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Tips And Tricks To Get The Most Out Of Your NES Console

June 6, 2017 By ausretrogamer

Be warned peeps, this tips and tricks video will void your old console’s warranty!

The Ben Heck Show team go under the hood of the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) for a complete teardown with tips and tricks on how to breathe new life in the venerable Ninty console.

The team start by disabling the lockout chip (yay!) and also give the cartridge loading bay care and attention as it’s one of the common failures, partly because it functions like an old VCR player! Ben also provides anecdotes from his time at Funcoland (now Gamestop) and also gives us other possible mods for the NES.

So what are you waiting for, grab the screwdriver and start taking apart that grey Nintendo shoe box!


source: The Ben Heck Show


Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: 10NES, 10NES CIC, Ben Heck, classic gaming, element14, Lockout Chip, NES, NES tips and tricks, Nintendo Entertainment System, Retro Gamer, Retro Gaming, The Ben Heck Show

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