Game Genie

rokushadowsrokushadows
in Gamer's Gauntlet
Hey guys, I've been wondering this for a while now and can't seem to find any definite answers. I was just curious as to the effects of the Game Genie on the NES. More specifically, does it harm the NES pins or the games? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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  • ne$_pimpne$_pimp
    I dont think it is Ive have my origanal nes since 1985 and an origanal game genie and have never encountered any problems, infact sometimes games work better if I use the game genie. All your doing is connecting additional connectors to the game and system. Gmae genie is a blessing upon all nintendo gamers.
  • removed04092017removed04092017
    It destroys the connector in the system. I'd keep a 2nd system just for it.
  • GameBoyScottyGameBoyScotty
    I believe it just acts as a "passive bridge", and I have also heard of peeps, getting games to work better with them. But, since I'm pretty sure, that I've done no research on the first statement, I might just be stupid! I don't really know for certain, cause I'm not a cheater. JK!
  • rokushadowsrokushadows
    Yeah, I've heard it makes the connection tighter, but, like 3Gen said, I was worried it killed the NES connector.
  • removed04092017removed04092017
    The NES game connector on it is great but the board is just too thick. Not much else to say. I ruined my NES with it once and you can bet I'll never do it again.
  • StanJrStanJr
    Not only that, but it makes you lazy and kills your ability to complete games the honest way after you get used to using it to cheat your way through games that are too hard for you anyway.

    If you want to walk through games with no challenge, just play a current generation system...
  • elhectorelhector
    The reason it makes some games work better is because it's usually not the game with the issue, it's the console. Basically the connector in the system is getting worn out so by using the game genie you're getting a tighter fit thus make the game work. Overuse will usually get you to a point where the only way a game will work in the console is if you use the game genie as a go between. Any NES collector should be pretty good at repair/replacing worn out connectors though so it shouldn't be to much a problem :-)
  • rokushadowsrokushadows
    Thanks for all the input guys! I have repaired my pin connector already (don't even have to push the games down anymore) but I don't feel like doing it again. As for the cheating, I just wanted to do it to get some crazy glitches. I think I'm going to hold off on getting one until I find a cheap secondary system to abuse.
  • removed04092017removed04092017
    With new connectors, do not push the games down. They're designed not to need pushed down. Have fun in NES land though.
  • rokushadowsrokushadows
    I didn't even put in a new one. I just bent the pins upward. Works like a champ!
  • removed04092017removed04092017
    I need to try that. I know the pins need bent, but I can't understand how. Any good tutorials on this? I may also try the boiling method....
  • rokushadowsrokushadows
    Boiling method? I've never heard of that one. I found a great tutorial on what to do so let me look for that real fast. Pretty much, get the pin connector and a small screwdriver (like one of those eyeglasses one) and go underneath the pins and bend them back towards the center.
  • buttheadrulesagainbuttheadrulesagain
    Originally posted by: 3GenGames

    I need to try that. I know the pins need bent, but I can't understand how. Any good tutorials on this? I may also try the boiling method....


    Just bend them with a security tip. Do it so that the inner section of
    the connector (where the cart goes) gets narrower (the deeper end of the pins is the one to bend outwards). If you overdo it
    you'll get a grip of death, but it will work anyway.

    Mini-tutorial with photos here http://www.raphnet.net/electronique/nes_mod/nes_mod_en.php

    it's almost at the end.
  • removed04092017removed04092017
    Okay, thanks. Weirdly enough I remade the NES ROM splitter on that site...but I hope this tutorial is correct.
  • rokushadowsrokushadows
    It is correct. It was one of the ones I used. I probably wouldn't recommend the safety pin (personal preference though).
  • samaronsamaron
    It says in the Game Genie manual that if you mess up a game with some codes, you just have to turn off and on the system again. If you use games like Final Fantasy and save, then you will need to re-enter the codes every time. If not, the save is most likely screwed.



    The Game Genie have a thicker board to make it connect inside the NES without having to push it down. That also wear out the connector a lot faster. So over use isn't recommended. That is also why it is a bad idea to jam it in a top loader, you might get it in, but getting it out is another matter... All thanks to the thick board.
  • ElijahElijah
    If i'm going to use GG codes I just emulate or use my powerpak. I have one, but really don't use it.
  • pats1717pats1717
    i have never had a problem with my system
  • shawnphaseshawnphase
    my opinion is that game genie may be damaging to the pins on your game, but you'd have to be putting it on and taking it off a ridiculous amount.
  • removed04092017removed04092017
    I hate people saying that. The pins on the cart are 110% fine. It hurts them in no way. Even kung-fu grip connectors will not hurt them at all.
  • ElijahElijah
    Yeah, it can't be much different than using a toploader
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