Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Review / Buyer's Guide(Pt. 1)

[philmeister5669]

What about the dog-bone controller?

[Toady120]

I bought a NES with a new 72-pin connector in it, and my games are seal in it really tight and it's hard to pull them out, is it an advantage for me?

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@Toady120 Well it will probably make your games work better but will wear out the contacts. I would see if you could loosen them a bit.

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@MegaCandy39 On the NES if you ask me.

[zeppelin1996]

@MegaCandy39 You could go with the Wii VC, no glitches or anything like that, but there are some NES games that the VC doesn't have. Contra is example. It's up to you, but to me, there's nothing better than playing a game on the console it was originally made for.

[TheMattgfc1893]

how many nes do u owning?

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@TheMattgfc1893 3, but only 1 works well.

[nwesterbeckmaster]

is it bad to leave a cartridge inside the system? say maybe for like 2 months without removing it?

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@nwesterbeckmaster That's what I've heard.

[Riddler95]

Wasn't the NES Mono?

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@Riddler95 Yes, but if you hook it up using composite cables and without a splitter, you will only get sound out of one speaker, unless you are hooking it up to a mono TV.

[Riddler95]

Yeah the Top Loader NES is really rare, the local game shop I go to, has gotten only one Top Loader NES in the few years they've been open.

I've never seen one.

[UNSCdropout9]

@SilverMongooseVideos I just subscribed and love your reviews/buyers guides for consles, thanks for the help!

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@supercrazy6758 I would say its uncommon.

[GradientGhoul]

i just got an nes for 35 bucks.

[nwesterbeckmaster]

my gold cartrige Zelda isnt working. please help

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@nwesterbeckmaster Open er up and clean er. Not much else you can do.

[nwesterbeckmaster]

@SilverMongooseVideos thanks for replying. i saw the method you showed where you pull the game out just a bit. works perfect now.! thanks!

[Riddler95]

If your Zelda NES Game working again?

[nwesterbeckmaster]

@Riddler95 i got it to work

[JimmyFraska]

I love you videos, and your one of the few channels I'm subscribed to, but I hate it when you say Mare-io

[creepyfreak88]

how many nes games do u have

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@creepyfreak88 Hmm, I don't know. Really good ones, probably about 35. Other ones I haven't gotten around to trying yet, probably another 25 or so.

[rockyhorror1297]

Im retarded i had a NES but i sold it for like 3 bucks!!!!!

[ReaLizZe7]

Your reviews and buyer's guides are great! Thanks man

[TheMike894ftw]

My Zelda broke on mw yesterday. I nearly cried.

[traceurhero]

Daym I want an nes

[omenroc1]

The controllers can easily be restored by opening them up (6 little screws in the back) and cleaning the citcuit board contact points , on the board itself and the rubber parts. Clean off all the carbon buildup (25+years worth) with household AMMONIA, you can buy a bottle for about a dollar at any grocery store in the cleaning aisle.

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@omenroc1 I'll try that sometime, thanks.

[sexycocoblack28]

you're sooooooo cute

[MegaTommy11]

what did you say at 0:52 ? you should be drunk and THEN make this video. lol haha jk

[MrSlapthebass]

I'm having trouble deciding whether or not to get an original NES. I know it's more logical to get the games I want through virtual console but but I'm not sure the experience will be the same on a wii. What do you think?

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@MrSlapthebass If I were you I would get games that have save states (like Final Fantasy, Zelda, etc) for the VC as it is a pain to replace batteries. For all other games I would get the originals. Also, some games are worth a lot of money as originals but only a couple bucks on VC so that is worth considering.

[TheWalkMan1234]

Good info, thanks a lot!

[zambo512]

i came across a nes at a 2nd hand store today for $12 I am not sure if it has any cables or controllers included, but I think it would be pretty bad ass to own a nes. Do you think I should get it? even if it doesn't have any of the cables, controllers etc.?

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@zambo512 I wouldn't, but that's just me.

[NicholasGalvan]

I'm getting one of these from a friend in NJ.

It comes with Two controllers, a new 72 pin connector, and the power supply and RF box. I also have an FC Mobile 2(a portable NES Clone) Should I stick to the portable, or get the actual console?

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@NicholasGalvan It's up to you. In my opinion nothing beats the authentic console but hey, if the FC Mobile works for you then stick with it.

[NicholasGalvan]

@SilverMongooseVideos

Yeah, I think I'm gonna get the real deal. :)

[campervan25]

Blasted drunks, get the hose on them!

[SilverMongooseVideos]

@campervan25 Ha ha, at first I had no idea what you were talking about.

[kibjohn]

I sure have to get an NES Max and/or an NES Advantage. I plan on getting Silver Surfer for the NES soon.

Do you know anything about this NES peripheral, the Camerica Freedom Stick? I had that years ago, but we trashed it because it was eating up betteries all the time.

-kidThunder

[SilverMongooseVideos]

I don't really know much other than it was an Advantage clone, except could be used wirelessly.

[MuffinOnToast]

I love the fact the video author is still giving replies to the questions. It is really helpful : )

[SilverMongooseVideos]

Ha ha, it does take some time but its not like I have 50 000 subscribers or anything so its not too crazy. Glad you appreciate it.

[NintendoLover229]

what IS the thing on the bottom and what did it do?

[SilverMongooseVideos]

I think it's an expansion port that was not used.

[chapiloks562]

i have an NES and it workd really good, one control, and both the standar and the 3color cable, and the A/C cable , i was wounderg whats the value of it now in days

[SilverMongooseVideos]

Anywhere for $5 to $50 I guess. The older the console the more varied the prices, I find.

[TheSaviour1000]

For those looking to get an NES i would get the Yobo FC Game console instead of getting the original NES its cheaper more convenient and it works.

[SilverMongooseVideos]

It is certainly an option for some but for those who really like good sound quality they will notice the difference. Plus lots of clones can't play certain games like Paperboy. Depending on the controller port you might also miss out on peripherals like the NES gun. For a less hardcore retro gamer though they certainly are a good buy, especially the ones that can play games from multiple systems.

[TheSaviour1000]

If you dont like clones you can always get the real systems i have the AV Famicom the nes 2 with av out and a converter its extremely rare i use the Yobo as a back up NES.

[alexfart67]

man i have everything i need for the NES but im just missing the plug for the tv

[TheTs124]

i might be only able to get one system i want super nes and nes but i will probably only get this one help

[SilverMongooseVideos]

Well it's really up to you man. Just think of what games you would rather have. Super Mario World or Super Mario Bros? Link to the Past, or Legend of Zelda?

[80KungFu]

I sold my first Sega Mega Drive, then my Atari, then my Sega master system, then my Game Boy Advance sp, and lately my first Play Station one that I got from my grandma after some guys knocked my front teeth out. AND I REGRET IT ALL! This is a lesson for you who are watching: NEVER SELL A SYSTEM OR AN OK GAME YOU WILL REGRET IT!

[RapMetalFUCKINGRULES]

I want a NES :(

[JackSparrow424]

i bought a nes a week ago ;D 30 bucks ;D

[coryraystover]

nice video.

[spiritofstrength]

i have a nes but the games go in at the top and the controlers are shaped kinda like dogbones

[SilverMongooseVideos]

That my friend is a model 2 NES. Need to get my hands one of those someday. I've never seen one in person myself.

[fernando1990619b]

@spiritofstrength ... you have a super nintendo...

[weltall1028]

I've never played with the NES Advantage, it looks like a really nice controller. I do have the NES Max, which looks like it would be cool, but I don't have an NES right now.:(

[sawfan25]

The most obnoxious use of the slow button on the advantage is on Simon's Quest

[BRGxRandomHero]

hope you didnt sill that idea from cgrhd

[SilverMongooseVideos]

Steal what from the who now?

[SilverMongooseVideos]

That NES is my second one from my childhood, which I got after my NES started to fail on me. I still have the first one as well. I have never sold a system and only actually sold 2 games ever.

[VicenteIbanez2620]

never been a huge fan of the NES max but on the other hand I f@cking love the advantage

get some Galaga/donkey kong/pacman and here you go, nice arcade stuff

[SOAD1973]

i never noticed the av cables till today and my controllers have circle dpads

[SOAD1973]

i never realized until today that the ens had video had av cable connections but the weerd thing is that they give you a yellow/white byt give you yellow/red

[sonicwashere]

I am thinking about buying a NES would you say the NES Advantage or the NES Max which one is better.

[SilverMongooseVideos]

Gee...that's a tough one. I think that both of them are good for different things. Mostly, both are used for things that are more of an arcade style, such as shoot'em'ups. I think that the NES Advantage is much cooler but neither one is better than the other. It depends on the game in my opinion.

[sonicwashere]

Ok thanks. :)

[Poleyonline]

dude your gonna be big

[fullmetallpiano]

Seriously I have both and I prefer the NES advantage but the NES max is really small so, it depends :P

[Jakester12621]

Actually Nintendo prefers that you DON"T use cotton swabs to clean games because they leave little cotton fibers which will effect wether the game runs or not more than dust.

[SilverMongooseVideos]

Well, ideally one would take the game apart and use a special electronics cleaning pad (much like a very soft SOS pad) on it but most people don't have the screwdrivers, pads, or patience to do so.

[SilverMongooseVideos]

I find that the cotton swabs work fine so long as you dont use a brand that has a lot of loose fibres. Plus, most games do not run due to residue on the contacts, not dust. That dust thing is mostly a myth so much as I am concerned.

Thanks for the imput though. I might put something about that in the the description tommorow.

[jasonjewell90]

i love this game i played when i was a kid so awesome im 27 now so wow im old lol....

[amari2001]

Should i get the actual system or NES top loader? I heard the top loaders are more reliable.Once again nice video I also subscribed

[SilverMongooseVideos]

(I am assuming you are refering to the official NES toploader). If you have the money I would get the top loader as they are more reliable. They do not have the issues due to the security or the pins so only suffer from old age and worn out cartridges. I personally do not own one but have only heard good things about them.

[amari2001]

Yeah ok thanks i might just have to look on ebay for one.Thanks again looking foward to ur other reviews.