Have the same problem which is really surprising considering my carts are in the original boxes and plastic bags and the console was used lightly (babied) and always stored in a plastic storage bag to keep it dust free after playing it. Makes me wonder about Nintendo product quality! Took it apart yesterday ... check the voltages and for cold solder points on the display socket ... none ... maybe it's a bad cap but I haven't a clue how to read these things (not a standard electrolytic cap)!
@RCTruckPulling Waiting on a working N64 I bought so I can compare the caps ESR values on a working unit to the caps on the non-working board! If that doesn't point to any problems then I'm at a loose as to what the problem may be!
2.New tv s might not pick the signal so you might need something in the middle (by this i mean you may need to hook your nintendo 64 up something eles first like a dvd player or something the connect the dvd player up to the tv) that should work.
3.don't put the game too far into the console make sure it's in so the console can read the game but if the disk is too far in the N64 might not read the game
I had the same problem. I fixed it by cleaning the consol and games with rubbing alcohol. I cleaned the games and console.
Plugged it in and put my TV on AV1. The games work fine :)
Oh and by the way the problem also might be your AV cable going from the N64 to the TV. Remember the N64 hasn't got a start menu so if you are turning it on without a game in, there will just be a blank screen.
I just got a used N64 from my friend. I think I have everything plugged in correctly, but I can't figure out how to go from there. When I just turn the system on with a game inserted, nothing happens. is there a certain channel I have to turn my tv or something like that? I really haven't ever had a game system that connects to the tv, so I don't know. Any help would be appreciated
@Michhy6 dude thats what happends with mine all you do is pull the game out then blow in the bottem of the game and the slot were the game goes in. if that doesent work then pull out the plugs and blow in them. Your n64 should work if not then sorry
this happend to me and i fixed it by un pluging the 64 pluging it back in an removed the game and put it back in and made shure it was in the slot firmly.
It could be that your cartridges are dirty. If my carts have dirt in them the same thing happens. I get the red light but nothing on the TV. Try blowing them off or cleaning the inside with a Q-tip slightly dampened with rubbing alcohol. If that doesn't work then I would take the console and get it refurbished. Hope that helps!
@zeppelin1996 thank you sooooooooo much, im having the same problem and i was about to spend $60 on a new N64, i tried your trick and it worked! Thanks again
I just got an n64 but then this same thing happened to me I don't know if it is the console or the av cables because that red light does turn on for me. :(
@kiawrestler24 Probably AC adapter I have 3 but only 2 N64's I'm planning on getting a 3rd N64 Ice Blue or some other color cause I already have a black one and a Jungle Green one.
Dude its terrible to blow in it. It loosens the contacts and ruins the system. It's most likely the games. Mine was doing that today too, all you need to do is take some rubbing alcohol on a q tip and wipe the contacts on the game cartridge. It sounds sketchy, but it works. Try it on a shitty game first if you don't trust me. All of my games, even the ones I thought were broken, wirk like new
dude thats what happends with mine all you do is pull the game out then blow in the bottem of the game and the slot were the game goes in. if that doesent work then pull out the plugs and blow in them. Your n64 should work if not then sorry
@PokemonEddie bro wdf after like 10 years later i read your comment i was like ummm let me try and it work im like a little kid again thanks it freezes up sometimes but it does work
Alright listen the problem is more than likely the game itself, do any of the other games work? If so I don't know what to tell you but if you take thats right WINDEX and dampen a cotton swab with it and rub it against the connectors it should work. Here's a video to help watch?v=uhSbm8mRRRI Its a youtube video it wont let me put a link for some reason, its really long but really detailed and quite helpful.
I had the same problem, only when mine died, i was using a gameshark with SM64, I put the cart in, turned it on, got to the GS menu, When i went to start the game, it popped, i seen a flash of light come out the back, it does turn on, however, it doesn't want to play the cartridge!!!!!!!, All i can say is get a system without cables, controllers, etc off eBay, they sell pretty cheap. its what I had to do!
How do i fix my n64 when my memory gets lost because i beat the whole game and my memory got lost i really wanna play Legend Of Zelda Ocarina of time!!!!
How do i fix my n64 when my memory gets lost because i beat the whole game and my memory got lost i really wanna play Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of time someone help me please!!!
Prolly just dirt contacts man: Get some rubbing alcohol and some clean toilet paper or Q-Tip and vigorously rub the inside of the game cartridge w/ the alcohol dipped utensil of choice; seriously I can shake my game carts back and forth while running now and they NEVER even SLIGHTLY bug out.
try cleaning your jumper/expansionpack or try with a different one, if it still doesn't work try cleaning the gamecart and connector, if it then still don't work check your a/v cable for any cracks or breaks and replace it with a new one if necessary
dude same thing is happening to me, I think that you ought to jiggle the cartrage while it's in and turned on push forward if needed, if that doesn't work take game out, blow cartrage and insert and pull back if needed. I can't guarantee that'll work but thats your best option
2 things I've seen very often when it comes to n64s that cause this problem. The jumper or expansion pack is loose or faulty or the power switch is loose. In the case of the last used n64 I got (about 2 months ago) I had to take it apart and fix the power switch. The person I gave it to tells me every once in a while they have to take it apart again and readjust the switch. I only put one screw back into the deep screw well and it holds it together fine so that isn't a big deal.
the same thing happens with me the game is just to dirty i play oot and it dirty and wont read it then i play rainbow 6 and its in ok condition and it works hope i helped man
This has happened to me before but have you ever considered that the problem was the game carts and not the actual system. When i tried to play n64 one day nothing would come up on the screen and i thought it was broken, then i tried all of my games and only some worked. Your games might be dirty so i would recommend cleaning them, don't blow because while this seems like a good fix it only lasts a little bit.
@FunnyDeeter It's because the connectors within the game cartridge has built up dirt and dust. Try getting a baby wipe or a q-tip with alcohol and rub it against the connectors, then try to put it back in the slot gently and turn on.. It may take you a few (or several) times of pulling the game out and putting it back in before it turns on.
@Bryantsreeves Thanks for your comment. I had tried cleaning out the connectors and cartridges externally with denatured alcohol and cotton swabs but had no luck. I was able to order the proper bit off Ebay (for about $7 including s&h) to open the entire system and thoroughly clean the inside as well. Now it works like a charm! The problem was that it was dirty, you're correct. =D
You should hear a clicking sorta sound if your on the right channel if you can hear it on any its the tv. If you do hear it, its most likely the games fault. Clean the inside of the game with rubbing alcohol and a cue-tip.
Try Screwing with the Big power block in the back of the system, if the screen flickers when you mess with it then you just have to find the perfect spot where the power reaches the system
Are there any places where I can get a new cartridge inside the nintendo? Oh please cos I think it is old and some of it fell out (I mean the little orange bars that make up the cartridge) cos my games seem to be lagging and I think that is the problem?
I just hope there are places where I can buy cartridges :/
yeah something like that happened to mine. a while a go it was working perfectly, then it got worse. it seemed like the tv connect wire needed to be in a specific place because i had to move the console around randomly until something showed up on the screen and then i had to prop up the console in that position. then it got worse and worse and eventually stopped working. i think what i need to do is to get a new tv connect wire.
cuando insertes el juego, .... sacalo un poco hacia arriba y luego prende el nintendo 64 men, osea que el juego quede de un lado mas arriba que otro... si no te funciona, intentalo varias veces..... o simplemente suscribete a mi cuenta y yo te hago un video para que veas ok?
no one i know can turn on my system but me... maybe you have the same problem...... -make sure its on video -blow the game connectors and receivers in the slot -shove the game in -put your finger on the power switch -push down with force then slide it into the on position(your tv may show a few lines flash) - if you see lines and it doesn't start, try again :D last thoughts #is it plugged in? # have you tried without the expansion pack? # but a used on off kijiji or something for 20$?
I found out that on some games if your memory card is dirty it will not let the game work if plugged in. My killer instinct and diddy kong racing did it.
I think I have found the solution. I keep looking up N64 problems and they all seem to have the same situation coming up. The same has happened to me. What you need to do is turn on the game and push the button ALL THE WAY. Theres like a tiny little space that needs to be pushed into before it can work. Try that and see if it works. Remember, push the power button ALL THE WAY.
Hey bud have u checked that the av cable work's, and are the carterage pins clean. P.S. If u need to clean the pins do not use rubbing alcohol. It will ruin the machine over time
I have the same problem when I switch the cartridge on my Nintendo 64. All I do is let the Nintendo 64 sit for a while (when its off) then re-plug all your wires then clean your cartridge with a Q-tip and some alcohol and see if it works :)
well ima gessin ur av port or jax are broke.that sucks for i feel so bad for u mine works and i got it in 97 but it freezes all the time can't play mario kart 64 perfect dark,or zelda OoT very well luckly i got OoT on my Wii and i bought the Perfect Dark Remake for 360 along with banjo kazooie and banjo tooie.
It's either your game cartridge is dirty, you must've plugged in the connections wrong to your TV, or, it might be a bad A/V cable. If it's a bad cartridge, go to: /watch?v=oRrNPN4f09U if it's a wrong connection, consult yor TV manual, or if it's a bad A/V cable, go to GameStop, EB Games, or wherever, like eBay, and buy a new/used A/V cable.
yea i use to have the same problem i figured out i was using a third part expansion pack which was the problem luckily my friend gave me his expansion pack which was made by nintendo and i never had a problem since
@nintendodoterk yeah thats probably what it is because i just blew some dust out through the vents and it worked pretty good, or i just didnt play it long enough for it to reset idk but yeah i need to take it apart and clean it
Hello I must say I found how fix it, well what worked with mine
same as you I tried everything but it just would turn on and no picture all connections correct and nothing so i looked on the internet and did the following.
1 clean the game cartrige with alcohol and Q tip
allso clean the the game consule entrence to the cartrige
make sure all connections are correct and then just turn on and off the system as many times as possible and quickly and you will see the picture. message me.
@createwithgdi well if you can type it why don't you show us by making us a vidoe huh? i mean becouse when i look at the backside of a n64 gamepak it says *clearly* :
try cleaning the av out port or clean the cart slot or clean expansion port, but if none of this works look in to the cart slot some to the pins might need to be bent back out.
me too plz help carts are clean but notin comes on
DarkWaWeeGee 2 weeks ago
Have the same problem which is really surprising considering my carts are in the original boxes and plastic bags and the console was used lightly (babied) and always stored in a plastic storage bag to keep it dust free after playing it. Makes me wonder about Nintendo product quality! Took it apart yesterday ... check the voltages and for cold solder points on the display socket ... none ... maybe it's a bad cap but I haven't a clue how to read these things (not a standard electrolytic cap)!
RCTruckPulling 3 weeks ago
@RCTruckPulling Waiting on a working N64 I bought so I can compare the caps ESR values on a working unit to the caps on the non-working board! If that doesn't point to any problems then I'm at a loose as to what the problem may be!
RCTruckPulling 3 weeks ago
god damn maplestory music, i thought i escaped forever but i guess not
Timtempor 1 month ago
Clean the game!
BLASR24 1 month ago
So fucking MapleStory music lol xD
urbanninjaxx 2 months ago
that's not a rf it's a composite only 1 channel works it's called video or input other wise go to ifixit they have a tutorial
TheNews1990 2 months ago
Happened to me. But I fixed in a weird way... I put the tv cords under the console. It might not work the first time but keep monkeying with it.
31jeffburton 2 months ago
change 1 to turn on the tv xD
1gaarareborn 3 months ago
1. You must have a game in it
2.New tv s might not pick the signal so you might need something in the middle (by this i mean you may need to hook your nintendo 64 up something eles first like a dvd player or something the connect the dvd player up to the tv) that should work.
3.don't put the game too far into the console make sure it's in so the console can read the game but if the disk is too far in the N64 might not read the game
1gaarareborn 3 months ago
I had the same problem. I fixed it by cleaning the consol and games with rubbing alcohol. I cleaned the games and console.
Plugged it in and put my TV on AV1. The games work fine :)
Oh and by the way the problem also might be your AV cable going from the N64 to the TV. Remember the N64 hasn't got a start menu so if you are turning it on without a game in, there will just be a blank screen.
I hope I helped.
AReallyKwlProuction 4 months ago
Turn on your tv
crazycow148 5 months ago 7
@crazycow148 this!
QuatschKatzen 2 months ago
@crazycow148 it is on dumbass
timmbober121 1 month ago
@crazycow148 Pretty sure his tv is on........
TurtlePwrTV 3 weeks ago
Mine is the same way!!!!!! it turns on, plugs in and makes the buzzing noise but nothing shows on the screen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HELP HELP HELP ME ):
WTFAngelx 5 months ago
LMFAO!thats the game that wont work for me! :D
PrettyFishySnowflake 5 months ago
mines have same problem Truro fix doesnt :(
please help
gamerkidXD 5 months ago
hav u tried pushing input button on ur tv
TheZero1212z 6 months ago
I just got a used N64 from my friend. I think I have everything plugged in correctly, but I can't figure out how to go from there. When I just turn the system on with a game inserted, nothing happens. is there a certain channel I have to turn my tv or something like that? I really haven't ever had a game system that connects to the tv, so I don't know. Any help would be appreciated
animeobsessedotaku 7 months ago
I NEED HELP TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TELL ME HOW TO DO IT
Michhy6 7 months ago
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@Michhy6 dude thats what happends with mine all you do is pull the game out then blow in the bottem of the game and the slot were the game goes in. if that doesent work then pull out the plugs and blow in them. Your n64 should work if not then sorry
PokemonEddie 7 months ago
this happend to me and i fixed it by un pluging the 64 pluging it back in an removed the game and put it back in and made shure it was in the slot firmly.
IPwnAtNaziZombie 7 months ago
I have the same exact problem with mines.....i need some help also...
mespacetoday 7 months ago
u have to go to ch 3 or 4 if u dont have the 3 plug thing
kankuro905 8 months ago
OMG the alcohol worked thanks, Happy kids :)
patdidis2 8 months ago
i have the same problem and so now how do i fix it
steezy4jeremy 8 months ago
I have the same problem with my SNES :(
BobsleighTV 8 months ago
Hey i think i got it, if it makes a flicker in the screen but doesnt start, just clean your game cartdridge, if it doesnt flicker, and its on, idk
eligrand1 8 months ago
maplestory music, SUBSCIbEDDD <3
RunescapeRuShClan 9 months ago
@RunescapeRuShClan So it's Maplestory?
What's the name of the song?
cutemimi25 8 months ago
@cutemimi25 not shur
RunescapeRuShClan 8 months ago
@RunescapeRuShClan Oh I thought you knew.
But do you remember what video it was titled?
cutemimi25 8 months ago
@cutemimi25 huh?
RunescapeRuShClan 8 months ago
@RunescapeRuShClan Do you know what the video you remember hearing this song?
cutemimi25 8 months ago
@cutemimi25 no, i hear it on real maplestory no video
RunescapeRuShClan 8 months ago
It could be that your cartridges are dirty. If my carts have dirt in them the same thing happens. I get the red light but nothing on the TV. Try blowing them off or cleaning the inside with a Q-tip slightly dampened with rubbing alcohol. If that doesn't work then I would take the console and get it refurbished. Hope that helps!
zeppelin1996 9 months ago 4
@zeppelin1996 i had the same problem as the guy in the video and...your solution workss!!! awesome thanks
AppleTechChannel 8 months ago
@AppleTechChannel Glad I could help!
zeppelin1996 8 months ago
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@zeppelin1996 i have the same problem how do i fix it
steezy4jeremy 8 months ago
@AppleTechChannel same problem how do i fix it
steezy4jeremy 8 months ago
@steezy4jeremy Blow awith your mouth into the cartridge...it's the cartridge not the system.
AppleTechChannel 8 months ago
@AppleTechChannel my screen is not displaying any images though
steezy4jeremy 8 months ago
@zeppelin1996 THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Gxrocks123 7 months ago
@zeppelin1996 thank you sooooooooo much, im having the same problem and i was about to spend $60 on a new N64, i tried your trick and it worked! Thanks again
T3hBFG 6 months ago
@T3hBFG No problem. Glad I could help.
zeppelin1996 6 months ago
@zeppelin1996 just letting you know im going to masterbate over you tonight
jxnwilkinson 4 months ago
I just got an n64 but then this same thing happened to me I don't know if it is the console or the av cables because that red light does turn on for me. :(
snoopingased 9 months ago
ur expansion or jumper pack is fried like mine
tetsuge1 10 months ago
suicide
frostedlambs 10 months ago
mine makes a buzzing sound
kiawrestler24 10 months ago
@kiawrestler24 Probably AC adapter I have 3 but only 2 N64's I'm planning on getting a 3rd N64 Ice Blue or some other color cause I already have a black one and a Jungle Green one.
TheRaker55 10 months ago
Dude its terrible to blow in it. It loosens the contacts and ruins the system. It's most likely the games. Mine was doing that today too, all you need to do is take some rubbing alcohol on a q tip and wipe the contacts on the game cartridge. It sounds sketchy, but it works. Try it on a shitty game first if you don't trust me. All of my games, even the ones I thought were broken, wirk like new
narwalification 10 months ago
i have a weird red light too
GlobalCrisisMaker 11 months ago
try unhooking there red AV cable and just have white and yellow that worked for mine
Revieweverything100 11 months ago
then in ur n64 something is out of place or fried
if u want a new 1 go to microplay or gamestop
PokemonEddie 11 months ago
Dude u fuckin rock my shit is 13 years old an didnt work now it works brand spankin new
2806268 11 months ago
It's your AV cables. You can get them used at a used game store, or the great escape if you have those around you. I had the same problem.
Fundipppp 1 year ago
Blow in under game pak so working it
thuythi2 1 year ago
AV cable is disconnected or game pak is not reading.
thuythi2 1 year ago
dude thats what happends with mine all you do is pull the game out then blow in the bottem of the game and the slot were the game goes in. if that doesent work then pull out the plugs and blow in them. Your n64 should work if not then sorry
PokemonEddie 1 year ago
@PokemonEddie Thanks man you relay help me :D now i can play zelda :D
Applemapper 1 year ago
@Applemapper no problem i just like to help people out man. glad it works
PokemonEddie 11 months ago
@PokemonEddie bro wdf after like 10 years later i read your comment i was like ummm let me try and it work im like a little kid again thanks it freezes up sometimes but it does work
allupinthereboy 11 months ago
It might be your tv it has to be on channel 003 or video 1 or just go to sorse on your tv or remot
ryanrocks462 1 year ago
i think your missing a pin thing where you put the cartradge you can tell when theirs a gap but you can go to playntrade and fix it
Bobby32914 1 year ago
i have the same problem but it doesn't work with half the games i have and the n64 is my first system :(
Bobby32914 1 year ago
take out the game and blow under it, may just have gotten some dust, it takes me like 5-6 tries before it boots up
1234sparkyg 1 year ago
I am 9 :D
XboxPuppy500 1 year ago
Alright listen the problem is more than likely the game itself, do any of the other games work? If so I don't know what to tell you but if you take thats right WINDEX and dampen a cotton swab with it and rub it against the connectors it should work. Here's a video to help watch?v=uhSbm8mRRRI Its a youtube video it wont let me put a link for some reason, its really long but really detailed and quite helpful.
KyleZBGX270 1 year ago
Do any other games work? My paper mario does that but i can play other games fine.. might just be the game.. try cleaning it.
TheDarkReignX 1 year ago
this happend to meeee whyyyy i had this game like forevvvver nooooo some1 hellllppp
sycodicwaffle 1 year ago
I had the same problem. Just blow into it. The funny thing is that when i did earlier it didnt work, but when i tried again it did.
diskblade2 1 year ago
Im afraid it may be your N64's day
GUITARHEROGOD10 1 year ago
Try remplace the r-c-a cable
iFernando51 1 year ago
@backwoodsmods no >:( dont do that
link25592 1 year ago
wath another vid and see how to fix it duh XO
link25592 1 year ago
I got that Problem now :((
Phead123 1 year ago
My just happened today, but the red isn't working and everything is plugged in. :'(
Replicatte 1 year ago
I had the same problem, only when mine died, i was using a gameshark with SM64, I put the cart in, turned it on, got to the GS menu, When i went to start the game, it popped, i seen a flash of light come out the back, it does turn on, however, it doesn't want to play the cartridge!!!!!!!, All i can say is get a system without cables, controllers, etc off eBay, they sell pretty cheap. its what I had to do!
funkymunky65 1 year ago
dude i just fixed mine blow in to the game cartrige and were it go's in then put the game in and it should workbecause i had the same problem
shufflel101 1 year ago
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How do i fix my n64 when my memory gets lost because i beat the whole game and my memory got lost i really wanna play Legend Of Zelda Ocarina of time!!!!
DrNaeem911 1 year ago
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How do i fix my n64 when my memory gets lost because i beat the whole game and my memory got lost i really wanna play Legend Of Zelda Ocarina Of time someone help me please!!!
DrNaeem911 1 year ago
blow up the cartridge
Francyesko 1 year ago
Prolly just dirt contacts man: Get some rubbing alcohol and some clean toilet paper or Q-Tip and vigorously rub the inside of the game cartridge w/ the alcohol dipped utensil of choice; seriously I can shake my game carts back and forth while running now and they NEVER even SLIGHTLY bug out.
FeeLtheHertZ 1 year ago
try cleaning your jumper/expansionpack or try with a different one, if it still doesn't work try cleaning the gamecart and connector, if it then still don't work check your a/v cable for any cracks or breaks and replace it with a new one if necessary
one of these options should do the trick
good luck
nintendodoterk 1 year ago
dude same thing is happening to me, I think that you ought to jiggle the cartrage while it's in and turned on push forward if needed, if that doesn't work take game out, blow cartrage and insert and pull back if needed. I can't guarantee that'll work but thats your best option
CronosGuy 1 year ago
What's the music that's playing?
TheRaker55 1 year ago
ya, jus keep blowing the game cartridge and maybe hitting it a little against your lap, do that for a while, itll work, trust me, i always do that
jsallstar 1 year ago
i have the solution your consoles cartridge connector is dirty clean it and you should be fine
aelita59junocom 1 year ago
;( i feel bad, but you need to take that to a local gaming store man
MrNintendolover 1 year ago
blow on it that works for all of them
somewhatsam 1 year ago
check if the jumper pack is loose. if that doesnt work clean the carts and the cart reader with a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol
brickman409 1 year ago
did you shake the game and did you hear something moving around in there if so then taht means its broken and you will have to buy a new one
Thehaloboy13 1 year ago
Try Opening the cartridge up and blowing into it, it worked for me .
BigN64Fan 1 year ago
2 things I've seen very often when it comes to n64s that cause this problem. The jumper or expansion pack is loose or faulty or the power switch is loose. In the case of the last used n64 I got (about 2 months ago) I had to take it apart and fix the power switch. The person I gave it to tells me every once in a while they have to take it apart again and readjust the switch. I only put one screw back into the deep screw well and it holds it together fine so that isn't a big deal.
em0rox 1 year ago
This seems different than a broken nintendo entertaiment system!
puccaperson 1 year ago
the yellow and white jacks are the wrong spot.switch them
sestersteel 1 year ago
I bought a N64 2nd hand. wasnt used in about 3 years. works great.
nelizmastr 1 year ago
is it making a buzzing sound
indierules17 1 year ago
@indierules17 no its not
Bboyuta 1 year ago
@Bboyuta omg man, i have same problem but not same game, i have Banjo Tooie its my best game on nitendo 64, and i need some help ;/
gramoz333 1 year ago
lol is the tv on?
LProcker9798 1 year ago
Buy a new one....
NintendoMastery 1 year ago
Take a Q-Tip put some Alchol on it.Rub it against an N64 game and then dry it.Next Put it into the game and it should work.
DraculaXHunter101 1 year ago
how u tried geting a new av out cord or just shimy the cartrige in till it hits the bottom thats what i do
crazywithnohope 1 year ago
the same thing happens with me the game is just to dirty i play oot and it dirty and wont read it then i play rainbow 6 and its in ok condition and it works hope i helped man
sheathe12 1 year ago
i know i know you need a better connection table if you have a game cube its connection cable will do just fine
soisyourface1234 1 year ago
This has happened to me before but have you ever considered that the problem was the game carts and not the actual system. When i tried to play n64 one day nothing would come up on the screen and i thought it was broken, then i tried all of my games and only some worked. Your games might be dirty so i would recommend cleaning them, don't blow because while this seems like a good fix it only lasts a little bit.
pokeplatinumHQ 1 year ago
This is what mine is doing now too!
FunnyDeeter 1 year ago
@FunnyDeeter It's because the connectors within the game cartridge has built up dirt and dust. Try getting a baby wipe or a q-tip with alcohol and rub it against the connectors, then try to put it back in the slot gently and turn on.. It may take you a few (or several) times of pulling the game out and putting it back in before it turns on.
Bryantsreeves 1 year ago
@Bryantsreeves Thanks for your comment. I had tried cleaning out the connectors and cartridges externally with denatured alcohol and cotton swabs but had no luck. I was able to order the proper bit off Ebay (for about $7 including s&h) to open the entire system and thoroughly clean the inside as well. Now it works like a charm! The problem was that it was dirty, you're correct. =D
FunnyDeeter 1 year ago
@FunnyDeeter np :)
Bryantsreeves 1 year ago
the red light doesnt even come on mine. is it done for?
randomdude581 1 year ago
You should hear a clicking sorta sound if your on the right channel if you can hear it on any its the tv. If you do hear it, its most likely the games fault. Clean the inside of the game with rubbing alcohol and a cue-tip.
TheXYZProject 1 year ago
send it in to nintendo they still will fix it. but it may cost some cash. they will fix it
icekillertony 1 year ago
call nintendo 18002553700 and if that dosent work then i dont know.
rocketboy334 1 year ago
Try Screwing with the Big power block in the back of the system, if the screen flickers when you mess with it then you just have to find the perfect spot where the power reaches the system
NoodleDirector 1 year ago
Are there any places where I can get a new cartridge inside the nintendo? Oh please cos I think it is old and some of it fell out (I mean the little orange bars that make up the cartridge) cos my games seem to be lagging and I think that is the problem?
I just hope there are places where I can buy cartridges :/
TK5R08Productions 1 year ago
i have the same problem as you
MrRockhopper08 1 year ago
i have the same problem
SNESGENESISGUY14 1 year ago
im pretty sure its the cables to the tv.
Thedizziedizzie 1 year ago
exactly whats happening to me!!!
ghboy78 1 year ago
yeah something like that happened to mine. a while a go it was working perfectly, then it got worse. it seemed like the tv connect wire needed to be in a specific place because i had to move the console around randomly until something showed up on the screen and then i had to prop up the console in that position. then it got worse and worse and eventually stopped working. i think what i need to do is to get a new tv connect wire.
radgoldfish 1 year ago
the reason why it does not work because its to old so if i was you i will buy a new one becuse it is not going work
duffman5094 1 year ago
i have the same problem fuck
duffman5094 1 year ago
cuando insertes el juego, .... sacalo un poco hacia arriba y luego prende el nintendo 64 men, osea que el juego quede de un lado mas arriba que otro... si no te funciona, intentalo varias veces..... o simplemente suscribete a mi cuenta y yo te hago un video para que veas ok?
maxryu100 1 year ago
Invisiblepanda 1 year ago
I have one you can have. it's sitting in My car as we speak.
wingnut4427 1 year ago
dude, you have just entered my world! i could use this!
HELP!!!!
TheBlaziken437 1 year ago
have the same thing happened to me to but i still cant get my 64 to work too >.>
iRamUrMother 1 year ago
its the red blink of death !!!
henrickthegreat 1 year ago
have you tried just blowing in the cartridge, or cleaning it. but it could be the rgb cable, have you got a spare you could try, or maye an rf cable.
measuringstick 1 year ago
i have the same problem
killyrm34300 1 year ago
search for the av or ext channel i works on that channel
MiseryMire0 1 year ago
try taking out the memory expansion. also happend to me but not anymore!
CUBAS2009 1 year ago
I found out that on some games if your memory card is dirty it will not let the game work if plugged in. My killer instinct and diddy kong racing did it.
billymz28 1 year ago
idiot the yellow and white rca's are backards
yes i know it s spelled wrong
gotet0 1 year ago
mine did the same thing so i took it apart and cleaned it and all my games and it fixed i was so happy
THExGAMERX 1 year ago
same thing with mine
quadrider971 1 year ago
I think I have found the solution. I keep looking up N64 problems and they all seem to have the same situation coming up. The same has happened to me. What you need to do is turn on the game and push the button ALL THE WAY. Theres like a tiny little space that needs to be pushed into before it can work. Try that and see if it works. Remember, push the power button ALL THE WAY.
nynosix 1 year ago
Ive had my 64 since the day it came out no lie
ocarinag33k 1 year ago
Get a new out put cord
VideoGameLogic 1 year ago
um get a vacc and were u put the cart in u suck the sh*t out then u clean the carts
96lincolntowncar 1 year ago
Hey bud have u checked that the av cable work's, and are the carterage pins clean. P.S. If u need to clean the pins do not use rubbing alcohol. It will ruin the machine over time
Adamj1664 1 year ago
I have the same problem when I switch the cartridge on my Nintendo 64. All I do is let the Nintendo 64 sit for a while (when its off) then re-plug all your wires then clean your cartridge with a Q-tip and some alcohol and see if it works :)
Jomommaish 1 year ago
well ima gessin ur av port or jax are broke.that sucks for i feel so bad for u mine works and i got it in 97 but it freezes all the time can't play mario kart 64 perfect dark,or zelda OoT very well luckly i got OoT on my Wii and i bought the Perfect Dark Remake for 360 along with banjo kazooie and banjo tooie.
sneskegagama 1 year ago
Seems like you're having the same problem I've been having with my Pokemon Stadium 2 cartridge.
The pins aren't connecting well enough.
SharinganLust 1 year ago
omg the same thing happened to mine mine was one of the first systems i got if you find out how to fix it will you please message me?
THExGAMERX 1 year ago
dude just blow into the like HEAPS and keep trying it mine does the exact same thing and even if it takes a while it should work eventually
TheAscedmor 1 year ago
you're lucky the light on your nintendo 64 even opens!!
Skuffdude 1 year ago
let run jurk
TheMagacarfan 1 year ago
It's either your game cartridge is dirty, you must've plugged in the connections wrong to your TV, or, it might be a bad A/V cable. If it's a bad cartridge, go to: /watch?v=oRrNPN4f09U if it's a wrong connection, consult yor TV manual, or if it's a bad A/V cable, go to GameStop, EB Games, or wherever, like eBay, and buy a new/used A/V cable.
WinVistaUser2 1 year ago
dude my n64 never shut itself off and the light are supposed to be green
sycochar 1 year ago
i have this problem, im bringing it to play n trade.
MoldySasquatch 1 year ago
maybe turn on yor tv
saits1 1 year ago
it is turned on. See where it says "AUX" (the to right)
mycbr600rr 1 year ago
Have you tried a differend AV cord, an RF maybe. Different TV, different games?
Mythi94 1 year ago
i have the same exact problem does it depend on what kind of tv you have
NM162 1 year ago
my n64 works but i can only play it for a while and then it resets itself. does anyone know how to fix this? i really want to beat majoras mask
Marioiswicked 1 year ago 6
yea i use to have the same problem i figured out i was using a third part expansion pack which was the problem luckily my friend gave me his expansion pack which was made by nintendo and i never had a problem since
locfinest2009 1 year ago
@Marioiswicked clean the inside of your n64, it's probably running hot when it resets as a result of dust on the heatsink
goodluck
nintendodoterk 1 year ago
@nintendodoterk yeah thats probably what it is because i just blew some dust out through the vents and it worked pretty good, or i just didnt play it long enough for it to reset idk but yeah i need to take it apart and clean it
Marioiswicked 1 year ago
@Marioiswicked
This happends to me too=(
Grm0xlr2xD 1 year ago
@Grm0xlr2xD could you do me a favor and tell me how to fix it if you find out?
Marioiswicked 1 year ago
@Marioiswicked
Yes=D
If you find first tell me=D
Grm0xlr2xD 1 year ago
@Grm0xlr2xD i will
Marioiswicked 1 year ago
@Marioiswicked
Yes sure=D
If you find it first tell me=D
Grm0xlr2xD 1 year ago
Hello I must say I found how fix it, well what worked with mine
same as you I tried everything but it just would turn on and no picture all connections correct and nothing so i looked on the internet and did the following.
1 clean the game cartrige with alcohol and Q tip
allso clean the the game consule entrence to the cartrige
make sure all connections are correct and then just turn on and off the system as many times as possible and quickly and you will see the picture. message me.
createwithgdi 1 year ago
@createwithgdi well if you can type it why don't you show us by making us a vidoe huh? i mean becouse when i look at the backside of a n64 gamepak it says *clearly* :
- DO NOT TURN THE POWER SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY
Alequarz 1 year ago 6
mate turn the tv on
lolrofl95 2 years ago
@lolrofl95 hahahahahaha hilarious!
stevohowto 1 year ago
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pazks723 1 year ago
@lolrofl95 it is, smartass. cant u c AUX in the corner of the screen sticking out like a soar thumb?
pazks723 1 year ago
mine just doesnt switch on...
666DILLINGER 2 years ago
i know how to fix it
xoFatoumaYassinxo 2 years ago
sometimes if you dont put it in all the way it works you just have to mess with it
born2run76 2 years ago
try adjusting the memory expansion
omgiatejesus 2 years ago
same wit me it turns on and the video game screen wont come on
dragona194 2 years ago
try cleaning the av out port or clean the cart slot or clean expansion port, but if none of this works look in to the cart slot some to the pins might need to be bent back out.
jose5080007 2 years ago
he too it happend to me
android4140 2 years ago