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[AndrewisFTTW]

I can't get it hooked up to my TV and it's really pissing me off. I'm working with a Toshiba TV and the setup is pretty straightforward but I'm still not getting anything which makes me think the N64 is effed up or something. Any ideas?

[Davio]

Switch your TV to the external input channel.

[jsh357]

Project64

My guess would be that you should try using different cables if they are available.  My N64 only works with old analog cables (white/yellow/red) or an RF connection, not component.  N64s fail more often than even some older Nintendo systems, though.  It IS possible you have a lemon, or your TV just isn't gonna work with it.

[AndrewisFTTW]

I'm using the analog cables and I've tried all the external input channels and it always says "no video signal".

[Axxle]

Have you tried turning it on?

[AndrewisFTTW]

Have you tried turning it on?

You should consider a career in troubleshooting.

[Kuildeous]

Man, that takes me back.

Mario in 3D? Holy crap!

[Axxle]

Man, that takes me back.

Mario in 3D? Holy crap!

We already had him in 3d with Legend of the Seven Stars.

[Ozle]

Have you tried turning it on?

Technically he needs to turn it off THEN on again

[Ozle]

Also, have you tried it in a different Tv?

[AndrewisFTTW]

Also, have you tried it in a different Tv?

Alas, we only have one TV.

[Kirian]

Have you considered taking a time machine eighteen years into the past, when TVs were probably compatible with that hardware?

[AndrewisFTTW]

Have you considered taking a time machine eighteen years into the past, when TVs were probably compatible with that hardware?

Alas, we only have one time machine, and it belongs to the dog.

[Kuildeous]

Man, that takes me back.

Mario in 3D? Holy crap!

We already had him in 3d with Legend of the Seven Stars.

Never heard of that. I never owned a SNES. I only hung out with some people who had one.

Technically, I didn't own a N64 either. My roommate bought one, which was when a first-person (ish) Mario really astounded me.

[AndrewisFTTW]

My gaming history is that my brother bought every console when they came out starting with NES and ending with Wii, or somewhere around there. He even had all the Segas (Genesis, Gamegear, Saturn, Dreamcast)! So I played the hell out of NES and SNES but for some reason when N64 came out, I just kinda skipped it. Thus here I am today trying to make up for what I missed out on in middle school or whenever that was, and it's not working! What have I done to deserve this? Have I angered the gaming gods somehow?

[Polk5440]

So this is a stupid suggestion as well, but hey, since someone mentioned turning it on....

1) Red/Yellow/White. Are they plugged in correctly?
2) Is your tv on? Is the N64 on?
3) Try turning the N64 on first THEN cycling through the input options on your TV
4) Try a different game -- it may be the cartridge

That's all I've got to add. Sorry.

[Awaclus]

Never heard of that.

Funny, it's the only Mario game that I ever played.

[AndrewisFTTW]

I think these wires are shot. I'll find another TV to test this on somewhere and we'll see what's up.

[Ozle]

I think these wires are shot. I'll find another TV to test this on somewhere and we'll see what's up.

Another point for Ozle!!

[pacovf]

Try "cleaning" the cartridge. Usually blowing inside it does the job, from personal experience.

I feel like I am giving tips to get rid of hiccup.  And that this is going to RSP.

[AndrewisFTTW]

Well the problem isn't the game because the TV isn't even recognizing the N64, it's just saying "no video signal". A friend is bringing over his N64 today so hopefully we'll get to the bottom of this.

EDIT: Nevermind. I just ordered new cables.

[AndrewisFTTW]

Did anybody else hear Ozle say something? No? Huh, weird.

[KingZog3]

Why do you need an actual N64? Emulators are free and on your computer. Also, and this is just a personal feeling, most of the games are fun only because you can be nostalgic about them. Game design has come a long way since some of those games. Sure Ocarina of Time is fun and was amazing when it came out, but now it's simplistic with "puzzles" that just involves trial and error. That's not really a puzzle, its just me trying every item with every object until something works. Mario 64 is fun, but mostly because I remember how much fun it was when I was a kid. Nostalgia.

Maybe I'm crazy, and if I am then you'll have a blast with all these games.

[Davio]

An actual N64 trumps an emulator, simply because you have the original controller the game was made for. I always found it difficult to play Mario 64 on my emulator, even with my controller. I was simply always missing some buttons or they weren't placed logically. Moreover, my hardware was never good enough to play the games with a high FPS.

But...I don't think the N64 has many classics. Sure, Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64 are fun, but that's about all of the essential games I can name for that platform.

The SNES had more games, but maybe that's because I had a SNES and remember those games better, I played the hell out of:
- Super Mario World
- Super Mario Kart
- Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- International Superstar Soccer Deluxe (I still remember the cheat codes!!!)
- Killer Instinct
- Mortal Kombat
- Chrono Trigger
- Lufia I & II

[AndrewisFTTW]

I really only bought this to play Super Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time, although I wouldn't mind having Starfox 64, Donkey Kong 64, F-Zero X, Goldeneye and/or Perfect Dark, Mario Kart 64, SSB, Wave Race (that was N64, right?), and maybe another game or two. But I'm really only interested in Mario and Zelda.

Some of it might be nostalgia, yes, but I remember Super Mario 64 having an awesome story and feel to it, besides being visually impressive, having interesting mechanics, and the fact that I only played a little bit of it really bothers me. Ocarina of Time is the same thing but from what I remember it has incredibly infectious music, a number of side quests, and it's Zelda dude! For reference, I love old school RPGs. Chrono Trigger is still my favorite game and FF7 and A Link to the Past aren't far behind. So who knows, maybe I'll buy a Gamecube next!

As far as emulators go, I'm not interested. Playing with the original controller and cartridges have a soothing effect. But I don't miss the endless blowing into NES cartridges. Man that sucked.