1/21/12 - How to Fix a NES Controller

Do your Original Nintendo NES Controller buttons stick or not respond when you press them? It always seems you are at the most critical point in the game when that turbo button fails you. What would you expect? If you are still using an original NES controller, chances are it is almost 25 years old! Fortunately you no longer have to deal with worn out or sticky buttons that don't respond. The Nintendo Repair Shop staff is happy to teach you how to fix your original used NES controller with the help of our NES Controller Repair Kit. Check out our instructional video below for details, or alternatively, you could go with a newly manufactuered look-a-like NES controller that looks and feels exactly like the original!

1/21/12 - Original Nintendo Games

Looking for used original nintendo games? Look no further, you have found the web's #1 source for all the best original nintendo gaming titles including mario, zelda and donkey kong used nes games, used snes games, and used n64 games. Best of all, our original nintendo games are all professionally cleaned, refurbished and tested thoroughly before we sell them so you know if you buy an original nintendo title from the Nintendo Repair Shop, it will play the first time and every time just like it should. 

1/17/12 - How to Fix Used Nintendo N64 Games

Ever wondered why you only see a black screen on your Nintendo N64 system? Do you have to blow on used N64 games to make them work? The fix is to properly clean your used Nintendo N64 games periodically so the game contacts make a proper connection with the system connector.

1/15/12 - DS Lite Broken Hinge Repair & Shell Replacement

Alright gamers, back at you again to give a little how-to help for any of you with a functional DS Lite out there that may have broken hinge or beat up shell.  First of all there is no need to scrap it for a new one since the LCD’s still work. The hinge shell can be replaced very easily - and you can do it yourself at home.  Also, don't forget that you can get all the parts you need right here at www.NintendoRepairshop.com so sit back, pay attention, and get ready to get that old DS Lite back to as good as new! Essentially this repair is based on the fact that the outside of the upper shell or the part you see on top when your DSL is closed is fine. We will be replacing the inside half of the upper shell which is the part that contains the hinge.  To get the most done in the shortest amount of time be sure to get your tools together you will use before you start.  I would grab a pair of tweezers, an exacto knife, a small Phillips, Flathead & Tri-wing screwdriver, and pair of pliers. 

I must note all of the screwdrivers you will need are available here at the NintendoRepairshop.com.  To begin, first power your device down and flip over so you can remove the battery cover and battery.  This involves removing only one screw.  Beneath where the battery lies there are two Phillips screws which you will now also remove.  With the bottom of your DSL still facing up grab your Tri-wing screwdriver and remove the 3 screws that are essentially in each of the 3 corners except the top right.  There is also one black tri-wing screw in the center of the top of the underside. 

At this point, use your flathead screwdriver to remove the two rubber grommets that basically equidistant between the center black screw you just removed and the far edges on each side.  Below these two rubber grommets there are two small silver Phillip’s head screws which need removing. Also, if you have game slot cover it will need to be removed too. With all these steps completed you should be able to use the flathead to pry gently around all the edges and pop off the underside cover of the bottom half of the DSL but be careful. 

If you face a lot of resistance at any one spot you most likely have forgot to remove a screw somewhere. You don’t want to destroy your DSL over a simple misstep.  At this juncture you will now be looking at your green board of the machine exposed.

Depending on your orientation you will see two black bumpers on two corners with small springs.  Adjust your machine to where this is the top of the device from your vantage point as I will continue with the steps from this vantage point. Now remove these two bumpers but do it carefully so each mechanism stays in tact.

This makes it much easier to reassemble.  On the bottom right you will see two small button snaps.  You can now undo these.  About midway up the board on the right side there is a Phillip’s head screw which you should now remove.  Next you should be able to pull through the black antenna wire beneath the game slot using tweezers to where it is free on the left side.  Everything is free now so you can open of the DSL and push gently on the LCD screen and the motherboard/screen should unhook from the case itself.

Now look for the ribbon cable at the top left and flip the latch so it can be unhooked.  Now on the detached case half look for the two small screws side by side which hold the hinge together and unscrew them.  One corner will have a cover that needs to be popped off and on the other side you should gently push the ribbon cable through the slit so for it to not be ripped.

You may remove the buttons for ease of working but if you are careful it is definitely not necessary.  For now you are done with case half with the buttons and it can be sat to the side.  At this point we will be work on the inside half of the upper casing which contains the upper LCD.  There are once again four rubber grommets covering phillip’s head screws.  These are most easily removed using either the exacto knife or the small flathead screwdriver.  With these four screws out the top upper and inner should slide apart.  Holding the half with all the inner parts (not the shell half) remove the antenna, and then push from the inside to pop loose the upper LCD.

There may be minor resistant but it should detach.  Now grab the microphone and pull it through followed by the trickiest step.  Here you need to grab the ribbon cable and roll it within itself so it can be slid through the hinge hole.  With this complete the upper LCD should be able to be completely removed from the inner casing.  Do make sure to save the silver ring from the hinge of the original casing but the inner case itself can now be thrown away as this plastic will be replaced.  Alright, now we need the brand new replacement case.  You begin by aligning the antenna in the hinge opening and seating it into the groove it stays in.  Often this can be aided in doing by using your flathead.  With the antenna in place, the LCD can now begin to be worked back into place.  You will once again have to roll the ribbon cable into its hole to put the LCD back in face down.

With the LCD sat down in its opening you should now place the antenna in its slot on the top right. The antenna wire will go underneath the left speaker.  Now you can grab both the antenna and microphone wire and feed them together through the ribbon cable roll and out the right side of the device.  Now re-roll the ribbon cable that is outside the case on the right side over top of the two cables previously mentioned.  Now take the silver ring you saved from the old shell case and slide it over the two wires and the ribbon cable too at the bottom so that it is now back in place in the new case.

Now grab the top half of the upper case (the part you see when the DSL is closed) and put two halves together.  This make take some gentle bumping to make sure both sides align and connect together securely.  Now you can screw back in the four silver screens on each corner beside the LCD and then cover them with the black grommets.  Now this halve is done you can grab the lower inner part which has the buttons.

Here is a part you will want to take your time with as it can be difficult. I will not that removing the buttons does make this easier for some.  Here you need to feed the wires through the corner along with the ribbon cable which is rolling and pressed through the slit available for it.

Now the top and the bottom should just slide together.  At this point if you have lost your barrel hinge you will need to get a new one.  Insert it in place (this may take a little bit of force, especially with a new shell) and then press on the barrel cover.  

With the upper and lower half connected you now need to find the two long Phillips’ head screws which need to be reinserted on the right bottom corner near the hinge. Now on the opposite side by the barrel you can grab the protruding ribbon cable and the presently disconnected mother board and begin to hook these back together using the ribbon clip which holds the ribbon in place on the board side connector.

Once the cable is locked in grab the white microphone wire and feed it through all the provided grooves on the lower case.  You will also want to fold the black wire under the motherboard, out of harms way during this step.  You can now flip the motherboard over while making sure you have the touch screen lined up.  With the board sat in place, you should feed the black antenna wire back underneath the game slot.  The tweezers can be helpful for pulling it through the other side clipping it back in place between the game slot and the black square as seen here.

The white microphone wire snaps on right by the corner of the same square near the outer corner of the device.  From here you can reattach the black trigger buttons on the top corners.  Use your tweezers to place the spring in their proper notch beside the trigger themselves.

Let’s now reinsert the two Phillips’ screws somewhat centered vertically on both the right and left side of the board.  Now you can grab the very bottom of the DSL and while grabbing it, make sure the power button is all the way down.  Also, slide the volume all the way to one direction and make sure the volume control on the board is also slid all the way to the corresponding direction of the case so they match up.  Line up the bottom cover, place in on the rest of the DSL, and snap it back to place.

You should now grab the three medium length tri-wing screws. Two of these go on the top and bottom holes on the left side of the bottom with the third going below the hole for the battery.  The small black screw now needs to be screwed back in place by the game slot up top.  The small gold screws should be reinserted to the left and right of the underside of the triggers which is on the edge near the game slot.  By this point you should only have one screw left, it being a small Phillips’ which should be inserted back in its hole in the battery tray.  Now reinstall the rubber covers for the screws by the game slot, put the battery back in, and stick the battery cover back on and whola! Give the old DSL a try and enjoy your good as new machine which you just fixed yourself.  Hope these instructions helped and as always please check out www.NintendoRepairShop.com for all your gaming needs. Until next time…Thanks.

1/8/12 - DS Lite Repair

If you are having issues with your Nintendo DS, DS Lite or DSi look no further, you have found the #1 source for DS related repair guides, products and services. We have a staff of repair technicians with several years of experience repairing Nintendo DS, DS Lite and DSi systems. In addition, we offer the DS repair video guides and parts you need to DIY all at the lowest cost available online. Check out our DS repair offerings below:

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1/8/12 - NES Repair Parts

In need of the know-how and parts to repair your Nintendo NES console? You are in luck! You found the #1 authority on all things Nintendo repair (it is in our name afterall). And because you are so skilled in your search abilities, we will now share everything we have learned about Nintendo NES repair and all of the necessary NES repair parts with you. Enjoy.

72 Pin Connector NES System Repair Part - This is used to replace the worn out NES system connector part. Once worn out it no longer makes a tight connection. Not all new 72 pin connector parts are equal. Ours is by far the best, and we have tried them all!

NES Game Cleaning Kit - This kit includes all of the NES repair parts needed to open and clean your game contacts, as well as clean the contacts on your system motherboard. As any self-respecting NES gamer knows, a clean game is your best friend (if you like the game that is).

NES Total Repair Kit - This kit includes all of the parts included in the items above. We decided to make things easy on you.

1/8/12 - How to Fix NES Blinking Light

From a recent NES repair blog article, a viewer posted the following question:

"Most of the time when I turn on my NES, the red light on the power button blinks on and off with the tv screen blinking solid white to solid black. This doesn't always happen. Sometimes I can play a game, but the blinking is pretty consistent. What can I do?"

- Jeff, Ft. Worth, TX

1/8/12 - How to Fix Used NES Games

Ever wondered how to fix the blinking light on your Super Nintendo System? Do you have to blow on used NES games to make them work? The fix is to properly clean your used Nintendo NES games periodically so the game contacts make a proper connection with the system's 72 pin connector pins.

1/8/12 - How to Fix Used SNES Games

Ever wondered why you only see a black screen on your Super Nintendo SNES system? Do you have to blow on used SNES games to make them work? The fix is to properly clean your used Super Nintendo SNES games periodically so the game contacts make a proper connection with the system connector.

1/8/12 - Used NES Game Cleaning

Remember back in the good old days when your Nintendo NES Games worked on the first try? Oh wait... that never happened! You always have to blow on used NES games to make them work, right? Wrong. The solution is to properly clean your used Nintendo NES games periodically so the game contacts make a proper connection with the system's 72 pin connector pins.

1/8/12 - Used SNES Game Cleaning

Remember back in the good old days when your SNES Games worked on the first try? Oh wait... that never happened! You always have to blow on used SNES games to make them work, right? Wrong. The solution is to properly clean your used Super Nintendo games periodically so the game contacts make a proper connection with the system connector pins.

12/18/11 - How to Replace a DS Shell

What’s up fellow gamers? Today I am gonna try to give all you guys out there a helping hand replacing an old or broken shell on your DS.  First off, let’s get our tools together. We are gonna need a small Phillips screwdriver, a tri-wing screwdriver, and a small flathead can also be helpful at times.  While you are at it grab pair of tweezers and an exacto blade – these can come in handy too.  Alright, you are ready to go now. Let’s begin by removing the small screw that holds the battery cover on. Once you get this off remove the battery itself.  Your exacto knife can be helpful here to gently pry the battery up and out.  After the battery is out, there are 7 tri-wing screws to remove to release the back plate. You will find two on each side, one centered in the bottom, and then two on the top.  After you get these removed make sure keep them organized and together and the bottom of the unit should just pop off. Now the motherboard is exposed.  
The motherboard is attached by four screws with three spread around the board itself and one located under the game slot.  You can go on and remove these four screws. With these screws removed the motherboard can be maneuvered and the left & right shoulder buttons can now be detached.  The have a simple spring that sits under them that you must also grab and keep up.  At this point you have the motherboard totally detached but sitting in place in the shell. Now it is time to address the board still being attached to the LCD screen.  So look for the upper LCD ribbon cable clip. Gently unhook this clip but be careful – these can easily be torn or damaged.
  You will also need to find the ribbon clip for the lower LCD and essentially do the same thing.  Now you set the motherboard completely to the side.  From here you will see there is insulation under where the board was previously.  Along side the ribbon cable you will use your exactor knife and cut the insulation and peel it back to expose another Phillips screw.  
This holds the door unit. Go and remove this screw.  Now you can remove the top cover of the shell.  Though everything does not have to disassembled you will need to remove the top half of the upper unit to pull out the hinges so that you can insert the new board.  The lower LCD should be taken out. Use the exactor blade to remove the 4 sticker pads that cover the 4 screws of the upper LCD case.  There is one screw around each corner of the upper LCD. Remove these 4 Phillips screws and the upper LCD case will come apart. But before you separate the case pull the ribbon cable and antenna through the opening so they are not ripped as you disassemble.

To open the upper LCD half you use your fingernail or small flathead screwdriver and pry all around the sides until it pops apart.  With the upper half exposed push the two hinges inwards to clear way to work between them.  Now we are ready to bring in the new lower half of the shell kit.  
Install the rubber game pads.  Set the unit in the new lower shell half.  Pop the hinges back into place to lock the two halves into place.  When you feed the ribbon cable make sure you do it precisely so it’s not twisted with the white end first which allows for it all to fit smoothly and easily.  Now we have the lower shell pulled through.  The cable orientation can be tricky so take your time.  Feed the antenna wire back though the unit to the underside.  Now you can go on and put the upper shell back on to enclose all your work so it stays in place. Screw your 4 screws back in place too. After this is complete you can reaffix the sticky pads to that to cover it. The last step for the upper half is to reinstall the hinge in its entirety.  You may need to use the new parts included with your shell to have it all lined up properly.  The top screw now needs to be installed to hold the upper unit together.  Now we can seat the lower LCD into place and reattach the ribbon cable.  A small piece of double-sided tape will allow you to have it stick where you cut the insulation before to expose it.  After all this its time to start putting the mother board back in place. The ribbon cable will need to be folded backwards over itself from the upper LCD so that way it lays properly on the motherboard.  On the other side you have three ribbon cables (two from the LCD & one from the touch screen) that you need to be prepared to feed through their respective slots as you sit down the motherboard.  Make sure the motherboard is seated as it is supposed to be so it attaches securely and then put the four screws back in that hold it in.  Now for the next couple of steps a pair of tweezers will be very helpful.  The LCD ribbon cables (unlike the DS Lite) do not have any tabs on them to let you know then they are properly seated.  It can be a challenge to make sure they fully back in place and plugged in. Use a pair of tweezers to now push the ribbon cable into its slot on the motherboard. 
After that you can move over the touch screen ribbon cables and essentially complete the same process.  The lower two smaller cables have a piece that locks into to place so you know you have done it correctly.  Make sure you push the slots down so the touch screen or LCD to get a proper connection.  With the Upper LCD, use the tweezers to push in the tougher part of the plastic on the cable to slide the ribbon into its slot on the
board.

Before we finish up go back and reattach the antenna to the board.  At this point you can reinstall the left and right shoulder buttons.  This is pretty easy – just push the springs into channel and drop the buttons into place.  Now as we approach the finish line take the lower shell and set it into place.  One by one screw in the tri-wing screws starting with the one inside the battery cover so you can have your unit held together for testing before completion in case of any mistakes or bad connections.  For example if you don’t have any of your ribbon cable fully seated you won’t get a green flash on the DS at power-up.  If you feel comfortable with your work finish with all the screws and put the four sticky pads on the inside that acts as bumpers when closing the DS unit.  If you haven’t already for testing, place the battery back in and install the battery cover.  Hopefully, these tips helped you and your DS is back in business and ready for play!


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12/7/11 - Xmas Shipping Deadline

At the Nintendo Repair Shop, our crew is working around the clock to get all your favorite classic systems and games repaired, packed up and out the door in time to make their way to under your tree. Orders placed on or prior to the deadlines below will arrive in time for Christmas per carrier published holiday deadlines. Please note that we cannot guarantee arrival of any repair related services in time for Christmas for items we receive after December 16th.

6/8/11 - DS Lite Game Slot Repair

If your Nintendo DS Lite games no longer play, chances are that your NDSL game slot/cartridge connector pins have become bent and the game slot needs to be replaced? Our FREE Nintendo DS Lite (NDSL) game slot/cartridge connector repair video walks you through the process step by step, so that almost anyone can now replace the NDSL game slot all on their own. We also offer all of the necessary Nintendo DS Lite repair parts at very low prices, and even offer a mail-in DS Lite repair service, which covers parts and labor for any issue. Everything you need is right here! 

6/8/11 - DS Lite Game Slot Repair

If your Nintendo DS Lite games no longer play, chances are that your NDSL game slot/cartridge connector pins have become bent and the game slot needs to be replaced? Our FREE Nintendo DS Lite (NDSL) game slot/cartridge connector repair video walks you through the process step by step, so that almost anyone can now replace the NDSL game slot all on their own. We also offer all of the necessary Nintendo DS Lite repair parts at very low prices, and even offer a mail-in DS Lite repair service, which covers parts and labor for any issue. Everything you need is right here! 

6/8/11 - DS Lite Touch Screen Repair

Is your Nintendo DS Lite (NDSL) touch screen non-responsive to your stylus? Is your NDSL touch screen cracked, scratched or otherwise broken? Our FREE Nintendo DS Lite (NDSL) Touch Screen repair video walks you through the process step by step, so that almost anyone can now replace the NDSL touch screen all on their own. We also offer all of the necessary Nintendo DS Lite repair parts at very low prices, and even offer a mail-in DS Lite repair service, which covers parts and labor for any issue. Everything you need is right here. Enjoy!

6/8/11 - DS Lite Top LCD Repair

Is your Nintendo DS Lite Top LCD cracked, showing garbled graphics, or just not turning on? Our FREE Nintendo DS Lite Top LCD repair videos walk you through the process step by step, so that almost anyone can now fix their Nintendo DS Lite all on their own. We also offer all of the necessary Nintendo DS Lite repair parts at very low prices. Everything you need is right here. Enjoy!

4/28/11 - How to Fix DS Top LCD

New from the Nintendo Repair Shop Repair Studios, "How to fix a classic Nintendo DS top LCD screen". In this video, we should you how to open your classic DS system, take off the shell, replace a cracked, broken or black top LCD screen and put the DS system back together again. Feel free to post questions on how to complete the repair, and we will monitor and provide tips and feedback. Also be sure to check out our wide variety of DS repair parts below, and don't forget that we also offer a mail-in DS Repair Service for only $54.99 if you get stuck!

4/28/11 - NDS Hinge and Shell Repair

New from the Nintendo Repair Shop Repair Studios, "How to fix a broken classic Nintendo DS hinge/axel and replace the shell". In this video, we should you how to open your classic DS system, take off the shell, replace a broken hinge/axel or cracked shell and put the DS system back together again. Feel free to post questions on how to complete the repair, and we will monitor and provide tips and feedback. Also be sure to check out our wide variety of DS repair parts below, and don't forget that we also offer a mail-in DS Repair Service for only $54.99 if you get stuck!

4/26/11 - DSi Repair Service

The Nintendo Repair Shop is now offering DSi Repair Services! Broken hinges, blank lcd screens, cracked shells, we can fix it all! Just visit the link below to order our professional DSi repair service, mail-in your DSi to the address on the product page, and we will have it fixed up and sent back to you in about a week! Feel free to call or email with any questions about our DSi repair service, and we will be happy to assist you. As always, happy gaming!

4/3/11 - DS Lite Repair Service

The Nintendo Repair Shop Inc. is offering a DS Lite repair service now for only $54.99! This one low flat rate covers all parts and labor for common DS Lite repairs including:

4/2/11 - DS Lite LCD Repair Video

New from the Nintendo Repair Shop studios - How to Fix/Repair a Nintendo DS Lite Lower LCD Screen! Our customers and viewers have been asking us for new repair videos, and we are responding between now and the end of the summer by uploading at least one new Nintendo repair video each week! So, check back often, and if you have an idea for a new video, let us know by leaving a comment below.

3/28/11 - We switched locations

Not only are we on a faster new server, we actually switched physical locations as well. Our new site is the address below, however if you have already sent an item in for repair at the old location don't worry. We will still be able to forward items to our new address for the next few weeks. Here is our new address:

3/14/11 - DS Lite Repair - How To

DS Lite System Won't Power On

Why won't my DS Lite Power On?

DS Lite Battery is Dead

When your DS Lite system won't stay powered on, it actually means one of two things. 1) Either the battery is nearly dead and you simply need to charge it, or 2) The internal power network (the pathway power travels from the battery throughout the system) has a short causing the system to automatically turn off to protect itself. The most common of these symptoms is #1, the battery. Try charging your system. Try a different outlet. Try replacing the DS Lite charger. Try replacing the DS Lite battery. Rule out any possibility that the battery is the issue, because believe me if it is not your life just got a lot more difficult.

DS Lite F2 Fuse is Blown

If the battery is not the cause of your DS Lite system not powering on, the next most likely culprit is the DS Lite F2 fuse. This thing is tinier than a ladybug, and truly a pain in the butt to remove and resolder. In the end, when it goes out it is simply doing its job; protecting your DS Lite system from a surge. For details on how to replace the DS Lite F2 Fuse yourself, check out our recent DS Lite Orange Light blog posting. To perform this repair you will need a triwing screwdriver, small phillips head screwdriver, a soldering iron with a fine point, and a replacement Nintendo DS Lite F2 Fuse. If you are a little less adventurous, you can always have your DS Lite professionally repaired by our repair staff.

DS Lite Top LCD Won't Turn On

3/5/11 - New Faster NRS Server

Whew! It took us a while, but after weeks of transitioning, testing and problem solving the Nintendo Repair Shop Inc. is live on its new dedicated server! For those of you that like a fast, reliable, consistent experience get excited. Here is what the new server should mean for our users:

2/20/11 - Suggest DS Lite Repair Video

Have a Nintendo DS, DS Lite or DSi issue that you need solved? Let us know what it is by providing a comment below, and we will film a Nintendo DS how-to-video to show you how to solve the problem. Be sure to check out our existing videos first to see if they help you solve your problem.

1/25/11 - NES Light Gun on LCD TV

What is the number one complaint with the Duck Hunt NES game? Not being able to shoot that pesky dog! No, really the number one complaint these days is that surprisingly this light gun based NES game will not work with modern plasma and LCD TVs. To understand why, lets take a look at how the light gun works in the first place.

1/23/11 - DS Lite Orange Light Flashes

Due to popular response to our Ask DS Lite Repair Questions blog, we will be issuing at least one blog article per week addressing a common DS Lite repair problem. The Nintendo Repair Shop has always focused on providing the information our customers need for free, with the belief in mind that goodwill is still worth something in this world (just ask google with their litany of free products). Of course it helps that we carry everything you need for DS Lite repairs at some of the best prices in the industry. We hope you enjoy our free Nintendo DS Lite repair blog articles, and be sure to check out our DS Lite repair resources page as well for all of our free repair videos.

How to repair a DS Lite orange flashing light

1/22/11 - NES Blinking Red Light

From our Ask NES Repair Questions blog article, a viewer posted the following question:

"Most of the time when I turn on my NES, the red light on the power botton flashes on and off with the tv screen flashing solid white to solid black. This doesn't always happen. Sometimes I can play a game, but the flashing is pretty consistent. What can I do?"

- Jeff, Ft. Worth, TX

1/20/11 - NES Game Tray Wont Lock

Recently, on our Ask NES Questions blog article, a poster asked if we could help them fix the issue where the NES game tray will not stay locked in the down position. If you have repaired more than a handful of Nintendo NES systems, chances are you have run into this problem. Fortunately, in almost every case the game tray issue is simple to solve, although a bit tricky to understand. A picture is worth a thousand words, so courtesy of our own NES Repair Resources page, check out the NES System Repair video below at 3 minutes 15 seconds for a full demonstration of the correct method for reinserting the NES game tray.

1/11/11 - Ask DS Lite Repair Questions

Following up on our popular post Ask a NES Repair Question here's an opportunity for those of you who live and play in this decade to ask your Nintendo DS, DS Lite and DSi repair questions. We have the best repair staff in the industry standing by ready to answer your questions (and prayers), to help you get your system up and running again. So, fire away and don't spare on the details.

1/9/11 - Why shop with the NRS

You have a few options out there for your classic video game shopping. So why choose the Nintendo Repair Shop? Its as easy as 1, 2, 3...

11/8/10 - Top Nintendo Gifts Ideas

1. An original, refurbished Nintendo NES system & your favorite Nintendo games

What better way to bring home the joy for the holidays than to take your kids or parent back to the favorite childhood memories of playing Super Mario Brothers 3, Mike Tyson's Punchout, Bubble Bobble, or any number of classic NES favorites. This package comes with everything you need to start playing right away, and gives you the freedom of adding any number of the hundreds of classic NES games we have to offer. Even better, you'll know that you and your family can enjoy playing your new NES for years to come, because our professional nintendo repair staff cleans and replaces the 72 pin connector on every system, and cleans every single game we sell to ensure they are in top working order. Get yours today, while supplies last!

2. Repair for your broken Nintendo DS Lite system

I want you to sit back, relax, close your eyes (after you finish reading this sentence) and imagine two things: 1) your kids in the car, on the way to Grandma's for the holidays, with their DS Lites in hand, and 2) that same situation minus the DS Lites. That second situation isn't so pretty huh? Good news! You can make yourself the favorite parent and give your kids something fun, educational and most importantly distracting to play with all for less than half the cost of replacing the DS Lite they broke a few months back. Our professional repair staff specializes in fixing all kinds of issues with Nintendo DS and DS Lite systems, and we make it as easy as sliding a gift under the tree. Just pack it up, mail it in, and a week later you have a working system at your doorstep. Enjoy that car ride by the way.

3. New Retro Duo Nintendo NES/SNES System

Want to enjoy the best of classic Nintendo and Super Nintendo gaming, but hate having to deal with your worn out, broken down Nintendo or Super Nintendo system? We have the perfect solution! Meet the newly designed and manufactured Retro Duo Nintendo/Super Nintendo gaming system. Not only does this system play all your favorite NES and SNES games, it also comes in a sleek, cool design modeled after the original SNES mini system. Sure to make several generations of classic gamers happy on Christmas morning!

4. Original, Used Nintendo 64 System

So you came into this world a little after the real "hey-day" of classic gaming. So what? You had a system with games that defined your own generation, with the Nintendo 64. Nintendo 64 games like 007 The World is Not Enough, Waverace, and Toy Story 2 brought a whole new era of excitement and enjoyment to new-age and classic gamers alike. The Nintendo 64 system's 3-D game play and enhanced graphics were cutting edge for its time, and represent a major breakthrough in video game technology. Even better, with the ability to add up to four controllers to the Nintendo 64, this is a system that the whole family can enjoy at the same time!

5. Repair for your Nintendo NES System

Want to help that special someone enjoy all the best Nintendo NES games just like when you were a kid? If you already have a NES system that you have given up on, this is definitely the cost effective option for you. We make it easy by providing the parts, tools and free online repair guides to walk you through the repair process. Don't have the time to fix your NES system on your own? With us, not a problem, you can just drop your system in the mail and in about a week we will have it fixed up and on its way back to your home. A working Nintendo system is guaranteed to bring smiles on Christmas morning!

9/28/10 - Ask NES Repair Questions

To help our customers understand their options to get their NES systems back up and running, we will monitor and answer questions left on this blog. Let us know what symptoms you are experiencing, and what you have done to fix your NES system thus far, and our professional repair staff will respond with their advice. To get things started, some common symptoms that are easy to diagnose are the following:

9/26/10 - New NES Repair How to

8/24/10 - Top 10 NES Games 1of2

These aren't your weak sauce SEGA games. These are the classic, powerhouse, most popular, most awesome Nintendo NES Games of all time Mwahahahaha!.. as voted on by a handful of users from, well GameSpot users... Ok, ok so I don't have a nifty voting mechanism and have to lift content from other sites (at least I included my own viewpoints next to their ranking). So sue me. Please don't actually, but please DO leave comments at the bottom of the page to let other viewers know what you think!

10. Ninja Gaiden

Here's what Gamespot says: While a great deal of wonderful games were authored for the NES, Ninja Gaiden stands out independent of the herd. Its perfect control, challenging game play, inspired level design, melodic score, and fun factor are reasonenough to call it "the finest"! However, its ability to offer a complete gaming experience attached to a story that gave meaning to the action via a kind of artistic intrigue called the "cinema" gives it a special place in gaming history. Tecmo had composed an action masterpiece that few games can match, yet it's still playable even today.

Brian's take: Ninja Gaiden is one of those NES games that you can tell someone worked long hard hours to create. You won't find any corners cut with this game. All of the graphics are NES-top notch. Its a side scrolling action game, but its challenging and there are more variables to juggle than just up, down, left, right. I really enjoy this game, although I don't think its for everyone because of the ninja theme. I'm happy with this ranked at # 10. I like to keep reviews simple. Again, so sue me (seriously though don't sue me).

9. Duck Hunt

Here's what Gamespot says: You know video games can be quite influential on a young mind. Which is why Mr. Peepers' (the dog) constant mockery and ridicule for coming up short on the duck hunt drove me to push myself harder in life. Now whenever I'm presented with a choice regarding success vs. failure I just ask myself what would Mr. Peepers do if I failed? He would probably laugh... And you don't want Mr. Peepers laughing at you.

Brian's take: Dunt Hunt? Seriously? Go blow an NES cartridge Gamespot. Duck Hunt was a really cool game in its own time, and everyone loves the light gun, but you couldn't even shoot... Mr. Peepers? How did they figure out his name? There are a ton of nes games more deserving of a top 10 ranking.

8. Metroid

Here's what Gamespot says: Metroid has not aged as well as some of its classic contemporaries in terms of playability, but its legacy has aged far better than most. The game was utterly revolutionary, introducing the non-linear platformer style that has carried the series for decades through such fundamental changes as a shift to first-person. The solitary, even melancholy, sci-fi tone of the game also stood in sharp contrast to the popcorn-flick sci-fi of most games of the era. And to this day, I do not believe there is a more badass female protagonist than Samus Aran.

Brian's take: I could not disagree and/or agree more. I'm so confused. Yes, Metroid was a revolutionary game for the NES. It became the action role playing game for others to emulate. NO it DID have tremendous re-play value. As a matter of fact, it set the bar for replay value. If you were 16 in the 1980's and were hanging in for the evening, you were probably playing Metroid. Admit it, this game scared you a little bit too. It was so scary/good it drew you in. The deeper you went into the planet, the more hopeless and scared you felt. It's been a long time since I could say that about a new game. This deserves a top 5 ranking IMO.

7. Mega Man 2

Here's what Gamespot says: Mega Man 2 presented the best graphics and sound seen on a home TV set at the time. It was so awe inspiring I did not even mind handing over the controller to my brother--watching someone else play was as much fun. And how can you forget the chills you would get when you finally reached the level boss, the music turning sinister and you had only a vague sense of what he would do based on his name. I also remember almost falling off my chair when I saw the giant dragon on the first level of Wily's HQ. The game is breathtaking!

Brian's take: I agree with a Mega Man game being in the top 10 NES games of all time. Which one? I couldn't tell you. What I mean is, once I'm playing Mega Man 2 or any other Mega Man NES game, I really can't tell you which Mega Man it is. They are all the same. Good, but very, very similar. Definitely deserving of a top 10 ranking though, and I like it at # 7.

6. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out

Here's what Gamespot says: The main reason I find Mike Tyson's Punch-Out as one of the best NES games of all time is mainly because this was the very first game I played and mastered. As a 5-year-old, I learned a lot of things from this game. I learned Timing, Quick-Reflexes, and how to chuck your controller at your wall. I love this game very much; the music, stereotyped boxers, the boxart, and of course the fact that I'm one of the few people I know that KO'd Mike Tyson and to have him later tell me that I have great finger speed. This game has to be one of the best games of all time, not to mention one of the most difficult I played to date. Glass Joe, Bald Bull, Piston Honda, Mr. Sandman, Soda Popinski, Super Macho Man, and of course Little Mac should all be names every American teenage kid should grow up with as a start to video gaming.

Brian's take: No doubt. I agree 100% with this being a top 10 game. My only beef is that it's not #1.Mike Tyson's Punch-Out for NES has yet to be duplicated in a boxing game for its uniqueness, playability, replay-value, and just all around fun. I still play this game more than just about any other NES title, and I can't beat Mike Tyson anymore. Not since I was in College anyway. Maybe I'm out of shape. Maybe I'm past my prime. Whatever the case I'll still keep coming back for more. All I need is one power-punch star at the right moment...

5. Contra

Here's what Gamespot says: Classic, awesome, awe-inspiring; these are just three words to describeContra. Contra was just one of those games that was so short, but you can just play as many times as you want and you'd never get tired of it. It's also one of those games where you can never beat it without a cheat. Of course, the enemies are never-ending and you'd always wonder why those running aliens never run out, but that's the fun of it. Whether it was by yourself or with a friend, Contra remains a classic as, in my opinion, the best co-op game there is.

Brian's take: Ok now, I understand why Mike Tyson's Punch-Out can't be #1. Contra is just that good. Contra is better. Way better. This was one of those NES games that really accomplished what the NES was designed to do: bring the arcade into your home. This game felt like a full scale arcade game, and it promoted team play. I have to say though, I beat this game without the cheat! Tell me I have slow fingers Mike! Say it punk! I dare you!

8/19/10 - New NES Games Site

The founder of the Nintendo Repair Shop Inc. has started a new website dedicated to the promotion of classic Nintendo Entertainment System games (NES games). He will be posting blog entries there, some of which will be replicated here as well as our facebook and twitter pages. Check out the new site, and let us know what you think!

8/7/10 - Nintendo Repair Videos

Well, we kind of broke our promise regarding DS/DS Lite Repair articles, but we have been very, very busy working to help you, our customers, in other ways this summer. If you haven't looked already, check out our Nintendo Repair Center. There you will find free Nintendo Repair guides, videos and other resources. Pretty much everything you could need relating to Nintendo Repair you'll find there.

7/7/10 - Nintendo DS & DS Lite Repair

So your Nintendo DS or DS Lite isn't working. What is the next step? Luckily you are in the right place. At the Nintendo Repair Shop Inc, we specialize in acquiring the best repair parts and providing professional repair services for Nintendo systems from NES to DS and everything in between (i.e., SNES, N64 and Gamecube to be precise). Stay tuned to this blog, as we tackle every type of DS or DS Lite related repair issue known to us, or you our customers. We will post one repair solution per week through the end of the summer. If we miss an issue or any detail be sure to let us know about it by posting questions in response. We hope you find this type of service helpful, and as always, happy gaming!

3/4/10 - NES Repair Analysis Tool

As of today, 03/04/10, the Nintendo Repair Shop's one of a kind, interactive NES repair analysis tool is back online. If you are having a problem with your Nintendo Entertainment System, this tool will direct you to a remedy. Haven't tried the tool? Why not give it a test run at http://www.nintendorepairshop.com/shopcontent.asp?type=NES Repair Analysis and let us know what you think!