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N64 tuning problems

  • 14-01-2011 5:56pm
    #1
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,934 ✭✭✭


    Im trying to set up an N64 today but cant seem to tune it in, I have the megadrive and SNES tuned in no problem so i was expecting the N64 to be just as simple.

    I never had one before so is there any weird trick to tuning it in. Ive tired using the SNES cables as i know they work but still no joy at all, i cant even get a fussy picture.


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  • #2
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,890 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    First of all, using RF cables is just wrong. Use AV cables. Your snes and Gamecube AV cables will work. However Scart RGB cables will not. Secondly if your cartridges or console connectors are dirty the game might not boot up, I know my N64 takes a few tries with some games to boot up to anything other than a black screen. My advice is to try this with some AV composite cables and throw away those RF cables.
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  • #3
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,934 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    First of all, using RF cables is just wrong. Use AV cables. Your snes and Gamecube AV cables will work. However Scart RGB cables will not. Secondly if your cartridges or console connectors are dirty the game might not boot up, I know my N64 takes a few tries with some games to boot up to anything other than a black screen. My advice is to try this with some AV composite cables and throw away those RF cables.

    Nice one, Seems it was just the game that must have been giving a black screen, I turned it on just now and it worked straight away !!

    Only have the RF cables at the moment thats all that came in the box, ill need to get some AV ones alright, as its not pretty on a 42" plasma. I just wanted to make sure its all working as i only got it today.


  • #4
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,890 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Trust me, it's not pretty with AV cables either but it is an improvement.
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  • #5
    [Deleted User]
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    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Trust me, it's not pretty with AV cables either but it is an improvement.

    Though with a PAL N64 your hands are tied, no RGB. :(


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