Edit: There's now an update video telling the story behind the 260ST and exploring that original boot process: https://youtu.be/SLmC5jWXTP8

So I bought a 260ST untested from an eBay seller in Germany... But what's the 260 all about, does it even work, and what's all this about extras that the seller didn't even mention!?

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