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A subreddit dedicated to the Nintendo Entertainment System and Famicom. It was the number one video game console in the world from the mid 1980s to early 1990s.

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  1. Keep posts on-topic. All posts must be related to the NES. Remember, this is the NES subreddit, not the Nintendo subreddit.

  2. No NSFW posts even if they are tagged as such.

  3. No spam. Comply with reddit's self-promotion rules.

  4. Don't be a dick. Adhere to reddiquette and the reddit content policy.

  5. Questions and discussion must be a self post. Don't post only a picture to ask a question or try to start your discussion in the comments.

  6. No "for sale" or "what's this stuff worth" posts. Use Pricecharting or similar pricing services, or eBay sold listings for a method of determining the value of your games, consoles or paraphernalia.

Self-Promotion Rules.

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Somethings never change

Was doing a legend of Zelda replay this weekend, cart glitched out in death mountain after I got the silver arrow, took 30 mins to get the thing to boot again so I could re-do it. My Zelda cart is the most challenging part of the game.

0 Comments
2025/02/02
19:54 UTC

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Nes + Retrotink (4K) or Analogue Nt mini Noir?

Maybe some of you posses both their (childhood) NES and an Analogue Nt mini Noir.

With the last one mentioned, you can play all games (almost) glitch free on any modern display + you can still hook it up to a CRT (due to the DAC inside)

Is or are there people here, who prefer the original NES, hooked with a version of Mike Chi’s Retrotink (let’s say the 4K), above the use of a modern console like the Analogue Nt mini (Noir)?

If so; what’s the (main) reason you’re going for this route?

13 Comments
2025/02/02
21:54 UTC

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What were the ACTUAL hardest NES games?

Ninja Turtles, Mike Tyson's Punchout, Ninja Gaiden, and Battletoads are the most well known, but I don't think they're actually the hardest.

I would probably give it to Cobra Triangle and Legacy of the Wizard.

Cobra Triangle was as hard as Battletoads when your boat was fully powered up with the Gradius pod system, and completely impossible if you died and your powerups reset. So Battletoads where a run ends if you die even once.

Legacy of the Wizard, just one giant maze complete with having to map out every single illusionary/breakable/movable block, having to work out which areas of the maze go with each character, grinding for items and gold, and having to plot out stringent resource usage and Inn stops on the paths to the bosses. I tried for over a year and never even reached any of the 5 bosses.

Special mention to Back to the Future 2 & 3. I hesitate to mention it because it's an LJN movie license product and barely a game. The sheer amount of busywork, backtracking, and foreknowledge required on top of being so tedious that you don't even want to beat it.

Special mention #2: playing without any kind of guide, King's Quest V and The Immortal

What do you think the true hardest game was?

(edit: I forgot the NES version of Gauntlet. You got unlimited continues, but you were barred from entering the last level unless you had a password. The password had to be collected in obtuse ways from random levels and you had to find ALL of them without even knowing they existed. Absolutely no clue how anyone was expected to get them)

188 Comments
2025/02/02
18:24 UTC

17

Some new games

Been playing Shadowgate all day. Really cool game.

2 Comments
2025/02/02
00:26 UTC

5

Finally got a Retron 5 to work on my TV. Been playing Bionic Commando (1986) today.

And it looks beautiful up on the big screen. 😁

7 Comments
2025/02/02
02:33 UTC

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Top 10 NES Games: Day 5

https://preview.redd.it/wxrngtcgcnge1.jpg?width=1428&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c2225d065f3027fa6cba3c492b04d36bed74d4a6

This one was also very close however Metroid won the #4 spot by a single vote with 51 combined votes

Rules:

  1. Most combined upvotes for a cartridge wins
  2. Name a specific cartridge, not entire runs
  3. Official NES Multi game carts are allowed just list them correctly (ex. Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt)
  4. Indy games are allowed as long as they have their own individual cartridge and can be played on original hardware
61 Comments
2025/02/02
03:38 UTC

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NES Emulation - DK infinite Loop

In these instructions of the Donkey Kong ROM:

00:C7E1: 20 ED F4 JSR $F4ED

00:C7E4: 4C E1 C7 JMP $C7E1

There seems to be an infinite loop. This is also the subroutine:
00:F4ED: A5 18 LDA $18 = #$00

00:F4EF: 29 02 AND #$02

00:F4F1: 85 00 STA $00 = #$00

00:F4F3: A5 19 LDA $19 = #$00

00:F4F5: 29 02 AND #$02

00:F4F7: 45 00 EOR $00 = #$00

00:F4F9: 18 CLC

00:F4FA: F0 01 BEQ $F4FD

00:F4FC: 38 SEC

00:F4FD: 66 18 ROR $18 = #$00

00:F4FF: 66 19 ROR $19 = #$00

00:F501: 66 1A ROR $1A = #$00

00:F503: 66 1B ROR $1B = #$00

00:F505: 66 1C ROR $1C = #$00

00:F507: 66 1D ROR $1D = #$00

00:F509: 66 1E ROR $1E = #$00

00:F50B: 66 1F ROR $1F = #$00

00:F50D: 60 RTS

So I don't see how it can exit the loop, but stepping through the instructions with the FCEUX debugger, it somehow exits the loop.

I found some posts about "infinite" loops in DK like this one: https://forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.php?t=15561 (the problem here was communication between the PPU and CPU)

and this one: https://forums.nesdev.org/viewtopic.php?t=15934 (this was just a normal loop, not infinite)

but in this case, It's unconditional. I've tried debugging for a while, but couldn't figure out what I did wrong, so I'd appreciate any help.

2 Comments
2025/02/01
22:28 UTC

153

Todays pickup. I'm enjoying them so far.

13 Comments
2025/02/01
22:33 UTC

18

Clean and repair megathread - NES not working? Game acting glitchy? TV/Monitor issues? Ask here!

Is your NES not working? Are your games acting glitchy? Controllers behaving strangely? This is the place to get help!

Link to previous thread

First steps to take:

NES Repair:

  1. Clean games
    1. Disassemble cartridge (might need special tools, check amazon or ebay)
    2. Gently use rubber eraser with no grit on edge pins
    3. Use window cleaner or isopropyl alcohol with lint free cloth
    4. Spray contact cleaner on the pins
    5. NEVER EVER BLOW IN IT
  2. Clean NES connector
    1. Ancient cleaning kit
    2. Spray contact cleaner on the pins
    3. Boil it
    4. Bend pins (risky)
    5. Replace the connector
  3. Already tried all steps for cleaning game & cleaning NES above?
    1. Try a Game Genie, the thicker PCB might make better contact with the NES and the tighter connector might make better contact with the cartridge
    2. Try another game cartridge
    3. Try another NES
    4. Try r/consolerepair
    5. NES Schematics

Power Supply:

  1. For the NES any power supply that can provide 850mA (or higher) at 9V and has the right shape connector will work. The original NES uses an AC adapter but a DC adapter will work too.
  2. For the Famicom you must use a DC power supply with center negative that can provide 850mA (or higher) at 9V-10V. Do not use a NES AC power supply on a Famicom!

Controller buttons don't work or think a different button was pressed:

  1. Take them apart and clean the contacts on the PCB, not the rubber membrane

Display problems:

  1. Use a CRT monitor or TV
  2. Don't use an LCD or LED TV - many LCD or LED TVs do not understand the 240p video signal that the NES puts out
  3. If you must use an LCD or LED TV, get an upscaler
  4. Use the composite RCA/AV connectors on the side, don't use the RF/antenna/aerial
  5. If you must use RF, don't use the RF/antenna/aerial switch box, use a small adapter instead

Before asking for help, make sure you have followed the steps above.

0 Comments
2025/02/01
17:11 UTC

13

Looking for your next Arkanoidvania on the NES? Look no further, the Trial of Kharzoid just released 🔥

Check it out on itch.io https://theoldgamemaker.itch.io/the-trial-of-kharzoid

I’ve played a few hours and it’s awesome fun!

4 Comments
2025/02/01
06:27 UTC

196

I beat Bucky O’Hare!

It was a fun game

13 Comments
2025/01/31
22:39 UTC

18

Top 10 NES Games: Day 4

https://preview.redd.it/89q50343zege1.jpg?width=1428&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75df1c8718a619e13932272ff19b9e436c1a6a48

This one was very close however Mega Man 2 won the #3 spot by a single vote with 41 combined votes

Rules:

  1. Most combined upvotes for a cartridge wins
  2. Name a specific cartridge, not entire runs
  3. Official NES Multi game carts are allowed just list them correctly (ex. Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt)
  4. Indy games are allowed as long as they have their own individual cartridge and can be played on original hardware
71 Comments
2025/01/31
23:29 UTC

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I am puzzled, is this a valid NES post

Started out this puzzle a week ago. Other NES elements need to be dusted off from my attic. Thank you for the upvote

7 Comments
2025/01/31
19:33 UTC

44

Just found this glitched level in Action 52's CheetahMen

6 Comments
2025/01/31
19:55 UTC

1

Here you go a simple pcb to defeat the nes front loader lockout

1 Comment
2025/01/31
16:53 UTC

195

NES black box art template (in high quality!)

11 Comments
2025/01/31
03:51 UTC

0

It's funny how we never realized Samus was a girl, when her suite clearly has boobs.

8 Comments
2025/01/31
01:46 UTC

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Top 10 NES Games: Day 3

https://preview.redd.it/xvhspvfe68ge1.jpg?width=1430&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=122fb177d399b562d3e3ecd2551411cf65df9ea7

Super Mario Bros. 3 won with 64 combined votes

Rules:

  1. Most combined upvotes for a cartridge wins
  2. Name a specific cartridge, not entire runs
  3. Official NES Multi game carts are allowed just list them correctly (ex. Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt)
  4. Indy games are allowed as long as they have their own individual cartridge and can be played on original hardware
83 Comments
2025/01/31
00:37 UTC

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"Nintendo Morning" - A NES Song (80s Synthwave)

0 Comments
2025/01/30
23:26 UTC

402

🔥

33 Comments
2025/01/30
22:03 UTC

48

Super Mario Trilogy

https://preview.redd.it/5ut1pu5w06ge1.png?width=1684&format=png&auto=webp&s=3e91af1597e9fece6ce79a88af6164913124e165

Recently played all 3 Super Mario games again for the first time in at least 30 years. I forgot how good they all are, but I like SMB 2 the best. The levels are almost the perfect length on all 3, just as I'm starting to tire of the level, it ends. Each level has a unique gimmick and challenge. These are still fun games after almost 40 years. The amazing things Nintendo was able to accomplish both graphically and sound on SMB 3 is amazing considering the technical specs on the NES. What do you like about these classic games?

38 Comments
2025/01/30
17:25 UTC

161

NES-004, 027, & 039

I still reach for the original every time - the ‘wrong’ angle of the Dogbone and Max buttons feels terrible. It’s much easier for me to quickly pivot the heel of my thumb down to hit A, rather than trying to rock your thumb side to side; the buttons being so widely spaced, small and elevated up on ‘platforms’ on the dogbone does not help.

While the Max has PlayStation style grips, the controller is so tiny there is just not much to grip anyway, making it awkward for an adult to hold. The turbo buttons are where SNES A and B should be- meaning it’s really easy to fake out your muscle memory, and accidentally use Turbo B instead of A (on top of still having the ‘wrong’ angle issue). I don’t even mind the cycloid, but everything else on the controller is not optimal for me anyway- apart from the turbo buttons actually being useful, if oddly placed.

I think my hand might have just formed around the original controller as a child- despite having many visible edges etc. it still feels more natural, better built and less fatiguing to me than the SNES controller.

39 Comments
2025/01/30
05:36 UTC

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Whenever you got in trouble and got your Nintendo taken away, did you ever go look for it and play it when your parents were not around?

I did that, my parents were extremely lazy and would put it in all of the most easily accessible and obvious places I would just put it back whenever they returned home. They never knew.. Did that for years every time they took it away.

74 Comments
2025/01/30
13:53 UTC

73

I really wish they didn't make all official NES Carts gray, we could have had such an awesome selection of colorful NES carts much like we have on the Famicom and Famiclone.

59 Comments
2025/01/30
09:58 UTC

575

Just acquired my first NES! Came with some really cool original stickers!

32 Comments
2025/01/30
06:50 UTC

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