Leafgreen Wont Start

[Lil naps]

Ok when i put my LG into my Game boy Micro it doesn't load. I also tried in both my DS's and it wont say there is a game in there. Can you please help?

 

[TheAppleFreak]

Hmm... did you try blowing into the cartridge and the game slots? Dust or other debris that gets caught between the connectors can make a system fail to recognize the presence of a game. It drives me crazy on my DS or when I'm using a GameCube controller on my Wii...

Also, did it work prior to now? If it didn't, then you might have gotten the cartridge defective and you should demand either an exchange/refund. If not, then it's possible something might have been damaged inside of the game cartridge. If it worked before, shake the cartridge around gently and listen to hear if anything rattles on the inside (NOTE: the only thing that should make a noise is the main circuit board on the inside moving around a little). If there's a second rattling noise, then the cartridge is most likely broken and you'll have to get a replacement.

 

[donavannj]

In addition to what TheAppleFreak said: Have you made sure your cartridge is seated as far as it will go in? It won't load if all the pins between the two slots aren't properly aligned.

 

[AuraAshley1990]

well i know theres a battery in those cartridge games. maybe the battery died? maybe you should get a new one

 

[donavannj]

well i know theres a battery in those cartridge games. maybe the battery died? maybe you should get a new one

If my memory serves me, the internal battery dying only prevents you from actually being able to save your progress in the game.

 

[Lil naps]

ok thanks for all the help i tried blowing but it didnt work i also tried shaking it and i heard 1 noise. i tried pushing it as far as it could go but still no help. I cant get a refund as i bought over 5 years ago and lost the recipt. So as a last hope i took it apart and saw multiple pins where damaged and i decided to call that as the problem.

 

[Purple Materia]

Looks like you need a new cart.

You can get one for ten bucks at eBay.

 

[Archer]

Looks like you need a new cart.

You can get one for ten bucks at eBay.

I'd be incredibly careful buying any sort of gameboy game from ebay. They're usually known to be pirated copies with short-life internal batteries and horrible build quality. I'd try bending the pins back into position. If you DO get it working on a DS, migrate everything to another game. You don't know how long it will last.

 

[Purple Materia]

I'd be incredibly careful buying any sort of gameboy game from ebay. They're usually known to be pirated copies with short-life internal batteries and horrible build quality. I'd try bending the pins back into position. If you DO get it working on a DS, migrate everything to another game. You don't know how long it will last.

That's true; I forgot about that possibility.

 

[Hovo]

Looks like you need a new cart.

You can get one for ten bucks at eBay.

It does not come with the box or the manual!

READ BEFORE YOU BUY!

This is a 3rd party copy of Pokemon LeafGreen

I would ALWAYS read the description when looking at stuff like this...

 

[Archer]

[/B]I would ALWAYS read the description when looking at stuff like this...
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As sad as it is, you're better off getting a GBA flashcart and putting Leafgreen on there, than buying over Ebay. Nintendo doesn't get any money from the copied games as it is, so you're not hurting them any extra.

 

[Purple Materia]

To be honest, I just copied the link and posted it here. Didn't read the description, lol

 

[Archer]

To be honest, I just copied the link and posted it here. Didn't read the description, lol

Which is probably why so many people get caught out. They're not going to read the description unless they really feel the need. Generally, people buying Pokémon games from ebay aren't going to read up on all of the details.