Neo Geo strong | 68 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 (edited) I just bought a rough copy of grind stormer cart only that looks like it was buried since 1999 and dug up. https://offerup.com/item/detail/813351849/ anyone suggest how to clean the label? I’m thinking first just rub it with a t shirt and then maybe a tiny bit of water if needed. Just wondering if anyone has a better idea . PS I know there is a good chance this game won’t work since it’s a notorious for having tons of non working games but I only paid 13 and some cents shipped so I thought I would take the gamble! Edited January 18, 2020 by Neo Geo strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californication | 1,477 Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 33 minutes ago, Neo Geo strong said: I just bought a rough copy of grind stormer cart only that looks like it was buried since 1999 and dug up. https://offerup.com/item/detail/813351849/ anyone suggest how to clean the label? I’m thinking first just rub it with a t shirt and then maybe a tiny bit of water if needed. Just wondering if anyone has a better idea . PS I know there is a good chance this game won’t work since it’s a notorious for having tons of non working games but I only paid 13 and some cents shipped so I thought I would take the gamble! If it works, there are tons of broken carts you can negotiate for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumez | 2,950 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 The link doesn't work, so I can't see what's actually wrong with the cart.... But I hope it works for you, it's really an excellent game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,933 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Yeah that looks terrible. A few years back I bought a broken one intentionally as it was pristine outside. They're pretty easy to fix even with the most ghetto of soldering irons too. The best cheapo board to use is a Sega Menacer cart as it has the same configuration and people dump them super cheap. All you do is really de-solder the one chip on the board that houses the game and it's large (on both.) Just toss out the gun game chip and mount the other in its place and it's solid for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Geo strong | 68 Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 sumez- hmm i just checked the link and it worked for me? The problems with it is the label is ripped badly and covered in dirt. The bottom side where the board is exposed looks like tons of dirt and grim sitting in there. tanooki- yeah man its rough but if it works i think its a good buy... I would much prefer to keep the original board but i will keep it in mind! ill try to add a pic after i clean it up the best i can. i think i can get a lot of the dirt off the label with just rubbing it with a cotton cloth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumez | 2,950 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Well, the link doesn't work. It's just a big "Error 1020" page. Maybe it requires you to be logged in? I don't think it would be hard to include an image in your post. Either way, it sounds like you at least shouldn't even try to plug in this cartridge until you've already tried cleaning it thoroughly. Don't want the dirt spreading to your console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nes Freak | 584 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 you could color on it and it would look better. that label is totaled. personally when a label is that bad i find a repro label and replace it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutling | 31 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 That label looks unsalvageble even if clean. I would look for a bad/broken grindstormer and take the case. There is a front shell on ebay for 12 bucks right now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Geo strong | 68 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 I can’t believe it! This game works perfect after a ton of cleaning. I will probably end up buying a broken copy for cheap to replace the label. I’m just so ecstatic to get this game. I would say toaplan is my absolute favorite shoot em up developer. Take a shot with a dirty dirt covered game guys, you might be surprised! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Geo strong | 68 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 1:24 AM, Sumez said: Well, the link doesn't work. It's just a big "Error 1020" page. Maybe it requires you to be logged in? I don't think it would be hard to include an image in your post. Either way, it sounds like you at least shouldn't even try to plug in this cartridge until you've already tried cleaning it thoroughly. Don't want the dirt spreading to your console. Yeah your right but for some reason I can’t ever save a offer up pic maybe the app is set up that way on purpose. Trust me it’s super rough but it works so I’m happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumez | 2,950 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Great to hear! Yeah, a dirty game is never an indication that it shouldn't work. Even if some dirt gets into the cartridge and on the PCB, it's unlikely to cause any damage. Of course with enough dirt/moisture, that could end up causing rust on some connections which would damage the game, but as long as the connector is functional, there's no reason a ROM based game shouldn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptOut | 8,884 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Where's the pics?! Show off the goods, I wanna see that filth, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiztor | 850 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 here's the pic from the iOffer page for those that can't see it. would love to see the cleaned version, Neo Geo Strong! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumez | 2,950 Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 That definitely has personality! Glad it found a loving home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptOut | 8,884 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Oh my! Yeah, do NOT store your Nintendo tapes in damp soil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NierAutomata | 23 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Check this out too. Hope you update this with a working cart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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