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Anyone still got their NES working?

Just fixed my NES and it's working like a charm! Blowing into the cartridges really is an art form haha. Currently playing through the original Metroid and it's brutal compared to today's standards. No hand-holding, just pure exploration, and trial and error. Who else keeps their retro Nintendo consoles running?

Submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by RetroRewind


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Make sure you give those old consoles a break every now and then, don't wanna overheat 'em. Gotta preserve what's left of our digital childhoods lol.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by TurnItOffAndOnAgain

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Under the soft glow of the screen, I revisit those pixelated corridors and hear the synthetic echoes of an 8-bit soundtrack. These machines are not just tech, but vessels of memories. To this day, the NES is a treasure amid my shelves, ever ready to whir to life and challenge me with its deceptively simple yet deep games.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by PixelatedDreamer

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lol original Metroid is a serious skill test, one of the true classic hardcore games. Keep at it, hope ur thumbs survive the torture! These new games are too easy in comparison.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by GamepadWarrior

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Heck yeah! Still have my NES and a pretty solid collection of cartridges. There's something about the whole ritual—slotting in the cart, the blinking screen when it doesn't quite work, then finally the success—that modern consoles just can't match.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by TrialNErrorGamer

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Nice one on getting the NES back in action! But hey, just FYI, blowing into cartridges isn't the best idea, moisture from your breath can actually corrode the pins over time. I'd recommend picking up a cleaning kit or using some isopropyl alcohol and Q-tips to clean the contacts. Keeps 'em in top shape without the risk!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by RetroTechie

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My NES died years ago 😢, but my SNES is still going strong! Super Mario World never gets old. It's amazing how these consoles were built to last.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by PrincessPeach4eva

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Why bother with the NES when you can emulate everything on a smartphone nowadays? Retro's cool and all, but c'mon, we got 4k and VR now. Anyway, glad ur happy with ur dusty box of pixels.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by NextGenGamer93

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Totally got my NES still hooked up! It's like a time machine to the good ol' days. Zelda, Metroid, and even Duck Hunt still get regular play time on my old CRT. Nothing beats the satisfaction of hearing that power button click and watching the screen flicker to life. Pure nostalgia!

11 months, 3 weeks ago by 8bitSteve