How old is your CPS2 battery?

[XtraSmiley]

Just received a MvC all in one, still on battery! This bad boy has seem a lot of arcade time. Looks like the battery might be off gassing and messing some traces up. I need to figure out if the OpenKey works on all in ones. Thanks to @Phil Bennett for this awesome game!

 

[xodaraP]

The all in ones run the same code as the A+B - Openkey will work fine

 

[XtraSmiley]

The all in ones run the same code as the A+B - Openkey will work fine

Code sure, but solder spots? Not so sure. I'll check out the Openkey thread, let's keep this one focused on old ass batteries!

 

[TJam]

The OP pointed out this wacky thread, despite my specimen not being a CPS-2 battery. I just replaced my System16 Golden Axe Hitachi FD1094 68k suicide battery and this antique was still chugging along fine with a batch date of "89-05". I wonder what that estimated life span would have been for these. I've never seen anything like it!

 

[ForestOfDreams]

Impressive!

 

[ImplodedSub]

Just pulled this 30 year old battery out of an Xmen vs SF US I got on eBay last week for $75. She had it listed for audio problems but it works perfect. Battery was leaking and I had brown goo on my fingers after.

 

[XtraSmiley]

Oh man, you got that board for a steal! Don't forget to neutralize the acid on the PCB and then clean it up!

 

[ImplodedSub]

Oh man, you got that board for a steal! Don't forget to neutralize the acid on the PCB and then clean it up!

I did lol, she had it for $120 and I made an offer for $75 and she took it with 1hr to go.
Version 961004 so it’s less nerfed.

I knew the audio was probably her A board so I took the shot. Works great and I got the game I have been wanting 30 years now.

 

[hatmoose]

$75 is a very sharp price, not many deals like this “in the wild” any more. Mostly in the hands of collectors now.

you’ve saved a classic from near certain death, many years of entertainment to come!

 

[GoldenGlover]

New world record here on a Vampire Savior U.S.:

Thirty. One. Years.

31 friggin’ years to the month!!!! Board was still very much alive before swapping with a heavy duty Tadiran axial. Those sweet OG Capcom electrons from the factory continue to remain as-is.

 

[Harineto]

Just installed OpenKey on my new CPS2 Marvel Super Heroes Vs SF Euro Board.

93-09

 

[XtraSmiley]

Was it working before you removed it?

 

[Harineto]

Was it working before you removed it?

Yes!

 

[xodaraP]

Sounds like we have a new record - 31 years 3 months