Mr.Platypus Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hello everyone. Something really strange happened to me the other day, and I would like to share this with you. Furthermore, I would really like to know if others who try this get the same result. I've tried posting this on other forums, but everyone seems a bit skeptical. 1. Plug in a Midnight Mutants cart. 2. Plug in a genesis controller in port 1. 3. Turn the power on. The Atari logo will show up, but then you will get a blank screen. 4. Unplug the genesis controller. Don't turn the power off. 5. Wait about 4 hours. 6. Midnight mutants will boot up! I've tried this a few times, and it always works if you do these steps. Try it, and let me know if it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm not saying it doesn't but what is the benefit of doing this? AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Platypus Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Well for one, if you timed it right, you could really freak out your friends! I find it deeply puzzling and unusual. It's okay if you don't think there's any point in it; I just wanted to share this with others who enjoy this kind of oddity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 It's odd to be sure, just not sure I'd hang around waiting to see it happen. It must have been a chance occurrence. AX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaracs Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I ain't got 4 hours to wait for a game to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC MAN FEVER Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I ain't got 4 hours to wait for a game to boot. same here but that does sound odd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskar42 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 i also notised something odd 1. turn on an empty NES 2. insert a raw hamburger 3. leave the nes on for 7 weeks 4. you will be able to play as simon belmont in TMNT 2 le me know if this works for you also. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 You left your console running for 4 hours after the game wouldn't work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 You could do it, go to bed, and see if the game appeared by the time you wake up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskar42 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 You could do it, go to bed, and see if the game appeared by the time you wake up. it was probably reset by magical video game elves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I once sat in a burger king bathroom for 4 hours on the toilet with my pants down......at just about the very second the 4 hour mark hit, the burger king manager came in and asked that I leave the restrooms...... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Leach Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 You could do it, go to bed, and see if the game appeared by the time you wake up. it was probably reset by magical video game elves. Elves or video game gnomes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Waiting 4 hours for a game to boot up- are you sure you weren't using a modern console? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svenski Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 This is like waiting and watching for all your electrical cables to tangle themselves up underneath your desk. They always seem to do it when I'm asleep..... damn those dancing power leads.... damn them to hell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbd30 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 i also notised something odd 1. turn on an empty NES 2. insert a raw hamburger 3. leave the nes on for 7 weeks 4. you will be able to play as simon belmont in TMNT 2 le me know if this works for you also. I believe you must do something similar to the 7800 in order to unlock the most heinous and powerful weapon in "Food Fight". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Ghost Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 i also notised something odd 1. turn on an empty NES 2. insert a raw hamburger 3. leave the nes on for 7 weeks 4. you will be able to play as simon belmont in TMNT 2 le me know if this works for you also. I believe you must do something similar to the 7800 in order to unlock the most heinous and powerful weapon in "Food Fight". Shhh, no one must ever speak of that weapon. Damn, I've already said too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peedenmark7 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 if the game doesnt boot up , why wouldnt you just buy another one? mine boots up just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 What happens if you keep the Genesis controller plugged in, but you removed the cartridge after four hours? That should give the magic smoke plenty of time to seep into the system, allowing you to play carefree, using your imagination that you're controller Herman instead of Grampa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 4 hours doesn't seem so long to wait, really. It's still faster to boot than a stock Commodore 1541 drive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Propane13 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Taking it a little more seriously (the poor guy only has 2 posts), I wonder if anyone gets the blank screen, at the very least? -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I'd like to try this sometime. I have a 7800 and a genesis controller, all I need is Midnight Mutants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) I had a similar problem with Midnight Mutants, will NOT work with 3rd party controllers at ANY time, with all the ones I have anyway.I had the same problem, and as soon as I plugged in the pro-line, problem solved.The screen would just be totally black.Several members had that problem and I mentioned this over a year ago, and i don't know why more have noticed this. Edited March 27, 2011 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grownup Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 this is probably the dumbest thing ive ever read on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) this is probably the dumbest thing ive ever read on here Do you own the game?, have you tried?Yep it is the dumbest thing, but it's a known fact some have had this problem on the 7800 with 3rd party stiks with Midnight Mutants.Go ahead and give it a try, if you haven't already. Edited April 4, 2011 by Rik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toiletunes Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 The dumbest thing ever? You're not trying hard enough. http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/178981-superior-legit-atari/ http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/177953-crazy-ottoms-pac-man-for-misfitmame/ http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/179519-welp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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