Broken & Yellowed Nintendo GameCube Controller Restoration - Retro Console Repair

How to repair and remove yellowing Nintendo GameCube controller. I will restore this controller which was sold me as junk on ebay. Gamecube restoration: • Junk GameCube Restorat...
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[@OddTinkering]

Check out also the GameCube restoration I did, if you didn't already 😉: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJu0apyAnMyeqJY

[@kendallanderson6511]

I love that you always make sure to restore controllers fo go along with the consoles!

[@zaidbiyouk5237]

I like all your video but my most favorite is the PSone video

[@ruman962]

pls do a game console restoration

[@elmasterv4608]

ey and mr duck ?xd

[@zjustfra1215]

What soap do you use to clean plastic?

[@justafellagaming]

“It’s a little dirty on the inside. Like we all are.” God that cracked me up

[@Sevensliders]

Definitely made me smile!

[@Angel-s0ft]

@@Sevensliders same here ngl

[@s0uls4nd]

Indeed

[@dragonboss274]

SAME HERE!!!

[@17an28]

Me too 💀

[@crazyarceus4617]

melee players be like: "nah bro its my trusty controller"

[@NintenJoe]

Nah all our controllers are modded out of their minds trust me

[@purpel4474]

you can tell they were airial spamming with a and x

[@kestrel7493]

Melee players have controllers worth $400 to have them be modded and custom, its crazy

[@NintenJoe]

@@kestrel7493 yeah but to be fair the modders have to pay rent and shit

[@sebastianc5155]

@@kestrel7493 those are only the enthusiasts, most of us just use 1st party gamecube controllers from the 2000s

[@justanace.x4200]

“Unfortunately we gotta evict this guy”as he lays there dead, I’m dead 😂

[@BingusFlaps]

No, the bug is.

[@beatrice0610]

That’s actually the dead skin of a beetle that has molted! I used to have them in my old place and would find those fuckers everywhere. They love paper and cloth.

[@jasonhartshorn]

He's probably been there since the year 2002 when you think about it

[@kennylambrechts3831]

He is been rotting there for years....

[@viztusadronuru]

It honestly looks like a bed bug, which made my stomach churn.

[@Gomo_]

The person who sold you this definitely played melee competitively at some point

[@Lowtendo]

Considering that A and X were jammed, they were either a puff player or some psycho that jumps with X and probably L cancels with R.

[@gogetassjgd17]

Yea

[@granturismo315]

But u would think competitive players take care of there controllers

[@gogetassjgd17]

@@granturismo315 nah lol

[@granturismo315]

@@gogetassjgd17 it’s cause I follow mewtwo king a old competitive player and he’s got like 50 controllers for the fact that when something minor happens to his controller he gets new one 😆

[@blurry9744]

There is something special about seeing old broken things given a new chance at life

[@nps5886]

Lol just like life

[@floofapabu]

Mobius to Loki be like:

[@gio4931]

Yeah I really don’t know what it is about this channel but I just love watching all his videos

[@sonyabladesbooty3890]

It's not special. You just have nostalgia for the things he restores

[@MarshWaha]

Agreed.

[@luuc4sflp]

It's 1 AM, can't go to sleep without watching one of these.

[@Chadhall1988]

its 10pm here where im at

[@ConnorKrohnicles]

That’s ASMR for ya

[@fit_chef_dad]

Ditto

[@Hugo-xw6gi]

Eai mano, eu tô aqui agora 01:22 também e surpreso por achar outro BR

[@luuc4sflp]

@@Hugo-xw6gi Ué

[@Pixelcraftian]

I wonder how many scrapped videos this guy has of accidentally breaking something. Hopefully 0. Cool restoration!

[@seikoxd6628]

Hi checkmark

[@pizzaburger21]

Hey pc

[@spicybeantofu]

I believe he's told us he always posts even if something goes wrong which it has before. He finds a way around it though.

[@lunarwings4481]

Either you are way too bored or YOU ARE A BOT because this man is everywhere I go

[@egamerfire8007]

@@lunarwings4481 ikr

[@ronaldobangel7173]

Can we just appreciate the fact that he decided to give the rubber doctor duck a little bath?

[@realpetergriffin9942]

He used the cockroach toothbrush on it’s mouth lmao.

[@Kamiera1]

@@realpetergriffin9942 wait rlly?

[@realpetergriffin9942]

@@Kamiera1 5:37 poor little ducky 🥲

[@guessowii]

no

[@BrokenG-String]

That duck totally went over my head, it's like my brain thought it was meant to be there.

[@borrelli6257]

This man is a legend for not only repairing broken items but having fun with it as well

[@vinny4765]

Honestly I'm glad he does. This is hobby work.

[@busomite]

The realistic button smashing during the final test had me in stitches.

[@iBenjamin1000]

ah. they know the advanced strategies

[@Rubosas]

It’s the only way to defeat your opponent. The ancient ways of ye old gamers of yesteryear.

[@dialaforawesome2029]

“Yummy, forbidden chocolate” Please no-

[@alanavery5412]

3:17

[@silentshadow867]

🤢

[@HeyoMooni]

Lol

[@HeyoMooni]

Please yea- NO

[@nonoononononnoonononono]

Oo yum- I mean gross!

[@tykinnamon9831]

Props to you for being one of the only restoration youtubers I've seen who does not use fake hacks or clickbait thumbnails

[@apollomaster9301]

I got so unexplainably excited when you started cleaning the screws, it's that extra mile that really completes the whole thing.

[@sam_bamalam]

YES! When we saw the back of the finished controller I was BLOWN AWAY at the difference that made

[@dylanvirrey96]

Seller: This dosen't work! Odd Tinkering: LOL

[@kyotheman69]

Odd should of put barf bag warning on this video, besides that dude takes any broken thing makes it new, he's just to good

[@alonewanderer8538]

Seller: it's garbage, don't work. ODD:hmmm, it's only make a cleanse and retrobright and VOILA!

[@BrandonMcBadass]

I'm surprised the seller even says that

[@Ianuarius]

Ten hours of work, 20 bucks an hour, and it's a 200 eur controller.

[@jdogisswag]

Seller: This doesn't work! Odd Tinkering: Hold my isopropyl alcohol.

[@giusepperesponte8077]

GOD that GameCube startup gives me insane nostalgia. It has got to be my biggest nostalgia trigger, anytime I hear it I’m instantly transported back to my childhood, literally dozens of memories flood into my mind in less than a second.

[@MaximumDong]

"Retro Console Repair" Thank you for reminding me the GameCube is almost 20 years old

[@jaycerrito3142]

It'll be 20 this September in Japan and in November in the US

[@omierufus]

I was asking people how I should spend my last hours as a teen. And you answered it with this video. Bless.

[@soulsilversnorlax1336]

Happy 20th!

[@omierufus]

@@soulsilversnorlax1336 thank you!

[@dr.haroldweinstein5157]

Happy birthday!

[@remgi_mike]

Same position as you lol, great vid to turn 20 to.

[@prox9180]

Happy Birthday!

[@matthewlowe6939]

For those wondering the little dot on the screw usually represents that is a JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) type screw.

[@ChuuniKaede]

Makes sense given that white gcn controllers were only released in jpn and you had to import them.

[@ShadowStarz77]

The Ducktor never fails to make me smile, even during finals week.

[@MyOwnVoucherEverywhere]

“What should we name him?” Dead.

[@Mia-nj1om]

“It’s a little dirty on the inside... like we all are” 😂

[@FrietjeOorlog]

How does he know me so well?

[@Snaking_Gamer]

And me

[@sleepstudent5115]

He's... not wrong

[@silverneon4675]

Amen to that lol

[@qnimx4847]

Well im not 😇 Edit: or am i?...

[@armangutierrez3697]

5:03 hehehhe the hello reflects on the little bubbles, which creates tiny hello's. its so cute 🥰

[@WantBadtime]

One says HP and the other says LOL

[@SonicPman]

This has the same vibe as Geri restoring Woody in Toy Story 2.

[@KaciCooperations]

People in reply be like: I was about to think about this reference!

[@ceeb420]

Looks like the original owner buried it in their backyard for a couple years and then came back for it. The bugs and grime inside were gnarly. Love your vids, and that you go the extra mile in your cleanings/repairs, even down to the screws!!

[@DigiDingusEXE]

Next vid. Restoring ducktors bath into a spa

[@3229dan]

Yes lol

[@DigiDingusEXE]

We gonna get ducktor electric toothbrush

[@gogetassjgd17]

Woah that would be a great idea 💡

[@gogetassjgd17]

@@DigiDingusEXE yes

[@DigiDingusEXE]

@@gogetassjgd17 We need to spam this comment. Kings army spam the demand so ducktors will finally have luxury!

[@Ludvix]

14:36 that’s what I like to SEEEEE!!!!

[@GoodMorningJoel]

I gotta know how the shield drops look fr

[@SilverSuisei]

Oh shit waddup

[@Yunovus1123]

Didnt expect to see Ludvix here of all places

[@lazy7660]

Knew you’d be here.

[@mirage5850]

Axe better watch out.

[@blazecool]

I love the care you show for every single thing you get. Especially since I grew up on the gamecube this really warms my heart seeing the love and care you put into cleaning and restoring it.

[@nicronex]

7:16 best gaming room ever

[@therestoration2r878]

how surprising. I learned a lot from you. Wish you a good day

[@alejandrohuescapoveda2271]

Yes. We learnt all of us are dirty in the inside.

[@davidrennicke9852]

Here is a couple more suggestions for the yellowing of the cables: 1. Baking soda. 2. Bleach. 3. Cream peroxide, set it out in the sun for 3-4 hours. Great video.

[@abdulmuhaimin5274]

The problem is a text on a cable

[@davidrennicke9852]

@@abdulmuhaimin5274 Reapply with a stencil, maybe?

[@jpa5456]

The dish washer The washing machine

[@MinakoMarioFan1992]

You're like the Bob Ross of fixing controllers, work of art these videos! Keep up the great work.

[@Gamesmarts194]

Always appreciate the extra effort put in these videos. Didn't even stop at fixing the controller problem, even polished and sanded down the controller's nails to make them look nice too!

[@Fades_fam]

15:32 a true sweat lord at its finest

[@hunterjones6784]

Me: how the heck did the seller get a bug inside the controller? Old tinker: TiMe tO EvICt YoU

[@iBenjamin1000]

nothing personal kiddo

[@mottomotto6393]

It's a bedbug, too x.x he needs to check his house in case there was a living one somewhere...

[@kendromeda42]

@@mottomotto6393 It looks more like a carpet beetle larvae, but either way yes they need to check

[@YMangaka]

There was *litteraly* a "bug" in this mechanic !.. Figures.

[@jenniferhart6504]

That was a bed bug 100%

[@IainHamilton]

It’s strangely both relaxing and fascinating watching you bring all these items back to life.

[@anthonypastorelli5818]

He doesn't get paid enough from KZbin. You're a master at this and don't give up your good work

[@hour236]

Yet another part of my childhood restored in front of my eyes.

[@Theofficaldreadbotgamer]

The ducktor is one of the few ducks I actually like everytime I see them I feel joy

[@The_Noise834]

me too buddy

[@cheEZy_boi_nips]

Nah bro, that's the special edition "slightly yellow" controller. Can't believe this...

[@gabauchi8338]

The gentle sounds, the white glow, the black gloves. You are tinkering in heaven

[@jeromejaredstrauss9904]

With a few lines of text and your hands you show more emotion and charisma than most people in the world that is one of the many things I like about your videos also I must thank you because every time I see you fix controller, consoles,and other gaming apparatus makes me relieve my childhood again and for that I thank you

[@VRestoration]

thats weird! I've never seen a white gamecube controller 😲

[@ARMTOAST]

they were made for the wii, oddly enough. Sakurai wanted people used to playing Smash on gamecube controller to be able to transfer their muscle memory over from melee. they figured it'd be a good idea to sell a wii brawl bundle with new GCCs in case people's old controllers were showing signs of wear, though it was only made available in japan. releasing new controllers is a tradition that's continued for every smash title since, though the JP whites have long been considered the highest quality stock GCCs money can buy, at least for smash.

[@Hexx.cosplay]

We had a pearl colored. I think this similar.

[@ARMTOAST]

@@Hexx.cosplay pearl white was actually an EU exclusive! it was released with a similarly colored gamecube for a Mario Strikers bundle

[@Hexx.cosplay]

@@ARMTOAST oh cool. I didn't know. Yeah we had the pearl gamecube too.

[@Hexx.cosplay]

@@ARMTOAST but he is from finnland. Maybe it was the pearl one

[@neb6705]

A few months ago I came across this channel at 3am and got hooked. Last week I restored my old Gameboy and I'm about to start restoring a second I bought online, thanks for showing me how easy and fun it is to restore broken electronics :)

[@Dogsarereallycute]

The heck bro

[@nomethodonlymadness9528]

I had a rough day, and was trying to find something soothing to help me fall asleep. Then this popped up on my feed. A few days after posting but right on time to help. Thank you.

[@freezeframeplease]

ah how forget the forbidden chocolate :')

[@Sevensliders]

Therapy after a long day at work. Thanks again for your vids.

[@six4263]

a year later and your videos are still top tier, i am a huge retro game fan i watch the gba video and got me thinking about my gameboy pop that bad boy open turns out battery no bueno. thanks to your videos i very much appreciate your channel !!

[@CabinetGremlin]

I've always wanted to learn how to repair retro electronics, that would be such a great hobby to keep myself busy with! Keep up the good work!

[@TheRandomeer]

I adore seeing the game console of my childhood be so lovingly repaired and cared for. Keep up the great work!!

[@bigtonka82]

I've watched a lot of your videos and it still amazes me that you can take something that is absolutely disgusting and doesn't work and make it like new again, awesome job.

[@ionamygdalon2263]

Your technical skills are SOOO Under Rated I WISH this was possible To give someone a old malfunctioning gadget Pay them ANYTHING and get it working again BIG BIG thumbs up man !!!

[@pork96]

Hey odd, I found an indigo Nintendo GameCube controller at a local collectible store, got it with broken sticks. They included replacement sticks for free, so I opened it up (I already had tri-wing drivers) and replaced the sticks. There was bad dirt build up, but I repaired the entire controller, and it looks and works like new, your videos inspire me to do similar things, and I really enjoy it. Also the isopropyl alcohol worked like magic :)

[@imcoldbore]

Now, this is the kind of ASMR I can get behind.

[@blitzace17]

I knew I wasn't the only one.

[@Dragon-King1232]

Same

[@elhartzer1639]

Right? No annyoing music, edits, sponsors...just doing what the title says and thats it. So satisfying. Truly great content!

[@johnathanligeikis1195]

@@elhartzer1639 I mean, every now and then there's a sponsor. Buuut still.

[@AwesomeRestorations]

Very good job my friend. I love all the gaming restorations you do. 👌👍👍 I'm actually a gamer 😎 cheers 🍺

[@MrKshahdoo]

Hello, mr AR! Have you played Skyrim? 😗

[@OddTinkering]

Thanks buddy!

[@wool578]

hello fellow gamer. I also game.

[@monocleduck1115]

Gaming 🤪

[@kohakkanuva3224]

Everyone who cared enough to watch this video is a gamer to some capacity

[@lan292]

I really appreciate your videos because they relax me and help with my anxiety :’) thank you so much for making them.

[@LemonNote1]

I love this channel because it's one of the only "restoration" channels that's actually real. Some other videos like this are just people covering consoles in dirt and putting them near trash-filled areas, and claiming they found the console like that.

[@bnop]

I was never really into ASMR vids, but if this counts as one, I'm all in now xD

[@erichinojosa5161]

That Melee tech at 15:31 got me hyped man. You should play in EVO

[@thelordoftheweebs9501]

15:31 skill Man this was pretty awesome to watch. I could definitely try on my own but seeing this video makes me want to watch others do it. Thanks for posting! Also this would work great as asmr lol. The ad that played was loud though so that spooked me.

[@MarkMeadows90]

I loved the very light grey Gamecube controller when I owned one. Lovely restoration. Just the way it should be.

[@prestonhale2194]

This is literally perfect timing!! I just bought a broken GameCube controller and thought I was going to have to go off of a different video for reference, but luckily I get to learn from the best 😎

[@ianmorales2960]

Within a second, this got another 400 views. lol This guy deserves it though.

[@Mrhackerpro8167]

400 views per second

[@anjavandeloo9913]

Watching your content makes me feel close to my dad. He did tinker a lot around the house and stuff. He sadly passed away this february due to cancer. So in a weird way, thank you.

[@Dgamer-kq5kt]

This whole channel is an asmr for me. It's so relaxing to watch. Very little noise during these.

[@genradiata1723]

I love watching you tinker. Hypnotic, calming, lovely.

[@MetalRestorationBho]

Great my friend! This is a masterpiece. Congratulation from Vietnam.😉👍🍺

Me too!

[@OddTinkering]

Thanks!

[@prrongle]

@@OddTinkering love your videos.

[@horrormache]

@@OddTinkering Question. Can hydrogen peroxide be reused? Thanks!

[@OddTinkering]

Yes it can be used again for a few times but not to infinity. The reaction will get slower and slower untill it stops

[@turtletony4538]

Thats a nice intro to your Melee gameplay man, love the montages

[@WesleyBosvelt]

The sound in this video makes me so calm. 😃

[@tdm17mn]

I am always constantly amazed by the level of care you put into each restoration. Very good video! :)

[@airplane6417]

Thanks for postponing my sleep.

[@GoodieM8]

As a melee player obsessed with gamecube controllers this satisfied me greatly good video

[@zuko9085]

I think one of my favorite things is your old repairs showing up in videos.

[@windowsxpprofessional]

Thank you. Morning and and watching this in classes 😂

[@asm_spider-man1962]

Love your videos! Absolutely stunning restorations! It’s like you have the ability to go back in time!

[@DE23]

The amount of effort for cleaning the screws alone is amazing.

[@chrisfalcon_vt]

My mom saw me watching your videos passing by my room. She's happy to see your content as much as I am.

[@KisoX]

2:47 Jimmy:"Lucas! We can live in this controller forever! It is paradise with all the chocolate" Lucas:"Don't do that Jimmy...do not...Noooooooooo!"

[@kendallanderson6511]

I’ve never been this early before. Always enjoy these restorations!

[@o-tzy]

Ill receive a tri-wing Y screwdriver and stick replacements soon for my own NGC Controller. This video have perfect timing, thanks again.

[@LoneStoneMaalik]

Taking Renovation & Rejuvenation to a whole ‘nother level. 🙏🏿

[@-tweeomoz-1786]

Hearing the gamecube being referred to as “retro” breaks my heart

[@AmazingJuniorBros]

Although im not an early 2000’s kid, i dont like my childhood reffered to as retro 😥

[@smisv]

ur old lol

[@someonesomeone7423]

@@smisv most 2000s kids are born in the mid to late 90s or 2000s. those people woud probably be not older than 30 so please shut the fuck up

[@AmazingJuniorBros]

@@smisv Most kids who had a gamecube were born in early to mid 90’s, they’d no older than 31, so stfu

[@smisv]

@@someonesomeone7423 stfu and go pay your bills old man lol

[@epicgames_simone]

Damn, I love your videos. Can't wait to see, in a few years, you doing that to a PS5 controller, the inside are quite complex and interesting.

[@juliocastillo8472]

I don’t understand why I find this videos so relaxing

[@trash-ken]

theres so many times my first thought was "hes totally just going to buy a replacement for this part right?" especially the screws, but im impressed that it was just completely restored.

[@blacksmithsforge640]

The Ducktor is always a plus

[@Ozule]

Seriously, how in the hell can anyone dislike this kind of videos? Great work as always.

[@oceanman5810]

Man, your channel is awesome and super inspiring. Amazing stuff dude 👍

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Buddy I liked your job, Beautiful restoration👍

[@michaellopez6284]

Love ur vids so calming

[@T13RR7]

Thank you for teaching all these techniques. I always learn something new from you, and now I can restore my classic consoles too. Fantastic job! Congratulations.... Big cheers from Michigan!

[@Commonsensor]

Our beloved ODD is growing so fast. Now he has angle shots and pro transitions. Keep it up, Odd! My favorite channel on yt.

[@samanthadean1083]

Knew this was coming!!! Fantastic job by you and the Ducktor!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joey-pace]

This is so satisfying. Having your video play through my nice speaker was super ASMR.

[@REVOFEV792]

You would’ve never known this controller had insects breeding on the inside.

[@FlapJacques]

this video was so satisfying to watch. this was so cool

[@kingnewcomer2029]

Another solid repair video, OT! ^^ I think have a handful of GameCube controllers that aren't working properly, and that's mainly the Control Sticks that always seem to move things on their own, so maybe someday in the future I'll be able to fix them! :) Your videos, and even repair channels in general, have definitely inspired me to try, and fix some of my older stuff!

[@StarWars0896]

"It's a little dirty on the inside, like we all are." -OddPhilosophy

[@husky990]

The part where he re-assembles the controller is what you feel like when you re-assemble a pen in school

[@SpilledMilk420]

This is the first video I’ve seen and I already know I’m subscribing