Top 20 Nintendo 64 Console Questions & Answers

Have you tried cleaning the cartridge with a cotton swab? Sometimes dust collects on cartridges and they tend to need cleaning.

It appears that your power supply is fine (you still get a power light) however your internal game board has a problem. I realize you said that you have eliminated all the other components (very smart process of elimination) so the only thing that has not been swapped is the console itself. I think you've already come to the conclusion that the N64 needs to be repaired, and you just need to hear it from someone else. Unfortunately, the console needs to be repaired. Again, you did a great job isolating the problem, so you've done all the hard work. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/reginald_bec291de192ca44f

find a scart lead with same connectors

Well one time I had this problem with my Nintendo 64 console when I was in the middle of playing perfect dark the screen had froze went black and then it went to saying no signal on the tv screen. The console did not over heat to cause this problem. I thought that it had died on me but I had tried a new expansion pack and it was fine after that. SOmetimes the expansion packs can blank out in the middle of a game play they can die without a warning then. Or it can say expansion pack needed or it will give the white flash that it is turning on but nothing happens after that then.

If you are using a composite cable with 3 plugs on one end, then I'm sorry, but that is the greatest quality possible for that cable. The "fuzzy" quality of the video cannot be helped, as that stems from the fact that the Nintendo 64 can only output 480i quality video. I don't know what causes the black and white, though. The only known solution for this problem is to buy an S-Video cable (looking for the SNES or Gamecube versions of the cable might work also, as all 3 systems use the same cable) for the console, assuming your TV has one. Thank you, and sorry if I couldn't help you! Best of luck fixing your issues!

Well it sounds like to me that the controllers looks like it is broken then so buy a new one

Although I don't have specific details on what you're referring to, I'll do my best to help. This is referring to transferring Pokemon from one game to the other through a Nintendo 64, as far as I can tell. And, you should be able to do this by transferring the little guy into your Nintendo 64, then back out to the other game. I don't know exactly how this works, since I never used Transfer Paks, but I hope I helped in some way.

It's likely that it has suffered from minor corrosion of its contacts. You can try the instructions from the following video to attempt to repair your console. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqQorcCz4hE Otherwise, there may be other issues that need attending to. For example, the game cartridge's contacts may need cleaning. I would advise on cleaning the contacts with isopropyl alcohol (at least 70%, but 99% recommended). This should help to restore the console to a usable state. Good luck!

Well it sounds like that the console might of had died on you guys so my best bet would be it is time to buy a new one. You could try a new ac adapter to see if it makes a difference then.

It's easy! Simply google "____ emulator," replacing the space with the console the game was played on. You can open the .zip files in the emulator and play the game using a controller or a keyboard.

Could have a bad cable. If its a coaxial cable, it should display over channel 3 or 4. Check you TV settings, might need to change the broadcast option(Digital/Analog). Or get an rca cord(red/white/yellow connectors) if your TV takes composite/component inputs. Good luck.

This is an old system, so there are several possible issues. Some games require a memory expansion pack. You can usually find this on the Internet. It'll increase your RAM levels-essentially, a new RAM chip. To simplify a bit, that's short-term memory. If your game is skipping and losing audio before your console crashes, this is a likely problem. Your game itself could be the issue. To clean its data contact points, put your mouth near it and suck air in. This removes dust from inside. Now, if it still doesn't work, get some nail polish remover and a Q-tip, and scrub at blackish-colored spots until they fade away a bit. (This solution works with GameBoy/DS as well.) Your console is outdated. It was released in the 90's; it's possible that it's just falling because it's old, especially if children played a little rough with it. It's frustrating, especially since your warranty is definitely void and Nintendo can't replace your console, but sometimes these things happen.

Have you tried changing the "input" setting on your TV to "Audio/Video"?

No , you cant

Get a new power adapter for your N64 and try to find a power socket in your house that has 120v

I used to have a Phillips CRT TV from 1986 and it did not have the 3 colours red yellow and white on it to plug in the RCA jacks for my Nintendo 64 console. It was plugged into a vcr for it to work. Or you can buy the Rd switch piece for your console http://www.lukiegames.com/N64-Gamecube-RF-Modulator-Nintendo it is an old TV that did not have those parts to it yet 1994 and older will not have them then.

Connect yellow wire to tv input and red and white to tv audio.

you N64 should have the cable with yellow/red/white connections(RCA) Those should plug into the VCR ports that say Input. Then run that to your TV through the screw on Coax cable.