Nintendo 64 Questions

[TyroneVickery29]

Wasn't to sure where to post this, so thought I would make a thread.

I recently found my N64, and went to set it up. It's all there and working, although the RCA cable that was with it, is actually for a ps2 and I can't seem to get it to work. Is there any tips or any other RCA cables I could use? and where do I get them from?

Cheers

 

[CasuallyDressed]

I'm sure you can buy them from Ebay.

 

[Quivorir]

Yeah from eBay. Like 13 dollars

 

[TyroneVickery29]

Will any local stores have them?

 

[BallaratBulldog]

If you connect it to a HD tv with the regular RCA cables it came with, it will hurt your eyes because of the low resolution it was made with. You may want to look for one that will up-scale it the best it can. Just saying in case, because it's really bad otherwise.

 

[He_Beast]

oh man I thought this was gonna be 64 questions about nintendo

 

[Mighty P]

If you connect it to a HD tv with the regular RCA cables it came with, it will hurt your eyes because of the low resolution it was made with. You may want to look for one that will up-scale it the best it can. Just saying in case, because it's really bad otherwise.

That's why I still kept my old tube TVs so I can use the PS2 and older consoles. Component connection still makes it look s**t on the new tvs, so I'd advise anyone to use an old CT TV.

 

[funk44]

if you have a snes you can use that too

 

[JR#8]

Yep...SNES, 64 & Gamecube all use the same cable.

 

[Grechy]

For some reason my Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 won't work on my Samsung HDTV. It doesn't accept the signal. Anyone ever had these issue?

 

[BallaratBulldog]

For some reason my Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 won't work on my Samsung HDTV. It doesn't accept the signal. Anyone ever had these issue?

Not sure about dreamcast but some only accept the games that make use of the memory expansion pack for the n64 because its a bit higher resolution than normal ones. For example Super Mario won't work, but Conkers Bad Fur Day will.

 

[dav3]

For some reason my Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 won't work on my Samsung HDTV. It doesn't accept the signal. Anyone ever had these issue?

Never had an issue with the Dreamcast on my Sony, as long as you've set the right video mode it should just work

 

[MCE]

For some reason my Dreamcast and Nintendo 64 won't work on my Samsung HDTV. It doesn't accept the signal. Anyone ever had these issue?

Most games on N64 put out a resolution of 288p which some modern TVs have an issue with. Surprised the Dreamcast isn't working, however, as AFAIK that just outupts 576i or 480i. Is this just with a composite (yellow plug) connection?

 

[Grechy]

Yep, just the yellow composite connection. A friend at work told me to try it without any HD cables plugged in. So I'll give that a try also. I've give it another go tonight.

 

[Grechy]

Most games on N64 put out a resolution of 288p which some modern TVs have an issue with. Surprised the Dreamcast isn't working, however, as AFAIK that just outupts 576i or 480i. Is this just with a composite (yellow plug) connection?

Got the Dreamcast going. N64 still won't work though. Might have to play it on an older TV or something.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Purchased one of these off Ebay hopefully it works well on my LG T.V

VGA / YPbPr Component / Composite RCA CVBS+Audio to 1080P HDMI Converter Scaler

 

[Storm20]

Alright lads, had a look but no one seemed to have answered before but I've finally found my 64 but it's missing a few games I originally had

Really looking to add a few back to my collection if there is anyone interested in selling on here.

 

[JR#8]

Alright lads, had a look but no one seemed to have answered before but I've finally found my 64 but it's missing a few games I originally had

Really looking to add a few back to my collection if there is anyone interested in selling on here.

Probably best of joining a facebook group (if you have facebook).

There is a buy/swap/sell page for nintendo 64 and most of the time the prices are fairly reasonable/lower than ebay.

Prepare to pay high prices for some of the more "sort after" games such as mario party, conkers, smash bros, donkey kong 64 ect ect

Cheers

 

[SugarShane]

"sort after"

Sought is the word you're looking for.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

I can't get my original NES to work. The red light, lights up but I can't get a channel to match. It's driving me crazy!

 

[cheesedogg]

Sought is the word you're looking for.

Unless he means just buying a wad of games off FB without looking & then sorting through them after

 

[TradeDraft]

Will any local stores have them?

Doubt it. Find N64 at Place like Cash Conveters but would you buy the N64 for the Cord?

 

[simba_]

I can't get my original NES to work. The red light, lights up but I can't get a channel to match. It's driving me crazy!

do you use AV cables for them? AV channel obviously not it though?

 

[Hard Ball Get]

I tried the original cables and some that I've picked up along the way. I'm no tech expert, but usually I can fiddle my way through it I can't seem to get this.

 

[simba_]

maybe NES doesn't show up on LCDs, if that's what you're trying it on. i tried my SNES in my LCD years ago and remember the picture was all messed up so i haven't tried since. perhaps NES doesn't show up at all.