Replacement N64 Labels?
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TheSegaSaturnGuy
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Replacement N64 Labels?
Does anyone know if there is site or person that sells replacement N64 labels? I have a few games with pretty bad front labels and would like to replace them. Thanks!
I am buying all Saturn games, PM me with your offerings and I will let you know if I need the game or not! (Everything must be CIB)
Currently trying to knock off all the sports games, would like to get them <$5 each! Of course if you would like to donate them I will gladly pay the shipping!
Currently trying to knock off all the sports games, would like to get them <$5 each! Of course if you would like to donate them I will gladly pay the shipping!
Re: Replacement N64 Labels?
If you have a decent enough printer you could easily make them yourself. Just get some Avery (or similar) adhesive labels. I believe their "name badge" labels are big enough for N64 labels. If you don't have a printer, or one that's good enough, perhaps use a friend's or family member's printer.
The Cover Project has some N64 labels, and the number has probably grown since I've last checked. If you ever need a label that you can't find anywhere on the net, just ask here or some where similar. Some one could either make a scan or recreate it for you.
After printing it out, you could use the "tape trick" to give it that shiny appearance that the cart labels have. This has become a pretty standard method for reproducing cart labels. Not a lot of people out there with actual label machines.
The Cover Project has some N64 labels, and the number has probably grown since I've last checked. If you ever need a label that you can't find anywhere on the net, just ask here or some where similar. Some one could either make a scan or recreate it for you.
After printing it out, you could use the "tape trick" to give it that shiny appearance that the cart labels have. This has become a pretty standard method for reproducing cart labels. Not a lot of people out there with actual label machines.
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TheSegaSaturnGuy
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Re: Replacement N64 Labels?
Thanks man! I just checked and they do have Pokemon Stadium 2 which is my worst one and I am gonna give it a shot myself!Ziggy587 wrote:If you have a decent enough printer you could easily make them yourself. Just get some Avery (or similar) adhesive labels. I believe their "name badge" labels are big enough for N64 labels. If you don't have a printer, or one that's good enough, perhaps use a friend's or family member's printer.
The Cover Project has some N64 labels, and the number has probably grown since I've last checked. If you ever need a label that you can't find anywhere on the net, just ask here or some where similar. Some one could either make a scan or recreate it for you.
After printing it out, you could use the "tape trick" to give it that shiny appearance that the cart labels have. This has become a pretty standard method for reproducing cart labels. Not a lot of people out there with actual label machines.
I am buying all Saturn games, PM me with your offerings and I will let you know if I need the game or not! (Everything must be CIB)
Currently trying to knock off all the sports games, would like to get them <$5 each! Of course if you would like to donate them I will gladly pay the shipping!
Currently trying to knock off all the sports games, would like to get them <$5 each! Of course if you would like to donate them I will gladly pay the shipping!
Re: Replacement N64 Labels?
Yeah, the N64 carts are a lot easier to replace the labels on compared to NES or Genesis or any cart that has a bend for the top.
Just make sure to print it to the correct size. I suggest measuring the width to get the size right, since the top of the label is curved. Also, when printing a new label and making sure the size is just right, I like to do test prints on plain paper. Set your printer to "draft" or whatever the lowest quality is so that you use the least amount of ink. It also prints in two seconds. Cut it out and lay it on the cart to see how well it fits. I'll do this as many times as it takes to get the *perfect* size. This way you wont waste your sticker paper.
If you're gonna try the "tape trick" then I suggest some practice runs first. Print on plain paper and try covering it with tape. It might take a few tries before you get your method perfect. Of course, you'll need tape that's as wide as the label is (otherwise you'd get a seem with two pieces of tape) but try out a few different kinds of tape anyway. Some are better than others. I've used some in the past that left tons of very little air bubbles, which ended up making the label look faded. I've heard that "acid free" tapes are best, but I've never investigated into that more.
You don't even need the tape, you could just use an adhesive label and be done. The tape only serves to protect it as well as give it the appearance of an actual label (versus something you printed on paper).
As for removing the old label, it'll be loads easier if you open up the cart to do this. Of course, you'll need the security bit to open it. But it's worth it since you can put the PCB and back side of the cart in a safe place and not worry about damaging or dirtying them at all.
I usually take my labels off with Goo Gone and a razor blade. If your label already has holes in it, just spray it a couple times with Goo Gone and wait a minute for it to soak in. It should come off pretty easy with a box cutter blade.
After you get the label off, you wanna clean it. This is important because you want your label to stay on for pretty much ever. Goo Gone leaves a nice oil behind, I like to take it over to the kitchen sink and get it off with dish soap.
I've also applied new labels over old labels in the past, but I don't recommend doing this. I did it with my N64 flash cart and it looks alright, but if the label that you're going over has any imperfections they'll show through your top label. It's best to just clean off the old label.
Just make sure to print it to the correct size. I suggest measuring the width to get the size right, since the top of the label is curved. Also, when printing a new label and making sure the size is just right, I like to do test prints on plain paper. Set your printer to "draft" or whatever the lowest quality is so that you use the least amount of ink. It also prints in two seconds. Cut it out and lay it on the cart to see how well it fits. I'll do this as many times as it takes to get the *perfect* size. This way you wont waste your sticker paper.
If you're gonna try the "tape trick" then I suggest some practice runs first. Print on plain paper and try covering it with tape. It might take a few tries before you get your method perfect. Of course, you'll need tape that's as wide as the label is (otherwise you'd get a seem with two pieces of tape) but try out a few different kinds of tape anyway. Some are better than others. I've used some in the past that left tons of very little air bubbles, which ended up making the label look faded. I've heard that "acid free" tapes are best, but I've never investigated into that more.
You don't even need the tape, you could just use an adhesive label and be done. The tape only serves to protect it as well as give it the appearance of an actual label (versus something you printed on paper).
As for removing the old label, it'll be loads easier if you open up the cart to do this. Of course, you'll need the security bit to open it. But it's worth it since you can put the PCB and back side of the cart in a safe place and not worry about damaging or dirtying them at all.
I usually take my labels off with Goo Gone and a razor blade. If your label already has holes in it, just spray it a couple times with Goo Gone and wait a minute for it to soak in. It should come off pretty easy with a box cutter blade.
After you get the label off, you wanna clean it. This is important because you want your label to stay on for pretty much ever. Goo Gone leaves a nice oil behind, I like to take it over to the kitchen sink and get it off with dish soap.
I've also applied new labels over old labels in the past, but I don't recommend doing this. I did it with my N64 flash cart and it looks alright, but if the label that you're going over has any imperfections they'll show through your top label. It's best to just clean off the old label.