How To Setup Nintendo Entertainment System On A Modern TV | Retro Gaming Guy NES Setup Guide 

I hope you won your MMA fight before making this video!

I premiered this video. Well done for the restoration and setting it up! It took me back to the 80s and 90s. It was interesting comparing it with your emulation videos vs the real thing. The latter stretched it out wide, but looked smooth. An emulator would know to go 4:3.

Thanks! Helped a lot. Great mic quality.

What is the reason behind switching white and yellow? I always thought white was another sound in/out for stereo, not video.

I hook my NES about 21 years ago back in mid 2002 at my now-late grandmother's house. I'm planning to get another one soon for my house.

I'm Stuck!! Just got a black screen on my vizio tv that is a few years old. It has the colored (not yellow) ports on the side that I hooked up just like you did on your adapter. Was hoping it would work for my 3 y.o. grandson :( Any suggestions???

lol I about died when you fired it up and said "I'm just running through it here" while B button clearly not being held and Mario walking through the level. Sorry just found it funny I know what you mean but I try teach my kids how to play and am like "Hold the B Button or You Won't Make The Jump!"

You didn't blow the cartridge and console

Did the setup with the same adapter and everything and I’m 99% sure it shorted my nes. Someone please let me know if there’s anything I can do to fix it

Thanks, this is sooooo helpful in getting me started. I have sound but no video. An occasional squiggly picture is all I can see.

Hi! I really like your video. I tried your way, but my light is blinking red. My TV has an HDMI *and* AV red, yellow, white ports. I tried the AV set up, and followed your directions meticulously but no dice. Should I try the HDMI set up with a converter? Thank you for your help!

I'm not getting picture or audio. I am using the HDMI converter plugged into the TV. I have tried 720 and 1080. I am not getting the "Input" error on TV. I am not getting anything on HDMI 1 OR 2 when attempting either Input mode. NES is not blinking, cartridge(s) is down. How do I know converter is not the problem?

I have a nes snes and n64 hooked up through the same set up to a 4k HD TV. And the picture horrible. Super blurry. If I buy a HD TV with component inputs will it give me a clear picture? Not sure what the issue is

Y do u have gloves on?

This doesnt work for me i tried everything

A couple of addendums to your video. When it comes to RCA cables, they are, what I call, color-coded for dummies. Sorry to put it this way, but let me explain,. It doesn't matter which colored wire you use as long as both ends are connected to the same RCA port. For example, you could use the red wire for the video as long as both ends are connected to the video ports. But omitting the use of the yellow wire made absolutely zero sense to me when yellow has always been the designated color port for video. If you show me an electronic device that uses an RCA connection that DOES NOT use yellow for the input or output for the video connection, then I will show you a 3-dollar bill. Next, when connecting your NES via RCA, it does not matter which channel on the back is selected as that is only used when connecting the NES via RF. When using the converter, you need to choose the video output prior to turning on your connected console. For the NES, SNES, and Genesis, use 780p for the best resolution. One last thing, When he was talking about only using the original NES AC adaptor, he was correct. I have personally seen one that claims to be 3-in-1 that is supposed to be compatible with the NES, SNES, and Genesis. Avoid that particular one. You can usually find original AC adaptors in most retro gaming stores.

my friend, great video. I tried the same but for some reason I see multiple lines on the screen and it "shows image, disappears, shows again, disappears". Do you have any clue?

Delighted with your video. Helped us a lot 👍🏻✌🏻

So there's no channel 3 requirement to play😅 Just hdmi input. All game systems ran on channel 3 back in the day.

What source do i need to put my tv on?? Nobody talks about that, my tv just has a blue screen that says no signal. What do i do w my tv

Quick question I have video but no volume tried everything any thoughts ?

What channel tv should be on

connected with RCA cables in back but video not even close to clear jumpy , would the converter help

Thanks brother. The converter is what I needed to figure out

How do I do this same Picture in Picture if I want to stream myself playing?

Do I need to wear the gloves also when hooking it up so I dont get dirty

You did not mention what settings your tv need to be on…

A lot of generic power supplies, btw, might say same Volts (9V) but are WRONG amps. This will matter. Generic usually show .835amps but the OEM power supply is 1.3 amps. FYI

I was gifted one of this but the previous owner gave me the wrong power cord. After watching your video I’m now afraid to buy one on ebay and brake it. Do you have a suggestion on where can I find a trustable cable?

Bro the tv already has av ports

My TV has the 3 component section. My case I just plug them in? Thanks.

Skip video read this. 1.Plug your power in wall. 2. Plug av in av on back of tv. Enjoy.

I used to connect my nes to a car battery and it worked fine from 4 volts-12 volts the amps didn't matter. A very forgiving unit

It doenst work for me😢. It gives me blue snow effect. Could it be the wrong adapter?

Great tutorial! I followed everything from your video but I don’t have sound. How can I fix to have sound while playing?

I set up my NES on my HDMI, it played a little bit then when I inserted another game, it said "no signal"... How can I fix it?

nice tats

Can u connect that console to laptop? Pls let me know

thank you helps a lot!

Why does the duck game don’t work on new tvs ?

Do you experience any lag going through the converter?

Wait I got one and they gave me a yellow and red thing will it still work?

I just have a white screen... no picture?

Great tutorial, helped bunches!

1:00 You don't need put the cartidge down.

I’ve tried this with two different tvs and the screen is just pure white. Not the kind when the cartridge isn’t working all that great but like I’m on the wrong thing. And both tvs say Av ntsc?

I loved the 1-1 gameplay.

Thank you so much!

This doesnt work, I’ve tried everything

Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

Genius, thank you. Damn white into yellow got me - makes no intuitive sense!

Great video 👍 thanks..

My NES power light is blinking. What does that mean?

I tried this and it just gives me a solid pink screen.

Question, got mine working, but it’s in black and white. Is something off?

Thank u bro

Black Nitrile Exam gloves is a must!

No link in description?

I really need to get those

Didn’t tell us nothings about how to program the TV

I have have set my nes up just like that way you have. The HDMI adaptor is even the exact same. But the resolution is no where near as clear as yours. Its not awful but its not as good as yours, theres a significant difference. Its very pixilated and theedges of text and objects in the game are quite rough and bumpy. Not as smooth as yours. Any advice on how to make the visuals smoother?

What happens if it doesn’t turn on

You never tell the tv settings?

Why CH 4?

Don't you need coax cable?

Question where did you get your NES?

My power light blinks on and off

Why TF are you wearing gloves 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I just tried to hook up my nes just like you said my tv supports the colored cables you said to use but when I go to input And hit AUX it doesn’t work 6:06