Nintendo Entertainment System

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Nintendo Entertainment System
NES-001
NES-101

The Nintendo Entertainment System was developed and produced by Nintendo.

Details

Lots of :words: about the console.

History


Hardware

Physical tech specs.

Software

Programming / Hacking details.

Mods

Disabling the Lockout Chip

The NES-001 contains the 10NES lockout chip, which prevents bootleg games from running. It also causes problems running legal games and is responsible for the infamous blinking light bug. To disable, you have to cut the fourth pin of the lockout chip which removes all effects and greatly improves the consoles ability to read games.

Repairs

72 pin connector

The NES-001 has a 72 pin connector that can easily become worn out, causing problems with reading games. There are two ways to fix this; you can either buy a new 72 pin connector and replace the old one, or you can take the old 72 pin connector and use a needle to bend the pins outward, making contact with the cartridge more secure.

See also

Famicom


Useful Links

Racket Boy

- Store that sells replacement 72 pin connectors, gamebits, and aftermarket accessories for the NES.