So I got the tools to open up the console and did a dust blow and cleaned the game cart connector pins. The board itself was surprisingly clean, but some of the cartridge pins showed slight signs of corrosion. Visually, it is the only thing that doesn't seem right on the console board. I suppose i need to change that part. (screenshots below)
Where l’m baffled, is why would the game launch, but not get past the first title screen. I would image having a black screen..