This should be common sense to you hardcore gamers out there. But if you are new to the collector's field, welcome, and let me train you in the ways of the gamer.
First things first, find a dry, airtight container. Or, at the very least, a way to cover the openings at the bottom of the cartridges. Store them away from any children because they have grabby hands and retro cartridge games aren't made anymore.
Second, make sure the system used has a similar storage spot. The console itself usually comes with a cover, but if its something like a Gameboy or even a Nintendo 64, you may have to be careful.
Be sure to check for dust around the area around the console or even the games. If (heaven forbid) you get dust in the system, don't panic. You can tell because (in classic systems) the screen will probably show you a variety of colors besides the ones you want to see on the screen, or (in Gameboys/DS) the word 'Nintendo' will either not be there or be grayed out. If this happens, remove the game, face the open end of the cartridge towards your mouth, and blow crisply and cleanly. If you ask many people, they will frown upon this method, because they say it will wreck the game. But if you are careful, and make sure you don't spit, the game will be safe and will still work. Make sure you aren't eating food or chewing gum while blowing, for that will make you salivate and you will probably ruin the game. I hope you gained a little inspiration from all this.
--Nerdworld
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Holy Crap! The Internet!
Hey everyone. Welcome to the debut post of Care and Feeding. The blog before you will have all your gaming needs and desires. Plus a fuckton of game comments and suggestions. Posted at random, of course! So please, follow the crap out of me.
--Nerdworld
--Nerdworld
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