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- Tony611, on 10/11/2007, -4/+72oh arcooke, you always know exactly what to say!
- arcooke, on 10/11/2007, -12/+79
- giggas, on 10/11/2007, -1/+48Since people are actually reading this and thanks to your request, I have added a few more shots, including what it looked like before and after. Thanks!
- KoolaKing, on 10/11/2007, -0/+44Somehow my original Diddy Kong Racing has peanut butter inside. Oh well.
- Butmac, on 10/11/2007, -0/+39Man taking the grime out of that joystick hole is cleansing for the soul.
- aschapm, on 10/11/2007, -4/+28dugg solely for using "its" properly.
- giggas, on 10/11/2007, -0/+24sonix3d,
Gamestop had a CLEARANCE on their games. So Pokemon Puzzle was regularly 12.99 but it was 75% off on top of that. You can do the math on that one, pal.
As for buying a set of new controllers off eBay. Go ahead, buy a whole bunch of USED controllers and tell me how good the analog sticks are. Thumbs down for being a smart a$$. - Jorlwind, on 10/11/2007, -0/+19My N64 is beyond this guide's ability to fix, just needs more dough and time then I have. What happened to my N64 you ask? Kids happened. The little vermin got a hold of the controllers, and ripped the cords out like brutes, and then CHEWED THE ***** out of my input cables. I don't know how they did it, but my anguish is eternal, and my fury knes no bounds when their mom refused to pay for the damages.
- masterskill, on 10/11/2007, -0/+16Final Step: Blow into cartridge.
- copperteeth, on 10/11/2007, -0/+14Aw too bad, DKR was one of the better racing games for N64. I can feel your pain though, back when CD burners were expensive, my youngest brother saw a Twix commercial where this DJ smeared peanut butter all over a cd to "Mix it up!" and well, to make a long story short, the CD burner didn't work the same anymore. If it interests you at all the game is available for the Nintendo DS now if you really want to play it!
- illegal_op, on 10/11/2007, -3/+16If you liked that here is one I wrote years ago for the NES http://www.retronintendo.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=1
- jesterace, on 10/11/2007, -0/+12That's what she said.
- Holosoth, on 10/11/2007, -0/+12Don't use too much magic eraser. It does work very well, but it can eventually wear the surface of the game itself off!
- AnotherBrian, on 10/11/2007, -0/+9I once made a 'custom' game bit by filing down a small metal rod. Once you relize that you only need 3 prongs instead of the original 6, it's not that hard. One day I wanted to play Vigilante 8 and I couldn't find the A/V cable so I soldered cables to the board.
Nintendo should have put jacks on the back for the different outputs instead of that stupid proprietary connector. Also, I firmly believe that anyone who designs a product with nonstandard screws should be force fed that product until thy promise not to do it again. - smokewater, on 10/11/2007, -0/+9Yeah, majoras mask is a tough game to play when your stick is limp.
- subxero37, on 10/11/2007, -0/+9@sonix3d: You're being an ass about absolutely nothing. I'm sure that many Nintendo 64 controllers on eBay are probably in the same condition: very used. It only makes sense to replace the worn-out components with new ones. And hey, maybe Gamestop didn't feel like relabeling all of their cartridges to show a lower price - I know they don't relabel them here when they have sales. Or, he could have bought that game at another time, and was just using it as an example to show what kind of games one *could* purchase when Gamestop is selling them for very low prices. By the way, eight old controllers? Why would you need eight controllers when you could have four very clean, seemingly-new ones?
His guide makes a lot of sense. You don't.
(Edit: giggas beat me to it, sorta - nicely said.) - berlamont, on 10/11/2007, -0/+8www.divineo.com has those replacement analog sticks
- FIip, on 10/11/2007, -0/+6Wow, I thought I was the only one with the analog stick issue.
Super Smash Bros. is calling my name. - krinn, on 10/11/2007, -0/+6If you don't have a 4.5mm bit, you can usually wiggle the screws off using a 3/16 inch nut driver. It's not a perfect fit, but I managed to open my SNES and N64 this way.
- WolfDV, on 10/11/2007, -0/+6nice link . . however my n64 is a good as ever (still play Mario Kart 64 / Rush 2059, and Goldeneye for nostalgia on occasion. I also bought a second kit on ebay a few years ago so if my primary ever does breakdown, i'll have a backup. I did the same with all my older consoles, buy two of them while they are cheap and store in case of emergency.
- noctem314, on 10/11/2007, -0/+5Obligatory XKCD reference:
http://xkcd.com/c218.html - Ashkc88, on 10/11/2007, -0/+5Yeah, the gambit screws are a pain in the ass to take out without the gambit screwdriver. I looked everywhere to find the screwdriver, and not even my local gamestop has heard of them (I asked them if they could open it for me, and they said they had no clue how to, I thought they fixed consoles?). I tried melting plastic and forming it to the screws to get the thing open (I was 13 give me a break), I got one out and couldn't get the rest so I went out and bought a set of small tools and the one I used to get them out was the 4.5mm bit (which even then took me quite a long time). I replaced the gambit screws with philip head screws in case I needed to get back in. Since then I used the 4.5mm bit to open my SNES and N64 and Gamecube and replaced the screws in them as well.
- solemnraven, on 10/11/2007, -1/+6Pokemon Puzzle league was so much better when it was Tetris attack.
That game is teh pwn. - Ashkc88, on 10/11/2007, -0/+5Edit: Typo, cross out the 4.5mm bit and replace it with a nut driver, what was I thinking? I guess that's what I get for submitting my comment without revising it.
- Wuffles, on 10/11/2007, -1/+6Hah, I so want to do that - but being as completely handicapped with opening and fixing technology as I am (soldering is a massive feat for me) I'd be too scared that I would break my console/controllers. That and it lies on the floor anyway!
Nice to see that N64 looking as good as it did when you first bought it. I should really follow that guide and give mine a little love too. - Downtime, on 10/11/2007, -0/+4Stellar article; easily deserves a digg.
- bigd063, on 10/11/2007, -1/+5Surreal64xxx
- Nerfdude, on 10/11/2007, -0/+4wow, i had no idea you could order replacement sticks. done and done. i can't wait to kick some more ass at goldeneye.
- gamefreak6401, on 10/11/2007, -0/+4Very nice article i've been considering doing this because my N64 is starting to muck up O_O.
- SLSSNAKE, on 10/11/2007, -0/+4This is something I'm going to try right now. I'd like to play my some Donkey Kong 64 and have Perfect Dark...but my N64 has been on the fritz for years. It often won't turn on, or it gives me a whole bunch of heartache. Hopefully some of the tips here will get it back into playable form... or at least it'll look nice.
- xero69, on 10/11/2007, -0/+4As a kid I was too impatient to let anything dry out. I used to just rub a fresh clean #2 pencil eraser over the metal contacts on the edge of the cartridge to quickly fix the cartridge. Then we could immediately get back to punishing those poor N64 controllers! Worked like a charm and almost everyone has a pencil somewhere in their house. Also wanted to mention Nintendo still sells brand new N64 controllers for $25 each plus shipping. I bought four a few years ago and they were worth every penny considering how cheap one can find the N64 games at garage sales and pawn shops.
- Carsonauto, on 10/11/2007, -1/+4And so it begins.
- tidu, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3Wow, Pokemon puzzle league was some intense gameplay. Fantastic. Kind of a 3d version of Kirby's Tetris-style game for the SNES, I forget the name...
- RexyRex, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3Kirby's Avalanche (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirby%27s_Avalanche).
A -- serious -- part of my childhood. - jonpotz, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3Playing smash brothers will kill your analog.
I've been through at least 10 controllers. - Rimrose, on 10/11/2007, -0/+3That is awesome. I never got a chance to own an N64 myself (I'd go to a friend's house and play it nonstop. One word: Zelda) But I always wanted to buy one. But I will definitely try something on my NES because it's giving me troubles now :( Awesome article tho. Definitely deserves a Digg :)
- buglord, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2Diluting alcohol with water?!? There is absolutely no reason to do that. Rubbing alcohol is really cheap, and you don't need to use gallons of it. It evaporates really quick, and the lightheaded feeling is much better!
- jonpotz, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2Great info...I didn't think anyone still rocked the N64 besides my friends and I.
We play super smash brothers religiously. Still the best group fighter around.
The analog replacement information came in handy as they don't make ORIGINAL controllers anymore, just cheap knockoffs that die out in a few weeks.
I just bought two knockoff controllers for 10$ a piece and the the analog malfunctioned after 2-3 weeks.
Anytime I see someone with a dusty N64 and some mint controllers I always offer them 20-30$ for them :) Well worth it. - brianbennett, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2Goo Gone is the end-all, be-all for removing various adhesive residue.
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-American-Corp-Goo-Gone/dp/B0008DBQ70 - Sneakernets, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2heh, I kept mine in good shape. I still have it hooked up. I don't need a Wii those are 4 lamerszzz
oh let's be serious, I took care of the console but I do realise the console is really old now. it's 10 years old.
I'm old.
:( - xyqxyq, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2Kirby's Star Stacker.
Edit: Or maybe I'm thinking of the Gameboy game... - tidu, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2Kirby's Avalanche, wow. who knew ripoffs of tetris with simple twists could be so much fun
- velvet396, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2For the sticker removal I'd recommend using "goof-off" or some other adhesive remover, and *not* magic eraser. It's only "magically erasing" a layer of plastic or whatever else you're using it on. Given that its a prize game possession, I wouldn't use it, or be very careful with it.
Also, careful with the adhesive remover, I forgot that may discolor the plastic. Best to try it out on a copy of NFL Quarterback Club first. - veeshy, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2if you do make your own cleaning solution (alcohol + water) used distilled water
(tap water has impurities in it, even though it's just a cartridge, better safe than sorry)
also, that solution will clean your laptop screens well too! (no more than 1:1 dilution) - giveer, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2I agree all 'round. The analog stick was the first of a list of disappointments I had with the N64 (Remember the Ultra Drive that never came? The near-useless memory upgrade? And what RPG's? etc etc... They shoulda just released an N64 package with Goldeneye, Zelda and Mario Kart: I 'd never hafta buy anything else)
Mind that Mr. Clean Magic Eraser though, it's got lovely carcinogens they don't bother putting a warning label on the box for. Nasty ***** that is.... - funkytommyman, on 10/11/2007, -0/+2I got my NES working by opening it up and spraying everything with compressed air. A lot of compressed air. Then I took the 62 pin connector out and with a flathead screwdriver, bent every pin so that they would touch the cartridge properly once more. Worked like a charm.
- jasonisageek, on 10/11/2007, -0/+1You probably don't want to use water to clean out the innards of any electronic equipment. Use rubbing alcohol instead. Evaporates quickly and won't corrode parts.
- sgglynn, on 10/11/2007, -0/+1turn off the internet, you dont belong
- sgglynn, on 10/11/2007, -0/+1run on sentence, consider revising.
- greenmky, on 10/11/2007, -0/+1A hair dryer (blow dryer) also works great for taking off price labels. Heat the sticker very carefully. Takes less than a minute. It will peel right off without harming the original label. Best method for removing labels from carts, and from DVD- and jewel-case style game cases.
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