[pixelbath]

Alternatively, if you're really, really brave, you could do what I did: disassemble the NES down to the header, and use a small screwdriver to bend the pins slightly back into position.

However, it is easy to bend them too far, and increase the insertion force required to actually load the game. Or worse, snap off one of the contacts.

I did this with an NES that I purchased for $5 off eBay (over 10 years ago), and have had no problems since. I believe this was a year or two before the 72-pin replacement was widely available.

[emillon]

That's not really being brave ; I mean, it's not dangerous. The NES is very serviceable.

[pixelbath]

I guess I forgot to mention that you have to play Mumblety-peg after bending each pin.