Where can I buy a GOOD gamebit? [Archive]

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Bandicat

12-30-2007, 02:53 AM

coreys429

12-30-2007, 04:08 AM

ebay i got mine at. I know some dont like going that route but I got mine a few years ago and they are still working for me.

Starwander

12-30-2007, 12:21 PM

I have gambits for almost every game. Send me a PM letting me know what you need.

xaer0knight

12-30-2007, 07:11 PM

Hi everyone,

I bought a gamebit for taking apart NES games from Nintendo Repair Shop (www.nintendorepairshop.com) and it is the biggest piece of shit ever. I need to use a hammer to get it far enough into the hole to turn the screw and then need to use a pair of pliers to pull it out. :bad-words:

Can someone point me to a retailer that sells gamebits that will actually fit into the games they are supposed to be able to take apart?

Have you tried a magnetic screwdriver? Do you know that there are 2 different sizes of the Gamebit? 3.8mm for carts and 4.5mm for systems. Mine was just the bits when I bought mine...

you can try MCM Electronics 3.8MM Gamebit (aka Security Bit Driver):
http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?product_id=22-1145&catalog_name=MCMProducts

"Product Details:
Take advantage of this blockbuster price on these popular bits. Used for removing tamper proof fasteners often found in Nintendo and Sega video games and cartridges. 11/2" length, these bits fit any standard 1/4" driver."
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i can tell you go to Sears and buy this for its awesome magnetic screwdriver (so you can get the bit to fit into the hole):

Mfr. model# 41467 just take the number to the Tool dept at Sears OR
type that model# in the search box on http://www.sears.com.

Greg2600

12-31-2007, 01:21 PM

I think many of the gamebits sold on the web (including ones I bought for NES) are made of garbage. The inside of them wears out rather quickly. They're not Craftsman or Snap-On unfortunately.

InsaneDavid

12-31-2007, 03:14 PM

Most NES bits will require some "thinning" with a bench grinder before they fit in the cartridges smoothly. Just the way things be.

omega_squid

01-04-2008, 01:10 AM

I bought a magnetic screwdriver at the Electric Quarter almost a year ago - www.electricquarter.com

It works perfectly with the my 3.5 and 4.5mm bits.

I also purchased a triwing screwdriver from them for Gameboy Series Games and Systems.

77punk

01-04-2008, 10:04 AM

I got my bits and same thing with the too big to fit holes. Makes sense with the grinder. Well too bad snap-on or craftsman doesn't make one!

InsaneDavid

01-04-2008, 02:08 PM

They're not Craftsman or Snap-On unfortunately.

Well too bad snap-on or craftsman doesn't make one!

Yeah I know, I only like to buy overpriced name brand Chinese shit steel.

c0ldb33r

01-07-2008, 12:19 PM

you can try MCM Electronics 3.8MM Gamebit (aka Security Bit Driver):
http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?product_id=22-1145&catalog_name=MCMProducts

I ordered mine from MCM awhile back. I'm pretty pleased with the quality, but the cost of shipping was OUTRAGEOUS. They didn't let me know until afterwards but the shipping was $20+ dollars!

Bratwurst

01-07-2008, 12:40 PM

Yeah I know, I only like to buy overpriced name brand Chinese shit steel.

Snap-On is American made and will replace any broken hand tool free of charge. I have a 20 year old Snap-On phillips that has yet to give out. If I could buy Snap-On gamebit tools on a long shaft I would buy them without hesitation.

InsaneDavid

01-08-2008, 01:16 AM

Snap-On is American made and will replace any broken hand tool free of charge. I have a 20 year old Snap-On phillips that has yet to give out. If I could buy Snap-On gamebit tools on a long shaft I would buy them without hesitation.

I was going after Craftsman actually - or Kobalt, same thing.

coreycorey2000

01-10-2008, 11:52 PM

Anybody know where to get one that fits a Virtual Boy, Gamecube or Sega Nomad? I have both sizes of gamebit but they aren't long enough or skinny enough to fit.