Connect NES To Smart TV Using HDMI

This video will show you how to hook up that old Nintendo console with an HDMI cable to a Smart TV. It was tested on a Roku TV using my NES, SNES, and an N64.
Here is a link to the AV to HDMI Adapter that I used:
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Here is the link to an RCA(AV) cable that I used:
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Here is the previous video on how to connect an NES to an HDMI Monitor.
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The reason I bring this up is that I still love to play games on the old systems like Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), and many others. I’m also a collector of older games and consoles. When using older technology, you have to learn how to get the games to play on newer TVs and Monitors, particularly if you plan on streaming or recording your game play. When I started, this was a hurdle I had to get over. It took many months of research to figure out how to hook up my Nintendo to my Roku smart TV and my LCD monitor. Since I have learned this important skill, I thought it was time to share my knowledge with all of you. Time to get this old school gaming class started and maybe teach a few old dogs some new tricks.
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[@bigdog3300]

Was a total airhead and didn't realize the yellow and red AV was won the side until this video 🤣 thank you!

[@DavesComputerTips]

Happy to help!

[@blooexeofficial]

Thanks dude, planning on getting NES soon, I’ll save this video on my playlist for the future

[@bgcorporation]

Just a heads up, the NES didn't have stereo so no need to plug in the white. The white in the back is actually for a coaxial connection. That's why you're getting a weird sound.

[@DavesComputerTips]

That makes sense thanks for sharing the information :)

[@shaundavies7674]

That's why I'm getting a buzzing sound?

[@shaundavies7674]

Any ideas why I'm getting a bit if a fuzzy picture?

[@willynn01]

Wonderful directions and visual. I'm so excited now to connect my NES to my Smart TV and play some snake, rattle, and roll. Zelda is fun too!!!

[@5amura115]

Picked up a NES and a SNES at the 4-H fair today. That adapter is what I needed. Thanks bro. I need a break from elden ring so I'm getting on some donkey Kong country as soon as it comes in.

[@DavesComputerTips]

That Elden Ring really sucks the time up and stresses me out. Always nice to go back to some old school gaming to feel better. :) Glad this helped you.

[@calciofan828]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. Well explained and it worked perfectly for me!

[@DavesComputerTips]

Glad it helped

[@KiKiisBlessed9233]

You literally helped me!! I thought I got ripped off and received a non-working system, but I was wrong, it is functioning on my tv now!! I am super excited!!

[@DavesComputerTips]

Glad I could help! Enjoy your gaming :)

[@D1Kwazy]

You enjoying it?

[@mrleykis170]

Thanks Dave your video helped a lot!!

[@DavesComputerTips]

Glad it helped!

[@TRPYGanja]

Thank you so much, my fams having so much fun with it

[@DavesComputerTips]

Glad to hear it!

[@richardwilliams1895]

Thanx Dave 4 This Video, I Jus Ordered Parts.😁👍🏾🍾

[@DavesComputerTips]

Glad I could help!

[@richardwilliams1895]

@@DavesComputerTips 😁✌🏾

[@customphpdesign]

Thank you! I have been using an older receiver that has RCA but my sound bar does not work on my receiver. Just ordered the cable. I have NES, Super NES and Nintendo 64 so hoping this cable will work for all 3.

[@DavesComputerTips]

That cable should be able to handle all those consoles. Glad this was helpful to you. You will have to let me know how it goes when you get the cable. :)

[@customphpdesign]

@@DavesComputerTips worked great on my NES. I ordered some RCA splitters so going to try my Super NES and N64 later this week. I am also using an HDMI switch too. Still have to test that but it has been working with other legacy items.

[@customphpdesign]

I tested the cable on my Super NES and N64. I used RCA Y-splitters so it is a big cable mess but all 3 systems are connected. I just have to remember to power up only one at a time but all 3 works. Kinda odd some games being on a 70 inch TV but loving it. This prob saved me a lot as I was considering buying a new receiver.

[@djetsfan5773]

Thanks!

[@nataliemcdermott2953]

Works great but I’m not getting any sound. Do you thinks its my system? Any trouble shooting ideas?

[@BlessedBaubles]

Please tell me why we have to plug the HDMI adapter’s 3 color end into another 3 color by 3 color cable as sort of a go-between, and then plug that one into the NES? Rather than just plugging the HDMI adapter’s 3 color ends straight into the NES? I have an HDMI adapter but it’s not working for me. Do I need to have that other go-between cable like you do, with the red yellow white on both ends? I hope I’m calling these cables by the right name. I’m so frustrated!!! I have NES, SNES, N64 collection, but these new TVs have all different color cables or HDMI! I finally dragged out a big giant older TV that still has some red yellow white connections on the side of the TV and got my N64 working by plugging its red yellow white cable straight into my TV, but even that wasn’t easy. I had to fiddle with it forever, then I happened to try changing the channel I think it channel 4, and I think that’s what the issue was because the game came on. But the graphics were horrible. Also, my N64 has the same input cables as the SNES, a black end that goes into the system, and the red yellow white on the other end. This is the cable I was able to get the N64 working by plugging it straight into my older TV. But I couldn’t get the SNES to work even though I was using a cable that I KNEW worked. All had power, so it wasn’t that. The SNES just never showed up on my TV’s options. And it’s really the SNES that I want to play. Ugh!! Help an older person, please. I don’t feel old. But I do with all of this wire stuff. Thank you!!

[@tutuomisore4107]

Hi, could you please make a video using the type of converter that you plug the second end of the RVA to, that’s the type I have. Thank you

[@nikkijameslarsen4932]

Can you use the Rf cord??

[@christopherlogiudice8254]

Hey. I have everything set up with the VCR and the red white and blues everything is plugged in I can't I don't know how to find regular old channel 2 or channel 3 on my Smart TV how do I find it can you help??? It's just all these channels on Amazon prime or all these channels on freeview and none of them are even numbered

[@dsaucedo21]

What’s that power adapter called?

[@user-oy5qw2qq8f]

Can this cable work? HDMI Male To 3 RCA Video Audio AV Component Converter Adapter Cable HDTV 1080 (My game system did not come with any other cords for the TV.)

[@babb12]

I'm sorry to ask again but, I have a modded NES top loading system. Can you help me a bit doing what you did? Because now, it uses the GameCube cable

[@Jewelznme]

Yay! Thanks 🎉

[@DavesComputerTips]

No problem!!

[@Dylan-xh3cu]

How is the picture quality?

[@tAiLzMii]

Now you're playing with power.

[@lyndaleon4938]

Hello, what is the power adapter called? You linked everything else, but the plug in thing that you said you needed for the power.

[@DavesComputerTips]

If you are talking about the power for the HDMI adapter it comes with it. It uses a USB connection to get it's power. The NES should already have it's AC Adapter. If not you can find them easily by searching Google. I have the original AC adapter it is a 120V 60hz. Model NES-002

[@mattiasandersson8490]

@@DavesComputerTips And the usb can be connected to the tv directly instead of a power outlet right? Or is this why I don´t get it to work?

[@shaundavies7674]

Any idea why im getting a bit if a fuzzy picture?

[@Estranged180]

My biggest issue right now is twofold. The first, is where this mini NES came from. My father in law died last year, and it came out of his shed after being in there for 20 years. Whether it works or not remains to be seen, but that leads into #2. The second (#2) issue is that the mini NES only has one RF OUT connection, doing away with the typical RCA connections. I have to put this thing through so many adapters, it's scary.

[@DavesComputerTips]

I have not had to deal with a RF connection in awhile. With it only having the RF out connection then this would not work on many of the new TV sets. Do you have an older tube TV that has the RF connection on it? This might be the only way to see if it still works. You might be able to find a RF to HDMI converter online (Amazon) or it might be called RF Modulator HDMI Coaxial Converter (Something Like that). I have not dealt with this type conversion hookup myself. If anyone has a suggestion for Estranged180 please comment. Wish I could be more help for you. Let me know if you figure anything out.

[@Estranged180]

@@DavesComputerTips There is absolutely no worry about whether it'll work or not. As I said, it's been in a shed for 20 years (or more now that I think about it). There's a really good chance that, in that 20 years, it's been f*cked six ways to Sunday by critters, moisture, hot and cold temp changes (rather rapid changes, not your typical burn-in process). As a side note, my wife brought the games for it too, which leads to more bad news. I know there are batteries in each one of those cartridges, and I have a sneaking suspicion that all those batteries are dead. For me to change them, I'd need one of their security bits, and I just don't have that kind of time. EDIT: I just tested it on a 'dumber' smart tv. One with a CAT5 connection and the RF connections on the back. Turns out, that's the thing I'm using as a computer monitor right now. What I misplaced the other day was the RF cable. This is a proprietary cable for the NES' later generations, and mini. It's 2 connectors on the back, red and black, and one compound connector on the other end that goes to the NES. What I had was one of those RF switch boxes that come with every NES. It turned on alright. Had a little issue though. For some reason, this 'dumber' smart tv doesn't recognize channels 3 or 4.

[@maryelizabethcistolo6715]

I plugged everything but but my tv doesn’t show the game. My screen is blue and says no data. Does that mean it’s the game or the system?

[@vadergamer7722]

Is the image stretch? Is it the correct aspect ratios

[@deecoy38]

Hi - I followed all of your steps, but all I am getting on the tv is a blue screen & a steady buzzing sound. Any ideas as to what might be the problem(s)? Thanks for any help you might be able to provide!

[@Kaisar2910]

Try blowing the game cartridge and putting it back or try cleaning the game cartridge with isopropyl alcohol and q tips

[@animalsaver2127]

Ty

[@DavesComputerTips]

You are welcome!

[@ghostbombl8034]

You can hook any available system to it not just nes.

[@jennifermesser3906]

Well I have a little mini entertainment system it looks just like the old NES system but it's off of Amazon that has 500 games on it and I'm having the same issue though it came with the yellow red and white hook up to it and my smart TVs don't have anything by HDMI how do I do this

[@DavesComputerTips]

Hi Jennifer, Here is the link I mentioned in the description that shows you the adapter I used on my smart tv. I had the Yellow, red and white hookups also and this device works. Hope I understood you on this that your smart TV does have the HDMI connection. Here is a link to the AV to HDMI Adapter that I used: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0856WDDJB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Hope that helps.

[@pauly3485]

I did this exact set up and my TV has a blue screen that says "no signal" and AV NTSC in the upper right corner. Tried numerous games and went over set up to make sure everything is connected right. Any help is appreciated.

[@aliciairizarry10]

Did you find a fix I have the same issue

[@mattiasandersson8490]

Does not work! Tried so many things now! Think i know why now! Hope you see this and can reply! I bought HDMI to AV just like the one you have. (On mine it does not say the numbers but it does say PAL/NTSC) Guess that does not matter or so I hope. But when I want to connect to the other cable I realised that I have a male end instead of a female end. Damn! So now I wonder if I just get a cable that is male to female instead of the one you have that is male to male? (Meant from the yobo nes i have to the hdmi/av thing.

[@icyKnives]

Will it not work if I have it plugged in via AV cable from the NES to the TV?

[@benwilliams2487]

I have found that the sound will not work. Maybe something isnt hooked up correctly.

[@malloryarnold8009]

Mine is just flashing blue AV/SV, any thoughts?

[@DavesComputerTips]

Make sure to check all the cables to make sure they are secure. Also double check the cartridge of the game to make sure the connectors are clean. If the connections are dirty the system will not read it and you will get the blue flashing. After doing all this check another game to see if it is still doing it. Most likely it is a dirty connection since that is what has happened to me many times. I hope that helps.

[@Austin_Evans]

so do you need a rca av cable or a normal av cable?

[@scottbullii5303]

You ever figure it out? I’m in same boat rn

[@Austin_Evans]

@@scottbullii5303I used a rca to hdmi converter and it worked perfect

[@johnwace1261]

I'm only getting a blue screen and no sound 😢

[@socialmediademigod1496]

where can you purchase a used nes system drop a link

[@Sillylittlewilly]

Go to eBay or something

[@sidesup8286]

If you would have taken an extra minute or so instead of quick hurry up nervous fingers, and you never did show what plugs into the adaptor on the side with the switch. Is an AC plug and AC current supposed to go into that adaptor? Nerve racking.

[@RICANPAPY27]

Where i can buy the adapter

[@DavesComputerTips]

Hi Joel, Here is the link to the adapter I purchased. a.co/d/1mOGUSQ

[@MichaelSanders81710]

Bro this works for a new Nintendo console. I have the original one that came out and it doesn't have rca jacks. It only has one jack and it's white. I tried using an adapter and rca Jack's only plugging the white in and it doesn't work at all.

[@timhensley3695]

He has the original.

[@imwiththeshxts7104]

Right now I’m sitting here I gave up that FUCKING part In the back you screw on I have 85in tv ITS HUGEEE and it’s hard to screw when the TV can easily fall on you that’s on the wall hanging but I WATCH THE HDMI PART I paused the video hooked it up 3secs later and it came on 😂❤😂❤😂❤ I’m happy thank you

[@DavesComputerTips]

Awesome so glad it worked for you. :)

[@jeffyonkman4048]

So it no longer needs a coax cable?

[@frozenrope2822]

Correct, the original NES came with the ability to be hooked up two different ways. However, most people only got used to one way. In the method shown in this video, the HDMI cable replaces the coaxial cable, and the AV-to-HDMI adapter replaces the RF switch box that came with the original NES. The yellow and red AV cables and corresponding NES side ports replaces the single port where the old RF switch used to plus in. So, with the setup described in this video, you don’t need a coaxial cable and also don’t need that original RF switch component any longer. The place on the NES where that used to plug-in will now have nothing plugged into it. Everything he shows and explains in the video replaces the coaxial cable (which now will only exist from your wall to your TV) and the RF switch. Hope this helps.

[@davidmorrison4416]

I can hear my game, but can't see it, what am I doing wrong?

[@ADee-io5jf]

Thank you for the tips. When I met my partner they were elated to find a gamer chick haha. They have the PS5.... and I prefer old school NES... opposites attract! Lol 😂

[@candieharrell1140]

I have a nes but can't get it to work on my smart TV the power light is blinking

[@DavesComputerTips]

The light blinking is normally to do with dirty cartridge pins. Have you tried other games to see if it is the system instead? Also do you get a green or blue screen when it blinks? The most important thing to check when that happens is that the cartridge pins are clean. If they are dirty this will happen. Games collect a lot of dirt so they need to be cleaned every so often and the NES will not read them. Try this and see if it helps.

[@mydarlinrose3271]

Mine wont connect to my vizio tv i tried hdmi 1,2and 3 and it ddnt work

[@katagent]

Try 4 or 5

[@mydarlinrose3271]

Thank you i got it to work somehow.

[@edwardkareem6446]

That is weird I just bought an NES through DK oldies and it only has one RCA connection behind it

[@Wait1sec]

Why do you have to sets of the av cables male and female?

[@DavesComputerTips]

The adapter uses one connection and the AV cable for the NES has the other connections. Need both to have this process work.

[@timhensley3695]

​@DavesComputerTips I just bought a new cable, on one end it has HDMI and on the other end it has RCA Jack's, they didn't work. So I may need to try what you're doing. Idk though

[@Jackiboi-bj9et]

Does this work with a snes?

[@DavesComputerTips]

Yes this will work on your SNES also. I tried it on mine and had no issues.

[@marcingasienica8288]

I tried hooking it up to my Toshiba which I purchased last year and it didn’t work for me. No signal shows up on the screen. Any suggestions?

[@TucBroder]

Can't you just use the cables from the adapter to put directly into the NES? Why a need for another set of cables?

[@dooteranopia]

The cables on the adapter are female. They can't plug into anything.

[@ruffypoo]

THAT CHIMING DROVE ME NUTS

[@cornbread2418]

How crazy is that I have the golden Zelda in mine while watching this lol

[@latoyawilliams1809]

My Roku tv continues to say “no signal” and I put it together properly. Help!

[@usmcdiana2713]

Did it worked?

[@casualonemmo-player2167]

Meh... my picture is too big and the grafics are too blurry.. its unplayable... /back to the drawing board /using a samsung 75inch 4k tv /tried every setting i can think off. I might need to buy a "retroscaler hdmi converter upscaler thingy".

[@DavesComputerTips]

That size of a TV would make it blurry with this setup. I did this on my 46" smart TV and it was OK. I'm not familiar with retroscaler hdmi converter so do not have a suggestion for you. If you do find something that works for your size of screen would love to hear about it. Good Luck on your quest. :)

[@rosa8414]

I did everything nothing worked

[@Amberjane2011]

Tried it and didn’t work on Vizio or Samsung.

[@DavesComputerTips]

Hi Amber j, Hmm Wonder if it has to do with the model or how new the TV is. If it has a HDMI connection this should have worked. Make sure to double check the cords are connected snugly and flip the switch on the adapter to the 720 or the 1080. Sometimes after connecting the adapter pull the HDMI cable and then put it back in. That has worked for be sometimes. Might need to do some trouble shooting.

[@jessicaburke943]

Same for me and I tried everything 😢 The system works because I hooked it up to a different tv with red/white/yellow ports directly in the back of the tv it was fine.

[@deecoy38]

Thanks - but I have already returned it

[@Christophersanchez1326]

So no game lag 😛

[@DavesComputerTips]

I have not had any myself ;)

[@victororozco7727]

I dare you to buy it, 2/3 times they don’t work, before he deletes my message post and save the community money

[@Exclusive-Studio]

Stop recording vertically, i just stopped after 16 sec. Sorry, i cannot watch it.

[@markholland5442]

Lost me because of the constant "brnggg" in the bottom right. Far far too annoying when trying to listen to someone attempting to share a "how to". 👎

[@jlgarcia1446]

three three three! just saying. lol