Where to Buy Retro Game "Security Screws"?

[Moviefan2k4]

Hey, all.

I'm looking for some place to buy a box of the old 3.8mm "gamebit" screws, used by Nintendo for their cartridge games up to the N64 days. I thought about hardware stores like Home Depot, but haven't had any other ideas. Suggestions?

[Moviefan2k4]

I'm still looking for these, so if anyone has some suggestions, post away!

[Bodyslide]

Did a google search and here's what I found:

http://www.nintendorepairshop.com/pr...ty-Game-Screw/

[Moviefan2k4]

I already knew about that one; a dollar each is ridiculous. I was hoping some company still made them (or something very similar), and sold them in bulk.

[Jud64209]

Moviefan2k4,

If I were you I would still contact that company and just ask them. Their site lists they only have 21 in stock, but I bet they have a ton more. If you tell them you're interested in buying a bunch, they might help you out. It doesn't hurt to ask.

[R3P0]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

I already knew about that one; a dollar each is ridiculous. I was hoping some company still made them (or something very similar), and sold them in bulk.

Actually 1 dollar each for a custom screw is not ridiculous, you have to remember most likely these are not manufactured in bulk and are custom made for that particular unit.

[Moviefan2k4]

Well, I've seen Phillips screws at that size, which would be a good substitute; otherwise, I may just buy a bunch of $1 sports games that no one plays anymore.

[brettallica]

Originally Posted by Moviefan2k4

Hey, all.

I'm looking for some place to buy a box of the old 3.8mm "gamebit" screws, used by Nintendo for their cartridge games up to the N64 days. I thought about hardware stores like Home Depot, but haven't had any other ideas. Suggestions?

eBay, my friend. eBay! I've seen this kind of stuff on there many times before.

[Moviefan2k4]

Originally Posted by brettallica

eBay, my friend. eBay! I've seen this kind of stuff on there many times before.

I don't use Ebay.