Product & Order Status

Due to the almost overlap these orders have been pushed to be fulfilled in batch #3 and the "8-in-1" version will be shipped instead (see batch #3 for details). Note that they may ship without the Game Gear slot, so might still be 7-in-1. This is due to our stock of the RetroSix Game Gear slots running low (see Game Gear adapter section for details). However, adding the Game Gear slot doesn't require any soldering so you can fairly easily add it yourself after purchase as long as you are comfortable with FPC ribbons/connectors (those flat super thin ribbon cables -- see our Game Gear adapter for an example).

Note that while these orders were pushed to batch #3 the stock for your unit from batch #2 (which amounts to what is effectively a full kit) is still being held just in case batch #3 encounters a significant delay. I want to make this clear that the batch #2 stock isn't being pulled out from under you. It will be held until the newer version ships to you, only then will the batch #2 stock be released to fulfill early batch #3 full kits.

The reason for this change is because of two factors that when combined cause it to just make sense. One of the factors is that the new revision has the ability for almost all of the components to be machine-assembled onto the main PCB. This cuts the labor needed to produce a pre-assembled unit significantly. This combined with the second factor of this run overlapping with the shipment of batch #2 makes it make sense to instead wait and ship batch #3 units.

Not only will it cause a minimal delay (especially relative to how long it's been already) but some people later in the queue may actually get their OSCR sooner because of the reduced labor involved. Also, the new revision is better and has more features when assembled using the SMT components. These features include a USB Type-C port, ESD protection, power input noise supression, additional status LEDs, voltage monitoring, and more.

If you are in batch #2 and would prefer not to wait: Use the contact form to send a request for shipment of the original 7-in-1 instead, be sure to include your order number. Doing this will place your order behind batch #2 kits in priority. Note that if you choose this option and the new version comes in before your prebuilt is made or within 1 week of its estimated build date, then the new version will ship instead unless you specifically say in the email that you only want the 7-in-1 version.

If you are in batch #2 and would prefer to make sure a Game Gear slot is included: Use the contact form to make a request, and make sure to include your order number. You will be invoiced $25 for the slot to reserve one. You may still get one even if you don't do this, but doing this will ensure you do.

In stock (PCB), low stock w/more on the way (slot); medium-priority

In stock (main unit); lowest-priority

GameCubes, GameBoy Players, and Pi Picos are in stock, and there is 1 GCVideo in stock, the rest of the parts are not normally stocked and aren't purchased until someone places an order including them. Due to the time it takes, custom console orders have the lowest priority of all the products sold on the site so they will be handled last. However, any parts needed will be ordered right away.

If you need rush processing on a custom console (i.e. because it's a gift) use the contact form. If there is enough of a gap in the queue you might be able to be squeezed in for a fee. Whether this is possible and how much extra it will cost depends on what options you want. Only options that require soldering/extra labor will affect the fee (i.e. an SD card does not), but as all consoles are refurbished/deep cleaned and include a Pico they all have a baseline amount of general labor and soldering required.