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Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on August 25, 2006, 04:28:16 pm
There are problems with my old GB games! When I play them on my GB, they sometimes freeze alot and then I end up blowing on them alot until I practically run out of air! >_< I wonder if the carts are dirty, or it's the GB itself! Some games, I have no prblem with! However, I would put those ear cleaners on the carts to clean out any dirt are something to see if it's the problem, but they still turn out bad! I wonder what's up with these games, cause sometimes, I can't enjoy playing with the GB without having to blow on them all the time to make it work! It may be old, but some work perfectly! What could be the problem, cause I'm thinking the carts are dirty! If so, how do I clean them without causing any problems so they work perectly on my GB again? What to do? :?
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on August 25, 2006, 05:32:18 pm
I clean mine with either a fresh toothbrush (MAKE SURE IT WAS NEVER USED AND DON'T WET IT OR I'LL MELT YOU DOWN. MY WAY), a cotton ball or a cotton swab.

Also, be sure not to rape the internal components when cleaning.

If all else fails, call N or get out.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Superyoshi on August 25, 2006, 05:36:26 pm
I'd say the majority of people who own a Game Boy have more than one, so just try another one.  I doubt it's your games that're the problem, or it's just a big coincidence.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on August 25, 2006, 06:12:21 pm
What if the GB is dirty, or it has a problem reading the games? What should I do about it?

I doubt N can do anything! The GB's too old for repairs! Would GameStop help to repair it or something? :?
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on August 25, 2006, 06:35:45 pm
Don't worry. N was nice enough to check my Game Boy color after I fucking cracked the screen and  the cleaned my NES.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Lazlo Falconi on August 25, 2006, 06:37:18 pm
Ninty will repair them, if they have the components, but it will cost you. I'd suggest calling thier customer service line. Also; blowing on your carts isn't really a good idea, I mean, I do it, but you shouldn't blow and blow and blow until you run out of air, because it doesn't do anything, it's just superstition.

On the other hand, whenever I couldn't get an NES game to work, if I'd blow on it after eating pizza, it'd load.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Bladegash on August 25, 2006, 06:41:59 pm
Clean the connectors with isopropyl alcohol and a q-tip. It even works on my old N64 games.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Swiftman on August 25, 2006, 09:18:56 pm
Maybe try getting a GBA SP?

I hear Metroid II si supposed to look great on one of those.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on August 25, 2006, 09:30:03 pm
I don't think Nintendo can repair the GB due to it's age! I would have to buy another one!

But I don't wanna replace the GB that I've had for over 17 years! Repair only if the problem gets worse, or if there are no other options!

And I don't think the cart is the problem! Probably the GB! It was told that this is because of my GB cartridge port being a bit... shaky. Sometimes it happens and when so, the cartridge goes out of place and the connection between the GB cart and the port is lost. They said I should wrap tape between the cart and GB so they stick together, but it kinda doesn't work!

And Nintendo recommends we use water, not alchohol.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Superyoshi on August 25, 2006, 09:50:42 pm
Quote from: "megakevinexe"
I don't think Nintendo can repair the GB due to it's age! I would have to buy another one!

But I don't wanna replace the GB that I've had for over 17 years! Repair only if the problem gets worse, or if there are no other options!

And I don't think the cart is the problem! Probably the GB! It was told that this is because of my GB cartridge port being a bit... shaky. Sometimes it happens and when so, the cartridge goes out of place and the connection between the GB cart and the port is lost. They said I should wrap tape between the cart and GB so they stick together, but it kinda doesn't work!

And Nintendo recommends we use water, not alchohol.

1. Buy another Game Boy off eBay, it's not like you have to get rid of your old one.
2. If you've had your Game Boy for 17 years, how old ARE you?  Didn't you say you were 13 about a year ago?
3. ALWAYS STICK TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT
4. IF ALL ELSE FAILS THEN IT'S TIME TO KICK BUTT!

I LOVE BEIN' A (I LOVE BEIN' A) TURTLE
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on August 25, 2006, 09:55:41 pm
Quote from: "Superyoshi"
Quote from: "megakevinexe"
I don't think Nintendo can repair the GB due to it's age! I would have to buy another one!

But I don't wanna replace the GB that I've had for over 17 years! Repair only if the problem gets worse, or if there are no other options!

And I don't think the cart is the problem! Probably the GB! It was told that this is because of my GB cartridge port being a bit... shaky. Sometimes it happens and when so, the cartridge goes out 2.of place and the connection between the GB cart and the port is lost. They said I should wrap tape between the cart and GB so they stick together, but it kinda doesn't work!

And Nintendo recommends we use water, not alchohol.

1. Buy another Game Boy off eBay, it's not like you have to get rid of your old one.
2. If you've had your Game Boy for 17 years, how old ARE you?  Didn't you say you were 13 about a year ago?
3. ALWAYS STICK TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT
4. IF ALL ELSE FAILS THEN IT'S TIME TO KICK BUTT!

I LOVE BEIN' A (I LOVE BEIN' A) TURTLE
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES


1. I don't trust EBay!

2. My brother had it before me! He let me play it!

3. How should I do that? I figure it should be the proper way!

4. If I have to buy it, it should be somewhere other than EBay!
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Lazlo Falconi on August 26, 2006, 02:24:26 am
Dude, eBay can be trusted, you just have to watch out for some users. Just make sure you buy from somebody who has a 98+ percent rating.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Peaches on August 26, 2006, 03:55:54 am
Only thing I hate about ebay is that they NEVER send it the right way.

Even the 10,000 rating 95%+ users send it the wrong way.  I just got a parcel post on what was supposed to be a priority mail, if I'm paying for shipping they should at least ship it the way they said they would.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Lazlo Falconi on August 26, 2006, 10:45:11 pm
That's why I only bother paying if it's USPS, because I know I'm not getting any Fed-Ex shit in here.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Mr. Fortune Cookie on August 26, 2006, 11:03:02 pm
I clean my Gameboy stuff using large power tools.

Let me tell you that IT WORKS! Especially the drill. Reminds me of Wheel Gator's theme.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Herb on August 27, 2006, 12:29:09 am
hammers and pussy juice have the same effect
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: RetroJape on August 27, 2006, 08:25:54 pm
Quote from: "Herb"
hammers and pussy juice have the same effect
Quoted for truth.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: berserkchip on August 28, 2006, 12:20:23 am
for the gameboy thing, I would say blowing in the little thing usually works. if that does not work, it is possible that you spilled something in the place where you keep your game boy games. that happened with a couple of GB games that I had and they will never work agian.

Quote from: "Herb"
hammers and pussy juice have the same effect


crude humor and inappropriate content!? :shock:

....

THIS FORUM JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER!!!!! :D  :D
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Herb on August 28, 2006, 10:50:17 am
Dude you're from Jersey you should be abe to relate to the language at least, I did when I lived there.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: berserkchip on August 28, 2006, 05:51:15 pm
toushe.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Herb on August 28, 2006, 07:37:29 pm
*Touché
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on August 28, 2006, 09:36:32 pm
HERB, DON'T TOUCH PEOPLE.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: RetroJape on August 28, 2006, 09:54:08 pm
Quote from: "Yaminomalex"
HERB, DON'T TOUCH PEOPLE.
It's your body....no one has a right to *shot*
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Herb on August 28, 2006, 10:04:34 pm
Its not rape, its just surprise sex!

Quiet now, don't turn this rape into a murder...
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Superyoshi on August 28, 2006, 10:05:15 pm
Everyone likes a snuff film.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: berserkchip on August 29, 2006, 12:14:47 am
one spelling mistake and now I've got stupid in stereo. I take it someone assasinated the moderator of this site? have I fallen into the opie and anthony show?
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Superyoshi on August 29, 2006, 12:52:48 am
Quote from: "berserkchip"
I take it someone assasinated the moderator of this site?

Yeah, me and Herb are dead now.

PROTIP: If you're looking for a forum that takes itself seriously, you do not want to stay on TPH.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on August 29, 2006, 01:43:14 am
That shit is true.

Also : (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/Yaminomalex/Andresspics149.jpg)
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: berserkchip on August 29, 2006, 02:10:07 pm
unbelievable....
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Superyoshi on August 29, 2006, 02:26:59 pm
Quote from: "berserkchip"
unbelievable....

HABEEB IT!
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Herb on August 29, 2006, 03:05:12 pm
haha whatever man, I'm just a spellig Nazi adn I hate it when peeple spel thigns rwong.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on August 29, 2006, 03:15:13 pm
Quote from: "Herb"
haha whatever man, I'm just a spellig Nazi adn I hate it when peeple spel thigns rwong.


AHHHHHHHH! NO THIS ISN'T HAPPENING! THERE'S NO REASON FOR ME TO GO ON LIKE THIS! WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!!!!???
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: berserkchip on August 29, 2006, 07:13:01 pm
Quote from: "Yaminomalex"
Quote from: "Herb"
haha whatever man, I'm just a spellig Nazi adn I hate it when peeple spel thigns rwong.


AHHHHHHHH! NO THIS ISN'T HAPPENING! THERE'S NO REASON FOR ME TO GO ON LIKE THIS! WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOR!!!!???


Hey! thats from X4!
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Superyoshi on August 29, 2006, 07:19:05 pm
Quote from: "berserkchip"
Quote from: "Yaminomalex"
Quote from: "Herb"
haha whatever man, I'm just a spellig Nazi adn I hate it when peeple spel thigns rwong.


AHHHHHHHH! NO THIS ISN'T HAPPENING! THERE'S NO REASON FOR ME TO GO ON LIKE THIS! WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOR!!!!???


Hey! thats from X4!

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/-SuperYoshi-/yourewinner-38601.jpg)
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: berserkchip on August 29, 2006, 07:34:15 pm
YAYYYYYY!!!!!
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Mr. Fortune Cookie on August 29, 2006, 07:39:48 pm
Quote from: "berserkchip"
YAMINO!!!!!


A bit of a stalker, eh? *Wink wink* *Nudge nudge* *Poke poke* *Punch punch* *Stab stab*
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: berserkchip on August 29, 2006, 07:49:17 pm
OWW!!!!!
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Lazlo Falconi on August 30, 2006, 01:03:17 am
Haha, I remember when TPH took itself serious enough to still be funny. Those were the days.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on August 31, 2006, 07:06:50 pm
I've been cleaning the carts too many times already. I think the port of the GB is the real problem. I need to do something about the port, or I'm not sure if the inside has a problem! I'm not gonna buy a new GB yet, even though I know where to buy one online(Not EBay). What should I do about the GB, cause the GB might be the problem! :?
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: berserkchip on August 31, 2006, 07:52:14 pm
well, gee... did ya try blowing into the port?
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Superyoshi on August 31, 2006, 08:02:02 pm
Quote from: "megakevinexe"
I've been cleaning the carts too many times already. I think the port of the GB is the real problem. I need to do something about the port, or I'm not sure if the inside has a problem! I'm not gonna buy a new GB yet, even though I know where to buy one online(Not EBay). What should I do about the GB, cause the GB might be the problem! :?

The GB IS the problem, you've said it yourself.  Just buy one off eBay for $15 or so, if you're going to trust any other site selling used junk, you should at least trust eBay.  Systems die occasionally, esecially when they're near-20 years old.  It's nothing to freak out about.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on August 31, 2006, 08:49:24 pm
Quote from: "megakevinexe"
I've been cleaning the carts too many times already. I think the port of the GB is the real problem. I need to do something about the port, or I'm not sure if the inside has a problem! I'm not gonna buy a new GB yet, even though I know where to buy one online(Not EBay). What should I do about the GB, cause the GB might be the problem! :?


What the fuck is your problem man? Seriously, either you are a moron or you are a moron.

1. Amazon.com is WORSE then eBay. DarkOffender tried getting some anime dvds from Amazon and they fucked him over with some fake shit. Fortune and SY have gotten some xXxellent deal from eBay (MMX2, Yu-Gi-Oh cards at a cheap price, etc,etc). Plus, it's better organized. Amazon dosen’t always have details on the stuff you’re buying and you might not know what the hell your getting till it actually comes in the mail.

2. Do you know how to read? You really need to learn to stop being so hard headed. We’ve given you numerous tips (Such as cleaning the thing, sending it to Nintendo, etc, etc, abc, 123, xtc) on what the problem might me be and solutions on how to fix it and other stuff and you just ignore them with “OH NOES EBAY IS TEH GHEY.” The GB's internal shit might be busted and sometimes there’s nothing you can do about it. And why are you being so bitchy about sentimental value towards your goddamn GB? I lost my SNES and my first Game Boy Color. I got over it (Well, not my SNES, but let’s not get into that) and moved on. Shit happens, things become obsolete. It’s sadly how things are in the world we live in. Ergo, if you want to play Tetris in black and white so badly just put in the color code on a GBC or get a GB orginal/ Pocket cheap from some place we've mentioned, and shut the fuck up. Read this a few thousand times, plz.

Quote from: "Superyoshi"

The GB IS the problem, you've said it yourself.  Just buy one off eBay for $15 or so, if you're going to trust any other site selling used junk, you should at least trust eBay.  Systems die occasionally, esecially when they're near-20 years old.  It's nothing to freak out about.


3. Always stick together no matter what.

4. If all else fails then, it's time to kick some butt.

Yaminomalex would like to give special thanks to Budweiser.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on August 31, 2006, 09:19:29 pm
Quote from: "Yaminomalex"
Quote from: "megakevinexe"
I've been cleaning the carts too many times already. I think the port of the GB is the real problem. I need to do something about the port, or I'm not sure if the inside has a problem! I'm not gonna buy a new GB yet, even though I know where to buy one online(Not EBay). What should I do about the GB, cause the GB might be the problem! :?


What the fuck is your problem man? Seriously, either you are a moron or you are a moron.

1. Amazon.com is WORSE then eBay. DarkOffender tried getting some anime dvds from Amazon and they fucked him over with some fake shit. Fortune and SY have gotten some xXxellent deal from eBay (MMX2, Yu-Gi-Oh cards at a cheap price, etc,etc). Plus, it's better organized. Amazon dosen’t always have details on the stuff you’re buying and you might not know what the hell your getting till it actually comes in the mail.

2. Do you know how to read? You really need to learn to stop being so hard headed. We’ve given you numerous tips (Such as cleaning the thing, sending it to Nintendo, etc, etc, abc, 123, xtc) on what the problem might me be and solutions on how to fix it and other stuff and you just ignore them with “OH NOES EBAY IS TEH GHEY.” The GB's internal shit might be busted and sometimes there’s nothing you can do about it. And why are you being so bitchy about sentimental value towards your goddamn GB? I lost my SNES and my first Game Boy Color. I got over it (Well, not my SNES, but let’s not get into that) and moved on. Shit happens, things become obsolete. It’s sadly how things are in the world we live in. Ergo, if you want to play Tetris in black and white so badly just put in the color code on a GBC or get a GB orginal/ Pocket cheap from some place we've mentioned, and shut the fuck up. Read this a few thousand times, plz.

Quote from: "Superyoshi"

The GB IS the problem, you've said it yourself.  Just buy one off eBay for $15 or so, if you're going to trust any other site selling used junk, you should at least trust eBay.  Systems die occasionally, esecially when they're near-20 years old.  It's nothing to freak out about.


3. Always stick together no matter what.

4. If all else fails then, it's time to kick some butt.

Yaminomalex would like to give special thanks to Budweiser.
You don't have to f*cking yell at me, Yamino! I'm pretty much gonna buy another GB soon anyways. I've been getting so stressed out by this thing that I'm still asking for your advice, and I really prefer playing Tetris in the GB cause it's more suitable for me! :x

I'm pretty much trying to calm down, even though this thing lets me play occasionally without problems...
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on August 31, 2006, 09:22:50 pm
Seems so.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on August 31, 2006, 09:26:00 pm
Yes... It's hard for me to get over this thing, since this thing is like one of my childhood memories, and it angers me whenever there's problems...

So that's why I turned to you guys, cause you've helped me out of all my problems... If this is all you can provide me with, then I'll take it then...
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: RetroJape on August 31, 2006, 09:50:34 pm
My bike was stolen when I was a kid.


I just thought I needed to get that out there.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Superyoshi on August 31, 2006, 10:23:12 pm
Quote from: "RetroJape"
My bike was stolen when I was a kid.


I just thought I needed to get that out there.

I know who stole it.  He told me not to tell you, but oh well, I need to get it off my chest.  It was a man named King and it ain't no doubt.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on August 31, 2006, 10:32:03 pm
It's impossible to yell through the computer with a keyboard, fwel.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: RetroJape on August 31, 2006, 11:04:24 pm
Quote from: "Yaminomalex"
It's impossible to yell through the computer with a keyboard, fwel.
I DISAGREE.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on September 01, 2006, 12:38:41 am
Quote from: "Mr. Fortune Cookie"
I clean my Gameboy stuff using large power tools.

Let me tell you that IT WORKS! Especially the drill. Reminds me of Wheel Gator's theme.
Wait a sec, how does that work for you??

Do you like OPEN your Game Boy or something? :?
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on September 01, 2006, 12:40:15 am
Quote from: "megakevinexe"
Quote from: "Mr. Fortune Cookie"
I clean my Gameboy stuff using large power tools.

Let me tell you that IT WORKS! Especially the drill. Reminds me of Wheel Gator's theme.
Wait a sec, how does that work for you??

Do you like OPEN your Game Boy or something? :?


Do you know what sarcasm is?
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on September 01, 2006, 12:47:11 am
-_-;
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Lazlo Falconi on September 01, 2006, 01:39:55 am
Quote from: "Yaminomalex"
Quote from: "megakevinexe"
megakevin's bullshit questions


Yaminomalex' bullshit rant


This thread makes me like Yaminomalex more and more with every post he makes.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on September 01, 2006, 03:36:03 am
And how I hate when you quote things that I don't even say... (-_-¤)
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: Yaminomalex on September 01, 2006, 05:23:17 am
That's Mama Luigi to you, Lazlo.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: berserkchip on September 14, 2006, 03:09:06 pm
PSP's are better anyway.
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: RetroJape on September 14, 2006, 03:30:18 pm
Quote from: "berserkchip"
PSP's are better anyway.
Lol!
Title: A problem with my GB games!
Post by: megakevinexe on October 21, 2006, 03:46:42 pm
I ordered another Game Boy online and I retrieved it. It's more cleaner, comes with battery cover, and most of all, it handles the games way better than how my other one would never have handled them! So success, my GB problems are over! While some games may freeze, only cause they're more older, most games like Tetris, Mario, Metroid II, Zelda, etc., work like a miracle on my Game Boy. My old one has been placed in my closet in a box, so I may leave it there for old times' sake. So congrats to myself, I can finally have fun with an Original Game Boy again! :mrgreen: