I Spent $350+ On Old Game Consoles At DKOldies And…

In the last month, DKOldies has made some changes to their site including (mild) price augmentations, a switch on the meaning behind the sticker that every console comes with, and plenty more. With the spirit of experimentation running through our veins, we sit down with a "cosmetically flawed" PS2 and PS3 to see just what kind of quality we're getting for the high prices we're paying.
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[@retrorebound8887]

Appreciate everyone's patience as we got this re-uploaded! Indeed, the green screen was my lack of knowledge and I appreciate the education. At least y'all know I mean it when I say I'm technologically illiterate when it comes to things such as that. As I said in the video, we want to take a fair approach and aren't just teeing off for the sake of it so I had to ensure we got that correction in and trimmed out any additional mentionings of the green screen as it should not factor into the final verdict at the end. With that said, some asked "how didn't he know that" and the truth is I've never had to do that for the other four PS2s I've set up using the same HDMI converter/cable whether it be my own, my brother's, or a couple of my buddies. Strange and unlucky, but happy to learn something new!

[@TheVeillin]

Facts

[@KevinG7098]

Holy shit, Matty I think you just fixed my PS2 for me, I was so confused why the colours were off

[@mafiagaming1001]

So with Sony PS3 and up when the system is factory reset and u setting it up for the first time u have to use a original controller to set it up

[@markrojasjr2626]

Hey matt need to know what hd port your using for the ps2 to look that good

[@ObjoGaming]

DKOldies is so weird to me. Why would anyone go to a website that sells things above market value and you can't even see photos of what you're getting when eBay exists.

[@TokyoBayCity]

Agreed, and between all of the videos of people buying their garbage, I truly don’t understand why anybody buys from them.

[@leemires5315]

People feel all warm and fuzzy about a warranty.

[@KongTeddy]

they only sell to dumb youtubers ;-)

[@user-dz3sq9bf6s]

Bc ppl trust it I guess

[@jon_3013]

I’ve never had any issues with them and the stuff I’ve bought was quite cheap tbh. Games though, not consoles

[@1MeanOrange]

Note to self never test your favorite game out in a DKoldie system. 😂

[@IamXhedo]

Man, I just want to say that this channel was a revelation. I've watched your videos for a while, but only now it hit me how long I've been watching you and, I think, with this channel you have given us some of your best stuff.

[@devinstrain1290]

I appreciate how honest you and your reviews are. You give the credit to the viewers, devs, and also yourself.

[@B1gF00tHunt3r]

Between the last $500 dollar gamestop video and this, plus shipping, Matty is out here dropping a grand on old games and consoles for our entertainment. Much appreciated king!

[@RikuHino]

Business expenses on his taxes lol

[@degeneratecollector9950]

Sponsors? Lol

[@rappleby91]

It’s almost like he spends the money to make a video and then the video makes him profit… weird!

[@spiritandtimeakalilroachie7014]

Whether it's for profit or not it's still entertainment for us and it's appreciated regardless.

[@MrRiceGuy95]

@@spiritandtimeakalilroachie7014 exactly, people always need to search for the negatives haha we all need to be more appreciative

[@justinkearl2212]

Your videos from both channels (especially this one) are sort of a comfort source for me in trying times. Thank you for making them. 🤘

[@James-gj8rn]

I love these videos but it's baffling that these stores can get away with selling products not fit for purpose, love the channel Matty :)

[@kr1me2000]

DKOldies ONLY get away with it because of complete idiots youtubers that keep trying to "expose him" over and over.... THEY KEEP BUYING AND GIVING HIM FREE PUBLICITY....

[@ethank2406]

I was watching this video earlier and it got deleted while I was watching it😅

[@popatsot1]

It was in my watch later and it got skipped over saying that it was yeeted. Wonder what was wrong with it.

[@Muffinpurplegurk]

Same here lol

[@popatsot1]

Twas the green tint bit. Just got to it in the vid but he does address it 😅

[@ClellBiggs]

Somehow I was able to watch the whole thing. I opened it right after it went live and didn't watch it right away. I just finished watching it about 30 minutes ago. This video is quite a bit shorter than the first one. Ah, here we go: 6:10

[@popatsot1]

He probably got rid of a rant he had in it

[@Etnieskid7]

Sly Collection is always the correct answer Matty, thank you haha

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

Lololol! "Are there bullet holes?" I subbed for that. Love the videos man.

[@NinjaxShadowXx]

So awesome to reupload an updated video man huge respect! A lot of KZbinrs wouldn’t have done that. Really appreciate you taking the fan feedback and reuploading. Love this channel! 😄🔥🔥

[@TheViper4Life]

The Old Skool controller just likely doesn't work during the setup process. You usually need an OEM controller for that.

[@realtayo42]

Thanks for doing the good work and saving people money!

[@technologyteardown]

I have noticed that as the PS3 systems get older and the eject mechanism gets weaker, the discs start getting caught on that "felt material" that lines the eject slot.

[@Seegrump]

Hey Matty love to see you repping the oilers merch😊 are you a fan by any chance? Love these videos and hope you keep delivering. Good day and lets go oilers!

[@Thegamingtrouge]

I watched the first part of this video before I took a nap (trying to recover from a cold) and I saw that you reposted Im glad that it's not a DKoldies thing

[@GoufinAround_]

I've asked every retro game store I've been to what their opinion of DK Oldies was after I first heard of them because of the recent bs they've been up to and every one either laughed or said "I'd never trust them, even beyond wanting you to buy from us."

[@mackclodfelter7220]

Sweet oilers shirt dude! Awesome to see another hockey fan and an Edmonton fan at that!!!!

[@Kaptinhowdy]

The problem with the controller was not the controller it was the cable your using. There are charging only cables and there are cables that have data capabilities and also charge. The first cable was a charge only cable. The white cable can do both, hence why it worked the second time

[@Emobeefy]

Honestly the one thing I must have overlooked in any computer classes I have taken, was the fact that there is a charging cord and a dual charging/data cord. (Is there a singular data cord I’d imagine?) but good point Kaptin

[@Emobeefy]

And honestly idk how he didn’t connect those dots. When he used the controller from them the second time with the white cord he acknowledges that now it works, yet isn’t like, “ah shit, wait, it’s prob the cord”

[@johnl8634]

“I spent $350 on this stuff” Me expecting the box to have one video game and a keychain.

[@Jonnyraffs]

It appears what changed was you started using your own cable with the DKOldies controller instead of the short one they provided and then it started working

[@libertythompson7773]

That kickflip line had me in tears 😭

[@thechamblisseffect]

I was just about to buy a PS3 ( backwards compatible) from DK oldies. I’m glad I watched this video because I would have lost it if I paid top money and pieces start falling off as soon as I open the box 🤣. Love your videos and your one of the people that got me back into collecting video games from my childhood.🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@johnpameh6748]

Love your videos. I agree Sly Cooper needs a PS5 game, and a new collection. I think the Controller needed to charge, to make the buttons work. I have a fat ps3, overheats within a half hour, and very loud. I got two slim ps3s that work like new.

[@tonymiranda917]

Geez, I recently sold 2 Silver PS2s and they definitely looked 50 times better than the one u got from DK Oldies, I can Def assure they were for less money too. Glad ur doing this tho, brings to light what's going on there. If u need PS2 controllers, feel free to hit me up, I have an abundance of them, like a ridiculous amount of them and they all work. Nice video as always, I've been enjoying all these mega buys content

[@kfpspookiclips3627]

Real ones watched the directors cut before the revised edition

[@retrorebound8887]

Facts

[@mickey2ky]

Thanks for fixing the issues so we can see the truth lol. Good job man hahhahaha!!! Love your content

[@ThePugpuncher]

There's a retro game store not far from where i live, they have Playstation 1 for $40 ps2 and ps3 for $90-$10] and those prices included all hook ups and a controller with a 1 month warranty

[@xero8863]

Problem with the controller was likely the cable/port. When you jiggled the cable is when it finally connected, and later when it was working you were using your old white cable.

[@lewisgrant7622]

Dkoldies: we refurbish our consoles. US: stop lyin.

[@KnockoutNunez-wz7bq]

Cant wait for the Review Tech USA video lol

[@KMdominicano815]

He said a Kickflip with the PS2 , LMAO

[@nickodicko8866]

Bruh I thought I was trippin when I couldn’t find the video I just saw a thumbnail for. Lmaooo

[@Grorl]

Yup. Sly cooper was indeed amazing. I have only ever played the 1st. I didnt know it had sequels until maybe 3 years ago. Lol

[@robleavold84]

Controller was most likely the cord as soon as you used the white cord it worked fine.

[@anujashok5107]

Great review man. love your videos. And, please dont open any of the systems. Its a pain to watch you open those.😂

[@jayd9667]

A Spawnwave reference? Let’s Go!!

[@JustinSmith-ux1th]

Back when I was like 12 and 13 I owned a silver PlayStation slim that my dad bought for me at a pawn shop and I loved it.

[@leevonrobinson7166]

thank god for my local retro store is all I have to say

[@robertdewitt7543]

how do you get such a clear picture for your ps2?

[@johndobby2630]

Love the oilers shirt!!!

[@bogeaqYT]

Matty you gotta embrace that CRT life when it comes to 5th and 6th Gen games. It’s worth breaking a few vertebrae for that picture quality.

[@101Spacetime]

The green screen that was there they should fix already if it’s a console defect not you unless it’s a tv defect and it reads the console for the first time or someshit. The controller should work if it doesn’t that’s bullshit. They got to 100% without a doubt clean the inside and check everything old to make it new swap around etc then the price what you paid for would seem reasonable. But you got to think how they get all those consoles etc, others rip them off when they buy them for sure and they must be around garage sales a lot of buy it off of people at garage sales and up the prices.

[@itsdeonlol]

This is crazy that DKOldies is still not refurbishing their consoles for that high of a price...

[@PureBloodedwolf]

I wonder what a lawyer has to say about it.

[@BotchuLeeSim]

He bought a cosmetically flawed console

[@vulgervulcan6345]

Occasionally the do

[@paulw858]

It seems like the controller changed cables? It had the black cable when you tried it the first time. Then you had the white cable when you tried your controller you know that worked. And when you are playing with the new controller later in the video, when it's actually working correctly, the cable is the white one, not the black one you used originally for it. That's the only thing I can think of as being different? I know the cable is only the charger, essentially, but I have had issues in the past where the cable I was using was making my controller work abnormally.

[@jedirayden]

I was going to say the same thing. Also I was going to say that I've had issues where the internal battery on the controller was so drained that when I first plugged it in, it's slow to respond to button presses until it actually charges up a bit.

[@Punkpsychobilly]

Man that’s crazy. I wouldn’t mind buying something ‘cosmetically flawed’ if I knew exactly what it needed to be fixed and I could see pics of what was broken first. I’d never buy something flawed sight unseen though. It’s nuts that people buy from DKO when you get a far better idea of what you’re getting on eBay, Mercari, etc…

[@dezzy8751]

Offer up is slept on

[@zombee38]

And the real winner is Dkoldies since KZbinrs keep buying their crap to prove a well known issue.

[@yourstereotypicalnerd]

W man for shooting his reach in the foot for getting the facts write

[@jeremy9474]

The craziest part of this is the price. I can buy that PS3 for $20 at my local McKays in that condition. $350 should be a mint condition PS3 and PS2 with first party controllers. It’s cool that they’re cleaning them now but them prices need to come waaaay down

[@hanzo90]

Man if I got that expensive console with that controller I would immediately send it back because that seems like a slap in the face for them to give me a controller with that small of a cord

[@karnige5804]

oilers fan and lookin like he from the 90s. i love this dude

[@debbstraw579]

The only thing i wish he did with the ps2 was to try playing different kinds of disks. Curious if it can play the black ps1 discs and blue discs

[@nd1r.]

off topic but the handsome colection (borderlands 2 + all dlc except fight for sanctuary (it didnt exist at the time) and borderlands the pre sequel with all dlcs) is the best collection ever

[@saidraalien6837]

I think that their business is running on the return policy. If you send it back eventually someone will buy it for the full price and not return it. Probably not that expensive for them to process a return.

[@Tenaciousddp111]

More like D.K Moldies am I right 😂. I'll show myself out.

[@charliehunter_]

What is the thing you have on your wall to hold all the xbox games? where can i get one lol

[@A_Bottle-Of_Orange_Crush]

I just emulate all my old games at this point, but part of me would really love to get one of those silver PS2's.

[@rm25088]

How come no one has done a recent video of dk oldies? I want to see if they are still doing their job or if they are back to old habits.

[@scottcol23]

After watching all these DK Oldies videos, I have come to the conclusion that they DO serve a purpose. Its for the people that want to get into retro gaming and do not want to deal with Ebay shenanigans. They are willing to pay more to just get a console that they know will show up and if there is an issue within a year you get to return it for another working console. Still they are down bad for not refurbing anything.

[@eliotwildermann]

Fire emblem path of radiance is $350 at dkoldies thats just one i would get or emulate cuz well its cheaper

[@ahd1095]

That controller looks like it was from those off brand Chinese Rom plug n play boxes..

[@polishprince47]

Mr Matty is an Oilers Fan?? 😂 🤣 GO FLAMES GO!! 🔥

[@b.o.4492]

Man I HATED Theo Fluery!

[@bobby_c07]

​@@b.o.4492 who the hell hates Theo Fluery lol. great player.

[@Seegrump]

Cheers, from Edmonton😉

[@RenegadePandaZ]

Honestly this feels like they raided the dumpster outside of a Gamestop warehouse and just took all the scrapped consoles that they couldn't repair and then re sold them.

[@KMdominicano815]

I can't believe it smells 😂

[@bobby_c07]

I've bought two PS2s and a PS3 in great shape for far less than that haha.

[@Reptar2099]

It ain't easy being green 💚

[@evankalbach9985]

Did you notice that you changed cables when you went back to the DK supplied controller? Pretty sure from vid that when u tried first time cable was black

[@StevenNigro421]

Refurbished Consoles Are Full of Dust & Dirt and after if it's cleaned does it still refurbished or no refurbished?

[@tyrantxii1095]

For comparision could you get good condition systems

[@gracekim25]

OH😅 ok well good to see it back 🤷‍♀️

[@Chris-lt8up]

Does dkoldies still have a store? Bc years ago, they had a store in Morgantown that I actually loved.

[@fivejedis]

Huh, is that a common issue with PS3's? Is that why the super slim had that slide over top for discs?

[@JoroKai]

Funny how the same day this released I spent 110 bucks for a ps2 that can’t read discs

[@oiskinheadpeter6863]

I would send that back for that price

[@mattmanley7118]

The retro video game market…. Good lord

[@demonbadger86]

"I spent $350 on a pen from DK Oldies and it didn't have any ink"

[@scorpionsen4302]

Sly Cooper is in fact one of the best game series

[@benmcreynolds8581]

It's utterly INSANE the price and market for old gaming NOWADAYS! It was like (everyone & there mom got a nickel for their old gaming device's) and now these companies are charging A FORTUNE for anyone who wants to play old games. *(The OG Halo CE is way better than 343's Halo CE anniversary edition just FYI)

[@kennypowers1945]

Did ya have to re upload cause of the background music?

[@retrorebound8887]

Nope! Pinned in the comments.

[@NearDaBeach]

I’m surprised you got that much .. I was expecting a couple games and a keychain

[@MaggotDiggo1]

The prices seem pretty decent to me, provided they were doing a good job of refurbishing the console. You have to remember that the business needs to source the consoles, buy the consoles (some of which they will lose money on as it will break within the 1 year warranty), do the refurbishment, pay all the other usual business expenses, and make a profit. The problem is the questionable refurbishment, not the prices imo.

[@dakko3509]

I don’t know man… Matty why wasn’t that Sly Cooper 100 percent complete 😭😂 show us the trophy 💀

[@Charlton369]

Gotta give credit where its due, not a single drop of manjuice on the consoles.

[@ThatOldSchoolMagic]

I would swap the Right stick with the left stick on that ps2 controller. Better than using it the way it is.

[@BlueArisen]

Got me stressed out when the game got stuck in the disk slot

[@Chriscovelli1]

I got a used PS3 with a game from goodwill finds for only $110 including shipping. Forget DK MOLDIES exist 😂

[@badams83]

What kind of ps2 is that? When I had a ps2 didn't look like that design.

[@BertoPlease]

Damn I was gonna make a joke that the cosmetic flaw was that it made the game green 😤

[@Synathidy]

So he didn't know the difference between composite and component. Probably lots of people don't know that difference. It's a little sad that anyone purported to be into consoles of the 480p era wouldn't know it. Like, how can you not run into that issue earlier in your gaming career? I learned the difference back when I was first starting to capture game footage for my old consoles that can output both composite and component. If you're into Gamecube, PS2, Xbox, Wii, PS3, and similar consoles, then knowing about composite and component is a massive help to playing your games in the best quality. With most of those consoles, one cable and one setting change is all it takes to get that glorious progressive scan image. Maybe some don't care.

[@mayne9879]

Collection video sometime?

[@tick369]

No idea you were an oilers fan matty

[@drewo9245]

Are you wearing an Oilers shirt?

[@gilbertoarellano8525]

You spent $350 on that!? 😅 I promise you your local pawn shop or game store gots them for cheaper and better condition.

[@derrickkorstick8984]

I just bought a ps2 on ebay for probably half the price in amazing condition

[@nennorockshaj-yahia5726]

Sly cooper is my childhood

[@thagerdorn2009]

Thats why i love the super slim PS3. No motorized disc drive to worry about, and they just work. Simple, and the red and blue systems look awesome. I used to love the slim PS3 the most, but their disc drives have a lot of issues. Just wish Sony would have done full backwards compat with PS2 on all PS3s. Xbox has always had backwards compat won, except the PS2 plays all PS1 games. That's the only time Sony won that

[@MrSoulbucket]

i have that same blue ps2 controller and it missing the same rubber on the same area lol

[@DarthCobalt55]

Try I fix it for a guide to assemble the ps3

[@lewisgrant7622]

I just looked up the price of crash on their website vs say price charting and eBay and yeah. Dkoldies charges WAAAAY too bloody much for their games