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How To: Use Little Sound DJ to make beats on a Game Boy
In this video tutorial from 8BITches, 8BIT Ché explains how he uses Little Sound DJ, or LSDj,—the Game Boy/Game Boy Color tool of choice for amateur & professional musicians and composers—to make hot beats! Big Pick Zel expounds on his knowledge of Gameboy history, and Li'lBIT eats dinner. For more information on making beats with LSDj and a Nintendo Game Boy, watch this video tutorial.
How To: Replace a SNES game battery
Sometimes the save feature stops working for the old Super Nintendo games. But you can't fault them for that, everything has a limit and chances are you've drained the poor battery dry. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to replace the SNES game battery. So before you throw away that game, check out this tutorial instead.
How To: Clean SNES cartridge and replace game save battery
Super Nintendo cartridges are very prone to accruing dust and for those few faithful who still plug away in this classic console, some maintenance is called for. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to clean out your old SNES cartridges. This tutorial also includes replacing the game save battery in the SNES, pretty handy.
How To: Use Likes Likes glitch.in Zelda: A Link to the Past
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to cause Link to seemingly float around the map in Zelda: A Link to the Past. This effect also allows Link to interact with the environment while he's floating around (slashing monsters, etc. ) The easier way to keep yourself in glitch form without the use of spells is be near the tree so when you are inside the Like Like, talk to the tree and when you are free you get bounced back by the angry tree and during that stun you can let go all ...
How To: Do the reset curse glitch in Zelda: A Link to the Past
By performing the mirror glitch, it's possible to perform a glitch in the game aptly dubbed the reset curse in Zelda: A Link to the Past. This instructional video shows you how to perform the reset curse glitch which causes a number of odd things to occur such as the inability to pick things up and discoloration. Note that this trick only works on the Game Boy Advanced version, not the Super Nintendo.
How To: Get magic hammer early with mirror glitch in Zelda
You can obtain the magic hammer earlier than the game intended by using the mirror glitch. Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to use the mirror glitch to get the hammer item in Zelda: A Link to the Past.
How To: Get 20,000+ gold per hour in Ultima Exodus
Like most RPG games, accruing money in the classic Nintendo game Ultima Exodus is a long grueling task. Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to quickly gain the cash you need to save the world. With this video, you should be able to rack in at least 20,000 gold in an hour.
How To: Get debug mode in Sonic & Knuckles
Ever wonder how you get debug mode in the classic Sonic and Knuckles game? It's not directly possible, but, by exploiting a class 7 bug (very severe as it'll crash the game) with Sonic 3 & Knuckles, you can. There's only one requirement: you've obtained all the emeralds and have the ability to transform. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to get this mode in the game.
How To: Get to Dark World early with mirror glitch in Zelda
By using the mirror glitch, it's possible for Link to enter the Dark World earlier than the game intended. Take a look at this instructional video and learn where and how to perform the mirror glitch to travel to the Dark World early on in Zelda: A Link to the Past. Note that this glitch works on the Game Boy Advanced and the SNES emulator, but doesn't work on the Super Nintendo console.
How To: Get titan's mitt early in Zelda: A Link to the Past
In Zelda: A Link to the Past, the Titan's Mitt is a handy item that allows Link to lift heavy objects. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to get this time early in the game by using the mirror glitch. In order to get this item, you will need the magic hammer.
How To: Use the tail cave glitch in Zelda: Link's Awakening
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use a glitch that allows Link to scroll past walls and obtain the key item in the Tail Cave dungeon. From the classic Gameboy game Zelda: Link's Awakening, this glitch occurs in the sidescrolling boss pit screen in the first dungeon.
How To: Exploit the blimp bug on mushroom hill in Sonic 3
For those familiar with game design and programming, the classic Sonic 3 game offers a variety of very interesting bugs. One such case in in Mushroom Hill. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to perform the Blimp bug on this map while on debug mode. If done correctly the scrolling background will approach speeds up to 32,769 pixels a frame!
How To: Get the cane somaria early w/ mirror glitch in Zelda
In Zelda: A Link to the Past, the Cane of Somaria (a recurring item in the Zelda series) could not traditionally be obtained until later in the game in the Misery Maze dungeon. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to get the Cane Somaria early on with the mirror glitch. This trick does not work on the Super Nintendo console, only on the emulator and the Game Boy Advanced.
How To: Use the mirror glitch and get the cape early in Zelda
One of the great features of the Zelda games is the number of magical items at Link's disposal. In Zelda: A Link to the Past, the magical mirror item was used to switch between the dark and light worlds. In this instructional video, learn how to get the cape item early before the Master Sword and the Titan's Mitt. Note that this glitch does not work on the Super Nintendo console, only for the Game Boy Advanced and the SNES emulator.
How To: Level up 10 levels in >10 min in Final Fantasy Tactics
Leveling up in the original Final Fantasy Tactics for the Playstation is a long, grueling task. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to level up your characters quickly in no time at all. With ten level ups in under ten minutes, you'll be able to access the high tier job classes of FFT in no time.
How To: Get gil, XP, and JP quick in Final Fantasy Tactics
Final Fantasy Tactics for the Playstation marked a different type of RPG game in the prestigious Final Fantasy series. Modeled after the War of the Roses, this game incorporated war-like stratagems in combat. Unfortunately, this made the task of leveling up and accruing gii a fifteen to thirty minute endeavor every time. Take a look at this tutorial and learn how to get gil (money), XP (experience points), and JP (job points) quickly so you can get the job classes you want.
How To: Use Mime to resuse limit breaks on Final Fantasy VII
The mime materia is easily one of the best materias in Final Fantasy VII on the original Playstation. Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use your mime materia to reuse your limit breakers without needing the limit gauge to fill up. With this trick you can easily take on Ruby and Emerald Weapons.
How To: Fix your Nintendo (NES)
Watch this how to video to learn to fix you old school Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). This quick fix will have you playing Zelda and Mario in no time.
How To: Build a giant floor mat Nintendo controller
Remember the good old days before “aerobic gaming,” when you could just sit on your butt and wiggle your thumbs?
How To: Beat Disney's Aladdin on the Super Nintendo (SNES)
Heres a play through of Disney's Aladdin on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Part 1 of 8 - How to Beat Disney's Aladdin on the Super Nintendo (SNES).
How To: Beat Turok 2 Seeds of Evil for the Nintendo 64 (N64)
These videos show you how to beat Turok 2 Seeds of Evil for the Nintendo 64 (N64). Part 1 of 150 - How to Beat Turok 2 Seeds of Evil for the Nintendo 64 (N64).
Beat The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for SNES
This video guide shows you how to completely beat The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
How To: Beat Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo (SNES)
Heres a sequence of videos that shows you how to beat every level of Super Mario World for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It even shows you how to beat every door on the last level, and how to cross the lava pit on one of the last levels.
How To: Beat 007 Goldeneye for the Nintendo 64 (N64)
Heres a complete walkthrough that shows you how to beat 007 Goldeneye for the Nintendo 64 (N64). Part 1 of 24 - How to Beat 007 Goldeneye for the Nintendo 64 (N64).
How To: Completely beat Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64
Heres a series of videos that teach you how to get ALL 120 stars in Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64. (Now you can finally talk to Yoshi!)
How To: Beat Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo (SNES)
If you have ever been stuck on a level of Donkey Kong Country for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) then this video guide is for you!
How To: Beat Castlevania Aria of Sorrow (CAoS) for the GBA
These videos show you how to beat Castlevania Aria of Sorrow (CAoS) on the Gameboy Advance (GBA). Part 1 of 24 - How to Beat Castlevania Aria of Sorrow (CAoS) for the GBA.
How To: Beat Playstation's (PS) Final Fantasy IX (FF9 or FFIX)
Here is a sequence of videos that walk you through how to beat the popular PS game Final Fantasy 9, part of the Final Fantasy Series, for the original Playstation.
How To: Beat Super Mario World for SNES
Heres a sequence of videos that shows you how to beat Super Mario world for the Super Nintendo. Part 1 of 3 - How to Beat Super Mario World for SNES.
How To: Beat A Boy and His Blob in under 10 minutes
A tutorial on how to be the old school game A Boy and His Blob in under 10 minutes. Part 1 of 2 - How to Beat A Boy and His Blob in under 10 minutes.
How To: Remove and repair an arcade monitor
Some basics of removing and repairing an arcade monitor including: disconnection, tools for soldering, boards and caps.
How To: Install a cap kit on a arcade monitor board
Instructional using a cap kit to cap an arcade monitor board.
How To: Discharge a monitor in an arcade machine
How to discharge an arcade monitor for repair or another project.
How To: Fix your Nintendo Entertainment System
Game|Life's Chris Kohler and his brother Dan show you how to use eBay and a screwdriver to fix your broken NES.
How To: Organize games into folders on a PS3
Here is a short guide on how to organize your games into folders on a Playstation 3 (PS3)
How To: Fix the disk read error on a Sega Dreamcast
This is a guide on how to fix the disk read error on the Sega Dreamcast this if for people with a Dreamcast that no longer reads disks (this may not always work).
How To: Record from video game consoles on a computer
Boner Jones from bonersgames.com shows his setup for recording his gaming with his computer. He uses a tv tuner card.
How To: Properly clean NES cartridges
Here I show you the best way to clean an NES game. You will need:
How To: Mod XBOX, PS2 and Nintendo Game Cube
In the 3rd episode of thebroken Kevin and Dan show how to mod the original XBOX, the PS2, and the Gamecube. But the show kicks off with a couple 40z and some easy tips on how to crack windows passwords. Ramzi busts out with his best hacker tip yet, a self-destructing laptop! and what's it like for a hacker in jail? Kevin gets the details as he chats up hacker 1, Kevin Mitnick.
How To: Beat the race tournaments on GTA: San Andreas
This video series will walk you through beating each of the 10 race tournament side missions for Grand Theft Auto (GTA) San Andreas for the Playstation 2 (PS2).