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Main => Consoles => Topic started by: Scott84 on March 07, 2005, 03:11:15 pm

Title: N64 Cartridge Save
Post by: Scott84 on March 07, 2005, 03:11:15 pm

Hey Guys,

My girlfriend's Mario Kart 64 wont save anything anymore. Meaning, she cannot get the mirrored tracks anymore because nothing saves.

Does the n64 use batteries to back stuff up? I know some games do and dont i think.

Any advice for a quick fix?

Thanks for your time guys!

Title: Re: N64 Cartridge Save
Post by: SOAPboy on March 07, 2005, 04:50:28 pm

yes, it uses a battery..

gonna have to crack it open and replace it.. youll have to desolder the old one and solder a new one in place..

or just buy a new game..

Title: Re: N64 Cartridge Save
Post by: Scott84 on March 08, 2005, 04:33:10 pm

I might as well get her a new one because i dont have a soldering iron and a battery. Which would be the same price as a mariokart64 these days. thanks for the input.

Title: Re: N64 Cartridge Save
Post by: crashwg on March 09, 2005, 06:07:29 am

Where do you live?  I'm sure there's someone on the boards that lives close to you that would be willing to do a simple solder job as that for nothing.

Title: Re: N64 Cartridge Save
Post by: Stingray on March 09, 2005, 09:28:17 am

Anyone have a source for N64 cart replacement batteries?

-S

Title: Re: N64 Cartridge Save
Post by: Trimoor on March 17, 2005, 10:33:33 am

IIRC, Mario Cart64 uses the memory pack for the mirror tracks.  Try formatting the memory card/pack, or buy a new one.  The game itself should be fine.