The NES I just bought doesn't work

[HeroOfPellinor]

I even replaced the 72 pin connector and have the same problem. When I turn on the power I get a gray screen. No flashing. Anybody know what causes this. I'm searching the web, but there's no advice other than replacing the 72 pin connector.

 

blow on it. If that doesnt work, put it in and move it back and forth...if that doesnt work, push it up and down. Try combos.

 

[Angrymarshmello]

They cost like $10-$15 at Gamestop - just get a "new" one.

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Actually, they're $59.99 at Gamestop.

I just want to play Super Tecmo Bowl.

 

[deftron]

The Teddy Ruxpin I just bought doesn't work either...WTF !?!

 

[CripplerCrossface]

Get an emulator.

 

[Jzero]

YOu have to do all the voodoo magic OmegaNauce mentions. Also, try not sticking the cart in as far, and jamming another cart in on top of it to hold it down.

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

I doubt an emulator would get it 100% the same, so, what's the point? Then again some people buy blow up dolls, so...

 

[deerslayer]

Pound on it with your fist, that's what I always used to do.

 

[CripplerCrossface]

Unless your computer chip is a dorito, u should be able to play an nes game at 100%.

 

[CripplerCrossface]

Plus at a higher resolution and anti-aliasing

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Originally posted by: Jzero
YOu have to do all the voodoo magic OmegaNauce mentions. Also, try not sticking the cart in as far, and jamming another cart in on top of it to hold it down.

I'm well practiced in the art of cartridge manipulation. Could this be caused by the game cartridge? Anybody know what a gray screen signifies?

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Originally posted by: CripplerCrossface
Unless your computer chip is a dorito, u should be able to play an nes game at 100%.

I'm just concerned about the accuracy. How could they get a ROM image of the game to be exactly like the original. It's not a problem with Metroid or Kung-Fu, but Tecmo Super Bowl was a very deep game with countless nuances that make it the greatest sports video game of all time.

 

[CripplerCrossface]

I hear ya. the rom is 100% accurate. i dont know how it is done but it is. its just a suggestion to hold u over till u get your system fixed

 

[piku]

Unless your computer chip is a dorito, u should be able to play an nes game at 100%.

Even then you just need to use a Spicier Nacho flavored one and it works fine.

I'm just concerned about the accuracy. How could they get a ROM image of the game to be exactly like the original. It's not a problem with Metroid or Kung-Fu, but Tecmo Super Bowl was a very deep game with countless nuances that make it the greatest sports video game of all time.

ROMs are exact copies of the game. It isnt where someone makes their own version of the game that tried to replicate the original, it simply is the original.

So long as the game is fully supported by the emulator you are using (and by now it will be no matter which title basically) what you play on the computer is exactly what is on the NES, minus controllers and such (and you could even get around that if you are willing to do some handiwork).

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

So whats a good emulator I could try that would work with Win2k?

 

[CripplerCrossface]

go to emulator zone and try Jnes or nesticle. u can prob find the rom on a p2p

 

[BeeVo]

My friend peed on a game when it wasnt working then washed it off and it worked. Try it.

 

[piku]

Well I'm not too sure myself (I haven't used ROMs in a while), you can check out http://www.zophar.net, which is an amazing resource for emulators of any type. The only NES emulator I have ever used really is Nesticle, and I hear that it has been surpassed by other emulators.

 

[HeroOfPellinor]

Aiight...thanks all.

 

[arcain]

Originally posted by: HeroOfPellinor

Originally posted by: Jzero
YOu have to do all the voodoo magic OmegaNauce mentions. Also, try not sticking the cart in as far, and jamming another cart in on top of it to hold it down.

I'm well practiced in the art of cartridge manipulation. Could this be caused by the game cartridge? Anybody know what a gray screen signifies?

It can also be caused by the game cartridge. Corrosion/"rust" on the contacts can cause the game not to play. Years ago you probably fixed it my blowing on it, etc. This added a thin coat of moisture that allowed it to make a better connection at the time, but over the long term added to the corrosion. You can try cleaning the contacts on the cartridge, maybe with Q-tips and Windex/electrical cleaner. It's easier to clean it by opening the cartridge but some require a special tool to undo the screws.

 

[Jhill]

Originally posted by: BeeVo
My friend peed on a game when it wasnt working then washed it off and it worked. Try it.

Sweet, im going to try that one day.

 

[bizmark]

if it doesn't flash, that's pretty weird. I don't know, sorry. I replaced the connector in my old Nintendo, and it works fine now

useless link that I happened to have

why don't you try another cart since it could be that particular one that's causing the problem?

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: HeroOfPellinor
I even replaced the 72 pin connector and have the same problem. When I turn on the power I get a gray screen. No flashing. Anybody know what causes this. I'm searching the web, but there's no advice other than replacing the 72 pin connector.

That's cause the NES is from the days when we used fire to power our appliances. Since the invention of electricity, the NES has been obsolete.

 

[mattyrug]

ahh... the memories.... staying home sick from school just to finish Zelda....

I had similar troubles with my old deck, then it just up and died. I re-soldered EVERY single point on the board, and to no avail. I gave up, because the parts are so damm expensive, (logic board was $50) they cost less new (I paid $89 for my original one back in '86). In a stroke of luck, I ended up picking one up at the salvation army for like $8. I have to admit they were really flaky decks (which is why I love the thought of a perfectly functioning emulator) My first one lasted about 2 years.
Some of the Emulators were cool, only problem I had with them was getting the controllers to react fast enough (seems like too much latentcy). I'm not sure what my problem was, but I tried about 20 different gamepads.... is it because it actually runs the gamepad in emulation? Jnes was by far the best that I tried.....
I love the Emulator idea (as far as the deck, or games not breaking) but I'd rather have the deck anyday, it's easier than setting up my Radeon's TV out, changing resolutions, setting up a 2nd mouse & keyboard to control the CPU from across the room, etc..... and besides I own about 350 or so games.....

I still faithfully play NES, SNES, Intellivision and Atari. The intellivision and Atari are the original decks that my parents bought for us back in '81, and the NES decks have been replaced about 1/2 dozen times each. Tell you anything?

I was home sick all day, and decided to boot up Metroid, and finished the whole thing....