Please note that this NES system and components may have one or more cosmetic flaws such as chips, cracks, and minor discoloration which in no way will effect the gameplay. The
picture of the system is a stock photo and is only used to reference
the system you are purchasing. Most items we sell are in good cosmetic
condition!
New NES 72 Pin Connector:
NES blinking lights or blank screen are
usually caused by bad connection between cartridge and console. Bad connection
is caused by a worn out 72 Pin connector from inserting and removing game
cartridges repeatedly over time. With a new 72 pin, games should load quicker
assuming that game cartridges are cleaned. Some older game cartridges may need
a little wiggle as the cartridge itself is worn and not because of the console.
Why Disabled Lockout
Chip:
The
lockout chip in the NES was included to prevent pirated games from running in
the console. It is also the reason that you get the blinking screen and often
malfunction between the console and game cartridges. If the console's lockout
chip and the cartridge's lockout chip don't communicate, then the game won't
play. Half the time, it's not because of dirty contacts. The games would run
fine if it weren't for the lockout chips. Disabling it means a much higher
success rate