How to Fix a Faulty Nintendo DS / 3DS Game Card

Hi, this video shows you an easy way to fix a Nintendo DS & 3DS game card which is not being recognised when you insert it into a Nintendo DS, 2DS, 3DS & XL versions.
Many thanks Vince

[prod.blxnky]

I can't be the only person that keeps coming back to watch this, it's so comforting to watch these videos idk

[ElkorGod]

My DS legit just wont even turn on with castelvina in it
Edit:
Turns out game stop deadass sold me a pirated game. Nice.
Edit 2: bought the game again. Pirated. Again. Gave up n got an older ds so i can still play em 😎

[nessfinesse]

I think your 2DS just hates the Littlest Pet shop. Delete the sticker and replace it with something like mario kart and it won't know that it's Littlest Pet shop. Problem solved

[AngelicGuardian]

You actually just saved my first game ever! My mario kart ds had completely stopped working and now thanks to you it works again!

[mugogrog]

Just wanted to add two things. Rubbing alcohol (propanol or isopropyl alcohol) will remove the serial number on the carts almost instantly. Also a great thing to use for cleaning like in the video is tooth-picks which has the added benefit of not risking scratching up protective layer on the contacts.
Great video :)

[narafied]

randomly remembered an R4 card that I had that my 3DS wouldn't recognize for a couple years..Tossed it in a drawer and just found it along with your vid. I cleaned it with a Qtip dipped in some rubbing alc. and it works now!! I am beyond happy, thank you soooo much!!!

[gustavo_colombini]

I can't believe just blowing the game card slot fixed all my issues lol

[natalieeis]

Thank you so much.
I am chronically ill and after 5 years I finally managed to get to the point where I could get out my DS again. My favourite game didn't work. Gutted. Then I found this and it worked. 🥳
Thank you, thank you, thank you 😊 You saved my day and weekend

[ezquimal]

Never use medicinal alcohol for cleaning any contact, that alcohol contain water and can oxidize the contact
To fo that work use isopropilic alcohol or a electronic cleaning contact

[giovan]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH! I found my soul silver game that I lost for years, and I recently found it. It wasn't working at all and had some weird water splotches on it. I thought I wouldn't be able to relive my amazing childhood, but I used some hydrogen peroxide (basically rubbing alcohol) and it worked! When I first cleaned it, it didn't work. I cleaned it the second time and it still didn't work. My childhood instincts kicked in, and I decided to blow on both the cartridge and the insert thing of my DSi. It magically worked, and I was shocked beyond belief. I remeber dropping the soul silver game in the sink before too. I read up on some forums, and DS cartridges are basically waterproof. Anyways, I really appreciate the information and advice in this video, as I am excited to replay through Pokemon soul silver!

[kkochismile]

tip to anyone watching : if when you push down the game cartridge it works, but when you let it go it doesn’t work, I reccomend to put a piece of paper in between the game cartridge and the inside of the slot where you put it in . it makes the cartridge stay down without you holding it and it actually works

[Saddler_Fan]

Dude you’re a life saver. Thanks so much for this, I just almost bought a new game while all it was was just dirt. THANK YOU!

[adammiller]

This actually worked perfectly for my Pokemon HeartGold cartridge that would not read when in the game slot. Thank you so much for posting this video. Game was cleaned using described methods (except I used isopropyl alcohol prep pads) and began working/playing immediately. No need to force open the cartridge as seen in other videos. Great advice, man!

[SE]

Thank you so much Vince! I just bought New Super Mario Bros. 2 from CeX and it was faulty and I didn't want to have to wait to get another one and then I search 'how to fix 3ds game cartrige that doesnt work', and here comes my favourite youtuber to the rescue! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!

[WinEntity]

You just saved me a LOT of heartache, and a trip back to the game shop to return my Rhythm Heaven DS cartridge. Thank you so much <3

[SugarberryArt]

yessss this works! I didn't have rubbing alcohol so I used some regular hand sanitizer and it did the trick! I used my fingernail on the other side of the paper towel to get to the edges of the dividers. my phantom hourglass and spirit tracks have been saved, , thank god

[thelightabove_]

Your a life saver for making this video. My pokemon sun cartridge was extremely dirty and i didnt know what to do with it until now, that rubbing alcohol trick works really well.

[lynnlondon]

Thank you!! No wonder my ds card kept freezing at the title screen - it’s been 10 years and the game works again!!

[unbroken_lynx]

You can also use a clean paint brush or a clean, soft toothbrush to clean game cards. Much less risk of scratching the contacts if you're inexperienced.

[yagisencho]

This did the trick for me with a second-hand DS cartridge. Didn't realize just how little contact I was making with a cotton swab - switching to a screwdriver head did the trick. Thanks for the tip!