Classic Game Room - HOW TO CLEAN GAME CARTRIDGES!
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2011
- Classic Game Room educational film: HOW TO CLEAN GAME CARTRIDGES! This CGR special shows you how to clean videogame cartridges using a Q-tip (not the rapper) and isopropyl alchol. Collecting for N64, Atari 2600, Colecovision, NES, SNES, Genesis or any other cartridge based video game console? Then odds are you'll run into some dirty game carts that need a simple cleaning before they work. If you buy used video game cartirdges you'll frequently find some that don't work when you power up the game system. A simple cleaning will fix the videogame cartridge 99% of the time because the contacts become dirty over time. Sometimes they become flat our disgusting and filthy. Clean your game cartridges with rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab and never let grime in the way of your gaming again!
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all of Mark's vids are awesomely enjoyable, even a cleaning tutorial is entertaining to watch!
Great demonstration. Really love the old cartridge systems, they just don't make 'em like they used to. I remember my SNES taking a few tumbles and still working perfectly fine. Ah, the golden age of cartridge gaming. Thumbs up if you remember blowing into your cartridges and the cartridge slots before using them!
Been gaming since 1979. Have used alcohol and qtip for decades. I still buy N64, Snes games, and always clean them first with this method. Awesome vid for those who may not know. I also use the 1up console cleaner cartridge for my N64 and Snes. Bought on Amazon, $19.
Good video! Isopropyl alcohol works well for cleaning other gunk off of games too. Another useful feature for it is wiping off permanent marker ink and BlockBuster labels as well. Getting off the clear tape is a whole different headache
Thanks so much, I got my 19 year old Pokemon stadium cartridge to work smoothly and clean just like back in the day!
2:34 epic moment in music perfectly timed with video
A 2011 demonstration of a cleaning technique me and my friends did back in 1987. This is so nostalgic and non-applicable to today's gaming, but that's usually what CGR is all about, and it's awesome.
I used to do this all the time, it works great.Rubbing alcohol is great for all kinds of stuff, it's like a miracle potion.
i'm going to do this with my prized earthbound cartridge. i am trusting you here.
Did it work?
How did it go.
Never answered...that post trauma...
sorry for the wait, but it went great! would 100% recommend.
+Corgisaurus ♥ lmao dont lie hes trolling all of you i doubt he has earthbound...if you do tho you know where to contact me i'll buy it off you for $5
Dude you rock! thanks a bunch. It worked like a charm.
Just got Pokemon Snap again for n64 and thought the buyer sent me a bunk unit, after a quick cleaning we're golden! Thanks mate!
it works amazingly! you have no idea how happy this makes me
Always use isopropyl alcohol when cleaning electronics, as it doesn't conduct electricity, other types of alcohol are usually ok, but if you don't allow it to evaporate completely, it has the chance of causing a short. My rule of thumb is isopropyl alcohol, because it's almost impossible to screw anything up with it.
this helps me sleep. I watch this whenever I take a nap
So this is like ASMR to you?
That's a pretty swaggy q-tip holder, you've got there. I can see you went all out on this video.
Great selection of music. I am glad to see that I clean them correctly.
fun facts: the reason why cartridges often got dirty is due to the connectors on the game oxidizing, creating a patina buildup or in the worse case scenario, corrode the pin connectors. consumers were also supposed to clean the games regularly to avoid this as it was stated on the warnings on a back of a snes cartridge. also the reason why blowing on the cartridges seemed to work is the moisture in your breath moisturized the cartridge, encouraging conductivity.
Is this also safe for the contacts inside the console? It probably is but I like my Megadrive too much to put that to the test
+Techno Badger As long as there is no electricity in the system when you clean it (unplug system, then turn on the power switch to get rid of any power lingering) you should be fine. Just make sure it's completely dry before even thinking about plugging it in.
Thanks man , video helped. I forgot this method decades ago. Got my hard to find Chrono Trigger working on my SNES!! cheers.
It's always nice to see these kinds of tips and pointers. I know AVGN already did this in his game glitch video with the similar procedure.
you want to use the highest concentration to prevent possible oxidation from the water used to dilute it. Actually, the true secret is to use a white pencil/pen eraser as it prevents any moisture from touching the contacts.
Love my 99.9% alcohol, it's cleaning on easy mode.
Just be very careful how you store it...
Don't use isopropyl alcohol, use name-brand Nintendo "cartridge cleaner", made up entirely of isopropyl alcohol, but at a cost that drains your wallet.
Brand name is made to drain your wallet. The rubbing alcohol serves the same purpose. Buut..... to each their own if you like to be scammed.
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I already knew this, but I watched it anyway because I love CGR.
Yes I always use either isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab or dioxit d5 on a cotton swab to clean up the contacts on my Atari video game cartridges and/or my Nintendo video game cartridges. This is good advice in most cases, for a few minor cases one will need to clean up the contacts in the cartridge slot of the video game consoles instead. In those minor cases I have a cleaning kit, but they are no longer being made so use non magnetic strip end of a expired credit card with either isopropyl alcohol or deoxit d5 on it.
Alcohol is like duct tape. It fixes everything!
Isopropyl alcohol will only do so much. For games that are really stubborn, try Brasso metal polish. It is more effective, but it will leave a residue. so be sure to clean it off with alcohol afterwards.
Mike H you really do gotta be careful, you don’t want to damage it and when they’re really old, I wouldn’t even think about trying metal polish. Might test it anyway though. Thanks for the tip
Well, Brite Boy will work as well. I would still use Isopropyl after though.
Big Thanks...just cleaned my Xavix Power Boxing cartridge and its working fine now!
man i knew this technique a long time ago,
but its good that you made this mark, im surprised at how may ppl didnt know this
will 70 percent isopropyl work?
+sampeng1 Yes. It worked for me.
It will. It will just take just a little bit longer to dry and evaporate.
I'd say use 90% or higher
i tried with that % and it worked for me
91% and above are ideal.
HOW TO CLEAN EARTHBOUND CARTRIDGE, GET A COPY OF SOAPBOUND AND SMOOSH IT INTO THE PINS. THE END.
Thank you CGR... I actually tried this and it worked for me.
It's so simple, yet so many people still think blowing inside the cartridge is the way to go.
+1 for spreading the word.
12 years later here is your +1
AVGN's glitch gremlin: "ohh not the q-tip!"
I tried this and my cartridge turned into a Giraffe!
This is really funny, just earlier today I got the urge to clean out some N64 cartridges and after I'm done here's this vid. Good to see that I did it correctly!
You a live saver thought it was over until a seen this video 💯
The mistake must people make is using their medical grade isopropyl alcohol which is typically a 70% mix, leaving 30% water and other mixes. Water can cause both immediate and long term damage from shorting your electronics to corrosion. In the video, he's using 91% isopropyl alcohol which is considerably better, but I would only use it in a pinch. Every pharmacy carries 99% isopropyl alcohol for less than a couple bucks, so don't be cheap(er) and skip the pure content because it not only cleans thoroughly, it evaporates quickly and completely.
Thank's for your comment on isopropyl alcohol for the use of cleaning game cartridges. I think it's very helpful. Could you please tell me if one should use the method with isopropyl alcohol and Q-tips on the cartridge slot of an N64 itself, or is it even necessary to do so in the first place? Thank you.
1:04 "It's for cleaning wounds." NO!!!! Isopropyl alcohol should NOT be used for cleaning wounds! It will make them heal slower. That is like... 1980s first aid. Newer techniques say to clean wounds with warm water.
I don't know what should be used, but I've used Isopropyl and I've been fine. It does hurt, though.
I just leave the wounds alone until they heal
I did this to all of my Snes and n64 games. And it worked. THANKS :D
thank you so much this video saved my games
BLowing the cartridge slowly destroys it. Search for it.
not if you're a 90s kid
is it just me or is it really exciting to see a CGR video in my Sub box?
Thanks so much! Finally got my games working
Although I'm a bit sad my brother gave away all the good games I used to have a long time ago, like Goldeneye, Super Mario 64 and Wave Race..
Thanks! Can't wait for my wife to come home so I can tell her all about it!
mark just reviewed cleaning....and it was AWESOME!!!
lol I did that when I had the nes cartridges. wow such old school methods is still in use today.
Awesome Q-tip case bro.
thanks for the help and tips!
Thank you so much I just cleaned my friends cartridges for his Nintendo 64 and they work now they had too much dust in them👍
Yeah this is the way to go. CGR has the how to, down, so cool.
I have to say, I love your music LOL :D
It's worked well for me. Though I'm running out of it to clean games now that you mention it.
Kotaku.com had this on their front page yesterday... All I saw was a screenshot of hands and an N64 cart and I knew it was Mark. You're awesome Mark.
awesome now I can play that game that was awesome back in the day pit fighter! Omg I can't wait XD
Man, he could talk about a plain cardboard box and the logistics of it even existing and I'd still watch it and be entertained.
Been doing this since I was a little kid. All my games still work.
You should do one on disc cleaning/restoration!
can u understand there is not even a single day i don't visit Classic Game Room and watch your vids? gosh, you're a religion. Oo
didnt even use water, I just cleaned it with an old tshirt and the arm of my sunglasses. Works 100%. Using the methods I did when I was a kid and I still own the same games as I was a kid. Games back then were meant to last, they were tough and still are to this day
thanks a lot man finally get to play my gameboy games from when I was kid and dang were they dirty lol but thanks
Hi. I have two questions:
1. Does it matter if i use the 91% isopropyl alcohol or a 70% one?
2. Is it a good idea to clean the cartridge slot of the N64 itself with isopropyl alcohol too?
Thanks! Now im prepared for my n64 :)
ive been trying for frivken ever to fix some game like that omg ty for this vid =P
I'v tried this, yes it did clean it, but after a few minutes, the cartridge would fritz & blank out, & I'd have to resort to blowing or spiting on the cartridge. Still didn't last very long. Is it the cartage or the console I have to work on? If there is corrosion on the leads, how do I fix that?
I love the backround music in CGR videos.........
Rouge Squadron! That game was so fun
I remember just blowing into a cartridge. Job done. :)
After how many years ofcgetting stocked, I found out my Snes cartridge. Will it able to work eventhough it was stocked for almost 15yrs???
Congrats for getting on Kotaku! :D
I used water and a paper towel and now I learned how to save many of my cartridges. :D
Worked like a charm
I also did this method too. My games work like new because of this. :D
Thank you it worked!!
yea i learned this when I 1st got into these type of games in the 90s always work
Q tip (not the rapper) hahaha nice bud!
i dont even have an old school game console why i watch this? BECAUSE ITS AWESOME XD
Works like a charm!
Great Video. Good info to have for us retro collectors. Although I already knew this a lot of people do not and will use dawn and a sham wow. LOL
could you do this on Old NES cartridges? other videos I see they take them completely apart which would take much more time. Is that necessary or could I just clean the contacts?
I never had to clean my cardridges
Since 16 Years they play like a champion :D
Would methylated spirits be ok for an isopropyl alcohol substitute?
It worked ! Thanks bro
I have a Q-tip case just like that! :) Good video, man.
Rogue Squadron? I freakin LOVED that game! Especially with the ram cartridge....
so i recently bought a copy of mario 64 on n64. and i noticed that the background gets blurry a lot! whenever i move around a lot in the game or make sudden turns, a faint line seems to split the top from the bottom screen in a way. it is a jarring experience that i never noticed while watching people play on original hardware in youtube vids. could this be related to a dirty cartridge? the game turns on right away every time and the save function works so i am not sure what could be causing it. i have a bunch of other n64 games that i use on my n64 and never noticed this problem with any of them. i have the n64 plugged into a flat screen. and i changed my screen size to 4:3 but it still shows no improvement. the game is still playable but me being a perfectionist, it is very distracting when that blurring happens. can somebody please help???
i look away for a second and this is suddenly a drawing channel
I used to do this (and still do) as well, its just the best way
You’re an amazing human
It does work! Did this when I was playing my Nintendo 64 at age 9.
What about the console itself? Is it safe to clean the connector points in the N64 itself the same way?
i record gabeboy games with the gameboy player for the GCN and one day it wouldn't play them but i used this tip and it works just fine now thanks
is it okay to clean the stick between the cart as well? (the thing that connects the n64 and game?) I've only tried to do inside the cart but not specifically that? or is that how I clean it?
LOSTLEAD8R If you are ever going to clean game carts I use 90% rubbing alcohol, 3 Toothbrushs a pink eraser. I open the cart use water to clean the plastic case. in the N64 the black bar gentley scub be carefull of the lables pat dry lables make sure it is full dry. When waiting to dry I use the 90% on a toothbrush and scub, the when still wet I go over with the eraser use the other brush to clean off eraser left over, then use the 90% and scub. I do not q tips, because parts of the tips would get stuck between the pins. repeat as needed. I also use contact cleaner on the consoles that are safe for plastic and motherboads. for the cart slot on consoles I use a soft paint brush in 90% toothbrush is not always long enhough. If there is dirt or hair in cart slot I use a metal nail filer to gentley pickup or lossen dirt or hair.
Do not use Brasso or magic eraser on the pins it will take off all the plating. Brasso would be for a cart that has super rusted or corroded pins. also make sure it is dries before use or powered on.
Same thing I've been doing for years =)
Good to pass this type of stuff out
I thought this was knowledge that was born/imprinted into every gamer.
How would one clean the contacts on the console? Is that similar?
I have close to 1000 games in my collection, I clean all cartidges before they go anywhere near one of my consoles. Rubbing Alcohol works on Atari/Coleco games that can't be opened, but games like NES/SNES/Genesis, I open them with the security bit, and clean the contacts using a Technical Eraser (white vinyl rubber). Works MUCH better than Alcohol, and can clean up even the dirtiest games.
i love this SHOW!!!!!
Very helpful
My brother taught me this and it does work.
do i need to clean the cartridge bay in the system? like if i had a clean cart and a dirty system the dirt would get back on the cart right?
Back in the days, we just blew into the cartridge and it worked fine!