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Welcome to AGS.
What does AGS stand for??
Amusement Game Services which we are pretty confident will lead to Another Great Service
Who am I?? I am Andrew Lewis (although my psuedo name is "Andy Geezer"),I have been dealing with arcade PCBs/cabinets/games for over 10 years and have massed quite a collection of spares, knowledge and also on how to run a successful business on and offline.
Right now am expanding my portfolio into other areas of Gaming and Services including collectable toys (which will be run/maintained by my 2 daughters).
What services do you do at AGS?
 Full Sega board diagnostics and testing from Model 2,3,Naomi,Tri-Force,Hikaru,Chihiro, Lindbergh etc.
Full Machine refurbishments and conversions.
Full PC repair - including Window XP embedded migration, driver installation, cross platform migration, advanced install disc solutions.
Bespoke wiring solutions.
Bespoke artwork solutions.
Advanced Sega Technical advice/help (phone/e-mail) at a friendly level - we won't treat you like an idiot!
Alternative replacement parts, more than 1 part can do the same job.
Game/Part finding service, looking for something we might know someone with it!
Repairing game boards.
Security chip repair/replacement where possible.
Specalists in region unlocking on Model 2, Model 3, Hikaru, Tri-Force, Naomi, Chihiro, Lindbergh.
Other PC hardware based products, RawThrills, GlobalVR, ICE etc.
Also at AGS we are Sega and Raw Thrills (and others) specialists - we can repair any of the following :-
Model 3 Step 2 (Sega Rally 2), Naomi 1 (Crazy Taxi/House of the Dead 2/F355), Naomi 2 (Club Kart, Initial D), Tri-force (Mario Kart 1 and 2, F-Zero ALL versions), Chihiro (House of the Dead 3, Max Tune 1 and 2, Outrun 2 SP), Lindbergh (All versions), Europa (All versions), Ford Racing (All versions), Raw Thrills (All versions).
So confident we can out perform anyone in the UK, that we dare you to try us - we achieve a goal of 1-3 working days and offer prices upto 50% cheaper than ALL our rivals.
"Our moto is about giving back, not taking away!"
What this site offers;
upto date multicurrency prices.
live stock updates, stock status.
product notification changes.
printable pages for fax distrubition.
Worldwide shipping.
Credit card online payments via paypal.
and much more…
AGS, AndyGeezerServices, Andy Geezer and Andrew Lewis are no way affiliated with SEGA Enterprises LTD.
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What I repair currently
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23-Sep-2024 |
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Hi All,
This is a brief view of what I repair.
Quotation always underwritten before work, also due to varying work loads, estimated time will be given (if not done within a 1-2day window).
SEGA
Ford Racing/Grid/Rally 3/Daytona 3/Showdown (All levels)
Sega RingWide/Edge/Edge2 (All levels) (region conversion Japan-English)
Sega Nu/Nu2 (Mario & Sonic, Luigi Mansion) (Export versions only)
Sega ALLs (HOTD Scarlett Dawn, Mario & Sonic) (Export versions only)
Sega Lindbergh (success rate depends on fault, baseboards being the big issue factor, due to being discontinued) (region conversion Japan-English)
Sega Chihiro (depends on fault) (GD-ROM removal ALL games)
Sega Triforce (depends on fault) (GD-ROM removal ALL games)
Sega Naomi 1 and 2 (legacy, depends on fault) (region conversion Japan-English)
System SP (as above) (region conversion Japan-English)
Hikaru (depending on fault, if BGA then bin fodder) (region conversion Japan-English)
Model 3 (video board depends, less than 20% chance of success) (region conversion Japan-English)
Model 1 and 2 (discontinued)
Atomiswave (not supported)
TAITO
Type X/X+/X2 [Hopping Road, Battle Gear 4 series, Panic Museum, Gaia Attack, Chase HQ2, Wacky Racers] (All levels) (region conversion Japan-English)
Type Zero (HDD/Software conversion to repair broken storage)
KONAMI
Coopers 9 (All levels)
DDR series [Depends on fault]
Guitar Hero's (All levels)
GTI Super Mini Fiesta (All levels)
Silent Hill Arcade (All levels)
GLOBAL VR
PC Unit (Standard PC repair, if you have the install CD/DVD I can repair)
GVR Mini I/O flash (conversion of GVR Mini I/O from Nascar/Blazing -> Carbon)
GVR Dongle (conversion of GVR dongle games)
RAW THRILLS
PC Unit (Standard PC repair, if you have the install CD/DVD I can repair)
NAMCO
Namco System357/369 (Deadstorm Pirates, Razing Storm, Dark Escape 4D) (Replacement PS3 units available)
Namco ES1 (Nirin, Dead Heat 32"/42", Tank Tank Tank!, Dead Heat Riders) (All levels)
Namco ES3 (Machstorm,Mario Kart GP DX, Star Wars Battle Pod, Time Crisis 5, Lost Land Adventure) (All levels)
Namco Maximum Tune 3 Export (All levels)
Namco ES1/ES3 Dongle replacement
JAPAN-EXPORT CONVERSION
We can convert most systems to Export/English, most will require new software update and/or dongles.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
In some cases I might recommend updating your software, if I have a newer version for example 99% of Battle Pods are 1.01 or 1.02 and do not have the multiplayer or the extra Poe(TFA) level (although Namco only sold the update USB stick for a limited time and for a expensive price of $5K! - price is what ArcadeHeroes was quoted when they operated a Pod).
Why you should consider me?
For example Namco charge around £2000 for Namco ES1/ES3 repairs and £1500 for Advanced Replacement for System357 - I can do it far cheaper and far quicker (most companies have to send PC back to Japan, and then there is freight back and forth and also the downtime 6-12weeks).
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Good bye 2021 - you've swallowed my soul..
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23-Dec-2021 |
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I hope everyone has a safe and happy Christmas break/holidays! - and remember if you get given an arcade 1UP machine for Christmas, try and be thankful - family/friends often get confused and assume it's all the same - I'd imagine most of us are neurodiverse and that means we are almost impossible to buy for (so the safe option is socks/pants/dressing gown/shite smelly stuff), as people that know us, know that what we want is either:
1) Hugely expensive
2) Hugely impractical or not logical (like a huge boat when your not near water)
3) The item was a must have and it's already been bought (and stored for safe keeping - as 99% of us probably keep said items mint in the box!)
True fact, I say this to so many people, that I was going to write a book on "Man, Girls and Arcade Machines" as the stories about partners when there is an arcade machine arriving is pure gold, actually if I could capture some of the looks from partners (or for younger people, there parents) - you know that look, it's the look of pure disgust - and you know that there is going to be a full on argument later. lol. True I believe some might have even been buried under the patio as some people did seem to disappear of the face of the Earth. But everyone once in a while a partner of you "geeks" will email/phone me and ask for advice, and that you know is pure love, either that or you've got a good amount of $$$ (yeah I remember the time a certain famous game programmer came to mine to collect some Daytona USA PCBs with a nice looking lady, and a convertible car, not really the sort of collecting equipment I'd expect TBH - the lady had incorrect foot wear, for hauling the PCBs around (anyone that knows they come in large metal coffins those older Model 2 PCBs!) and also the boot of the car was also not ideal. So yeah if you do end up with an arcade1UP machine.. I won't be laughing at you, I'll be laughing with you.. And be grateful you miserable gits. If your name is Greg then sorry mate, it's socks again! |
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Battle Gear 4 Tuned - Final Edition
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23-May-2020 |
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Pleased to announce that my Battle Gear 4 Tuned Final Edition is ready for pre-orders, kit is a HDD, Dongle, Instruction guide, and Dip setting sticker (for sticking on top of the HDD lid on the X+ case), this has been development during the Covid crisis, and offers a full solution to all Battle Gear 4 owners (original machines with original X+ PCs).
Features:-
Totally new launcher
Support for HD/LCDs (1360/1366) although GPU upgrade required for HD edition
No EDID checking/restrictions
No more error 90x codes
Support for non BG4 I/O boards (Taitotech told me it is discontinued, and last recorded price on the BG4 I/O was JPY66000 around £500/€520), 100% tested are the Half Life 2 type and also the NTP Taito Universal I/O - both boards look similar to the BG4 one, so pretty much if it looks like the BG4 I/O it should work
Type X Dips (on the board you plug the JVS) control resolution, and I/O type
Support for Nvidia cards from Lindbergh (7600GS/7800GS) both suitable for standard and HD game
Support for SB0410/SB0570 sound cards
Faster test menu exiting/gaming launching
and more
Email:sales@andygeezerservices.co.uk for more information.
Quick start guide PDF
Please join my Facebook page for regular updates, news and such and thank you for the continued support during these troubled times.
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What we do repair wise, 2020 edition.
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06-Jan-2020 |
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Hi All,
This is a brief view of what I repair, all repairs with 90 day RTB warranty on fault/items replaced.
Quotation always underwritten before work, also due to varying work loads, estimated time will be given (if not done within a 1-2day window).
SEGA
Ford Racing/Grid/Rally 3/Daytona 3/Showdown (All levels)
Sega RingWide/Edge/Edge2 (All levels) (region conversion Japan-English)
Sega Nu/Nu2 (Unknown)
Sega ALLs [HOTD Scarlett Dawn] (Not presently)
Sega Lindbergh (success rate depends on fault, baseboards being the big issue factor, due to being discontinued) (region conversion Japan-English)
Sega Chihiro (depends on fault) (GD-ROM removal ALL games)
Sega Triforce (depends on fault) (GD-ROM removal ALL games)
Sega Naomi 1 and 2 (legacy, depends on fault) (region conversion Japan-English)
System SP (as above) (region conversion Japan-English)
Hikaru (depending on fault, if BGA then bin fodder) (region conversion Japan-English)
Model 3 (video board depends, less than 20% chance of success) (region conversion Japan-English)
Model 1 and 2 (discontinued)
Atomiswave (not supported)
TAITO
Type X/X+/X2 [Hopping Road, Battle Gear 4 series, Panic Museum, Gaia Attack, Chase HQ2, Wacky Racers] (All levels) (region conversion Japan-English)
System 246 [Battle Gear 3 series] (Depends on fault)
Type Zero (HDD/Software conversion to repair broken storage)
KONAMI
Coopers 9 (All levels)
DDR series [Depends on fault]
Guitar Hero's (All levels)
GTI Super Mini Fiesta (All levels)
Silent Hill Arcade (All levels)
GLOBAL VR
PC Unit (Standard PC repair, if you have the install CD/DVD I can repair)
GVR Mini I/O flash (conversion of GVR Mini I/O from Nascar/Blazing -> Carbon)
GVR Dongle (conversion of GVR dongle games)
RAW THRILLS
PC Unit (Standard PC repair, if you have the install CD/DVD I can repair)
NAMCO
Namco ES1 (Nirin, Dead Heat 32"/42", Tank Tank Tank!, Dead Heat Riders) (All levels)
Namco ES3 (Machstorm,Mario Kart GP DX, Star Wars Battle Pod, Time Crisis 5, Lost Land Adventure) (All levels)
Namco Maximum Tune 3 Export (All levels)
Go Go Grandprix (never had one in, but looks pretty standard apart from the PCI controller card)
JAPAN-EXPORT CONVERSION
We can convert most systems to Export/English, most will require new software update and/or dongles.
SOFTWARE UPDATES
In some cases I might recommend updating your software, if I have a newer version for example 99% of Battle Pods are 1.01 or 1.02 and do not have the multiplayer or the extra Poe(TFA) level (although Namco only sold the update USB stick for a limited time and for a expensive price of $5K! - price is what ArcadeHeroes was quoted when they operated a Pod).
I cover a good % of currently operated video games, specialising in more recent (Namco) games, Namco being one outside the scope of many other companies.
Premium/loyal customers get discontinued rates, full email/telephone support and quicker turnaround (loyalty is respected and rewarded, I'd appreciate the same).
After last year, and being on compassionate leave after my mothers death, was disappointed that some customers believed the rumours circulating that I retired (instead of checking the truth).
Why you should consider me?
I don't do this to make huge amounts of money, I do this more as passion, I had to give up my original full time job in 2009 (due to health reasons), and since then my wife has became long term sick, so I have to fit in being a carer, a father as well as running a business.
My knowledge of arcades is vast, being around amusements since the 90s and often know a good game, but I recommend games on there quality and also there reliability (no point having a nice game that breaks down every other month).
I work with a few companies on a weekly basis, and also support other PCs platforms (VR systems for corporate hire) - PCs are bespoke setup and must be extremely reliable as on corporate use (and would be embarrassing if they fell over during presentations and such).
Testing I use a number of stess tools, everything is stressed to within an inch of it's life.
DDR memory is checked, and double checked for any errors.
Video card is stress tested, in both GPU rendering, and DDR memory.
HDD is checked with SMART monitor tools, to check the overal state of the drive, if HDD is overwritten it is done at sector level.
Sound card is checked depending on its configuration (Stereo, Quad, 5.1).
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Holiday Information
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21-Dec-2019 |
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AGS will be closed from 23-Dec-2019 to the 2nd-Jan-2020 (providing the end of the world doesn't occur!) - I'd like to thank all my customers, friends and family for continued support and I hope everyone has a safe and happy christmas holiday period.
This year for me has been one of the worst on record for various reasons, a few loyal people have stood in my corner, and the reason I am still here.
My only tip this Christmas period is to enjoy the time with special people, as the world seems hell bent on being more extreme, more racist, and basically more hatred. |
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Did you know??
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27-Jun-2018 |
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People associate me with Sega, but did you know in the last 2 years I've done more Battle Gear 4 repairs/upgrades than anything else?? Actually probably did more Battle Gear 4 repairs than anyone else in Europe combined!
Developed the highly successful Tuned 24course English upgrade for old BG4s which removed the Error 901, but also made the machines more enjoyable as having more cars and tracks is nothing but a bonus. |
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Flash update for Chihiro/Triforce - low price
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12-Jun-2018 |
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Will update your *Type3* Chihiro/Triforce for the lowest price of £60 which includes fitting,updating,testing.
This also includes the option of encrypting the game to a keychip, for example Outrun2SP on an Outrun 2 keychip, or Crazy Taxi High Roller/House of the dead 3 upgraded for Type 3.
In cases if your Type3 Chihiro/Triforce does not have software, I can build it up with a PIC for example Mario Kart GP 2.
Simply pay the postage both ways, and £60 for the service (+£20 if you need a PIC chip as well), this is the lowest price in the world for such a service.
All work is covered by a 45day RTB warranty, all items fitted with a brand new 512MB IDE Industrial DOM for improved reliability/speed (in theory would last +25years of use). |
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Still alive!
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28-Mar-2018 |
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Hi everyone, people asking me if I am back to work, and the answer is yes - I am not doing a great deal, but I am doing the odd job here and there (normally just before Easter I'd be working my balls off helping people get there sites ready for opening), but I seem to be slower, confused and pretty much not the old me. I know some think, wait, I've lost a parent, loved ones etc. why I am you being so obstant, the answer I have is that although my Mother died, it is the circumstances in which she did die, if it was due to old age, or a long-term illness then I'd be OK (still upset like any normal person), but sadly my Mum was taken from me from a person I can only describe as the most evil person I have ever known (talking about people that I know as obviously the world is full of evil people), the person that decided to leave my Mum with a bleed of the brain for 24hours, instead of seeking medical help (even though she was fitting, vomiting, had no clue where or who she was), her death is under investigation (and the coroner has ruled her death as suspicious). To rub salt in the wound, I was not told about my mums funeral although I did find out about it though and I did indeed attend - when the funeral director spoke about about my mum there was no mention of me or my brother (so it was like we where both wiped out of her life so to speak), although even the dog was mentioned - I admit I did lose it at the funeral (there is a lot more to the story, but for the sake of my own sanity I will not go into all the details), the sadness in my heart will be there, but time and support I will get by (there is no real choice in that one). I'd like to thank everyone for there continued support, and I appreciate everything. Only advice I have here, is make sure you let the people you love, if you get a phone call from your Mum or whoever, take the call. Tomorrow might be too late. |
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Update
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28-Jan-2018 |
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My beloved mum passed today (all started from a fall in the kitchen), a hellish 18 odd days at the hospital and praying, to see a loved one go downhill so fast is heart breaking. My mum was a big driving force, she supported me, guided me - I was born with difficulties, had to have years of speech therapy, eye and hand coordination, poor balance - teachers dismissed me as a problem child, someone who needed special schooling, said I was hopeless and that I would amount to nothingness. I found my escape was computers, and wanted one, my mum being a single parent worked multiple jobs (picking strawberries - and getting a chill in her back) while working all night working at a house for the elderly to get me an Acorn computer so I could learn how to program/escape the fairly cruel schooling world. 35 odd years later here we are, managed to run my own business, gain friends all around the globe and become something. Thank you mum forever in your debt. I am going to ask for a few weeks to absorb/contemplate things as currently numb from shock. Thank you everyone. - Andy |
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Family emergency
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09-Jan-2018 |
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AGS is closed till further notice.
Many thanks |
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837-12715-91 [Model 3 Step 2 CPU Board]
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Model 3 Spares |
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© SEGA
CPU board for Model 3 Step 2/2.1
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£200.00 GBP
6 In Stock
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English Manual for Sky Target 29" S/D
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