Junk $10 Nintendo DS Lite Restoration

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10 ай бұрын

There are SO many fake restorations on KZbin, this is one of the few real ones. I hope you enjoy the thorough restoration of this Nintendo DS Lite.
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@huddledpenguin1785 10 ай бұрын

we need more restoration videos like this

@HapyXD 10 ай бұрын

He's gonna give us more, He has to, Right Elliot 😶‍🌫️

@TheRetroFuture 10 ай бұрын

@@HapyXDu got it!!

@axelpalmlof 10 ай бұрын

I agree

@reid3524 10 ай бұрын

@TheRetroFuture why does the ds lite look my ds lire has dirt in the edges the corners are yellow and it has stickers (._.)

@user-wf2ek8hz8g 10 ай бұрын

I restore tons of these. Maybe I should make videos

@PhoticSneezeOne 10 ай бұрын

Your love for the console is contagious

@IdentifiantE.S 10 ай бұрын

The nostalgia about this console ❤️

@cuddlequeen3225 10 ай бұрын

So was the console before it was cleaned. :3

@thecleanversion 10 ай бұрын

So true

@TheDeafPrinceGaming 10 ай бұрын

Yesssss

@TheGuardianGamerOF 7 ай бұрын

Yeah after watching a couple of his DS vids I grabbed out my 3DS to play some Pokemon.

@knightsurda 10 ай бұрын

It hurt a bit to watch the stickers get removed but it was a necessary step to get it as clean as you did. Great video overall and im glad it was still able to be used. Look forward to the next video!

@catarrohaffettuosoh 10 ай бұрын

I like that you genuinely said "this unit works, inside is perfect, it's only dirty": sometimes videos say that the console is faulty and they just replace the battery and clean and call it a restoration, while i appreciate the effort on replacing buttons, soldering, doing electronics reparations, so you being authentic and realistic about this cleaning is the most hearthwarming thing.

@dewdrop9464 2 ай бұрын

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@SafeNut 10 ай бұрын

As a DS lite lover myself this is absolutely incredible to see, not replacing the shell to keep it authentic is great. I feel like some of the wear on these systems gives them a personality so I prefer to keep some imperfections if the device still functions fine. Love the channel, keep it up.

@helplmchoking 7 ай бұрын

Fully agree! I prefer to clean my devices up as spotless as possible, maybe fix the yellowed plastic as well and replace things like the displays or worn buttons - but the worn, scratched, grazed housings are part of the story and tells you right away that someone carried this in their bag or pocket every day for years and loved it the whole time. Dirt and broken parts can be replaced, but the patina is awesome

@punkinpunker 9 ай бұрын

Someone kid was so happy to get that DS when it was new, it's clearly served them well and although they have abandoned it in its time of need, it's nice to see someone else taking care of it and giving it a second life

@probablybobi 10 ай бұрын

i am a firm believer that items have the tiniest bit of soul in them, and the care you've given the item probably made the ds super happy. i wish this is the type of restoration that gets millions of views. as always, love your stuff elliot!

@FBI-wn2qo Ай бұрын

The Adeptus Mechanicus would welcome you with open arms

@CMM1215 10 ай бұрын

LOVE seeing something old and battered ACTUALLY be revamped and cleaned up as opposed to simply swapped out or gutted for parts

@sakurLOL 10 ай бұрын

Wow! This ds lite was probably loved so much by some japanese kid back in the day, its amazing to see you give another life to this ds lite :D

@alastairward2774 10 ай бұрын

On DSi's it was nice to see the animations that previous users had made in flipnote, some of them were pretty good too.

@liveJohnR 7 ай бұрын

lol i read japanese black kid, had to re read that...

@ericheiner8183 11 күн бұрын

I think I'd actually cry if I saw someone carefully restore my childhood DS lite like you did here. The amount of respect and care you show for it is just beautiful.

@JollyAndy 10 ай бұрын

I love the idea of maintaining patina on older handhelds. It's something that's been popular with a segment of the vintage car restoration community for a while now. I think it's rad! You can see the age and the love the unit received. It's also why I always love shopping for used books, with their worn covers and creased binding. Excellent video, man.

@grantm902 10 ай бұрын

As someone with a self-taught career in electronics, it's been really cool to watch your progression.

@NemetFox 10 ай бұрын

You showed that well-loved DS a lot of love yourself. I can't imagine putting that much work into it and not wanting to use it all the time.

@speedwaynutt 10 ай бұрын

Honestly years ago the Restoration Videos are why I fell in love with this channel. There is Just something satisfying about restoration videos. I also can't believe that DS was actually the White DS Lite 2k23

@KitDoctor 10 ай бұрын

I got my start cleaning/repairing video game stuff with DS Lites. I think they're a beautiful console and probably one of the best Nintendo has ever designed. Great job with this restoration. It's all about giving overlooked items a second chance - always a satisfying feeling.

@Dnangel33 10 ай бұрын

Wow that White DS Lite 2K23 came out beautifully! Love seeing that! Thanks to you I started fixing up and restoring game consoles, you and My Mate Vince, so thank you for the work you do, and the amazing and fun content you make for all of us!

@curcapsicum 10 ай бұрын

White DS lite 2k23, awesome job on this restoration! As perfect as it can get without a full shell swap, love it. Also great job on the video itself as always.

@supernaturalc1d784 4 ай бұрын

Ive never watched any videos like this, but i really enjoy the way you enjoy that someone has made great memories with this Nintendo DS. And this motivates me to open up my Nintendo and clean it. And also repair the first one i got as a kid, which i broke... sadly.

@FlookCS2 6 ай бұрын

I really like this video as you still relatively kept its soul. I see so many other restorations that make it soulless, make it look like it’s brand new and never been used, I feel like tiny imperfections just make the console so much nicer as it shows memories were made and fun was had. This doesn’t just look like a brand new console it looks like a used console that someone cherished and cleaned regularly

@AMARIIILO 10 ай бұрын

What a great video! Love seeing it looking so pristine while still keeping all of the love the original had. Great restoration, can’t wait for more.

@mrcheesecupcake 10 ай бұрын

we need a playlist with all of your restorations i wanna watch them all they are satisfying

@phailynrowan7976 10 ай бұрын

Great job! The DSL was such a great system and the game library is amazing too. It makes me happy to see another one saved from the landfill. With an EZflash you can even play GB and GBC games on it.

@ryanparrott6866 10 ай бұрын

Extremely impressive work! The final product looks totally worth using, very clean, looks like it works perfectly. Well done! Never would've expected it to clean up so well, just goes to show your skill and attention to detail. Can't wait for the next one!

@TimSteezy 4 ай бұрын

First timer here. Randomly showed up on my suggested. I would like to say that your passion for this shows and it’s incredible to listen to, & especially watch. I love all video game consoles, and I love that you view it as another life. Someone made so many memories with that & finally decided to let it go. They would be so happy and so proud, it’s the best thing you can ask for. Keep it up, I’m definitely watching more. Easiest subscription of my life!

@bloink3511 10 ай бұрын

Unlimited respect for the work and honesty in your videos. This was so much more engaging than any of the fake restorations. Cheers

@dontpanic1092 10 ай бұрын

A not fake restauration video! Nice 😊 It's so satisfying to watch - thank you! White DS lite 2k23!

@coybi 2 ай бұрын

I love the way you think... The way you speak about how the DS was loved so much and that someone created memories on it is really nice.

@jaceshelton6111 10 ай бұрын

This whole video I was just imagining that this was my white Nintendo DS that I had as a kid. I hope wherever it is now it's being shown even a fraction as much care as Elliot gave this one

@ThatOneGasStation 10 ай бұрын

This was wonderful to watch it’s so heartwarming to see someone’s childhood brought back to life (Also white DS Lite 2K23)

@JeplarAU 10 ай бұрын

Always fun to watch someone breathe new life into an old device, when I was younger, had myself a black ds lite but haven't played it in years. I wish I could find it again and play all the games I used to play.

@dakotaallen8450 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic. The transformation is insane. Been following for a long time, never ceases to amaze.

@sinixsinix1843 10 ай бұрын

Good video! I appreciate the fact that you made the restoration as authentic as possible. I never stop learning by watching your videos, keep it up!

@bdiddy1138 10 ай бұрын

Love it Dude, there isn't much that's more satisfying than seeing an old console get a new lease on life. I started buying lots of used handhelds from Japan a few years ago and pull one out to fix/restore when I'm bored or need a pick me up. It's so satisfying when the finished product comes out like yours just did 👍 cheers Elliot ✌️

@user-rg6ly6sk9f 4 ай бұрын

We really enjoy your videos. Keep making more like this one!!!

@joeclifford183 10 ай бұрын

Sue this was so good! I live for these types of videos! Great balance of narrative and the ASMR of the process

@Julayla 10 ай бұрын

Now this is a teardown and restoration process. I'm so glad you did this and I am happy that you are one of the people that inspire me to take on retro console/handheld repairing (depending on which ones) where I live at.

@curtis8516 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for not ruining this with music, very relaxing to watch

@bradstreet4793 10 ай бұрын

You have absolutely brought life back to that console!! I almost wish I could barter with you to buy it. I absolutely adore that you left some parts of it how it had been before cleaning, like the grid from the stickers, it just gives it so much more personality and is such a fun reminder of the times we had with these systems as kids!! You’re awesome dude!!

@alexsoutherland 9 ай бұрын

This was a nice video. I always enjoy watching genuine restoration videos, and just getting to see all of the components and fantastic engineering that goes into these products, especially this White DS Lite 2K23

@JohnTCano 9 ай бұрын

Please do more videos like this. I just love it so much; I've watched it multible times. I like how much space you give everything. I don't ususlaly like ASMR because they cut so quick that any sound doesn't have a chance to resonate. But, you time everything so well that I feel like I am in a forest on a fall day with nothing but the trees making noise. I also love the voice over more than in front of the camera talking about whatever. If you made more like this I would make a playlist and watch it on repeat.

@SpaceKat_official 10 ай бұрын

Thought I'd just point out the sick move here 1:30

@KittyKittyPeowPeow 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful restoration! I tried swapping out the shell and ended up breaking some things, gave up and now it just sits in a drawer mocking me. Modding a GBC and GBA SP are so easy in comparison but the DS Lite was a nightmare for me.

@thebucketemma8459 8 ай бұрын

these videos relax me so much in stressed times, honestly thank you. makes me so happy to see a well loved console brought back to glory :)

@HitnRunTony 10 ай бұрын

Amazing, it’s truly a joy to see you work.

@THE_CARBON 10 ай бұрын

Better than the fakes

@RhettNae 10 ай бұрын

Wonderful stuff, although a shame that the stickers had to go, I think they added so much personality, life and history to that little machine.

@bookwormbon482 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, thanks for taking such care. The DS line of handhelds are precious to so many

@moofmastermadison 10 ай бұрын

i’ve really been loving collecting ds related stuff whether that’s consoles, games, accessories. seeing well loved consoles just makes me happy :)

@SergalCheeseHead 10 ай бұрын

As I always say, RIP to those stickers Seeing them get removed is always a buzzkill because now the biggest sign of the original owner's love is completely lost I get why they're removed but still

@cheetah672 10 ай бұрын

Ok, I'm glad I'm not the only one bothered by this. Yes, the system is much cleaner, but those stickers in their worn state show how much love this system got by its original owner and I think a lot of character was lost scraping them off

@RickCorp 10 ай бұрын

at least they will always exist in this video as long as YT is around.

@Ashley-vc2gy 8 ай бұрын

Can I send my DS to you to get refurbished? I was basically scammed on EBay. They sent me a dirty DS and the thing stopped working 2 months later

@danielburleson563 8 күн бұрын

Damn, he hearted you and then left you on read 😂

@DingusDotCom 7 ай бұрын

So much respect for this, your restoration was amazing! Great job!!

@GearAddict90210 5 ай бұрын

It's heartwarming to watch, I love your channel!

@hellopeeps2001 4 ай бұрын

Wow, absolutely impressive transformation! Thank you for giving this console new life. It turned out gorgeous, you removed so much of that yellowing it seriously looks like new.

@jeremypowell3450 10 ай бұрын

Looks great. You did a awesome job. Love watching your videos. Definitely one of the best I've seen.

@Turabbo 10 ай бұрын

Awesome work dude. Especially with your before and after shots. I can tell you spent a bunch of time lining those up!

@zacyoude2357 8 ай бұрын

I love these videos, and your custom gameboy builds!

@superbrozulfi 10 ай бұрын

I need more of this content! It is so relaxing and feels so satisficing to see all the dirt getting wiped away!

@peterlopez4529 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video, man! Really, really enjoyed it.

@the_happykodiak2421 5 ай бұрын

This was fantastic! I love the DS line, favourite console. It was really awesome seeing one getting restored, super interesting as well! One day when my DS is in disrepair I hope people like you are still around to maybe renew its life

@dirty-moto 10 ай бұрын

What a turnaround! It's nice to see other people who take pride in bringing old electronics back to life, and the bigger the disaster the more satisfying the turnaround when cleaned.

@webster1211 8 ай бұрын

Wow, it turned out amazing! I loved the plastic polish you added at the end, it really made it shine. White DS Lite 2k23!

@phillipkenyon9815 5 ай бұрын

I loved this video! My favorite system of all time getting all the love. ❤️

@fernandoeacastro 10 ай бұрын

Incredible work. Awesome video like you use to make. You are an inspiration for all of us. 💪

@eraserrainlantier3040 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video. I learned a few things I've never seen before. Took some notes for sure.

@sorinl8467 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful! A big like for this video. A true and carefully restoration. Also I like that you kept the original parts and don't rush to change the case with a third part chinese case that usually doesn't fit well.

@Blissfulsphynx 10 ай бұрын

This came out amazing, I love how you’re always trying to save old consoles

@danilhaes 10 ай бұрын

Amazing job bro! Following you since forever! Love your videos 🧡

@v41ru55 5 ай бұрын

I somehow wandered into console restoration videos from furniture restoration ones, and I gotta say I really love and appreciate your take on this. My fav furniture videos were ones where they didn’t just paint over the flaws, but rather spent time and effort cleaning and repairing the original piece. While often this resulted in the piece not looking 100% new, that wasn't the point. The point was to give the piece a new lease on life for future generations to enjoy, while not losing all if it's wonderful history. I'd say you succeeded here!

@jayd9667 10 ай бұрын

Inject videos like these into my veins! Such great work! Well done indeed!

@fantasmaatriste 10 ай бұрын

PLEASE DO MORE OF THESE! i love this video!

@Frau_H. 9 ай бұрын

You did an amazing Job! So satisfying to watch

@Isthatchicken01 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning restoration video. You inspire me to do the same with handhelds!

@peytonnicholson 9 ай бұрын

ill never find restoration videos I enjoy this much anywhere on KZbin except on your channel. I dont know what is it about your channel thats entrapped me for the last year but holy shit you make this look so easy

@rashedfrlegend4496 24 күн бұрын

Its very nice to see someone who appreciates the beauty of these little things

@merriganliam 10 ай бұрын

Loved this mate, fantastic transformation

@decoydragon11 10 ай бұрын

I enjoy watching you work on all the systems beautiful work

@edouardraba2589 4 ай бұрын

Wow, that was stellar, thank you. I didn't even know I needed to see this video before KZbin decided to show it to me 😂 That's some amazing cleaning job right here, + I thought the bottom screen was destroyed but it was only the protective layer 🤔 Anyway, good job !

@unamesitif457 3 ай бұрын

This was amazing, great job!

@realYambu 8 ай бұрын

insane outcome my man. havent sat through a whole restauration vid of anything yet but this one was very good

@ace6697 4 ай бұрын

amazing wow prolly my favorite restoration vid out there

@cherylchu4527 8 ай бұрын

Love this video! The result is honestly so surprising ❤I’m now a subscriber, just got my first DSLite and I love the care you went for this one! Mine is mint Green so I don’t think bleaching is is gonna work but it is loved by its new owner

@cormacisawesome 6 ай бұрын

white ds lite 2k 23! Great video I absolutely love the restoration videos they really make my jaw drop when you compare the start and finished product.

@born-again-nerd5537 8 ай бұрын

Nice job! I love the authentic style of restoration (I don't know how to retro bright yet)- kudos bud! Looks sweet! 😎

@Knight_Murcielgao 10 ай бұрын

I need to say that this is not 100% perfect, it’s 200% perfect. Amazing job. Keep it up

@atomD21 9 ай бұрын

White DS Lite 2K23! I know this a month out, but I just found your channel and I am hooked! This restoration was a thing of beauty! Made e wish I still had my old white DS Lite ..

@x23Lancelot 10 ай бұрын

That's amazing, always great to see something saved rather than thrown away

@titanrob 5 ай бұрын

I loved this video! The DS Lite is my favourite console (I'm a collector) and I did something similar several times, mostly in order to trying to fix a broken screen or the entire motherboard. I know how difficult is to disassemble (and riassemble) everything so congrats!! More you did a very good job cleaning everything. For sure I'm going to use the magic sponge or the polish in the future ☺️

@duckypresents 10 ай бұрын

Great job such a therapeutic video to watch!

@aiko5888 5 ай бұрын

man you gave me inspiration to touch up and repair my childhood ds lite; I've always loved the little guy

@stevencarlson5422 10 ай бұрын

What a difference glad you were able to clean it up and make it usable again ❤

@asle211 10 ай бұрын

These videos are pretty informational and interesting so i decided to order myself a junk Gameboy advance from Japan and see if i could try to fix one for my own personal collection. Keep up the good work!