games freeze on Genesis 2 when touched?

[Shinobi69]

If i barely touch the game cartridges on my Genesis 2, they freeze up. Is this normal? :? this genesis 2 is a lot more cheap feeling and looking than I remember the original being.

Also, sometimes when i push the power button, there will be no picture, and i have to pull the cartridge out and re-insert it. then it will usually work. is it probably a dirty cartridge slot? someone please respond if you've had this problem!

thanks!

[winona]

Dirty connectors.

Get a 4,5 mm gamebit of ebay. Buy som cleaning fluids open up and clean your cartridges.

Works like a charm.

[Shinobi69]

you think it's all the cartridges, and not the system? should i clean the connectors on the cartridges and the system cartridge slot? I figured it was the console that was the problem, as all the games freeze. Also, the guy at the viddy game store did clean the connectors on the games with a special tool.

[Shinobi69]

why do i need to open the cartridges up to clean the connectors? I read you can use a cotton swab and isopropyl alcohol to clean the connectors that insert into the cartridge slot.

[winona]

Well it might be the connector on the machine, But thats a lot more rare than the games beeing the main problem.

Im not sure where to get new genesis connectors though.

I prefear opening the cartridges. It makes for easier and more thurough cleaning.

[Shinobi69]

it just seems strange, becase all 3 of my games freeze when i touch the cartridge - which would make you think it's the console and not the games.

[winona]

well, thats exactly what happens when you have a dirty system or cartridge. However it IS possible there is something else that is wrong.

I couldnt find any new connectors for the megadrive, but there here something you could do:

http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/sega/md2-loose-cart.htm

[Shinobi69]

that definitely looks like something i need to do! that should help, thanks!

[Shinobi69]

fyi - i cleaned all my cartridges, and opened the genesis and blew out the cartridge port with compressed air. Now it doesn't freeze up when cartridges are touched.

[Melf]

Find an official Genesis cleaning kit on eBay. It'll leave your console in tip-top shape.

[ary incorparated]

Inever got any problems with my megadrives,i could ram those cartridges in without having any problems with it even after 10 years. ;)