Did I just fry my Nintendo 64?

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I recently bought a Nintendo 64 console online from America and since I live in Europe I plugged it into a unit that allows the american plugin to fit into our outlet (It works fine for my girlfriend's hair-straightener and since I'm not that much of an electric-guy I figured it would do just fine).

Sadly, when I plugged it in, the entire electricity of the apartment shut down and I heard some weird noise (more of a pop) from the console, followed up with a blast of smoke.

I found out afterwards (smarty me afterwards) that our outlets are 220v but the console accepts 110v. I bought a converter but the console won't turn on.

I'm thinking that I might have fried the console.

I did a quick research where a guy seems to be experiencing what I went through but I'm concerned whether It's actually

  • Just the power supply.
  • Something within the console itself.
  • Something fixable.

Since it's not obvious at all which answers turned out to be the problem solver.

What should I do? I'm sorry if a mechanism question isn't suitable here, just let me know.



Best Answer

Get a PAL(European) console!

The PAL console is specially designed for European Plugs and also support the PAL TV Format, it has many of the same games as it's US and Canadian counterpart.




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Can an N64 overheat?

We once left the N64 on for an extended period of time playing Harvest Moon. The console actually did overheat and stop working, but it started working again after it cooled off. No problems after that.

How do I get my Nintendo 64 to work again?

5 simple tips to get your N64 console working:
  • Check AV and power connections -Make sure to match the yellow with yellow and red with red, etc... ...
  • Remove and replace Jumper/Expansion Pak. ...
  • Clean pin connector on the console. ...
  • Clean the pins on the game cartridge.


  • What is the lifespan of a Nintendo 64?

    Nintendo 64A charcoal gray Nintendo 64 (right) and light gray Nintendo 64 controllerLifespan1996\u20132002DiscontinuedWW : April 30, 2002Units soldWorldwide: 32.93 million Japan: 5.54 million Americas: 20.63 million Europe & Australia: 6.75 millionMediaNintendo 64 Game Pak Magnetic disc (64DD)23 more rows






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