The original NES console has a fatal flaw in the form of an unreliable pin connector that can make getting cartridges to work a massive pain on aging systems. Various aftermarket solutions have existed for some time, but they've all come with compromises and caveats. Now, at last, it looks like a group of modders have finally gotten to what might just be the perfect solution.
The original, VCR-style front loading NES accepts games through a pin connector where you have to insert a cartridge and push down on a spring-loaded mechanism to lock that cart in place. Over time, the pins in that connector wear out, keeping cartridges from making a good connection and causing the system's power light to blink red as it fails to recognize the game.
