You will have to reinsert and reset games when inserting from time to time. 45 year old tech here. Ready to play now. READ THIS and please refer back before assuming the system does not work. The console will play on modern televisions via channel 3 TV input, but be sure you have the coaxial port pictured on your TV before purchasing. Required adapter is included in the set. Just simply screw on the adapter, run the cord from the system output to the adapter, switch to that antenna input (polar bear in a snowstorm) then go to channel 3.