atari_sammysue Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 I was looking at the goodwill and didnt find anything until i saw a Box marked 19.99 and a N64 Consule down there bottom shelf. I picked it up seemed okay but the reset button seemed stuck. I have never played a n64 and dont know how the reset works. I checked the cart slot to see if anything would push the button up didnt notice anything and passed on it. Is the reset easy to fix and was it a buy. I passed on it though figured a n64 at a thrift most likely is to good to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 I paid a similar price for my N64 at a local goodwill. It works really good but did not come with any games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dones Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Before assuming the worst I would ask the seller at the store to turn it on and see if it works. The N64's reset button is composed of two things: a switch soldered to the mainboard and the button you see in the case. The button has a springy action -- you press it, goes down slightly and then it goes back to it's original place after releasing. If it stays down it could be that the button in the case is busted or that the switch itself is broken. I think you did the right thing passing it up. If you are really interested in getting an N64 you are better off buying a used one from Electronics Boutique (wich has a warranty) or getting a bundle with games and extra gamepads at ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sku_u Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 You can get tested N64s at EB for $14.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 My N64's reset button is busted, but everything else is fine. Its just stuck, and if I ever buy one of those damn Nintendo screwdrivers I could fix er up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 I don't feel bad about my N64 purchase though. It works and it was well worth the risk. The only thing I've gotten from Goodwill around here that didn't work was a XEGS unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stayrunner Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 Ask about their refund policy. Here in Tulsa you can get a refund if games don't work, but I don't know about electronics. I passed up 2 playstations yesterday at $15 each. They were consoles only. The going rate for the N64 with controller and cables is about $25 at local pawns. I just don't like the system and sold mine with 1 game for $20 last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyDevil Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 Why buy an N64 at Goodwill for $20 when you can buy one at Gamestop for the same price and get a 90 day warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad2600 Posted February 15, 2004 Share Posted February 15, 2004 For starters, I'm not gonna use my N64 much. The warranty is only worth it to ME if I plan on using it heavily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.