Replacing the connector addresses this problem as well, but new production 72-pin connectors tend to grab rather tightly on cartridge connectors, preventing easy removal of cartridges. More effective treatments involve cleaning the contacts with Isopropanol alcohol and with a good pink eraser.In fact, I wrote a guide to do this this last fall. This is why generally speaking, blowing on cartridges helps to get your games to work.
Due to the distance the cartridge connector is from the user, household dust has a tendency to build up inside the cartridge bay interfering with normal usage. The design of the cartridge bay is somewhat flawed for two main reasons: dust build up and the constant bending of the pins. It’s power supply is a 9v AC plug, and the beast can be powered by just about anything you throw at it – AC, DC, 8v, 9v, 10v, 12v – the NES-001 cares not. It features somewhat forward-thinking composite video output as well as RF, making it still look fairly decent on tvs today. It’s boxy, VCR-like appearance makes it stand out on any shelf and attracts attention, or fit right in. Due to the engulfing nature of the system, it is commonly referred to as the NES ‘toaster’. The Nintendo Entertainment System NES-001 had a small lid which when flipped up, revealed a spring loaded cartridge bay that would apply pressure on the contact pins to create a solid connection. The design of the system was radically different from other consoles of its day including it’s Japanese counterpart. It’s an iconic symbol of 1980’s console design and as such, highly desirable by retro gamers. This is the original North American design form 1985 that set the western world on fire. When you hear the name NES, this is probably the system you think of first. The Original Nintendo Entertainment SystemĬommon Nicknames: NES, NES Toaster, Frontloader, ol’ gray box Without further ado, here is detailed rundown of all of the options for today’s gamer to explore. If you are thinking of exploring into the NES scene, keep this guide in your bookmarks for future reference. Rest assured you are getting honest information as I own every variant of the hardware listed below except for the specialty versions. Each option has its own unique individual strengths and weaknesses and there’s really no “best” answer for everyone. Despite what you might think, there are many different options for playing classic Nintendo games. If this common scenario sounds familiar to you, then I’m here to help. You start to think how great it would be to enjoy the games for the classic hardware, but then you start to worry about all the reliability issues that come with really old hardware, the front loading NES in particular. Even after more than twenty years they’re still commonly found in game stores, garage sales, flea markets, swap meets, Craigslist and of course, e-bay. Nintendo NES or Famicom games – regardless of where you live, you see them almost everywhere. Thinking of getting into Nintendo 8-bit Retro Gaming? This Guide is for you!
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