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1897083 No.1897083 [Reply] [Original]

Let's say I'd rather not cut off parts of my N64: What are my options for bypassing region lock?

I've heard a gameshark works. Is there any other (cheeper) option?

>> No.1897085

>>1897083

Flash cart would be your best bet but that's definitely not a cheap option (although the potential value definitely makes it worth it imo).

I couldn't tell you how well the gameshark method works since I've never actually read into it. Are N64 game sharks expensive? I have no clue.

In any case, emulation would probably be the cheapest option. However, N64 emulation is a cruel mistress and some games just do not work well, but I'm not sure how many of those you might be interested in playing.

I don't think this post was really helpful or informative at all, so I probably just wasted your time. I think all I did was ramble.

>> No.1897087

Purchase security bit and cheap NTSC N64 sports game. Swap the backs of the carts. No maiming of video games or consoles required.

>> No.1897090

>>1897085
Gameshark isn't super expensive, but more than I'd like.

>> No.1897126

>>1897087
this

>> No.1897426

Just take the seat out or use a game shark.

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1897452

>>1897083
You would have to be autistic to care about cutting out a piece of your m64 that you can't even see.
>B-but muh 64 must be pure!
The same faggots who say that MUTILATE n64 carts just so they can protect their 20 dollar game console. from an invisible issue.

>> No.1897478

>>1897083
http://guidesarchive.ign.com/guides/n64/usmodification.html

just get a gamebit and take out the grey plastic thing and the shutter

>> No.1898208

>>1897452
I just don't like making irreversible modifications to my stuff, however minor.

>>1897478
Didn't know you could just remove that part instead of modifying it.

Any recommendations on a seller for a gamebit?

>> No.1898474

>>1898208
Amazon. eBay.

>> No.1898527

>>1897083
I did the mod last month for the very reason of playing CR. You do not need to cut anything, just unscrew a plastic tray from under the dust cover. I even managed to keep the dust cover supported with rubber bands.

Buy a gamebit on Amazon, they are like $5. Make sure you get the right size (there are 2). I do not remember which one is needed.

>> No.1898567

>>1898527
Or just buy both (they're not expensive), and you'll always have the one you need.