tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274560874062585311.post2369388368946762211..comments2024-03-28T06:43:37.598-07:00Comments on Gaming After 40: Reliability BluesStillGaminghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18366215127642090500noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274560874062585311.post-24956053699688987062009-05-25T20:58:35.488-07:002009-05-25T20:58:35.488-07:00I would have to agree that the NES was a bit of a ...I would have to agree that the NES was a bit of a crank -- the blowing/cleaning/reseating cycle does get old. But at least it could be made to work with some patience and practice -- wrestling with a poorly-mating cartridge slot design is a pain, but no amount of wrestling can solve a weak solder joint or failed graphics subsystem.<br /><br />Incidentally, there's a fairly rare top-loading NES that came along near the end of its life cycle -- it's reputedly much more reliable, with a similar slot design to the SNES.StillGaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366215127642090500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274560874062585311.post-71037208856707351682009-05-20T07:09:06.366-07:002009-05-20T07:09:06.366-07:00I don't know...my old Nintendo became very crotche...I don't know...my old Nintendo became very crotchety near the end. I usually had to spend a few minutes finessing the cartridges into place before I could play. <br /><br />My Xbox had problems from close the start, though.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189931636622879032noreply@blogger.com