How do i make a my N64 last longer?

Ok the other day I was playing my old N64 and thought that since its over 10 years old it might be near the end of its lifespan, this is my most played console still and much more valuable than my 360. I clean my N64 of dust about once a week and generally look after it but what are some other methods that will help my N64 and the games have a long life span?

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Ok the other day I was playing my old N64 and thought that since its over 10 years old it might be near the end of its lifespan, this is my most played console still and much more valuable than my 360. I clean my N64 of dust about once a week and generally look after it but what are some other methods that will help my N64 and the games have a long life span?

farrell2k

Don't play it, seriously.

There aren't really any moving parts for the N64, so it will likely last you a very long time. Look at how many Atari 2600s are still operational. If the N64 does die, it will likely be a capacitor, which can be easily changed.

Whats so bad about playing it?

Well the N64 I have gets played occasionally and I don't do anything special for it. It's built for longitivity(i think)

I've had my N64 before i was born, still works fine, its the SCREEN CORD that's faulty. Have to shake it A LOT to get the screen to come up.

Keep it free from dust andkeep it off the ground. I wouldn't see the system dying on you anytime soon. My intellevision worked for ages, then the corrosion on the internal parts got the best of it.