Hello. I am thinking of starting a business that replaces the Save RAM batteries in ANY cartridge based system...not just NES but also SNES, all the Game Boys, N64, Genesis, you name it. I'd also install battery holders (when possible) to facilitate easy replacement of the battery in future.
The idea came about when my girlfriend told me that the internal clock on her Pokemon Gold cartridge drained the Save RAM battery. The truth, as we know it, is that the retro systems have lost manufacturer support and have expired warranties, so it is up to us to keep these games alive. However, not everyone has the tools or expertise to do this themselves.
Now, I realize that there probably are about a dozen other companies that already provide these services, but most gamers in Seattle, for example, would not pay the high cost of shipping their cartridge to a technician in Miami.
I want your opinions on this...is this kind of business practical? Is it profitable?
The idea came about when my girlfriend told me that the internal clock on her Pokemon Gold cartridge drained the Save RAM battery. The truth, as we know it, is that the retro systems have lost manufacturer support and have expired warranties, so it is up to us to keep these games alive. However, not everyone has the tools or expertise to do this themselves.
Now, I realize that there probably are about a dozen other companies that already provide these services, but most gamers in Seattle, for example, would not pay the high cost of shipping their cartridge to a technician in Miami.
I want your opinions on this...is this kind of business practical? Is it profitable?