I Paid 99p For This FAULTY Super Mouse Brick Game | For Some Reason

[@StezStixFix]

Stupid Super Mouse Brick Game Thing

[@Nobe_Oddy]

you make it SOOOO ENTERTAINING tho!!!! They must have created Stupid Super Mouse Brick Game Thing because they could see the future and KNEW it would make for ANOTHER great video by you LOL :D I'm guessing you live in the UK... so that scraps the idea I had of me sending you a couple of pieces of tech that need new USB-C ports..... one is a Corsair Wireless Keyboard and the other is a Gamesir X3 (a controller that you fit your phone into and plug in the usb port and it becomes a frankenstein looking switch/SteamDeck wannabe) - I THINK I have the skills to do it myself but I would MUCH RATHER see you do it and and create another AMAZING video about fixing it LOL ..... But thats just not worth the shipping (no offense) ... although, judgh9ing by my DISASTER of JUST REPLACING A PHONE BATTERY that left me with a broken fingerprint sensor ribbon, no ear speaker, (I have to use speaker phone all the time now) a broken spudger,, and shattered 'guitar pick' type spudger thing, 2 stripped screws, AND the phone is no longer waterproof.... I think the shipping might be worth it!! LMAO - I'm just messin tho... I don't think you want to start taking on viewers fixes... that a whole other can of worms to open yourself up to.... I just needed a way to bring up just how horrible of a job my battery swap went .... OH, NOT TO MENTION the iFixit Guide for my 2020 Moto G Power had the link to the 'correct' battery for my phone... iIF IT WAS THE 2022 MODEL!!! So the battery is 3mm too long AND DOESN'T FIT!!! 🤦‍♂but I found the correct one (that actually SAYS that it's the 2020 model in the link, AND is the EXACT SAME BATTERY in my phone originally... it just doesn't have the Motorola logo on it) - FINGERS CROSSED!!!! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 (Oh and I think putting it all back together completely will fix the ear speaker, but $40 to replace the fingerprint sensor isn't worth it on a $200 phone ) - Sorry for the Novel.. I talk a lot :)

[@fcuk_x]

You are now obligated to give that hole a name. How's Jack sound?

[@KisoX]

Looked like someone rotated too hard with it.

[@stuffandnonsense8528]

I only recently discovered your channel. Instant subscribe.

[@narc1408]

i'm here just for the singing

[@LeightonW87]

I spent so much time playing a handheld like this in the 90s, the tune it played is nostalgic for me.

[@John-1984]

I remember when these came out in the 90's. There were ads for them in mail order catalogs and magazines. Kinda hard to believe there still being made.

[@Ragnar8504]

Not only made, newly designed even! I'd guess the 2022 date on the PCB is the when the board was designed, not when it was produced, doesn't seem likely to me they'd change the silkscreen every day.

[@shanethrelfall416]

I got mine from Leeds Market Two weeks pocket money

[@JASPACB750RR]

Your channel is absolutely brilliant! Love the uniqueness of it. Some may find the songs and goofiness annoying or over the top, but I feel it makes your channel stand out from the rest. That, the music, the voice changes, the jokes, the faces, and we can’t forget about all the stupid games. They all keep me coming back for the next video.

[@tbrumleve]

I will NEVER skip the music. You have a talent. Thanks for these videos! Much appreciated.

[@michaelolsen4196]

I just love the way you put batteries in. And you're just such a lovable "character". A Columbo for electronics.

[@tehedx]

That certainly takes some practice. I now manage 5 out of 10 times to throw them in like that, making progress here. Not sure if I'll ever reach Steves level.

[@MichaelBritt23]

Excellent soundtrack for this video. The Patreon song was catchy.

[@PhillRobinson]

Congrats on breaking the 100k barrier and entertaining us with your wit and expertise.

[@krzysiekp.9555]

Now this brought back a ton of memories. Back in the 90s you could get games almost identical to this one at every market here in Poland. They were dirt cheap back then as well.

[@padddy48]

yess i got the gray one with tetris from my dad. i hate myself now for throw it in the garbage haha.

[@baba0rum]

Had a yellow will in vacations with my grandma Brings back goods memories

[@LivyathanAD]

Thanks to you, I didn't get to bed until nearly 2am this morning. Video after video. I can't believe I've only just discovered this channel.

[@mattjohnson6276]

I love your face so much, I went out and got my own solder station today in hope to teach myself how to repair/mod gameboys. Congrats on 100k

[@Herrikias]

Thanks to you, I now know Tetris rip-off games go by brick layer. My mom has been looking to replay tetris for a long time. And now I know breakout's generic name is brick breaker, so I can go find some knockoffs as well. Your channel is truly a bounty of hidden gems!

[@deinehoellesebastian9374]

Nice Video again, as tip for make it more solid take some cupper wire for the break points, just solder will not hold very well and will brick again.

[@fclcuatroanclas]

I swear I had this exact same brick game back in 2000, it came for free with a film camera, but it was black instead of orange, and it said "multi-game". Also remember my mother decided to hide it from me in the freezer and completely forgot about it, just to be found months later and it still worked. It is amazing these things are still being manufactured.

[@BuyitFixit]

Great Video Steve 👍 Nice Job. Those games look very similar to the KitKat game that I repaired a few months back.

[@PhrontDoor]

Another tip for getting a board like that back together is to EITHER glue another flat overlap piece onto the back, to give them both glue purchase -- or glue them against such a surface and allow them to dry level.. If gluing against a surface, then I suggest wax-paper beneath just in case. Won't matter in your case. It will definitely break again. The screw-holes are on the INSIDE of the board, and the switch is putting pressure on the OUTSIDE. So there's no support for countering that switch's pressure. :(

[@SimonEllwood]

I just came to suggest the same thing. I would have glued a splint piece over the back. It looked like that corner was unsupported?

[@Frank-Thoresen]

I think gluing a thin empty PCB or a rigid plastic behind. Would use jump wires instead of solder on the broken traces.

[@Rob_III]

Hey Steve, first of all 'grats on breaking the 100K. You deserve it (and more!). Awesome, so happy for you. About the repair; when I saw the issue my first though would be to bridge the break with two small enameled wires (magnet wire) with a little 'loop'. That way, if the board flexes a bit while playing (which it inevitably will) the wires would not break the connection as a solder joint will eventually break. And then I think I'd put a piece of plastic or wood or anything I could fit between the PCB and backside of the game - preferably something that exactly thick enough to provide some extra support. Or glue something to the back of the board to give it strength. Nevertheless, enjoyed the video, as always. Keep up the awesome work and looking forward to your next adventure!

[@Dukefazon]

I learned this from another repair video that you can scrape off a lot of solder mask and bridge the broken part by soldering long pieces of paper clip. Paper clip is ridgid and conductive. In this case you might need to add some backing padding under the button because you are pressing on the broken part when you are rotating the piece so a little support might help preventing another break in the future.

[@kuiper6948]

The 80s like music playing in the background is jammin.

[@zhukov2116]

Nice fix! Would love to see you add a few of the mods out there onto this game. New IPS screen, RGB output, better speakers etc. You could also do a custom shell to match your green Game Gear etc.

[@captcraig777]

Good work saving that board. AND, Pink Floyd is one of my favorite bands. Thanks for throwing that tune at the end!

[@yousefslimani99]

Same I used to play these brick game handheld as a kid! Great Memories😭😭

[@wallyf7020]

Love the fix....you are a master. I remember having this game but could not find it anywhere in my house. I used to play the brick game for hours

[@jaylo912]

Needed this after a long hard day.. cheers Steve

[@gregdennis3523]

The game wasn't worth it, but the experience was! Good fix!

[@chrisgebben2043]

great job with the repair glad to see there was more challenge to repair it and it was successful

[@bufordmaddogtannen]

A couple of things : 1. Don't use flux for these kind of repairs, flux makes bridging contacts more difficult. 2. Leftover component "legs" are excellent for this kind of repairs. 3. Glue the Knapton tape to the back of the board to add strength instead of trusting its adhesive. Use bostik or similar yellow rubbery glues. I look forward to watching part 2, where you mod it with a power switch, one of those with a wheel for the volume. 😉

[@barshak]

No matter what you're repairing your videos are insanely entertaining and your soundtracks are awesome! Keep up the great work!

[@matthewbowers88]

I learnt a couple of good tricks here. Thank you hardware Buddha.

[@briancoulomb]

Awesome content as usual. I really appreciate all the effort that goes into these videos between editing, cracking jokes and just the random bits like “solid” “Dave” and “stupid”. Great work!

[@petefish9401]

Can't decide which I like more; the slowed down echoey "Solid" or when there are multiple solids getting faster and higher pitched. Both crack me up😊

[@superamario6464]

I loved the background music to this episode. (Yes, I call them episodes because it's now become more than just an instructional video) It's very 1980s

[@coondogtheman]

I have one like this but I changed out the speaker for a smaller one because it was so loud. Mine didn't have tetris on it. It had tanks, car racing and the music one where you have to press buttons at the right time like dance dance revolution.

[@TygonBC]

I have this somewhere, same casing but it's either off-white or grey and is called Brick Champion. Got it in the early 90s and it plays a perfectly good game of Tetris to be fair. The only variation I remember of the game was one where the shapes were a little different, not all made of four squares so you would get single squares and stuff. "2 in 1" is a more accurate subtitle =)

[@jnharton]

Some of these type of things legitimately have 10-20 games. Not the most exciting, but good for maybe a half hour of idle amusement now and then.

[@vladratcu]

It would be nice to glue something flat and solid on that back side across that crack, as that rotate button will generate a lot of pressure on that narrow glue you put. Cheers.

[@techbaffle]

I remember buying one of these brand new from Poundland (when everything was actually £1) Yes, it's not the best quality - but honestly the games aren't too bad, especially if you like Tetris!

[@linuxares]

9999in1? Nono not games. Bricks! It got 9999 bricks in the game!

[@EgoChip]

I love how you throw the batteries in like that and teleport the lid on. I've been trying for months since I first saw you do it, and still can't do it. I've got the batteries in a couple of times but how the hell do you get the cover to teleport?

[@whompronnie]

I'm pretty sure he's using a retro encabulator off-camera

[@ColinHall]

It's clearly nothing more than simple video editing. If you slow it down, you can see he accidentally left in a frame where Dave carries the cover into place.

[@LucTheCyberNinja]

There are many models of these that have different games and roms on them. The way you can use the other roms is by doing specific button orders. Mine is a different model so I don't think the button inputs wont work on yours

[@cpink42]

Congrats on the 100K subscribers StezStix Fix! Always entertaining and a great watch 🙂

[@pixelpuppy]

that incredible fix was worth the 99p tbh! excellent job!!

[@fu1r4]

I think you need baking powder to strengthen the gluing or else it will break very easy again ...

[@Sniperworks]

Steve here's a little tip just incase you didn't know. When using super glue sprinkle baking Soda on top, it will dry instantly and rock hard x10 stronger. You can also sand it down. Keep up the great videos

[@quarteratom]

Energy-efficient segmented/matrix LCD games are awesome.

[@EquaTechnologies]

Not only most of these can save games (pause the game and turn it off and then it's saved) but they also have a "secret" 118 in 1 menu!

[@EquaTechnologies]

really?

[@swingstylez]

So glad that was the screen protector and not the polariser! I was holding my breath 😅

[@ShALLaX]

The next time any kind of force is used on the rotate button, that’s breaking again. It’d be a good idea to glue a layer of PCB to the back of it as reenforcement, but even that’s probably a long shot as the solder joints could flex and crack. Maybe add a wire that can flex instead of just a solder blob?

[@Ouefdie]

One of the best songs you ever did!

[@Ivor_Nastyboil]

Well, that answered my question as to whether superglue sticks to silicone mats. Thank you!

[@andrewgrant6516]

I can't wait for the video of the next bloke to repair this, who opens it up and says "why is it covered in blue rubber?"

[@guns102]

oooo I owned something like this as a child. Had the same shape but was grey, exactly the same game though.

[@PhrontDoor]

That battery transition was AWESOME!

[@Rob_III]

Are you new here? 😊

[@paulb4uk]

Saved it from landfill always a good thing .I bought a phillips cd player from ebay when it arrived it would not power on post office must have dropped the box the power button operates a button near the back of the unit that the electric socket is on, i used standard uhu glue and redone the broken tracks by soldering and i added some extra stuff stuck to the board to add strength and it worked fine .

[@shakymctwitch8615]

Another SOLID repair.

[@vernonzehr]

perfect timing! was in hospital last 4 hours. have pneumonia. just got home. i so needed a humorous repair video with cool patreon rap segue while i gasp for breath. 😂

[@Lee_Essex]

Literally laughed out loud when you super glued it to the mat and the hole appeared. Great video.

[@qritique]

Awesome episode as always ! Keep up the good work and keep singing !!!!

[@caskwith]

Can't believe they are still making them, I had one of those about 25 years ago. It did have more than just tetris to play though.

[@AlterOssi]

"the Wall" Song on a Tetris repair video ... nice done! Love your Videos

[@hugegamer5988]

Try using a rough polishing bit, they are rubber with fine grit. You can remove the mask but it’s very hard to cut through the copper.

[@infin1ty850]

"Infin1ty, where you at" I'm right here, man!! Love that you do a call out for the Patreon.

[@JoeyDoesTech]

I can't believe you got The Super Mouse Brick Game... I think the screen protector is worth more than the device 🤣 Great video pal :)

[@StezStixFix]

🤣 I think you're right, Joey!

[@misteragony]

Some viewers may not like it, but you seem to find a fresh angle every week for your musical intermezzo's. Great video!

[@Effect2o]

Teach me how to be cool like you!! Thanks for sharing more fun stuff. Always awesome to see your videos show up. 👊

[@JasonPurkiss]

Cant get enough of your videos thanks, ever thought of doing a computer keyboard, got a 200 pound steel series apex pro love it but grand daughter spilt yogurt on the space bar and killed it, currently using right shift as an emergency space, steel series support wasn't helpful and went quiet when I started to talk about un soldering and moving key switches from a un used key to replace the space bar switch would do it my self but worried I will kill it further but might give it a go if i saw someone like your self doing it first :)

[@StezStixFix]

I'll definitely keep my eyes peeled for one of them! 👍

[@JasonPurkiss]

Just asked Chat-GPT and it told me it is possable :) as follows: Yes, it is possible to unsolder a used key switch and replace the space bar switch on your SteelSeries Apex Pro keyboard. However, you will need to ensure that the used key switch you are using is compatible with your keyboard and has the same specifications as the original space bar switch. Additionally, you will need to have the necessary tools and knowledge to desolder and solder components on a printed circuit board (PCB). This can be a delicate process, and it is important to take precautions to avoid damaging other components on the PCB. If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair, it may be best to consult a professional or experienced electronics hobbyist to assist you with the repair.

[@mrdooman]

This might be your best song yet. LOVED IT

[@OriginalYoutuber]

Love your videos man! I learn a lot watching them and they give me confidence to work on my own projects. Keep up the great work!

[@OktaFierce]

isn't that broken part of the PCB with the button unsupported after the screws? Looks why it broke in the first place?

[@davidtexmex1616]

Graphics off the chain! 👨‍🔧 what a fix

[@brandonhurst2188]

Acetone to remove the blue piece and super glue to fix the mat.

[@OvidiuBuleandra]

it will break pretty fast unfortunately, since it's right under the button and has no proper screw to hold it. i would've epoxied a small bare pcb scrap onto the back to give it strength. or at least put a large washer with the screw along the crack

[@macorourke2222]

Great fix. Thanks for sharing Your passion and adventures from Toronto Ontario Canada 😀 👍 ❤️ 🇬🇧🇨🇦❤️💯💯

[@CrayonConoisseur]

Oh man this brings me back. These were super popular in the philippines during the 90s because gameboys were too expensive.

[@3DJapan]

That's a much fancier screen than I expected. I thought this was just an LCD game.

[@MrMathijs87]

My kids both have the exact same game.. Pretty annoying sounds coming out of it.. And the like to pull out the rotate button for some reason..

[@grahamsalmons2027]

I laugh at every video. Something always happens! The blue mat is JUST the sort of thing I’d do! So relatable!

[@BGPhilbin]

Steve - I really do enjoy your videos. And you're a pretty good singer, too! (and I promise you I have the performance experience to back that opinion up) One system I haven't seen you fix has been a Sega Saturn. They're extremely difficult to emulate and I have one that doesn't power on (apparently a common issue, as several folks have made updated power units for them), plus nice power sticks that I bought for it and I miss playing it dearly. I was wondering if you have any plans to do a power repair on a Sega Saturn any time soon? For your reference, I find your pacing and your approach very enjoyable. I also like to watch famous luthier Dan Erlewine repairing guitars, as well, because I find watching people with personalities like yours repairing things reassuring and comforting with the world being as it has been for some time now. I've not found another gaming/electronics repair person who is as enjoyable to watch as you are. Peace and harmony in all things, good man!

[@GameRaveTV]

That was a fantastic fix! I wonder if the board snapped from someone jamming down on the Rotate button too hard.

[@BuyitFixit]

Probably or through frustration of playing the game and they lost.

[@mattabela5179]

Stez, you seem like the kind of guy that might be able to help me with a project! I've got a "digi dash" for an Isuzu Piazza, there's only 10 left in the country, and none run these digital clocks. I have some idea on how it works, but have no details, no information, and not much clues! Would you be interested in taking a look? Thanks Matt

[@umbrellacorp.]

This game is so Nostalgic. Any kid who has had one of these hasn't had the full 90's experience yet.

[@chase2para]

made it look easy again

[@chanyphilly8266]

Another fantastic fix! Love your videos Steve!

[@mrc6032]

Once it came to life.. The realization of having 9999 thousand games in your hand must've been glorious

[@fionaskittle]

Oo i had one of those when I was a kid, not surprised it's pro empty inside!

[@Theosplaytime]

Can you do a video going over what all the gadgets and liquids you use do?

[@daniellatifi2606]

How do you fix one of the buttons not working properly and you have to put a lot of force for it to work

[@delilord]

Jams are fire on this vid! love ya work!

[@CanuckJim]

I have to wonder how many people sell things on eBay thinking "You won't believe that this chump paid me for a broken game" and the KZbin algorithm (ALL HAIL THE ALGORITHM) somehow serves them a video of you fixing it. But in this case, I think they over-charged by 90p.

[@Dandan-ef5mh]

Just started watching your videos a month ago, love them, keep it up Thanks!!

[@walter9724]

Fun fact The 2022 date on it means it is one of the re-release games. Available new on amazon 👍

[@Stucc0Dude]

Ok, that call out song is the best one yet!

[@AndyDouglasChannel]

Congrats on reaching over 100k subscribers! My absolute favourite channel!

[@silvanomayorga9460]

Hi, I bought a couple of PS Vita batteries and I'm storing those for future use. Do you know how I can charge/monitor those extra batteries without taking apart the Vita? External DIY cable connector of some sort?

[@mipi_game]

Nice fix and also nice music choice!

[@Djbiohazard1991]

Loved the repair, although I was holding my breath when you used a rotary tool on that thin phenolic board. Might want to look into getting a fiberglass pen :)

[@SHUPIRATE1991]

You are really just one of the funniest on KZbin! Keep up the great work

[@timehunter9467]

I never skip the songs, too much effort put into it!

[@drblacko]

I came here for the broken capacitors, stayed for the sick shoutouts!!

[@KarstenJohansson]

They really made the microcontroller hard to get at. Do you know what it is in there?

[@Witek_elektronik]

I watched your video for hours,in my opinion you are make the best video's on KZbin really!!!

[@NowInAus]

The world would be a better place if we all swapped consoles and phones to Super Brick. Steve is truly the messiah for our times. Lord Protector of the Screen

[@TubbyJ420]

while the orange plastic wasn't familiar, i must have seen the ROM somewhere as a kid. that rotating graphics around 9999 instantly brought back a forgotten memory. i think one of my younger cousins got it for a Christmas in the 90s, and i got to play with it a bit.