Best NES 72 Pin Adpater?

[Steppenwolffan21]

So, I've decided to get the most economical NES 72 Pin adapter. After skimming ebay, there were alot to choose from. All claim to fix the blinking problem, but which one is most effective?

 

We have...

 

The connector that looks like an official regular nintendo one

Then theres the one that is have black half silver

Then theres the all silver one

Oh yeah, and you can't forget the gold plated connector...

 

So which one is the best bang for the buck?

 

Also, does anywone on AA have a tutorial on installing one, because I want to make one.

[JStoll]

Short answer: most likely, it doesn't matter too much which one you pick.

 

Explanation: I do not claim to be an expert or anything, but I've changed these things before lots of times, so I had the same questions. I thought about it and realized since the NES connector has to deal with a lot of rubbing connections as the cartridge is inserted/removed, I wouldn't get the gold plated ones, simply because eventually the plating could rub off, ya know? So the gold plating eventually might not be there, so why even have it there in the first place, the normal ones work fine. Last I checked, the plated ones were a bit more expensive anyway.

 

I wouldn't be concerned with the color of the plastic connector molding (black or silver) either, since the only thing you're really concerned about is the "teeth" it has that touch the cartridge. As long as it uses solid pieces of decent enough metal, you should be good to go. I just picked a $4 one from a non-ebay online store (I apologize for not remembering the url) that had a no questions asked money back guarantee, so I had the option of returning it if it looked flimsy. Almost 4 years later, it works just as good as it did when I installed it with very frequent usage.

 

Before you buy new, you might want to try what is described in the link below, although a new connector is a lot easier than the tedious cleaning and potential bending of contacts required to salvage an old one. The pictures also help for replacing them, if you're unfamiliar with the inside of the NES.

 

http://www.classicgaming.com/features/articles/nesrepair/

 

Hopefully I didn't just confuse you further tripping over my own words One last thing, once you get the new connector, never blow in a game again. Use a qtip or something to get the junk off instead, it'll help the connector last much longer than the old one did.

[Dones]

@Steppen: Search the forum. This topic has been discussed many times before.

 

In my experience I have seen no difference between gold and plain silver connectors other than color and price. I recommend you save a few bucks and spend them on a second silver connector (for that time when the new one becomes dirty and needs to be removed). Be aware replacement connectors tend to be really tight and (in most cases) won't require you to push the cart down.

[Steppenwolffan21]

@Steppen: Search the forum. This topic has been discussed many times before.

 

In my experience I have seen no difference between gold and plain silver connectors other than color and price. I recommend you save a few bucks and spend them on a second silver connector (for that time when the new one becomes dirty and needs to be removed). Be aware replacement connectors tend to be really tight and (in most cases) won't require you to push the cart down.

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I did search the forum, and I couldn't find anything. Thanks for the help yall.

[chrisbid]

man, why does EVERYONE go to ebay for these?

 

http://mcm.newark.com/NewarkWebCommerce/mc...SKU=83-3785&N=0

[Steppenwolffan21]

man, why does EVERYONE go to ebay for these?

 

http://mcm.newark.com/NewarkWebCommerce/mc...SKU=83-3785&N=0

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1) Because I have an account already there

2) Ebay is an easy name to remeber

3) Its cheaper

4) Shorter name

5) I have an account there

[sku_u]

The best 72pin connector is the one original to the NES. Just take it out, clean it up and remount it. Why does everyone go crazy trying to find new 72pin connectors, most of which are too tight for a NES cart and will cause more damage than good

 

10 years from now undamaged NES carts will be very valuable given how many people are doing this.

[Steppenwolffan21]

The best 72pin connector is the one original to the NES.  Just take it out, clean it up and remount it.  Why does everyone go crazy trying to find new 72pin connectors, most of which are too tight for a NES cart and will cause more damage than good 

 

10 years from now undamaged NES carts will be very valuable given how many people are doing this.

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I did exactly as you said and had no luck. so you think i should nuy a new one looks identical to the stock one?

[sku_u]

I did exactly as you said and had no luck. so you think i should nuy a new one looks identical to the stock one?

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If you get a new one, make sure it is from a reliable source. A lot of the new ones on Ebay are just 72 pin connectors that were removed from other units or made by a questionable source.

[Dones]

MCM Electronics sells both the NES and SNES game slot connectors. Here is the info:

 

MCM Electronics

Web: http://www.mcminone.com/

Phone: 1-800-543-4330

 

NES 72-pin connector: Part #83-3785

SNES 62-pin connector: Part #83-3150

 

Click on the links for price.

 

Good luck!

[Steppenwolffan21]

I did exactly as you said and had no luck. so you think i should nuy a new one looks identical to the stock one?

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If you get a new one, make sure it is from a reliable source. A lot of the new ones on Ebay are just 72 pin connectors that were removed from other units or made by a questionable source.

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Thanks, Ill keep my eyes out.