@bland9876 I'm sorry to hear that. Since they are separate machines one working does not mean the other will. It could be dirty, or just plain busted. Try cleaning it with a cleaning kit.
What happens if your gameboy game does not start, it says gameboy and says nintendo like normal but the game never loads... i cant find a fix for it anywhere. Megaman Xtreme 2
@kainkusanagi yes i have tried it on a gameboy sp game boy color pokemon edition , gameboy color regular , gameboy advance original . the game died while i tried to review it for my show
the problem cut be also the cartride connector of the game console itself.
so cleaning those cartrides is pointless if the game console cartride connector is durty too either,cuzz when you insert those cleaned games into it,they get durty again.
so you better of to clean both the cartrides and the consoles connector just in case to be sure that it will woek.
@SamPD2 You could try using a transfer devise and see if you can access your saves on a PC. I've never done it so I don't have any advice and I don't even know if you can still get transfer cables for PS2 memory cards anymore.
@ScReWaTtAcKeD You can clean C64 carts without opening them. You might have to reshape the eraser to get it to fit in, but there's a lot of room in there to fit it in. Other than that it's just like cleaning an Atari cartridge.
Good call kainkusanagi! Pencil eraser is *much* less abrasive than certain other methods and it's easier to control 'amount' of cleaning. Heavier-shedding erasers are gentler, but take a bit longer.
Alternatively, rubbing parallel to contacts with a toothpick often dislodges enough gunk to be finished by an alcohol wipe-down. This is gentler than eraser, but may not be enough for the dirtiest games.
Rubbing alcohol *will* damage some labels & *can* mess up textured plastics, however.
@IAmLeon94 If it's just dust use a clean soft cotton towel. If you have scratches you'll have to buy a disc resurfacing kit. They cost about $20 and work pretty well, if the damage isn't too deep.
It's true that erasing will make it more clean then alcohol only... OPENING + ERASING IS NOT ABSOLUTELY NECESARY! Clean it with the q-tip and alchool from the outside, only. I cleaned my 300 cartridges collection (NES, SNES, N64, GEN, GB) this way and they ALL worked flawlesly. Only if a game still don't work after alcohol only (which is very unlikely), then I would suggest to open and erase. Other then that, avoid this extremely tidius process (unless you only have a couple of games).
@bertinouellet I actually JUST use eraser and canned air.
Rubbing alcohol contains water (even the 91%.. still 8% water!) Water leads to corrosion.
If you really don't want to open your carts I guess stick to alcohol and canned air, but you may have to repeat the process every once to keep it working.
@videogameobsession It's nice that your concerned about this but, what you need to understand is, yes, alcohol do contain water, but that water will evaporate very quikly because of the alcohol. Quick enough for avoiding any corrosion. Evaporation is faster then corrosion. Even Nintendo isn't concerned about the corrosion, they recomend using a qtip and a solution of 50% water 50% alcohol. But I guess if someone is a bit scared of corrosion, they can use just alcohol instead.
@bertinouellet Where have you seen that? The back side of every NES cart says "DO NOT CLEAN WITH BENZENE, THINNER, ALCOHOL, OR OTHER SUCH SOLVENTS" Seriously.. take a look, I'm not making it up.
It's the same basic theory of why blowing on your cart will make it work in the short term, but lead to it not working after a while. You are much better sticking to pencil eraser + canned air.
I have been doing this for 25 years. I could take any of my games and play it in my NES from '85 just fine.
@monstro567 I'd be surprised if your DS games need cleaning since they can't be all that old. But if they did need cleaning I'd probably just use a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol and try to get it to fit between the plasic fins.
@kalinda619 Like I said you need a security screwdriver bit. You can get them at most hardware stores and even on amazon. The only way to open a Gameboy game is with a security screwdriver bit.
Battery replacement is a piece of cake especially if you know how to solder. I did it in a Pokemon Gold cartridge a while ago and it works perfectly! On the original Pokemon Gold and Silver games, the battery not only backs up the save file stored in RAM but also for the game's real time clock.
sorry for my ignorance... is it recommended to also clean the cartriges board or is it only necessary to clean the copper leads? one other question, what kind of maintenance should i performe on my console systems?
It doesn't hurt, but it's only necessary if it looks dirty. As for maintenance, it depends on what kind of console you have and it's condition. Some people don't have to do any maintenance other have to do a lot.
besides the game gear, i have a mega drive. do you think it is necessary to, for exemple, open the mega drive and clean the piece where the cartriges connect (i don't know if it's also made of copper) or to clean any other board? thanks for the help!
If you have a cleaning kit you don't have to open it and even if you don't you can clean it without opening it if you're clever. You just need something this like an old credit card and a thin fabric like real or fake silk. Pull the fabric over the card, wet it with rubbing alcohol, and use it to clean the pins.
i got itsnesboy to watch this cause he had some problems with one of his 2600 games and i watched this 1) i rlly like te show 2) some of my freinds snes cartridges messed up and i cleaned them one was demolition man we recently reveiwed it cause i cleaned it yay
i have a really good game called super mario land 1. it hasnt played for years. sometimes it might boot up just for at least a minute and/or when it odes, its full of flaws all over. ive opened it up and windexed it, erased it, alchoholed it. still the same. any ideas?
If my Gameboy Color Game keeps freezing and the words Nintendo on the start of the game looks weird would I have to do this procedure or what do you recommend?
To open the metal plate in the N64 cartridge, would that just require your everyday-handy-ol' Phillips or Flathead heads? Otherwise, thanks Kain, helped a lot!
If the copper has corroded and turned green a very lite sandpaper grit can help, but if you sand away too much copper it can ruin your cartridge. It's a "last resort" kind of thing.
The reason that Nintendo told people to never clean their cartridges with alcohol was because they wanted you to buy their cleaner which actually consisted of alcohol. It was at least a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water. It was just Nintendo being greedy.
Most hardware stores. If you want to look online search amazon for Nintendo Bit or Security Screwdriver. It's best to go to a local hardware store and take the thing you want to open so you can size the bit before you buy it.
Wouldn't blowing moisture on the leads also give a temporary better connection?
I agree that it would catalyze corrosion and I agree that it shouldn't be done, but I would think that the minuscule amount of moisture that gets applied to the connection gives less resistance when seating the cartridge again in the system.
Maybe, there's no way to know without testing it and I'm not going to risk my games and systems to see.
I'm going to go with the moisture probably evaporates before you even get it to the system. In my opinion the moisture in our breath does significantly more harm than good.
Generally it's called a security screwdriver or security bit. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes so go down to your local hardware shop and bring your game so you can size the bit up before buying it.
As far as I know it's called a security bit. You can buy them in a bunch of different sizes at most hardware stores and online. It's best to take your game cartridge with you so you can size the bit. That way you know it will do the job before you get home.
Kain I love your 2-Bit Gaming series. Keep up the awesome videos, and I'll keep watching seen every one to date. Your my 2nd favorite gaming show, my favorite of course is AVGN. You rock Kain!!
This has been on DTT for a while now, but for some reason I waited until I saw this on the SA thread to watch it. This is very helpful. Me and my brother have always had NES games that just wouldn't work no matter how many times we tried cleaning them or what not.
Could this trick work to clean an old 72-Pin connector in leu of buying a new one? Granted, they're not very expensive to replace, but I'm just curious.
If you cute the eraser so it's thin enough to fit in the 72-Pin Connector it might work. I prefer a cleaning kit because you don't have to open the system and if you use it regularly it will stay clean. You're problem might be the pins getting worn out and needing to be bent back up.
If you try the eraser be careful not to break it off inside and make sure to blow out the eraser dust with a can of air.
I have an EA Genesis cart with some odd looking security screws. The slots run diagonally from the center out. Theres three slots on the screw and it has a center in the middle. What can I use to remove the screws? It doesnt look like the regular security bits I have seen.
Well, it sounds kind of like a tri-wing screw, but the center you're talking about sounds like a special kind of security screw I don't think I've ever seen on a game myself.
If you can't get it clean without opening it, and you really need to clean it, I suggest taking it down to a hardware store and asking for help finding the kind of bit you need.
Out of curiosity, what game is it? I have a few EA games with that yellow tab on them, but they have standard security screws.
The Game is StarFlight. Its the genesis port. Its an EA game. I think EA is just the publisher. The screws look odd. Your right, they do look kind of like a tri wing. But they hace a center in the middle. If I could find a pic I will post the URL for it.
Saw you on screwattack. Really cool that you opened up all the games to show us the carts inside. I've always wondered what a sega game looked on the inside.
Wow, this looks very helpful! Several of my old SNES games refuse to turn on when I try playing them, so I'll be sure to use this cleaning technique on them! Thanks a lot!
By the way, I look forward to finding out how to replace the battery in a Game Boy cartridge. The battery in my copy of Pokemon Silver went dead a long time ago, making the game dang near useless (since progress can no longer be saved or loaded). Hopefully I'll be able to fix it soon, thanks to your videos!
What about cleaning DS games? I'm guessing that you can just clean the back where the strip of...copper stuff is, but some conformation would help. Thanks for the time! :)
My DS games are so new I havn't even given it a though, but you should be able to clean them without breaking them open. And they would have to be broken open. As far as I know they are snapped together and may even have been glued shut. Opening them would be difficult and putting them back together would be even harder.
You can probably clean it anyway. Just use a small screwdriver or paper clip to release the dust guard catch. Once it's released push the guard back to reveal the copper leads. Since the opening is so large you may be able to get a small eraser in, but try to make sure no eraser dust falls into the cart. Finish it up with a swab and alcohol and it should be clean as a whistle.
I just didn't think anyone would want to know about Atari games. Maybe I'll make a quick tutorial vid just for it.
Aww how nice of you to reply ^ ^. Yeah yesterday after watching your video i passed by a goodwill store and i got an original GB for 5 bucks ^ ^. I wish one of these days to find a GBC maybe for 10 cuz on ebay they go from 30 up
Thanks a lot, this was very helpful, i really look forward to your battery replacement guide because i bought 2 used gbc games from a flea market and they didn't work, i think the battery is the problem but i will still clean out my games this way. By the way, is the air can completly necessary?
I always knew that blowing in the games was bad because of the moisture so what we did when I was growing up was put like part of our shirt over it then blow. Good video as always.
Your guide helped me to clean corrosion off some of my MegaDrive games as well as my wireless mouse, which wouldn't recharge while sitting on its cradle. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for not forcing us to fix these things unlike the last 2 or 3 times. Oh, and sorry for being too smart for you. I guess you had every reason to remove those comments. I don't know if you did or not, but I do know they were just too smart for anyone to answer. So deleting them is probably the only option. But still, I don't want to risk doing these repairs. It's too much work for me, and I know I'll screw it up big time! That's how much I suck at fixing things.
Why do you keep pretending to be obvious about my comments? I already posted the reasons why, which you may or may not have removed. But seriously, if I tell you what I'm talking about, you're only going to do the same thing to that comment, and just label it as spam or something. Please stop asking me what I'm trying to say. I really don't want to explain it all over again!
It's possible if you included a URL or something that youtube doesn't allow the comment was never posted. I've had comments of mine not show up just because I was talking about the (Game)_(DOT)_(Com) and it was too similar to a URL.
I have no idea what comments you are talking about or why you think I deleted them. Why don't you repost them and try to not to use anything that youtube doesn't allow.
If I was deleting your comments wouldn't I have deleted these too or ban you to cover it up?
Oh okay. Sorry about that. It's just that in your past repair videos, you said that following these repairs can be risky work and may result in damaging your system (or cartridge) if done unresponsively. But then in you 2-Bits you said, don't be a sissy and fix it anyway. That's called contridicting yourself. Hopefully this comment will not be deleted and you'll be able to receive it. But I still like your videos!
"Wussy talk"is a joke. The point of these videos is to get people to fix their classic systems/games instead of tossing them. Many people think they can't fix stuff because they don't know how or it's too hard.
I believe that if something breaks you should find out how to fix it and give it a try. If it ends up not working then you turned a broken thing into a slightly more broken thing.
It's not really contradictory to suggest people be careful and still recommend they attempt a repair job.
do u think this is why my n64 stopped reading games? do u know what happened to it? last week it didnt want to run games. i played 4 games and while they played the screen turned into some bars and i couldnt see. now it wont read any of my 30 games. is my n64 dead? i tryed the snes gamecube and n64 av cables they all work but idk whats wrong with the system is this fixable?
It wouldn't hurt to use a cleaning kit on your N64 and clean your games. It might be something else, but cleaning is a good place to start. I'm not all that familiar with common N64 issues so if it's more than a thorough cleaning I can't help much.
I didn't realize it was that easy to take those cartridges apart. I also didn't know the boards were so small. Good to know if any of my games stop working.
Will there be a video for repairing some controllers and joysticks? I know not all of them can be repaired, such as the sensor on a zapper, but basics for fixing unresponsive buttons would be fine. I know that fixing a controller button isn't the same as fixing a console's buttons.
A basic controller like a NES pad can have two common problems. The rubber button spring can wear out and the copper button leads on the controller board can corrode like the game carts in this video.
If it's the rubber you have to replace it and if it's the copper it has to be clean in the same way as the games in this video.
Other more complicated controllers can have so many parts that it would be impossible to show a general fix video.
I guess it would be similiar. My problems are with an SNES joystick. Plus, I figured instructions would help with not just me, but anyone else wondering.
As for specialized controllers, I didn't think more complicated controllers can be fixed easily. Some needed replacement parts would either be not available or expensive depending on the problem.
Will you do a video showing how to replace the battery on gameboy color games soon? Someone gave me Pokemon Silver for my b-day and the battery is dead. It came with an extra but I don't know how to replace it.
As far as I know they are called Security bits and Security Screwdrivers. You can get them at just about any good hardware store. I know you can get them at amazon too.
If you can bring the game you want to open with you so you can size it up.
BTW, if it's a GBA game it's called a Tri Wing screwdriver.
I fell and hit my head on a toilet and all of a sudden I knew how to fix and maintain classic video game stuff. That and how to make a Flux Capacitor.
Actually, years of needing to fix it myself and doing the research needed to learn out.
You'd probably have to replace the screen altogether. I've seen replacement DS touchscreens for sale, but I've never replaced one myself. I've replaced Gamboy and Gameboy Color screens. Those are pretty easy so I bet the DS is about the same. Just be careful you don't break anything on the inside while you do it.
I didn't enter the competition. Everyone seems to think I did, but I decided not to enter. I didn't want to be part of the maelstrom of angry troll attacks that I knew would happen, and did.
well, i ran into a problem. i dont have a screw driver that fits the screws in the games, but i ended up being able to do it without opening it up (thin eraser). now, Rush 2 that never worked played the first time i put it in. THANK YOU!!! as for the gameshark, i think it only works with certain games. well, a lot more games to do. thanks again. YOU ROCK!
i plan to try this on my n64 games, but my gameshark for the 64 plays when it wants to. i used a swab (earlier) with no alcohol and that got it working for a few games, but still a pain. will this work for it?
Verdigris is serious because it means the copper is actually etched away. If it gets too bad there won't be enough copper to run the game.
If it's really REALLY bad then it might be lost forever.
But it's worth trying.
You might be able to dip the pins into vinegar to help dissolve the Verdigris. You might also want to try lemon juice as I've heard that can dissolve Verdigris too.
The white eraser and rubbing alcohol might help as well.
I'll be sticking with this one for awhile now that I'm happy with it. I don't currently plan to make it a download. It's really no longer than the intro, about 15 seconds.
very interesting and as for blowing the game cartridges a friend of mine told me that a good way to blow on then is to put your shirt over the bottom of the cartridge and then blow it seems to work very good
Great videos
SuperFieroGT 1 week ago
My GBC won't play games but me gba will wtf
bland9876 2 months ago
@bland9876 I'm sorry to hear that. Since they are separate machines one working does not mean the other will. It could be dirty, or just plain busted. Try cleaning it with a cleaning kit.
kainkusanagi 2 months ago
cleaning them with mother's aluminum polish and a old t-shirt is a easy way to get the same result. The copper leads will shine nicely afterwards.
tannerwood2k1 2 months ago
I know ur still alive please make more videos
Archelon100 2 months ago
I tried this method on three games that wouldn't work and they work just like new. I tip my Mario Hat to you. Thank you so much! A winner is you!
DragonRanger89 4 months ago
What happens if your gameboy game does not start, it says gameboy and says nintendo like normal but the game never loads... i cant find a fix for it anywhere. Megaman Xtreme 2
photonarbiter 6 months ago
@photonarbiter Do other games work?
kainkusanagi 6 months ago
@kainkusanagi yes i have tried it on a gameboy sp game boy color pokemon edition , gameboy color regular , gameboy advance original . the game died while i tried to review it for my show
photonarbiter 6 months ago
@photonarbiter If no amount of cleaning gets it to work it may be irreversibly damaged. Sorry.
kainkusanagi 6 months ago
the problem cut be also the cartride connector of the game console itself.
so cleaning those cartrides is pointless if the game console cartride connector is durty too either,cuzz when you insert those cleaned games into it,they get durty again.
so you better of to clean both the cartrides and the consoles connector just in case to be sure that it will woek.
johneymute 7 months ago
Kain, do you have any idea to fix a corrupt memory card?
In my case, it is a third party PS2 memory card. More specifically, A Max Memory 16 to be exact.
SamPD2 9 months ago
@SamPD2 You could try using a transfer devise and see if you can access your saves on a PC. I've never done it so I don't have any advice and I don't even know if you can still get transfer cables for PS2 memory cards anymore.
kainkusanagi 9 months ago
brasso work really good to clean your carts
BPL86 9 months ago
How do you do it for c64 carts??
ScReWaTtAcKeD 11 months ago
@ScReWaTtAcKeD You can clean C64 carts without opening them. You might have to reshape the eraser to get it to fit in, but there's a lot of room in there to fit it in. Other than that it's just like cleaning an Atari cartridge.
kainkusanagi 11 months ago
Good call kainkusanagi! Pencil eraser is *much* less abrasive than certain other methods and it's easier to control 'amount' of cleaning. Heavier-shedding erasers are gentler, but take a bit longer.
Alternatively, rubbing parallel to contacts with a toothpick often dislodges enough gunk to be finished by an alcohol wipe-down. This is gentler than eraser, but may not be enough for the dirtiest games.
Rubbing alcohol *will* damage some labels & *can* mess up textured plastics, however.
Nintendough 1 year ago
any tips for CDs?
IAmLeon94 1 year ago
@IAmLeon94 If it's just dust use a clean soft cotton towel. If you have scratches you'll have to buy a disc resurfacing kit. They cost about $20 and work pretty well, if the damage isn't too deep.
kainkusanagi 1 year ago
Hi Kain! What to do with an 2600 game?
MrLastkill3r 1 year ago
@MrLastkill3r Check out my video "Odds and Ends" for info on that.
kainkusanagi 1 year ago
@kainkusanagi Thanks, man. Big thanks for you!
PS: Game.Com Rocks!!!
MrLastkill3r 1 year ago
That Was Helpful Thanks!
YugiLovesWWE 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I read a post somewhere that you can use glass stove top polish to clean contacts. I've used this method and it works really well.
ac5015 1 year ago
I read a post somewhere that you can use glass stove top polish to clean contacts. I've used this method and it works really well.
ac5015 1 year ago
It's true that erasing will make it more clean then alcohol only... OPENING + ERASING IS NOT ABSOLUTELY NECESARY! Clean it with the q-tip and alchool from the outside, only. I cleaned my 300 cartridges collection (NES, SNES, N64, GEN, GB) this way and they ALL worked flawlesly. Only if a game still don't work after alcohol only (which is very unlikely), then I would suggest to open and erase. Other then that, avoid this extremely tidius process (unless you only have a couple of games).
bertinouellet 1 year ago
@bertinouellet I actually JUST use eraser and canned air.
Rubbing alcohol contains water (even the 91%.. still 8% water!) Water leads to corrosion.
If you really don't want to open your carts I guess stick to alcohol and canned air, but you may have to repeat the process every once to keep it working.
Good luck.
videogameobsession 1 year ago
@videogameobsession It's nice that your concerned about this but, what you need to understand is, yes, alcohol do contain water, but that water will evaporate very quikly because of the alcohol. Quick enough for avoiding any corrosion. Evaporation is faster then corrosion. Even Nintendo isn't concerned about the corrosion, they recomend using a qtip and a solution of 50% water 50% alcohol. But I guess if someone is a bit scared of corrosion, they can use just alcohol instead.
bertinouellet 1 year ago
@bertinouellet Where have you seen that? The back side of every NES cart says "DO NOT CLEAN WITH BENZENE, THINNER, ALCOHOL, OR OTHER SUCH SOLVENTS" Seriously.. take a look, I'm not making it up.
It's the same basic theory of why blowing on your cart will make it work in the short term, but lead to it not working after a while. You are much better sticking to pencil eraser + canned air.
I have been doing this for 25 years. I could take any of my games and play it in my NES from '85 just fine.
videogameobsession 1 year ago
can you show a how-to for the super gameboy?
ScReWaTtAcKeD 1 year ago
@ScReWaTtAcKeD You clean the SNES end like a SNES game and clean the Gameboy slot like an original Gameboy unit. A Gameboy cleaning kit works best.
kainkusanagi 1 year ago
thumbs this up so it stays at the top please
WARNING PLEASE READ
rubbing alchohol is POISON so please keep it away
from children and animals plus you're mouth, eyes, and
ears too. BE CAREFUL!
Elijahbabyluigifan 1 year ago
Could you show how to Clean & repair the NES TOP LOADER please? thanx.
conchetumaremaricon 1 year ago
Would you show how to clean and repair the NES TOP LOADER ? THANKS
conchetumaremaricon 1 year ago
Would you suggest this cleaning method for Nintendo DS games? Please reply soon. P.S. I really like the show.
monstro567 1 year ago
@monstro567 I'd be surprised if your DS games need cleaning since they can't be all that old. But if they did need cleaning I'd probably just use a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol and try to get it to fit between the plasic fins.
kainkusanagi 1 year ago
@kainkusanagi thanks
monstro567 1 year ago
Hey Kain!
I love all of your video's!!!
This episode really helped me out with cleaning my n64 games !!!!
MiseryMire0 1 year ago
@MiseryMire0 Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
kainkusanagi 1 year ago
By the way whered u get that black screw driver thing to open the gameboy games?
and is there an alternative wayto open them?
kalinda619 1 year ago
@kalinda619 Like I said you need a security screwdriver bit. You can get them at most hardware stores and even on amazon. The only way to open a Gameboy game is with a security screwdriver bit.
kainkusanagi 1 year ago
THANKS SO MUCH!!
now i can play my silver version perfectly
:D
kalinda619 1 year ago
Could you post up a video on how to replace the battery.
Riddler95 1 year ago
Battery replacement is a piece of cake especially if you know how to solder. I did it in a Pokemon Gold cartridge a while ago and it works perfectly! On the original Pokemon Gold and Silver games, the battery not only backs up the save file stored in RAM but also for the game's real time clock.
bratina501 1 year ago
i forgot to say your tutorials are realy good, thanks!
WucubiLehdul 1 year ago
sorry for my ignorance... is it recommended to also clean the cartriges board or is it only necessary to clean the copper leads? one other question, what kind of maintenance should i performe on my console systems?
WucubiLehdul 1 year ago
It doesn't hurt, but it's only necessary if it looks dirty. As for maintenance, it depends on what kind of console you have and it's condition. Some people don't have to do any maintenance other have to do a lot.
kainkusanagi 1 year ago
Do you know a online shop that sell a Special srewdriver for NES game cardrige ?
hitachi088 1 year ago
Amazon
kainkusanagi 1 year ago
Comment removed
Riddler95 1 year ago
besides the game gear, i have a mega drive. do you think it is necessary to, for exemple, open the mega drive and clean the piece where the cartriges connect (i don't know if it's also made of copper) or to clean any other board? thanks for the help!
WucubiLehdul 1 year ago
If you have a cleaning kit you don't have to open it and even if you don't you can clean it without opening it if you're clever. You just need something this like an old credit card and a thin fabric like real or fake silk. Pull the fabric over the card, wet it with rubbing alcohol, and use it to clean the pins.
kainkusanagi 1 year ago
dont tell him though hell eat meh soul
jakesethsnake1 1 year ago
i got itsnesboy to watch this cause he had some problems with one of his 2600 games and i watched this 1) i rlly like te show 2) some of my freinds snes cartridges messed up and i cleaned them one was demolition man we recently reveiwed it cause i cleaned it yay
jakesethsnake1 1 year ago
i have a really good game called super mario land 1. it hasnt played for years. sometimes it might boot up just for at least a minute and/or when it odes, its full of flaws all over. ive opened it up and windexed it, erased it, alchoholed it. still the same. any ideas?
TheMachinimanator 2 years ago
Could be a bad component on the cartridge's board. Hard to say and even harder to find without the right equipment. Sorry.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
probably. you need to do a zelda episode.
TheMachinimanator 2 years ago
Someday I will.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
son of a bitch you ruined mY donkey kong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! , lolz yer gona get a real one of those , jk man nice tips
frogmanlego 2 years ago
If my Gameboy Color Game keeps freezing and the words Nintendo on the start of the game looks weird would I have to do this procedure or what do you recommend?
AHITECHOBLANCO 2 years ago
Sounds like a dirty game. Give them a thorough cleaning. You might have to buy a Gameboy Cleaning kit if the system has corroded as well.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
batery must have died
frogmanlego 2 years ago
Great video! Thanx!
Kalisto247 2 years ago
Can you use renold's wrap as an airtight storage containment?
Demonh8ter 2 years ago
It wouldn't be air tight, but it would keep dust out and protect from spills.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
To open the metal plate in the N64 cartridge, would that just require your everyday-handy-ol' Phillips or Flathead heads? Otherwise, thanks Kain, helped a lot!
RonaldinhoFan07 2 years ago
You got. A good old fashioned Phillips.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Great video! I liked it a lot! It has a lot of usful Imformation! Thanks!! =D
LBPrecommender 2 years ago
ive heard people use sand paper instead erasers to clean the gold parts, is that a bad idea?
joey5497 2 years ago
If the copper has corroded and turned green a very lite sandpaper grit can help, but if you sand away too much copper it can ruin your cartridge. It's a "last resort" kind of thing.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
The reason that Nintendo told people to never clean their cartridges with alcohol was because they wanted you to buy their cleaner which actually consisted of alcohol. It was at least a 50/50 mix of alcohol and water. It was just Nintendo being greedy.
TrueGamer512 2 years ago
where can i find that kind of sucurity screw driver? (the type of head)
BillRizer193 2 years ago
Most hardware stores. If you want to look online search amazon for Nintendo Bit or Security Screwdriver. It's best to go to a local hardware store and take the thing you want to open so you can size the bit before you buy it.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
what is some of the remixed music that you used??
coolmedina10 2 years ago
Super Mario 3 Dance Mix & Sonic Triple Trouble Sunset Park(Train Zone)
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
can you do a tour of your gaming room please it looks awsome
TreycoTech 2 years ago
I get that request a lot, but sorry for a number of reasons I don't have any plans to do that any time soon.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
thats alright subscribed anyway
TreycoTech 2 years ago
Very good video. Each step is explained very well.
BlinkingBulbStudios 2 years ago
Well that's sort of more like a card than a cartrige, but check out my other video "Odds & Ends & Obligations" for that and other kinds of games.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Wouldn't blowing moisture on the leads also give a temporary better connection?
I agree that it would catalyze corrosion and I agree that it shouldn't be done, but I would think that the minuscule amount of moisture that gets applied to the connection gives less resistance when seating the cartridge again in the system.
getpagesize 2 years ago
Maybe, there's no way to know without testing it and I'm not going to risk my games and systems to see.
I'm going to go with the moisture probably evaporates before you even get it to the system. In my opinion the moisture in our breath does significantly more harm than good.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
thank u so much
rickythegamer1 2 years ago
what is the name of the screwdriver that u used for opening an Nes cart plz write back
rickythegamer1 2 years ago
Generally it's called a security screwdriver or security bit. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes so go down to your local hardware shop and bring your game so you can size the bit up before buying it.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
what type of battery do you need for a Nintendo 64 and snes game ?????????
Giggleonfunasonic 2 years ago
You really need to open it up and read the battery. Not all games use the same battery type so you have to do it case by case.
Lithium batters usually have names like CR1616, which is one I replaced in Donkey Kong for the original Gameboy.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
what is the type
Giggleonfunasonic 2 years ago
I want your room :| thankyouplease.
Beccar217 2 years ago
real quick question: What is the name of the screwdriver that opens snes and nes games?
Shnizzelfritz 2 years ago
As far as I know it's called a security bit. You can buy them in a bunch of different sizes at most hardware stores and online. It's best to take your game cartridge with you so you can size the bit. That way you know it will do the job before you get home.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
you have lots of nice stuff i'm guessing. you should think about listing it on your content insurance
trucksoner 2 years ago
Oh my god Kain is that computer tower a NZXT.? If so I have the exact same tower, it looks like it from the rear. =D Custom computers FTW!!!
whatshappen420 2 years ago
It's a custom case, but not the NZXT. It's a Mac knockoff I got because I wanted handles.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Kain I love your 2-Bit Gaming series. Keep up the awesome videos, and I'll keep watching seen every one to date. Your my 2nd favorite gaming show, my favorite of course is AVGN. You rock Kain!!
whatshappen420 2 years ago
Thanks I'll try to keep rockn' :)
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
What's the song when you were doing the Sega games?
SimpleReviewsChannel 2 years ago
It's a remix of a Song from Sonic 2 for the Game Gear and Master System. Sunset Park Act 3 Sonic TT (XsakuX)
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Are you going to do a video how to change a sega master battery that would be very useful for me soon
dragamon10 2 years ago
I will be doing a video about that, but it won't be soon. Sorry.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Now that you taught us how to clean cartridges are gonna teach us how to clean the controllers too?
Nobody72393 2 years ago
It's the same concept. You open up your controller of choice and clean the corroded copper. I may do a vid on it someday.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
This has been on DTT for a while now, but for some reason I waited until I saw this on the SA thread to watch it. This is very helpful. Me and my brother have always had NES games that just wouldn't work no matter how many times we tried cleaning them or what not.
Could this trick work to clean an old 72-Pin connector in leu of buying a new one? Granted, they're not very expensive to replace, but I'm just curious.
MelRains 2 years ago
If you cute the eraser so it's thin enough to fit in the 72-Pin Connector it might work. I prefer a cleaning kit because you don't have to open the system and if you use it regularly it will stay clean. You're problem might be the pins getting worn out and needing to be bent back up.
If you try the eraser be careful not to break it off inside and make sure to blow out the eraser dust with a can of air.
I've never done it so I can't recommend doing it.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
1:30- On the left. XD
I find this helpful.
5 stars.
ElricSowrd 2 years ago
thnx for telling me that thing about the blowing into the cartridge
piebot8675309 2 years ago
I have an EA Genesis cart with some odd looking security screws. The slots run diagonally from the center out. Theres three slots on the screw and it has a center in the middle. What can I use to remove the screws? It doesnt look like the regular security bits I have seen.
Thanks for your help
wulfshelmut 2 years ago
Well, it sounds kind of like a tri-wing screw, but the center you're talking about sounds like a special kind of security screw I don't think I've ever seen on a game myself.
If you can't get it clean without opening it, and you really need to clean it, I suggest taking it down to a hardware store and asking for help finding the kind of bit you need.
Out of curiosity, what game is it? I have a few EA games with that yellow tab on them, but they have standard security screws.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
The Game is StarFlight. Its the genesis port. Its an EA game. I think EA is just the publisher. The screws look odd. Your right, they do look kind of like a tri wing. But they hace a center in the middle. If I could find a pic I will post the URL for it.
wulfshelmut 2 years ago
Saw you on screwattack. Really cool that you opened up all the games to show us the carts inside. I've always wondered what a sega game looked on the inside.
HappehLemons 2 years ago
My Mortal Kombat game on the genesis stopped working and I was going to get rid of it until I saw this
Thanks for ptting up this vid
JOESONYNERD 2 years ago
Wow, this looks very helpful! Several of my old SNES games refuse to turn on when I try playing them, so I'll be sure to use this cleaning technique on them! Thanks a lot!
By the way, I look forward to finding out how to replace the battery in a Game Boy cartridge. The battery in my copy of Pokemon Silver went dead a long time ago, making the game dang near useless (since progress can no longer be saved or loaded). Hopefully I'll be able to fix it soon, thanks to your videos!
TechnoSuperguy 2 years ago
Nice, my friend tried this and it worked. Thanks!
Shoot. You broke a perfectly good pencil!
Tygerfilms 2 years ago
<3 ^_^
TheRealJimmyboy222 2 years ago
I prefer your old theme song, but that's just me.
RaCFACiT 2 years ago
What about cleaning DS games? I'm guessing that you can just clean the back where the strip of...copper stuff is, but some conformation would help. Thanks for the time! :)
PS Nice video, BTW.
anupsanju 2 years ago
My DS games are so new I havn't even given it a though, but you should be able to clean them without breaking them open. And they would have to be broken open. As far as I know they are snapped together and may even have been glued shut. Opening them would be difficult and putting them back together would be even harder.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
dang, and its my atari games that are the most corrodid.
mooseboy101 2 years ago
You can probably clean it anyway. Just use a small screwdriver or paper clip to release the dust guard catch. Once it's released push the guard back to reveal the copper leads. Since the opening is so large you may be able to get a small eraser in, but try to make sure no eraser dust falls into the cart. Finish it up with a swab and alcohol and it should be clean as a whistle.
I just didn't think anyone would want to know about Atari games. Maybe I'll make a quick tutorial vid just for it.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
thanks, it worked!
mooseboy101 2 years ago
my bro exchanged my snes for dope ;-; + my gbc with pokemon when i was lil
tenshinoneko 2 years ago
That sucks, at least it's all pretty cheap to buy used now.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Aww how nice of you to reply ^ ^. Yeah yesterday after watching your video i passed by a goodwill store and i got an original GB for 5 bucks ^ ^. I wish one of these days to find a GBC maybe for 10 cuz on ebay they go from 30 up
tenshinoneko 2 years ago
Thanks a lot, this was very helpful, i really look forward to your battery replacement guide because i bought 2 used gbc games from a flea market and they didn't work, i think the battery is the problem but i will still clean out my games this way. By the way, is the air can completly necessary?
CASSdaguy 2 years ago
Not totally, but try to brush away the eraser dust before putting the games back together.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
I always knew that blowing in the games was bad because of the moisture so what we did when I was growing up was put like part of our shirt over it then blow. Good video as always.
saintzenn 2 years ago
Another great video Kain, please continue to produce these informative treks down memory lane. We all appreciate it.
rguitar78 2 years ago
Your guide helped me to clean corrosion off some of my MegaDrive games as well as my wireless mouse, which wouldn't recharge while sitting on its cradle. Thanks a lot!
XiahouHamstah 2 years ago
the battery in my pokemon gold is dead so I look forward to your battery episode
MustardMan7321 2 years ago
Why do you have Doom on the SNES.
miscguy1 2 years ago
Why not? It's red and goes with my black Killer Instinct.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
What kind of screwdriver did you use on the N64 cart?
BevHills16 2 years ago
A security screwdriver on the outside and a Phillips screwdriver on the inside.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Thanks for not forcing us to fix these things unlike the last 2 or 3 times. Oh, and sorry for being too smart for you. I guess you had every reason to remove those comments. I don't know if you did or not, but I do know they were just too smart for anyone to answer. So deleting them is probably the only option. But still, I don't want to risk doing these repairs. It's too much work for me, and I know I'll screw it up big time! That's how much I suck at fixing things.
StrawberryGuy86 2 years ago
What are you talking about?
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Why do you keep pretending to be obvious about my comments? I already posted the reasons why, which you may or may not have removed. But seriously, if I tell you what I'm talking about, you're only going to do the same thing to that comment, and just label it as spam or something. Please stop asking me what I'm trying to say. I really don't want to explain it all over again!
StrawberryGuy86 2 years ago
It's possible if you included a URL or something that youtube doesn't allow the comment was never posted. I've had comments of mine not show up just because I was talking about the (Game)_(DOT)_(Com) and it was too similar to a URL.
I have no idea what comments you are talking about or why you think I deleted them. Why don't you repost them and try to not to use anything that youtube doesn't allow.
If I was deleting your comments wouldn't I have deleted these too or ban you to cover it up?
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Oh okay. Sorry about that. It's just that in your past repair videos, you said that following these repairs can be risky work and may result in damaging your system (or cartridge) if done unresponsively. But then in you 2-Bits you said, don't be a sissy and fix it anyway. That's called contridicting yourself. Hopefully this comment will not be deleted and you'll be able to receive it. But I still like your videos!
StrawberryGuy86 2 years ago
"Wussy talk"is a joke. The point of these videos is to get people to fix their classic systems/games instead of tossing them. Many people think they can't fix stuff because they don't know how or it's too hard.
I believe that if something breaks you should find out how to fix it and give it a try. If it ends up not working then you turned a broken thing into a slightly more broken thing.
It's not really contradictory to suggest people be careful and still recommend they attempt a repair job.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
i love how kain looks like a slightly larger version of leonidas.
InternetLad 2 years ago
do u think this is why my n64 stopped reading games? do u know what happened to it? last week it didnt want to run games. i played 4 games and while they played the screen turned into some bars and i couldnt see. now it wont read any of my 30 games. is my n64 dead? i tryed the snes gamecube and n64 av cables they all work but idk whats wrong with the system is this fixable?
photonarbiter 2 years ago
It wouldn't hurt to use a cleaning kit on your N64 and clean your games. It might be something else, but cleaning is a good place to start. I'm not all that familiar with common N64 issues so if it's more than a thorough cleaning I can't help much.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Excellent video, loved the animation you did showing the game board and the corrosion. Good job!
loperaja 2 years ago
What was the red SNES game?
pancakejarsrfun 2 years ago
It was Doom
stickman4444 2 years ago
Yep.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
kay, thanks.
pancakejarsrfun 2 years ago
I didn't realize it was that easy to take those cartridges apart. I also didn't know the boards were so small. Good to know if any of my games stop working.
Will there be a video for repairing some controllers and joysticks? I know not all of them can be repaired, such as the sensor on a zapper, but basics for fixing unresponsive buttons would be fine. I know that fixing a controller button isn't the same as fixing a console's buttons.
laughingfurry 2 years ago
A basic controller like a NES pad can have two common problems. The rubber button spring can wear out and the copper button leads on the controller board can corrode like the game carts in this video.
If it's the rubber you have to replace it and if it's the copper it has to be clean in the same way as the games in this video.
Other more complicated controllers can have so many parts that it would be impossible to show a general fix video.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
I guess it would be similiar. My problems are with an SNES joystick. Plus, I figured instructions would help with not just me, but anyone else wondering.
As for specialized controllers, I didn't think more complicated controllers can be fixed easily. Some needed replacement parts would either be not available or expensive depending on the problem.
laughingfurry 2 years ago
Yeah, I alwyas blew in my cartridges, too. Best repair episode, because most people will need it someday ;p
locke89 2 years ago
Will you do a video showing how to replace the battery on gameboy color games soon? Someone gave me Pokemon Silver for my b-day and the battery is dead. It came with an extra but I don't know how to replace it.
HaruhiIzumi 2 years ago
Very good, thorough tutorial. Love this series.
ghawk15 2 years ago
great video!
what are the tool bits called (the security bits) i need to buy them to do most of this
BArelyGamerTV 2 years ago
As far as I know they are called Security bits and Security Screwdrivers. You can get them at just about any good hardware store. I know you can get them at amazon too.
If you can bring the game you want to open with you so you can size it up.
BTW, if it's a GBA game it's called a Tri Wing screwdriver.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
how did you learn all these stuff?
snakeyakuza666 2 years ago
I fell and hit my head on a toilet and all of a sudden I knew how to fix and maintain classic video game stuff. That and how to make a Flux Capacitor.
Actually, years of needing to fix it myself and doing the research needed to learn out.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Can you show how to fix the DS touch screen?
darkslayer1996 2 years ago
You'd probably have to replace the screen altogether. I've seen replacement DS touchscreens for sale, but I've never replaced one myself. I've replaced Gamboy and Gameboy Color screens. Those are pretty easy so I bet the DS is about the same. Just be careful you don't break anything on the inside while you do it.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
man this guy is really usefull his videos are great cant wait for the sega game gear review
lewisbmth 2 years ago
wow this was useful thanks man
also im surprised as to how you didnt get that show on screwattack =/
ManuelDR1969 2 years ago
I didn't enter the competition. Everyone seems to think I did, but I decided not to enter. I didn't want to be part of the maelstrom of angry troll attacks that I knew would happen, and did.
Thanks for think I should have though. :)
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Yeah BS from Nintendo so you'll buy their expensive cleaning kits...
shaurz 2 years ago
I had a cartridge which I had to clean four times with rubbing alcohol before there was no more black coming off. It was really bad...
As a rule I always clean used games straight away before I use them.
shaurz 2 years ago
That's a good rule to live by. It keeps your system clean.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
oh that was a good one.
joeshadowman 2 years ago
well, i ran into a problem. i dont have a screw driver that fits the screws in the games, but i ended up being able to do it without opening it up (thin eraser). now, Rush 2 that never worked played the first time i put it in. THANK YOU!!! as for the gameshark, i think it only works with certain games. well, a lot more games to do. thanks again. YOU ROCK!
waterbender3540 2 years ago
i plan to try this on my n64 games, but my gameshark for the 64 plays when it wants to. i used a swab (earlier) with no alcohol and that got it working for a few games, but still a pain. will this work for it?
waterbender3540 2 years ago
I don't see why not.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
I bought a few NES games from a market once and the copper contacts were covered in Verdigris,
How would you explain removing that?
ScrewAttackEurope 2 years ago
Verdigris is serious because it means the copper is actually etched away. If it gets too bad there won't be enough copper to run the game.
If it's really REALLY bad then it might be lost forever.
But it's worth trying.
You might be able to dip the pins into vinegar to help dissolve the Verdigris. You might also want to try lemon juice as I've heard that can dissolve Verdigris too.
The white eraser and rubbing alcohol might help as well.
Good luck and tell me if you have any success.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
Thanks dude!
I've also had trying to tin the connections with solder to see if that works too.
ScrewAttackEurope 2 years ago
good work : )
hairytroosers 2 years ago
New theme song again ;P
Is there a download to this one on your website, like with "Build", if I remember it's title correctly? :)
ASecondOpinion1501 2 years ago
I'll be sticking with this one for awhile now that I'm happy with it. I don't currently plan to make it a download. It's really no longer than the intro, about 15 seconds.
kainkusanagi 2 years ago
great job
littletiger5712 2 years ago
I like this new theme song. Keep up the awesome show bro!!
KenBuddY1985 2 years ago
very interesting and as for blowing the game cartridges a friend of mine told me that a good way to blow on then is to put your shirt over the bottom of the cartridge and then blow it seems to work very good
superchaosman 2 years ago
whAT about saga mega drive games
CRAIGTFILMS 2 years ago
They're the same as a Genesis games.