• Cartridges Won’t Load – Games fail to start, show a black screen, or require multiple insertions to work.
• Glitched or Distorted Graphics – The display has missing textures, lines, or flickering visuals.
• No Audio or Static Noise – Sound is missing, distorted, or crackling.
• Power Issues – The console doesn’t turn on consistently or randomly shuts off.
• Overheating – The system gets unusually warm due to dust buildup in the vents.

Regular cleaning of the cartridge slot, internal components, and controllers can help keep an N64 running smoothly.

• Loose or Wobbly Joystick – The stick feels loose, floppy, or doesn’t return to the center properly.
• Unresponsive or Delayed Input – Movements are sluggish, inconsistent, or don’t register.
• Drifting Cursor or Character – The joystick causes unintended movement, even when not being touched.
• Stiff or Hard-to-Move Joystick – The stick feels rough, sticky, or difficult to move.
• Inaccurate or Limited Range – Movements aren’t as precise, or the joystick doesn’t reach full motion in all directions.

Over time, N64 joysticks wear out due to plastic grinding inside the mechanism. A replacement restores accuracy and responsiveness.