Oh man, that last one with the NES cartridges brought back memories.... We use to blow into the cartridge while holding it underneath our shirts, cleaning the inside with a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol. All the 'tricks' listed were tried countless times. Thanks for the memories!!

-Final Fantasy 7 (I get sooooo much grief for this one) -Castelvania: Symphony of the Night -All 3 Prince of Persia titles -ICO -Zelda (all before Wind Waker, & none of the hand held versions)