Nintendo NES Console

These are great fun and collectible too. Top games to look out for are Zelda (1&2), Castlevania, Metroid and of course Elite which legendary programmer Ian Bell describes as his favourite conversion from the original BBC Micro version. Things to be aware of when buying the NES is that you may run into problems with the dreaded blinking red light, which means that none of your games will play, and the screen flashes on and off. This is of course incredibly disapointing when you unwrap your eagerly awaited purchase and find out it's knackered! There is, however a fairly straightforward solution, if you can find a Philips screwdriver...90% of the time all that's wrong is that the 72 pin connector in dirty and needs either cleaning or in some cases replacing. It's worth a try to clean it first, so undo the six screws on the bottom of the console, turn it back upright and remove the lid. Next you need to remove the RF sheild (the metal box you can now see). This should leave the 72 pin connector exposed enough for you to have a go at cleaning it. A cotton bud soaked in either isopropyl alcohol or methylated spirit will do, give it a good going over (being careful not to damage it of course). It's a good idea to clean the edge connectors on your game carts aswell. Let the spirit evaporate then try the console with a cart inserted directly into the connector. Is that light still flashing? No, great you've fixed it; turn it off remove the cartridge, reassemble you NES and enjoy. Yes? give it another clean and try again...Still flashing? You need to replace the connector, there are usually plenty for sale on Ebay for under a tenner. When it arrives you will need to remove the black springy cradle thing that holds the cart in place and unscrew the 72 pin connector from the motherboard, loosen the motherboard slightly so you can slide the connector backwards to remove it. Before you slide your nice new shiny connector into place, it's probably a good idea to (gently) clean the edge connector on the motherboard. Replace all the bits and try your NES, notice how tightly the new connector grips the cart? Most NES consoles will now work perfectly with no blinking.
I hope this was helpful, and remember you carry out these repairs at your own risk...this method is often successful but I cannot guarantee results. This article is intended as advice only.

I first had one of these nes's over 10 years ago and it was absolutely brilliant !!

I have now decided to relive some of my childhood memories by perchasing another of these fabulous machines !!

I would reccomend this machine to anyone , due to its ease of play with only basic contols that suit the game down to the ground . The games that you can get are excellent as well . The must have for any retro game enthusiast is the Mario trilogy which are really good fun and you can spend hours playing these games !!

The other thing to say about the NES is that they seem to be increasing in money all the time , so if your looking to get one , GET ONE NOW !!
I couldnt believe how much these had gone up in value , we used to buy these type of consoles for around £5-£10 10 odd years ago , and i recently paid £50 (altough it was boxed and with 12 games and a boxed zapper) i thought that was alot of money and a hell of an increase in value !!

So to sum up , if you love retro gaming and are looking for something that you can get a variety of games for , GET A NES !!!!!!!!!!!!

It's great for nostalgia. Though it is a little tricky to get working you have to really fiddle with the cartridges to make it work which wasn't mentioned when the item was for sale. Nevertheless it is an item we are pleased with for sentimental reasons.

very good nintendo for someone that likes classic gaming and classic games that you can pick up cheaply

Great console, lots of fond memories from the past! all in good working order even the kids love it! it's just what i wanted for a present for my brother (30) very pleased thanku xx

They said it was working and yes it did for 5 minutes. Tried emailing them but have not had a reply..
We know its old (1985) but expected it to work alot longer.
We bought it as it was a classic game of its time.

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i recently bought this console just for super mario bro 3
i had the nintendo nes console probably 10 years back and loved it
now i have one again and i aboslutely love it
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Well, its coming up to my birthday so i decieded to buy me self some OLD kind of games, i already had a NES when i was younger but my dad threw it out.
so now with some money and a passion for this console, i decieded to get it!
although old and outdated i feel this is an essencial to any true gamer.

the item i bought was not working properly. it was sent with wrong cables i wanted a refund because of that and was not given one. very disappointed in the whole process would not buy from those people again.

I deceided to get one of these as i had one - years ago and i loved it. With my daughter glued to her Nintendo DS, especially anything with Mario in it i wondered how'd she fare on retro Mario! Well, it has gone down a treat - everyone enjoying a bit of 80's nostalgia with it!!!
5 stars to Stu, it is in excellent working order, deliverded promptly and VERY well packaged, lots ot TLC for the old NES me thinks.

Thanks a million - will be keeping you as a seller!!!

Sarah

good quick service fair price for delivery and product was what stated. and worked fine. very happy with nes

Its been over ten years since I played a Nintendo Nes so when I saw them selling on e-bay I started bidding for one and won, great stuff! The Nintendo I won is excellent I got the console, 2 joy pads, the gun, the mains lead and seven games what a bargan, I've been playing it constantly since I got it and its much better on the big screen when playing. The kids love it to because you have the gun to play duck hunt with and get to shoot the birds on the tv. I forgot how much fun classic gaming was!!

Box and components in excellent condition, nes in average/good condition. Product works well, very please with the item

i decided to buy this as i have other old consoles and decided to get this to add to the collection this also was the first console i ever got. when i bouught it i was told it worked and when i tried it i found it was brokeni complained to ebay but heard nothing back from them

Retro gaming at its best. Relive your young years again with this great console & games like the original mario!

Just wondering how many of you out there in the big wide world have a NES with ROB (Robotic Operating Buddy) remember Gyromite. And Duck Hunt. I remember playing for hours at a time on Ikari warriors, along with another game, which I can’t remember the name of right now

This is just a classic console system that put nintendo up amongst the elite. MANY classics started on this console, just mentioning mario kart. who has´nt put in hours of their lives in this addictive game. brilliant!
not to mention the excellent figheter game: Street Fighter. just sheer fun.

i just wanted to add this to my computer and console collection. great state of the box and item too.

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This item was deliverd quick and promptly and very well packed its in amazing condition for its age and runs well im very happey with it a great seller would use again thanks.

A great purchase brings back memories from my youth, and can now try and get some of the classic games to go with it. I can see that there is going to be hours of fun all over again with this console. A proper old school gaming system.

I or we the whole family just love this system. We had to buy another because we have loads of games cartridges for it.
They do breakdown or wear out , as this is the third we have had, the first two being brand new. I hope this one lasts a while as they are almost extinct?
Perhaps nintendo should think about manufacturing some more of the same spec as they are rather old models now, but definately the best. We like many other people still have the cartridge games and once this console bites the dust we wont be able to play them.

Retro entertainment of the highest order! Haven't had this much fun since 1990. Duck Hunt is even more time consuming than ebay and facebook put together!!!

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i love playing duck hunt, and was so happy to find this item on ebay thanks very much. you have made me and my mates very very happy.

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