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In this post, I will explain how to region mod an NTSC Nintendo 64. This mod will allow you to play either Japanese or North American games on your console. This mod will not work with PAL consoles, which have a different internal chip that will prevent PAL games from working on another non-PAL console. North American and Japanese N64 games are compatible on either console, so the "region-locking" consists of a small bit of plastic in the cartridge slot. There are converters that will allow you to play a PAL game on an NTSC console, but I believe that they are not fully compatible with all PAL games.
This is definitely a mod that anyone can do with the right tools. All it entails is removing the little tabs in the cartridge slot, or simply removing the entire piece itself. After the mod, you will be able to play nearly any game on your console. There are only 4 PAL exclusive titles (F-1 World Grand Prix II, F1 Racing Championship, Premier Manager 64, and Taz Express), so you won't be missing too much.
Tools Needed: - 4.5 mm security bit and a bit driver (or a pliers to grip the bit)
- Philips head screwdriver set
- Safety goggles (If you are using a Dremel. I trust you won't poke your eye out with a screwdriver)
Optional Tools: Dremel with cutting bit
Time Needed: 5-10 minutes
Difficulty: 1/10
Continue reading How to Region Mod an NTSC Nintendo 64
Is your Nintendo 64 controller joystick loose and worn out? If so, you will be pleased to know that it is very easy to replace a loose joystick with either a replacement one, or a good one from a donor controller. In total, this swap will take about 15 minutes if you're switching joysticks between two controllers, or half that if you have a replacement.
I have always used joysticks from used Grey or Atomic Purple controllers, simply because they are plentiful and cheap as most people tend to use the colored controllers more often than their "boring" brothers. I have never used a replacement joystick, so I cannot comment on their quality.
After the swap, you will have an N64 controller with a nice tight joystick, and if you used a donor, one with a loose stick. I will usually sell the loose controllers for what I paid for them, around $5, so that no one feels ripped off. The buyer gets a cheap official controller, and the seller gets his money back. 
Tools needed: Philips head screwdriver set
Time Required: 5-15 minutes
Difficulty: 2/10
Continue reading How to Swap an N64 Controller Joystick
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