Finding out that your old video game carts no longer play can be a bummer. There is hope, however. Many non-functioning classic games just need a simple clean. This guide will show you how to properly clean your old video game cartridges.
How to Clean an Old Video Game Cartridge
Classic gaming is becoming more popular than ever. Many gamers are dusting off their old systems and game cartridges, only to find that their favorite game carts will no longer play. If this happens to you, your first instinct is likely to blow into the cartridge in an attempt to get it working again. Not only is this method ineffective, it may also damage your game. Instead, if removing and reinserting your game (without blowing into it) does not work, you may need to clean the cartridge’s connectors. This works for both handheld games, like GameBoy and Atari Lynx, as well as console games, such as N64, SNES, NES, and Sega Genesis. It is a very easy and inexpensive process to get your old games working like new again.
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