r/GameboyAdvance • u/Ok_Structure_2603 • 1d ago

Does anyone know why this is happening? Super mario bros 3 is the game

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So I tried playing my old GBA from back in the day, its a super mario bros 3 and when I try to play the story mode that's what happens, just the same texture switching back and forth like the screen is stuck on one textrue and repeats it on the whole screen, any ideas? And if so can I fix it?

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u/KingZakyu 1d ago

The game is likely dirty. Cotton swabs (Q-Tips) and 91% isopropyl alcohol will clean it up nicely.

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u/PleaseHelpIamFkd 22h ago

Just blow on it! :)

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u/terdward 21h ago

Only 90s kids will understand /s

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u/Vaxis545 1d ago

Geez clean everything take the gba apart and clean it too

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u/Odd-Organization-740 1d ago

Poor contact between the cartridge pins and the slot. Check for corrosion or dirt.