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Okay, I just tried the NesterDC SE CD Builder that I linked to earlier, and I'm not sure what you guys are talking about ... that utility is brain-dead easy to use. It took me about five minutes to figure it out. Here's how I did it:

• Download the archive and unzip it to a folder
  
• Open the folder and launch the "NesterDCSEBuilderWx.exe" application (you'll find it along with some other files that are used by the program to build the CD image, but you can ignore these)
  
• The program window will look something like this:
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• First, collect the NES ROMs that you want to include on the disc into a folder and enter the path in the "ROMs Path" field (I just created a temporary folder on my desktop).
  
• Then, enter the URL of an active NesterDC master library, which is how the program identifies your ROMs and retrieves screenshots, manuals, and other optional metadata for the "special features" you select in the next step. This option didn't seem to work for me, so I guess the URLs that I have are offline, but it doesn't affect the emulator; it just means that the metadata won't be available.
  
• Select the CD image format (Nero or DiscJuggler) and select the extra features you want.
  
• Click "Start Build," and the program will compile the image automatically. I selected Nero format, since that's the CD burner I use, and after the image was done, the program launched Nero for me, and all I had to do was insert a blank disc. I tested it in my Dreamcast, and it worked perfectly.

There is an enhanced version of NesterDC called NesterDC SE, which includes a graphical CD Builder tool that you can use to compile your own bootable disc (including screenshots, scans, and instruction manuals!) in Nero or DiscJuggler format. I'm planning on using it to replace my own ancient NesterDC 3.0 disc, and it certainly looks easier than building the ISO image manually at the command line, which was the way I created my old disc. Here is some information from DCEmulation, including a download link (the builder is inside the "1.0 Plain Files" archive) and URLs for the master library.

Unfortunately, the original Intellivision Master Component and INTV System III consoles aren't the easiest machines to work on. It is possible to open the console and swap the controllers, but as I recall, you have to desolder and remove the RF shielding to expose the connectors (they're little nine-pin headers at two corners of the board). You may also have to do some untangling, as one of the controller cables is coiled up with some power wires going to the switch.

I would start by opening and cleaning the affected controller. The Intellivision controller is made of layered mylar sheets, similar to those used in computer keyboards. If some dirt or residue has gotten between the conductors on these layers, you should be able to swab them clean. Fortunately, the controllers are screwed together, so they're not nearly as difficult to get apart as the Intellivision II controllers.

I've got an original copy of Super Boulder Dash (Boulder Dash and Boulder Dash II) on disk for the Atari 800, if you're interested.

Crickster, on Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:21 AM, said:

I can repair it, or I can send you a spare XEGS that I have if it can't be repaired. PM me if you're interested.