09-09-2012, 04:51 PM
So, I've been trying out the games I got for the Neo Geo Pocket Color ON the actual system since I like the feel of using it. Unfortunately, my Neo Geo Pocket Color seems to be malfunctioning from what I can see. After using it for under three minutes, it turns off.
As I've received warnings about the CR 2032 battery, I don't think it's that. Also, the batteries I've been using are fairly new (set to expire in 2017) and I used one pair of them for roughly 30 hours before the system turned off. I just assumed they were lower quality batteries... but, now I think the system may be struggling.
Since I've only used it briefly, I've never noticed if there was an indicator of low battery life. I know that the red light flashes if the CR 2032 battery is not in the unit, but is it supposed to do that if the AA batteries are low on the handheld? If so, this is definitely another problem since I've yet to see that happen. Pretty frustrating since this was a very clean system.
Oh, and for the record, I've been using the Flashmasta to play Faselei (I'm not paying $80+ for it when I've bought nearly every other NTSC/EU game). This didn't happen until I switched from playing normal games to using the Flashmasta, but I doubt it would cause a problem, right?
Just wanted to get an opinion from you guys. If you know of particular hardware components in the Neo Geo Pocket that might need replacing, let me know and I'll give that a shot. If you think I need to try more batteries, I guess I can order more. I need to find my battery tester.
As I've received warnings about the CR 2032 battery, I don't think it's that. Also, the batteries I've been using are fairly new (set to expire in 2017) and I used one pair of them for roughly 30 hours before the system turned off. I just assumed they were lower quality batteries... but, now I think the system may be struggling.
Since I've only used it briefly, I've never noticed if there was an indicator of low battery life. I know that the red light flashes if the CR 2032 battery is not in the unit, but is it supposed to do that if the AA batteries are low on the handheld? If so, this is definitely another problem since I've yet to see that happen. Pretty frustrating since this was a very clean system.
Oh, and for the record, I've been using the Flashmasta to play Faselei (I'm not paying $80+ for it when I've bought nearly every other NTSC/EU game). This didn't happen until I switched from playing normal games to using the Flashmasta, but I doubt it would cause a problem, right?
Just wanted to get an opinion from you guys. If you know of particular hardware components in the Neo Geo Pocket that might need replacing, let me know and I'll give that a shot. If you think I need to try more batteries, I guess I can order more. I need to find my battery tester.