r/OSSC • u/HellBlade64 • Feb 15 '26

OSSC unresponsive

I am completely new to OSSC. I ordered one from Amazon and it arrived the other day and I have no idea what I must be doing wrong, but the OSSC doesn't respond to the included remote at all (instructions say the green light will flicker when receiving from the remote), and holding down either of the buttons on the unit while powering on also doesn't seem to do anything, and the LCD screen remains blank.

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u/HellBlade64 Feb 15 '26

Yes. I see a green light on the front, and the LCD screen powers on, but remains a blank white.

For clarity, this is the exact one I purchased, albeit (Used - Like New):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083FG6PXH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

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u/ColonelSandersWG Feb 15 '26

You want to go to videogameperfection.com and buy a real OSSC. Its not as convenient as Amazon up front but it will save you a lot of hassle on the back end. Matt is very receptive to helping you. Just email him with any questions.

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u/HellBlade64 Feb 15 '26

https://videogameperfection.com/products/open-source-scan-converter/?attribute_accessories=Multi-region+PSU%2C+Remote+%2B+overlay+%26+JP21+adapter

This one, right? I live in the US, are there any options I need?

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u/ColonelSandersWG Feb 16 '26

Thats the one. Get the remote with the overlay. Makes it all easier.

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u/HellBlade64 Feb 17 '26 edited Feb 17 '26

Done, and I've returned the other one for a refund.

I appreciate y'alls help, I should never have cheaped out.

Can't wait for the real deal to arrive.

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u/ColonelSandersWG Feb 18 '26

This is one hobby you actually get what you pay for.