N64 Composite to VGA
My son recently had is grandmother purchase him an old N64 console. Seeing that we don't have any CRT TVs, I purchased a composite to VGA converter box. It connected it up to his PC monitor (Dell 23 inch flat screen) and it does not work. So, I tried the PS2 that he has and it DID work. This tells me that the converter box is fine.
So I tried cleaning all of the contacts on the cartridges and on the N64. I start to get jumbled video and then nothing. Is my issue more than likely the N64 or could it still be the converter box / monitor combination? I don't want to spend money trying to find the rare CRT TV for this if the N64 is bad.
Thoughts?
Best Answer
One problem with the N64 is that many of the later games required a special memory cartridge which went into the top of the system. There should be a little hatch there, and inside should either be a red-topped "Expansion Pak" or a black "Jumper Pak" (also known as a "Terminator Pak"). If there is nothing in that slot the 64 will not function.
Expansion Pak:
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Comparing Paks:
The "Jumper Pak" was a dummy device which terminates the memory bus without adding additional memory. It was shipped with the N64 originally.
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Can composite video convert to VGA?
You cannot directly connect VGA to composite or svideo since they are two completely different and incompatible signals. However, you can use a converter like PID# 4724 or 4722 to actively convert between these types of signals.Can you connect N64 to computer monitor?
The Nintendo 64 would need a converter to use with a VGA/DVI port.How can I play N64 on my LCD TV?
The Super 64 plugs right into the N64's video-out port, replacing it with HDMI. It feels well-built and generally matches the N64's aesthetic, with a chunky red Eon logo LED that lights up when the system is switched on. All you need to do is hook up an HDMI cable from the Super 64 to your TV and you're away.Composite to VGA Adapter from eBay Review
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