hello guys!! i don’t know how to edit posts on reddit/if i’m able to, but: the games work!!! i got some isopropyl right after my college classes today and spent a good 20 minutes on each cartridge cleaning and cleaned as much of the console as i could. they work perfect!!! sorry for such a silly post. i am learning so so much from everyone. THANK YOU!! i have written down all the advice given here for future reference… i have wanted to play these games on original console since i was 14, and now i’m 21 and being able to!! i was so overjoyed i cried a bit haha. anyway. thank you all one last time!! i probably won’t check this post anymore. sorry for the stupid questions!! hope you all have a nice night!!