Welcome to retrohead, a site dedicated to retro consoles and classic consoles we really aim to make this a Wikki site to talk about amongst the retro community. Its early days and there is a lot of work to do.

The rules are simple. This is a Wikki so naturally by its nature you are free to add or edit what you wish to. We ask that you read the following Q&A prior to adding or editing to ensure you keep within the scheme of the Wikki.

There are currently 16 Questions Answered

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The following steps will show you in simple terms how you can add pages to the 'Retro Consoles Classic Consoles' pages, this is the main area of the Wikki that you can contribute to. See the Nintendo N64 system page for a good example.

• So you have clicked on the 'Retro consoles classic consoles' down arrow and you see that 'Manufacturer X' is not listed. You want to add 'manufacturer X' to the list. First of all you need to create a 'Homepage' like 'Sega' or 'Microsoft' already has. Just go to 'add page' and add the 'template' 'Photo Album option1' and name it 'Manufacturer X Home'. Then add a picture of the console you wish to add (or more if you know of more). Once this is done you will want to create a sub page for each console. Go to 'add page' again and use 'template' 'Console page'. This is the basic guideline for adding information on each console. Here you will add all the information you wish to add. Once you have finished there is the option to add further sub pages. Including a 'pictures' page using the 'template' 'Photo Album Option 2' for pictures of that console, and then a games page for that console using a blank page template, then a further blank template for an accessories page for that console. If you wish you will see you can add a 'manufacturer' page entitled 'manufacturer X the company and add information on the manufacturer using another blank page template. This will be entered straight after the manufacturer 'home' page.

• Quite simply have a look at the structure of current manufacturers pages within 'Retro consoles classic consoles' and you will get a much better overview on what to add and when.

• Remember if the manufacturer is already there but wish to add just a console then follow the above instructions minus the instructions on adding the manufacturer page.

• There is no template for 'game' and 'accessory' pages but see the Nintendo NES game and accessory pages for good examples

• Remember it may sound a lot to recall but once you have a little look around and have a go at adding pages you will eventually be doing it like clock work. It really is easy!
  

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Q. If I am starting a new console main page using the 'Console page' template, do I have to keep to the format like style of writing?

A. We ask that you follow the 'console page' template format for the main page. The reason is because we wish to keep the Wikki looking smart.

Q. What pages can I add to or edit?

A. At this time you can only add to the Development pages Retro Consoles Classic consoles page and Members Area pages. Please do not alter any other pages.

Q. Can I add whatever information I like?

A. As long as you are sure you are adding the information to the correct page then you are free to add whatever information you like as long as it is true to the best of your knowledge.

Q. Can I write in my own words and style?

A. We ask that when you write it meets the needs of the majority. Most people want to be informed and therefore people dont want to read about personal experiences etc. within a system information page. Keep it informative and chronological where appropriate. You can write about your own experiences and opinions on pages other than system pages and as long as it is relevant and read worthy.

Q. Can I delete a whole page if I think it needs deleting through bad writing or factually incorrect information?

A. No. Please only edit what needs editing. If you think the piece you are reading could be written better in its whole, or you believe the information to be completely incorrect or written very badly then please email Retrohead at contact@retrohead.co.uk and let Retrohead decide. You will be informed if you will be allowed to re-write the entire piece. This is purely to ensure that people don't get carried away with trying to 'take over' the Wikki. Although we appreciate it is a Wikki we are also trying to ensure its as much a community as well.

Q. What will happen if I ignore these rules?

A. Unless it is seen as a genuine error you run the risk of being banned from the Wikki, this is a community as much as a Wikki and arrogance will not be tolerated.

Q. Any tips on adding pages?

A. Please ensure you add pages to the correct manufacturer. Ensure you are adding in the correct place i.e.. careful not to add a page about 3DO's in the middle of the Nintendo pages. Duplicating work elsewhere on the Wikki will see your work moved to another area or deleted. Also you can not add pages that do not relate to a console or 'system'

Q. Can I add any console or system?

A. We are aiming to have a page on every system known to man, or at the very least European and American systems with some obvious well known ones from Japan as well. However if you know of one from other parts of the world then feel free to add that too.

Q. What do you consider a 'console' or 'system'?

A. All consoles and handhelds but please only include home computers if you feel it is needed. We don't want every home computer that has ever existed listed here. Just the key ones.

Q. Why do you have Neo Geo hand-held B&W and Color listed separately?

A. You will find other examples like this around the site. Some people may have heard of a Neo Geo hand-held but might not have heard that there is a black and white and a color available. This Wikki aims to open up peoples eyes so we want to list as many as possible in a seperate system page. We also understand that some systems were released multiple times just with slightly different specs. What we recommend is that if the subsequent releases of a system have significant changes to how it looks then list it separately or if the released system has a significant difference to it specification wise then list it. Below are some examples to help you out.

Nintendo DS - Page to itself

Nintendo DS Lite - Put on the same page as 'Nintendo DS' as the changes are not significant enough.

Neo Geo Handheld B&W - Page to itself

Neo Geo Handheld Color - Page to itself as the color change is significant which means there are also new games built for it.

PS3 - Page to itself

PS3 - Cheaper release with less ports etc... - Put on same page as 'PS3' because the changes are not significant enough.

If a system release is the same as the original but just re-designed for looks in the main, then list this on a new page as the look change is significant. For example the Atari 2600 'Woody' and Atari 2600 'JR' will go on seperate pages despite being essentially the same machine.

Q. Do you list hybrid systems?

A. Yes we do and feel free to add any you know. However note that we only accept official hybrid systems. Systems that were released by genuine companies, like the 'Panasonic Q' we do not accept home made or adapted Hybrids.

Q. How do I become a moderator?

A. You must have been a registered member for a minimum of six months. After this time you will be automatically assessed to see if you are consistent with your quality of postings/additions and edits and to see if you keep to the Retrohead format. If you pass then you will be offered the position of Moderator. If you fail (which does not mean you are not a valued member) then we will look at it again in a further six months. If you fail on that occasion then you will be, again, looked at in 6 months. If after that you still fail then you will not be granted Moderator status at any time. Remember it is an automatic process so please don't apply.

If you wonder why we are so strict it is because we want to ensure that only the best editors can have the facility to essentially help create the site as it brings with it responsibility to keep true to the name of Retrohead. If you fail or are not selected it is not because you are not valued, the tests are rigorous and there is a very strict criteria to becoming a moderator known only to admin members.

Q. I am sure I have seen some of the things written on this Wikki written elsewhere, how?

A. A small amount of the things you see written here will indeed have been taken from other sites. It would be impossible to gather the worlds knowledge on Systems and arcades and such like without using the knowledge of other sites. Our uniqueness is that all that information is gathered in one place. While our passion is retro consoles and games we cant possibly claim to know everything there is out there to know personally. In return we do link as many of the sites as possible that we use to gather information. See our 'Link Up' page. However we try to ensure that most of the content is written in a unique way with unique information where possible and we actively encourage this and ask members not to blanket copy and paste from other sites. Please try to be different and unique in what or how you write your articles.

Q. Do I have to add anything whilst being a member?

A. Not at all. You can be a member just to look up information, learn, be educated or even contact members to ask questions about systems and hopefully in a place like this you will find your answer. Also you can find more links to other helpful sites than you will find anywhere else in one place. If you can add some information though, no matter how small it will of course be welcomed! Enjoy the site whatever your purpose for joining.

Q. Can I say what I like within the threads and discussion forums?

A. You can say what you like, start a debate, argue and voice your opinion. We do ask that you don't 'gang up' on other members. Please behave like adults. Serious cases of abuse will not be tolerated. We recognise freedom of speech and therefore don't wish to censor people. Act like adults be treated like adults.

Q. What is 'R/S' on the system pages?

A. This is the rarity/sought guide. See the 'RS Guide' page for more info.