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NES Classic Edition: Zapper gun not hitting anything on screen

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:38:29 -0700

Hi guys,

I just installed my whole old "NES" set yesterday on a CRT screen i got free from some folks.
I wanted to play Duckhunt with my Zapper gun (which i used some years ago) and i couldn't hit any Duck on screen.
The Zapper gun clicks and the screen flashes, so my shots are registered (i guess).

I tried to clean the gun from the inside (lens and laser with a dry cotton stick), but that didn't do the trick.

Is there any other solution i can try besides cleaning?
Or do i need to buy a new Zapper/replacement laser?

EDIT:
Posted a few pictures for @oldturkey03

⟐ Commented October 07, 2024 at 17:38 MST

NES Classic Edition: nes classic won't power on

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:47 -0700

i bought a faulty nes classic that i discovered won't power on. i checked for voltage with my multimeter and am getting 5 volts at the port and on every component i should be but still no power. what am i missing? it's a european model if that makes a difference

⟐ Commented January 14, 2025 at 9:00 MST

NES Classic Edition: NES Controllers Partially working

Wed, 10 May 2023 10:43:16 -0700

Hey guys, looking for your expertise. I recently took my old NES (original Nintendo) and controller out but am having some issues regarding the controller inputs. The NES is not fully recognizing the controller inputs. Here are the findings:

-Both Controller 1 & 2 behave the same in NES Port 1. Changing Controller 1 & 2 between the Portsmakes no difference

-Swapping port 1 motherboard plug 1 to mobo plug 2 and vice versa made no difference

-On some games where start is not required the controllers work (ie Klax), they work not only on the initial screen but throughout the game. Both Controllers with the controller port in both Mobo inputs (swapped them)

-On Super Mario 1 when selecting Mario/Duck Hunt the DPad & A/B work but on the 2nd screen to select 1 or 2 Players no buttons work - not just Start but Up/Down also dont work.

-On most games on the initial screen Start does not work. There is no ability to use other buttons.

As such I dont think its the controllers. or the port or the connection to the mobo. I think the mobo is the issue (?)

What do you think it is guys and if its the mobo where should on the board should I look?

The mobo is overwhelming and I dont know how they work.I am not an electrical expert but can figure it out with time I think. I got a multimeter to test.

Appreciate your help, cant wait to play some of these games again!

⟐ Answered May 10, 2023 at 10:43 MST

NES Classic Edition: My NESs' red light flashed once and Now theres no light.

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 18:41:05 -0700

I have an original old school NES. It's new but refurbished. I tried to start it today and I was getting no red lights flash.. after a couple minutes of playing around with it trying to start it; the red light blinked once. I'm getting nothing at all still what could it be? Please and please. Thankyou :]

Did something blow?

⟐ Answered December 22, 2018 at 18:41 MST

NES Classic Edition: NES Classic Mini stuck on startup screen, no movement with remotes

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:03:21 -0700

My NES Classic Mini is stuck on the startup screen. The remotes seem to register input, but there is no movement or progression on the screen. I have already tried power cycling the device and unplugging it from the wall. What could be causing this issue?

⟐ Answered July 04, 2025 at 8:03 MST

NES Classic Edition: Super NINTENDO Control Deck CLV-203, HDMI just quit working.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:56:21 -0700

I have a Mini NES Control Deck Model CLV-201, it has been working fine for the past few months but just recently i disconnected it from the TV and reloaded some new games through some roms i downloaded using Hakchi2 CE. Once reconnected to the TV, the power turns on but there is no response from the TV. I've tried switching the HDMI ports, switching HDMI cords, switching power cables as well as wall block, powering down and unplugging both TV and Control Deck and reconnecting it all back up, even flashing and using the original games it first came with, with no luck. I'm open to any and all suggestions that would get my gaming system back up and running.

the TV is an Element Roku TV FYI

⟐ Answered February 11, 2025 at 3:56 MST

NES Classic Edition: One of our ports stopped working

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:20:48 -0700

Hello,

One of the controller ports on our NES Classic stopped working. We tried replacing the controller but it didn’t fix it so we figure it’s the port. Please help!!

⟐ Commented May 27, 2022 at 13:20 MST

NES Classic Edition: How to fix flickering?

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 14:46:58 -0700

I just purchased a NES classic and it’s not working right. It flickers on and off so much you can’t even play it. Any ideas on what may be causing this and how we might be able to fix it? Thank you.

⟐ Answer edited January 17, 2018 at 14:46 MST

NES Classic Edition: How to add extra games to the NES Classic Edition

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 02:29:51 -0700

I’m curious, can someone direct me to a tutorial in flashing games for additional games…

⟐ Commented December 06, 2017 at 2:29 MST

NES Classic Edition: Micro-USB power port is broken

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:50:43 -0700

The micro-USB power port on my NES classic broke. Is it an easy fix, and where can i get a replacement port?

⟐ Edited October 10, 2017 at 13:50 MST

NES Classic Edition: Why is there no power even though it is already plugged?

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:40:56 -0700

no power though already plug on

⟐ Answered December 31, 2025 at 2:40 MST

NES Classic Edition: TY says "weak or no signal"

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:10:35 -0700

All system appear functioning.. No red lights, or flashing. BUT, my TV says " weak or no signal". My system appears to be normal without issues, but hooking up with TY is now an issue. I have tried all I know, and still "weak or no signal". thanks

⟐ Commented June 19, 2023 at 10:10 MST

NES Classic Edition: No video: new 72 pin connector, disabled lockout pin, cleaned interior

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 07:57:42 -0700

Sorry if this is a repeat of something already posted on here; I searched for similar questions, but couldn’t find any exactly like mine.

I have a NES that isn’t outputting video. When it was given to me, it had the ‘blinking red light’ problem, so I took the following steps:

Installed a new 72-pin connector
Cleaned any visible corrosion with 91% rubbing alcohol
Disabled the locking chip
Verified that the power cable and coax cable are both working
Recleaned the 72-pin connections on the motherboard with 91% rubbing alcohol, doublechecked the pins’ cleanliness and positioning
Tried the machine on channels 3 and 4

Now, the blinking red light problem is gone, but when I turn on the system, nothing but a solid, pinkish / reddish, color appears onscreen. Once in a great while, there will be a bit of garbage onscreen (some random numbers or letters within blocks), but no matter what game I attempt to use (I have a working NES for testing games), the result is basically the same.

Has anyone else had this experience? Any thoughts on what else I could replace or fix? Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented July 30, 2020 at 7:57 MST

NES Classic Edition: How do you fix the game-slowing issue with mine?

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 09:13:14 -0700

My NES Classic has a strange problem. When the “CRT Filter“ is enabled, some of the games drop in playback speed, especially Ninja Gaiden. The display warps back-and-forth at a slower rate that makes it noticeable, animation slows down, and the sound drops in speed and pitch. This even happens with the demo! This effect usually lasts for a small fraction of a second, but can last for more than three seconds during scenes in Ninja Gaiden where gameplay is not taking place, even over ten seconds occasionally. The effect does come in on occasion in other games like Super Mario Bros. games, but only for a small fraction of a second, a few frames’ time. Does anyone know what is going on here and have a fix for this? Thanks!

⟐ Edited by author March 12, 2020 at 9:13 MST