Tips On Maintaining Your Nintendo Products

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#1 sufian2
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Well i thought this would help our other members to maintain their products since i have to constantlly remind myself to do so.

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#2 REVOLUTIONfreak
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1. Buy screen protectors for your DS, but be sure to NEVER buy madcatz brand
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#3 mos333
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2. No offense to REVfreak, but it's better not to buy one. Reason being that the screen will most likely scratch anyway, and the screen may be less reponsive.
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#4 arfy2
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^^^ And this man knows all about the how important response times are. He is a 5 star hunter after all.
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#5 REVOLUTIONfreak
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not true.... my original DS has pelican screen protectors on it and it doesnt have one scratch
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#6 Famicomman
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Tip # 1: Only use Nintendo brand screen protecters. I've seen others and they didn't do the job.

Tip # 2": Never let a child who doesn't under stand "don't touch the screen" near any hand held.

Tip# 3: Every so often use eye glass cleaner and cloth to go over the screen(s) and body of your hand held.

Tip# 4" Every so often use que tips to remove dust from the vents in your consoles.

Tip# 5 Takeing a bath or shower with a Nintendo product is extreamly ill adviesed.

Tip# 6 Do not let cartirdge games get near magnets as they screw up memory.

Tip# 7 Nintendo handhelds should not be used as self defence weapons.

Tip# 8 Do not attempt any of the console surivial test as seen on various kinds of media.

Tip# 9 When buying a stylus for the DS make sure it has the Nintendo seal of approvel.

Tip# 10 Controllers should not be used in a tug-o-war contest

Tip # 11 Nin-Ten-Do is not a martial art and you should not put it down as an extra cirricular activity.

Tip #12 Never use any Nintendo system as a coster.

I hope this helped if you have any more questions plz PM me.

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#7 wickerman2004
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tip 11 - :( so i have to remove that? :wink:

1. Don't handle your disks with greasy fingers touching the data side

2. Don't eat KFC and then immediatly play the DS - wash your hands first!

3. Recharge unused handhelds such as SP, Micro, DS Fat or Lite when they sit for extended periods of time without being used - this keeps the battery from becoming depleted and losing it's ability to retain a full charge.

4. Don't remove plugs by pulling the wires - pull the connector - that's what it's for.

5. Resist the urge to throw handhelds against:
                   a) the wall                b) the floor                c) your friend

that's all i got right now.

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#8 REVOLUTIONfreak
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2. Dont get mad and smash your N64 controller to pieces because you got knocked into the water in Mario Kart

3. Dont open the tray of any console when a disc or cartridge for that matter is running

4.  Dont purposely bend back the top screen of your ds or SP to see "how far it extends" or it may become loose or crack

5. AGAIN DONT EVER BUY ANYTHING MADCATZ

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#9 lebanese_boy
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1- buy some protector case
2- buy a cleaning cloath for your screen ( buy the psp one, it's pretty good )
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#10 Plucky7
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The best tip I have is don't get angry at your games and throw your stuff.  I threw my Ps2 controller on the floor last year and cracked it pretty bad.  The right part where r1 and r2 is was all messed up but I didn't care my parents where going to Best Buy the next day so I was lucky and they got me a new controller.

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#11 mos333
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not true.... my original DS has pelican screen protectors on it and it doesnt have one scratchREVOLUTIONfreak
Heck, that's because you're a Revolutionfreak, not a sad playmetroidalldayFreak, like me :). Anyway, tips: Don't play anything while eating, buttons will get stuck and will be less responsive. ALWAYS check for cracks or scratches when playing handhelds; A stich in time saves Nine. NEVER remove game cartridges or CDs while a console or handheld is turned on. ALWAYS remove a game from it's drive after play. That's all for now. Good thread by the way.
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#12 REVOLUTIONfreak
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dont keep your handhelds in your pocket for a long period of time....it is liable to falling out, or I have noticed that mmy shoulder buttons get looser when i keep my DS in my pocket
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#13 Famicomman
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#12 make sure your pocket has no lent in it before you put handhelds in your pocket.

#13 Do not use picto chat to anger other drivers (ex: Drawing a extended middle finger or writting f**k you! and show it to drivers on the road.)You and your DS will live longer.

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#14 Plucky7
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Get a carrying case for DS so it doesn't get scratches while your carrying it.

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1. If you use cabled controllers on your home console, do not put yourself and the console on opposite sides of the main route through a room, especially if the controller cables are below knee height. (This has happened to me twice, and now the rumble doesn't work for any controller plugged into controller slot 1 on my Gamecube.)

2. It is advised that you do not drop your GBA into a swimming pool during a game, despite the fact the GBA will be completely unharmed when you fish it out. (Again, experience.)

3. Do not put sliced ham, mayonaise, tuna or bacon between the screens of your DS when you close it. Salad is safe to use though.

4. If you don't intend to play a console for some time, store it in its original packaging. This saves you space and prevents dust buildup.

5.DO NOT MISTAKE YOUR CONSOLE FOR A GRILL.

6. Do not place stickers over any cable ports.
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#16 arfy2
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Absolutely LMAO!!! :lol: I can't believe some of the stuff you guys get up to with your consoles!
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#17 Phantom5800
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wow thats alot...so heres another one from expirience: -Don't leave controllers on the floor especially if you have a puppy
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#18 nightclaw
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Put away your controllers or put them out of the way of any foot traffic. i have almost tripped over cords and lightly stepped on controllers before. Luckily, they still work well.
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#19 HyruleanLink
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[QUOTE="Phantom5800"] -Don't leave controllers on the floor especially if you have a puppy

That's true! My control stick has been grinded. It still works just uncomfortable. 1- Keep your controllers and games in a protective bin. 2- Keep your GBC in a carrying case. 3- Put ALL Nintendo products up when finished playing. Any suggestions what to clean my Bongo drums off with...
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14: Don't play and drive :|.

15: Don't use the gamecube as a "purple lunch box"

16: Don't play a game if you have anger mangement problems

17: Don't push to hard on the DS screen with the stylus

18: Do not barry any game in the sand

19: Make sure you don't have any games or handhelds in your pocket before you wash them.

20: Don't swim and play

21: Don't drink and play

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#21 REVOLUTIONfreak
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14: Don't play and drive :|.

15: Don't use the gamecube as a "purple lunch box"

16: Don't play a game if you have anger mangement problems

17: Don't push to hard on the DS screen with the stylus

18: Do not barry any game in the sand

19: Make sure you don't have any games or handhelds in your pocket before you wash them.

20: Don't swim and play

21: Don't drink and play

Famicomman
haha no drinking and playing..... i could see that being the next law passed through congress
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#22 wickerman2004
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83. the micro is small - don't put it in your pocket and forget about it and sit on it. :|

21. AA batteries for the wavebird can come from ANY item in the house that uses them...including remotes in other peoples bedrooms....just maintain you know NOTHING.

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83. the micro is small - don't put it in your pocket and forget about it and sit on it. :|

21. AA batteries for the wavebird can come from ANY item in the house that uses them...including remotes in other peoples bedrooms....just maintain you know NOTHING.

wickerman2004


Done that a lot
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#24 Squidward117
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Okay. I've done this on all of my systems and games and they have worked flawlessly over the years. What you need is a mallet. You can probably purchase a big hammer at a Home Depot or Lowes for around 5 dollars. The bigger the better!

Next, depending on how big of a mallet you bought, stand at an adequate distance from your system/game. Lift the mallet as high as possible, then, as if you're playing Beaver Basher at one of those annoying arcades, smash whatever is under the mallet once it comes into contact with the ground. You're system/game will function perfectly no matter what from now on. :D

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#25 REVOLUTIONfreak
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Okay. I've done this on all of my systems and games and they have worked flawlessly over the years. What you need is a mallet. You can probably purchase a big hammer at a Home Depot or Lowes for around 5 dollars. The bigger the better!

Next, depending on how big of a mallet you bought, stand at an adequate distance from your system/game. Lift the mallet as high as possible, then, as if you're playing Beaver Basher at one of those annoying arcades, smash whatever is under the mallet once it comes into contact with the ground. You're system/game will function perfectly no matter what from now on. :D

Squidward117

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I hope you never actually did that.... there actually is such a thing as e-waste, it pollutes the air from destroyed/smashed electronics.

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#27 Squidward117
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Does anyone use thier DS stylus to clean your ears? I find it quite effective...
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#28 REVOLUTIONfreak
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[QUOTE="REVOLUTIONfreak"][QUOTE="Squidward117"]

Okay. I've done this on all of my systems and games and they have worked flawlessly over the years. What you need is a mallet. You can probably purchase a big hammer at a Home Depot or Lowes for around 5 dollars. The bigger the better!

Next, depending on how big of a mallet you bought, stand at an adequate distance from your system/game. Lift the mallet as high as possible, then, as if you're playing Beaver Basher at one of those annoying arcades, smash whatever is under the mallet once it comes into contact with the ground. You're system/game will function perfectly no matter what from now on. :D

Squidward117

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I hope you never actually did that.... there actually is such a thing as e-waste, it pollutes the air from destroyed/smashed electronics.

Tell that to the Amish. I see those people smashing electronics all the time...

Also, doing the said maneuver on a particular game called E.T. for the Atari 2600 avails stupendous results. :wink:

now isnt exactly a good time to talk about the amish
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#29 gameman9
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now isnt exactly a good time to talk about the amish


You heard what happen today.
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#30 Squidward117
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Ohhh... Did not know about that. Better delete that post. *DELETED!*