any problem i've ever had with my NES has been fixed by blowing on the game cartridge. Pure magi that machine....

quote MrMilesDavis

any problem i've ever had with my NES has been fixed by blowing on the game cartridge. Pure magi that machine....

XD I remember having to do that often when a game failed to load. How were games saved on the NES? Was data saved to the cartridge or a memory inside the console?

the game save was inside the cartidge which is why some games likely didn't have a game save option and had a password bit, i believe that they have a battery for the memory card which by know must be starting to die off, which means game save won't work until the battery piece is replaced

Has anybody ever had the problem of actually turning on the NES? For me, often the little red light would just flash, as well as the TV screen... >_<

The flashy color screen from ur tv is a trouble shooting which its a common plm for ur NES system. The main problem is u need to replace a 12 PIN Connector to get a brand new one. Then u wouldnt have a plm with it. The games u think it has a problem it doesnt have to do with it. It is 12 PIN Connector inside of ur NES System where u slide ur cartidge connects to the black thing with aluminum stripes.

Ugh, I have that same exact problem with my NES.

So, uh.. where can I find one of these 12 PIN connectors?

I meant 72 Pin Connector, my bad. Not 12. Here is the 72 Pin Connector you can find on ebay anywhere from .99 cents to 10 dollars depends on who is the seller is. Simple, just put 72 Pin Connector on the search bar and click the catarogies as Video Games on Ebay, and there u go.

Here I found you of this u can buy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Replacement-72-pin-connector-Nintendo-NES-system_W0QQitemZ8242215254QQcategoryZ41045QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

*shakes head*

You don't need to replace the 72-pin. Just track down an NES cleaning kit...they're not too hard to find. Sure the connector is cheaper, but you're going to have the same problem in a couple years. Also, blowing in the cart is BAD!!! I can't stress that enough. There is moisture in your breath, which will, over time, increase the risk of corroding the contacts on your cartridge. If there are problems with specific carts, they need a cleaning. Dilute isopropyl alcohol (I use 70% and go 50/50 with water) and a Q-tip is all you need. If you don't want to try that, there's always the "Game Genie Trick." What you do is put the game in the Game Genie, but don't input codes. The Game Genie makes a tighter connection with the game than the system does, so it may work. If the problem occurs with every game you try it with, your system needs a cleaning, which I've mentioned the remedy above. If the system and games have been cleaned, and the blinking problem still occurs, THEN you need to replace the connector. But try to get an official connector...I've heard some serious horror stories about some of the 72-pins you find online.

And for the record, I'm using the same NES I got back in, what, '88 or '89...can't remember the year, but it is at least 17 years old. Never had to replace a thing.

Yes, I completely argeed with you but one thing, most nes owners have a serious problem with 72 pin connector that cannot work at all due of bent or not straight inside of pin connector. Rubbing Achocol do work 100 percents and also cleaning kit. They might do need to replace a new connector that most people who owns nes do not know about this. All they do is discard the nes that think its broken. Games doesnt have to do with it depends on how much they used it like wear out the copper connector from the games. It all have to do with 72 pin connector that mainly focused on it. Before buy a new 72 pin connector, always ask if it ever used or notice bent or wear out that will give u nightmares and waste of ur money so beware of it.

And like I say, when you use a new connector, make sure it's an OFFICIAL one. I could be mistaken, but I think Nintendo still has an inventory of replacement parts. Anyway, it's a simple enough task to find the Nintendo ones as opposed to a third-party one. Third party are the only ones I've ever heard about people having problems with.

When mine has the flashing problem I just press reset and it works fine for me. But that's if the graphics show good, other than the flashing that is. Also if you can't get your nes to even read the game then a try this trick. Push the game down and then wedge another cart on top of the game to hold it down. Another is don't push the game in too far. Leave it slid out as much as you can while still being able to push it down. BTW where is there a guide to intalling the new pin connecter?

Here there is many websites u can find that will show you how to replace a new 72 pin connector and work like a new nintendo. One of them I can find here that are helpful to you.

http://www.videogex.com/repair.htm

Hope this help.

I just recently bought 3 used NES systems from a friend, and with it came 3 games and only 1 set of cables, AC adapter and the tv connector. When I hook up one of the systems completely, I try to hit the power button, but I dont see any light at all, like its not getting power or something. I tried it on all three systems and all the same thing. I took a volt reader to the AC adapter while it was plugged in and it seems to be getting the right amount of volts through but it won't work with the systems. Maybe all the systems are dead? I appreciate any help. Thanks.

Where are you reading the voltage on the AC adapter? I would say that there is something wrong with the AC if the power light isn't turning on.

Is the voltage coming out of it 10V DC with an amperage of 850 mA?