and back on once for it to stay on. Does this spell death to this Game Gear? Should I return it? There's also some faded bars running down the left side of screen, but that doesn't affect it too much, I could live with that. What do you think?

The capacitors are bad. http://members.optusnet.com.au/eviltim/ ... epair.html

[sevin0seven]

if the person who sold it to you claim it's in "good" working condition. yes, return it. it seems like your game gear console days are numbered. but i know someone here can probably help you fix your issue... if you don't want to go that route, then just return it. i hope you didn't pay too much for it.

[o.pwuaioc]

if the person who sold it to you claim it's in "good" working condition. yes, return it. it seems like your game gear console days are numbered. but i know someone here can probably help you fix your issue... if you don't want to go that route, then just return it. i hope you didn't pay too much for it.

$20 including shipping. How much would I be looking at paying to fix it/get it fixed?

[sevin0seven]

if the person who sold it to you claim it's in "good" working condition. yes, return it. it seems like your game gear console days are numbered. but i know someone here can probably help you fix your issue... if you don't want to go that route, then just return it. i hope you didn't pay too much for it.

$20 including shipping. How much would I be looking at paying to fix it/get it fixed?

Hobie-wan can probably help you with this. you should PM him.

[o.pwuaioc]

Will do, thanks!

[deathsled]

turn the brightness/contrast (whatever that dial is) all the way down, allow the unit to power up for a few moments, then you can raise the level back up so you can see the screen properly. Works for me on my failing capacitor GG

[Bradtemple87]

turn the brightness/contrast (whatever that dial is) all the way down, allow the unit to power up for a few moments, then you can raise the level back up so you can see the screen properly. Works for me on my failing capacitor GG

I'll have to remember that