Broken NES

Started using my NES more regularly lately after years of non use. When I get a new game it never works on first try, I gotta blow it. But lately (today) games are really finicky and take a lot of effort to get them to work. Any tips on how to fix this?

Sounds like it might be time to replace your system.John_Merrick

http://www.gamespot.com/users/Mtngranek/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=m-100-25815436

Read this blog. It explains everything you need to know about the 72 pin connector and how to fix it.

Just get a new NES ( there only like $20)mcunifez

ya man my nes does this its the connector , over time it wears out , you can still get it to work using methods , but itll never work the first try ever unless your lucky,

but id suggest buying one of those retro duos , -a third party nes that uses actual hardware for emulation and is alot more better then the fc twin-which like wii it uses emulation ,

also with the retro duo you can play snes titles on it as well they also have one that plays genesis snes and nes titles , but ya , get that if you cant fix the 72 pin connector your self or go to a repair shop they may do it for ya your options are there