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Mr. Wicked has Megadimension Neptunia VII

Apr 22, 2017 @ 2:51pm

My N64 won't display

I've recently brought a N64 from ebay. It turns on 100% but doesn't display. I've tried other televisions but still won't work. I don't have a old TV that does 480p and under. Only 1080p Tvs. I have tried to plug in the AV cable alone but still won't display. After some experimenting with other techniques it still won't work. I have tried using a HDMI Converter but still won't work. However this time my television gave me a source. 1080p 60hz but no display. Then I tried using a HDMI splitter but nothing either. Anyone who helps me solve this problem will get a extra copy of Hyperdimension Neptunia remake.

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Tetsuri

Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:06pm

why not just get it repaired?

Mr. Wicked has Megadimension Neptunia VII

Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:25pm

It needs to be modified? I saw the guy for the listing running the N64 on a HD television. Or is it broken. Damn Usp, DOA.

Tetsuri

Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:30pm

well from your description, I assume something's broken, but I could be wrong. If it was just a picture, it's not hard to fake it just by running some other system on the TV.

Mr. Wicked has Megadimension Neptunia VII

Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:32pm

Call me a Weaboo. But is the light red on that N64? http://www.ebay.com/itm/282433843734?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT See both pictures with the N64 and Tv.

Tetsuri

Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:35pm

well, upon further investigation, there does appear to be issues between new TV's and the N64

https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/76740/How+do+I+get+the+nintendo+64+to+work+on+modern+TV

Also, this guy has 99% positive feedback including a variety of other devices, so I believe I was mistaken in my initial assessment, sorry.

Last edited by Tetsuri; Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:40pm

Mr. Wicked has Megadimension Neptunia VII

Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:40pm

so what's the solution?

Tetsuri

Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:49pm

not gonna look anymore into this, but according to this webpage:
http://s9.zetaboards.com/Nintendo_64_Forever/topic/7411780/1/
you can either buy an older TV(not sure if you still can, posts very old) for dirt cheap,
or
you can buy an amplifier(not sure wat that is),
or
you can buy a video converter that will convert to HDMI(which apparently, you've already tried)

I'm just grasping in the dark myself, good luck.

Personally, I'd try to find someone that has said older TV, bring your system and test it, and then go from there.

Last edited by Tetsuri; Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:51pm

Mr. Wicked has Megadimension Neptunia VII

Apr 22, 2017 @ 4:55pm

Damn, this is going to be tricky. Is there a tool or something out there. That can provide me with a HDMI? My elgato only likes HDMI.

[ಠ_ಠ]Darth Nihilus has Megadimension Neptunia VII

Apr 25, 2017 @ 5:33am

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Composite-S-Video-converter-Supports-1080p/dp/B008X59IMK Perhaps something like this is what you need? I'd connect an N64 to it via an Svideo lead and then use that box to convert it to HDMI. Not sure what kind of results you'd get from it visually but it should at least give you a display.
I have the french model N64 that supports RGB so I've just got mine hooked up with an RGB scart.

Mr. Wicked has Megadimension Neptunia VII

Apr 25, 2017 @ 6:38am

Originally posted by ಠ_ಠDarth Nihilus:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Composite-S-Video-converter-Supports-1080p/dp/B008X59IMK Perhaps something like this is what you need? I'd connect an N64 to it via an Svideo lead and then use that box to convert it to HDMI. Not sure what kind of results you'd get from it visually but it should at least give you a display.
I have the french model N64 that supports RGB so I've just got mine hooked up with an RGB scart.

hmmm... are you sure it won't just give me the same results as this AV to HDMI Goodwill device? http://www.ebay.com/itm/232298282883

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[ಠ_ಠ]Darth Nihilus has Megadimension Neptunia VII

Apr 25, 2017 @ 9:51am

I'm not entirely sure to be honest, I've not had a lot of experience with boxes like these. It looks like it would do the job, however to guarantee a working solution you'd probably have to invest in one of the pricier boxes like an RGB Framemeister or something along those lines.
Just to be sure about your problem, The N64 is working correctly as far as you're aware and the cartridge is booting ok? If for any reason the game doesn't load you will be stuck with a black screen anyway. Tried multiple cartridges? Blowing on the cartridge? (like it says not to do on the thing but it always seemed to work back in the day)
Just asking about those as well because if the solution is something that simple it'll save you spending any further money on such devices.
All in all I would try an Svideo lead mixed with that box if it is a case of the TV not receiving the signal, but unless you can find anyone with any experience with these units it is a little bit of a gamble that the device may not work.

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