Junk $10 Nintendo DS Lite Restoration

[@huddledpenguin1785]

we need more restoration videos like this

[@HapyXD]

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

[@TheRetroFuture]

@@HapyXDu got it!!

[@axelpalmlof]

I agree

[@reid3524]

​@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]

I restore tons of these. Maybe I should make videos

[@autive42]

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.

[@BellFunctionZ]

Same 😭

[@PhoticSneezeOne]

Your love for the console is contagious

[@IdentifiantE.S]

The nostalgia about this console ❤️

[@cuddlequeen3225]

So was the console before it was cleaned. :3

[@thecleanversion]

So true

[@TheDeafPrinceGaming]

Yesssss

[@TheGuardianGamerOF]

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

[@catarrohaffettuosoh]

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]

0ppllllpllll

[@knightsurda]

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!

[@punkinpunker]

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

[@SafeNut]

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]

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

[@probablybobi]

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]

The Adeptus Mechanicus would welcome you with open arms

[@CMM1215]

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

[@JollyAndy]

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.

[@sakurLOL]

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]

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]

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

[@KitDoctor]

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.

[@NemetFox]

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.

[@grantm902]

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

[@speedwaynutt]

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

[@supernaturalc1d784]

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.

[@curcapsicum]

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.

[@FlookCS]

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

[@bloink3511]

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

[@jaceshelton6111]

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

[@mrcheesecupcake]

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

[@ryanparrott6866]

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!

[@JeplarAU]

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.

[@coybi]

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.

[@phailynrowan7976]

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.

[@TimSteezy]

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!

[@Dnangel33]

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!

[@raphaelkgh218]

This video was long but so satisfying and good to watch!!! The amount of care, mastercraft and respect put into this unit is crazy!!! I also like the sticker on the back!!! The whole console turned up so gorgeous compared to how it was it's awesome!!! All while retaining precious traces of it's past!!! I just love it!!! Keep it up!!! ❤

[@moofmastermadison]

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

[@AMARIIILO]

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.

[@dirty-moto]

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.

[@dont_panic_de]

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

[@Vintagelures]

Great video! I liked how you actually talked instead of quietly narrating!! 10/10 restoration and video!

[@bdiddy1138]

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 ✌️

[@Gx808rf]

15:44 that moment when you opened the ds after reasembled it was truly satisfiying

[@ThatOneGasStation]

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

[@durphurp1646]

I like how this guy calls out bs. I'm gonna try n do something similar but with new buttons and new shell.

[@bradstreet222]

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!!

[@danielpledger7445]

The respect and love you show for these consoles is so wonderful. I hope my old consoles I had to sell when I was broke find their way to you when they need you. It would make their machine spirits so happy to be so well treated. I forgot the comment you asked us to make if we got to the end, I think it was white ds 23 2k.hopefully it's close enough that you know your work was appreciated.

[@MartíMorenoMarcos]

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

[@webster1211]

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

[@SpaceKat_official]

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

[@v41ru55]

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!

[@KittyKittyPeowPeow]

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.

[@Munto-Z]

I really respect you for not replacing the shell, it's the first I see someone doing that and believe more people need to do it!

[@SergalCheeseHead]

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]

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]

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

[@Olziq]

This was my first handheld I had as a kid, it was my sisters cousins old device they didn’t use, I still have it but it’s not in the best shape unfortunately. I hope to do something like this one day and bring it back to its glory days!

[@abatall]

Isn’t ur sisters cousin ur cousin?

[@THE_CARBON]

Better than the fakes

[@Tails41347]

This is more satifying than watching the fake restoration videos. The fake ones are too painful to watch.

[@RhettNae]

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.

[@finnfiasco]

0:32 This is refreshing to hear, to be honest. When I was younger I lived in the countryside, couldn’t get a job (too rural) and didn’t even have consistent internet access. So my handhelds were all I really had, and they got BEAT UP (not unlike this one). It wasn’t for a lack of love for them, though, it was actually FROM a love for them and consistent (relentless) use. It’s nice to hear that acknowledged rather than defaulting to “Ughhhh, look what this person did to this console!”

[@Ashley-vc2gy]

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]

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

[@raquelromero-p3f]

Your love for the console is contagious. i love how you can actually change the language unlike other consoles..

[@dakotaallen8450]

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

[@alexsoutherland]

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

[@panininio]

My jaw hit the ground 😮 this cleaning was INSANE!!!

[@kaylabowen6429]

I loved seeing the White DS Lite 2k23 slowly get cleaner and cleaner, but still showing it was throughly loved and worn, absolutely love this channel and all that you do

[@hellopeeps2001]

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.

[@Knight_Murcielgao]

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

[@mrneedlemouse6447]

This is the most viscerally satisfying process to watch. My first DS was this same color and model, so this brings back a lot of memories. Also, "White DS Lite 2K 23."

[@HitnRunTony]

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

[@rashedfrlegend4496]

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

[@LibraGaymer]

i’m so gentle with my gaming consoles / accessories now as an adult but i was so rough on my gameboy and DS over all the years

[@davidpena9698]

I cleaned my original ds from my child hood and replaced the broken hinge on it. It looks and runs great I still love it after all these years

[@Blissfulsphynx]

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

[@sorinl8467]

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.

[@N30N-junkyard]

Great restoration. Giving a much loved & used DS lite a new lease on life. Very noticeable change.

[@hefty_chonk]

love how caring you are for the White DS lite 2K32. If you just showed me the before and after pictures I'd say that they're different consoles, you did an extremely impressive restoration

[@djsusan00]

14:38 the shoulder buttons design is truly a work of art. white ds light 2k23!

[@cMARVEL360]

*White DS Lite 2K23* FANTASTIC RESTORATION!! 🙌🙌🙌 The Journey from start to finish was fantastic!

[@aikocchi]

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

[@thebucketemma8459]

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 :)

[@Solcarona]

This just hits different. As a working adult now that has barely enough time for leisure, this really brings back memories of '04-'06 that grinds your days just playing Pokemon or Mario. I want those days back.

[@BigOleKrum69]

White DS Lite 2k23... i love these videos. Bringing back a nostalgic piece of hardware back to life

[@bookwormbon482]

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

[@trunip190]

sometimes i delay watching your videos a couple of days until i need something nice and gentle to watch.

[@superbrozulfi]

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

[@Dracon08]

It's hard to believe my nintendo ds is now 19 years old, I took Super good care of it but finally the hinge broke for the top screen, I replaced the shell and then that same problem happened only 3 years later, I still use my ds to shiny hunt and trade so it foes my heart good to see these consoles so lovingly fixed and given new life

[@felipeblanski7770]

This is lovely, I have a black DS lite that I own since launch. It's not as dirty as this one because it's black, but i was used to the extreme and so many of my good memories come from this small device. I bought a almost brand new one for my collection, but I'll keep my og one forever

[@monumentethos]

Got recommended this video today, my birthday, when I finally retired my over 7-year-old (I think) 2ds for a refurbished 3ds. I'm keeping my old 2ds to give to my boyfriend, and probably will use it for companion/trading games like Pokémon, but I appreciate watching you restore this extremely loved ds. I hope that one day my old 2ds will fall into hands like yours and be given new life ❤

[@the_happykodiak2421]

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

[@jeromelacap2245]

Keep em battle scars. This Ds lite went through the wars of your playtime bro. Nice piece of Nostalgia. Brings Back Memories..

[@thecyberquake618]

I recently grabbed a cheap jpn white ds lite with a broken hinge to refurb. I was orignally just gonna do a shell swap, but this showed up in my recommended the day that ds came in, and after seeing the final result I ended up deciding to also refurb the shell rather than fully reshell. I even had a first go at wet sanding and polishing the top plastic, and it now looks minty af, and looks and feels far better than any third party shell would

[@Julayla]

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.

[@xtremesqaud347]

I really like these type of videos. Wish he made tutorials like these so we can better understand more about things of our childhood and learn how pieces of the DS lite work and more

[@Jack.90]

Incredible to watch. I feel nostalgic about this specific DS Lite and it isn't even mine!

[@JohnTCano]

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.

[@stevencarlson5422]

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

[@x_griffin_x]

This makes me want to bust out my childhood DS and make me appreciate it some more. But I'm glad to see videos like these, super low energy and gentile, but also combining hobby interests with recycling and upcycling.

[@HanCurunyr]

"light scratches at level 2 and deeper grooves at level 3"

[@xMoobyx]

Hey Elliot, I just wanted to say thank you after all the years of watching you, I finally decided to fix up my grandma's polar white DS Lite. it had a broken hinge, top screen and the digitizer was messed up. I found a donor polar white DS that had a bad main board but it had perfect shell and screens for $20 on eBay. With a little bit of trial and error I was able to do a main board swap and button swap into the new shell. That way I can still play the DS that my grandma put thousands of hours into brainage and Sudoku. She passed away a few years ago and this is kinda a nice way to remember her and have her great grandkids play on it as well. Thanks man and keep inspiring others. You Rock

[@Ivy_Mike]

White DS Lite 2K23 Man, I love this thing. I bought a VERY used GBA SP because I liked the fact that it was so loved so I understand your adoration for consoles like this.

[@Toma-621]

I love how you made sure it retained that "aged but clean" look. It still looks old and used, but its perfectly clean and will last many more years with proper care

[@Agaettis]

White DS lite 2k23!! Gorgeous work. That was (and will be) well loved ❤

[@Aerosklice]

I think the yellowest part being the hinge is because it's the side that has the LEDs, which emit a little bit of heat directly in contact with the plastic. The heat makes the plastic yellow, kinda like our silicone phonecases nowadays, they're essentially yellow where we put our warm hands.

[@ErenYaeger845]

You've inspired me to perform console repair and refurbishing and restoration everything I know is from you and couldn't thank you enough

[@ineiii3468]

Amazing video! I watched it in prep for restoring my childhood ds lite. It was white and while I won’t be keeping the original shell (I want to give it some umpf and make it absolutely stunning and unique) this video was super inspiring!!! Videos like this just touch my soul!❤

[@ThirdEye387Gaming]

White DS Lite 2K23 looks great! You did an amazing restoration job. Bravo

[@Treychik]

FINALLY! A video of somebody who's NOT fake-rusting his console to 'restore' it :) ACTUAL restoration!

[@TheDaLynx]

Back in 2019 I purchased a NEW 3DS XL off of FB Marketplace, even in those 3 years it was owned it was loved beyond belief, the screens are immaculate , but it genuinely looks like it was used to deflect a few knife lunges, pulled it back out of storage last week to finally homebrew it and I have fallen in love again, hence how I made it here, I had both a white and then a red DS as a kid and it's incredible to see you show such love to an old device like this, great video!

[@alolanstarboy]

I clicked on this one the moment i saw it because my first DS was a white DS lite. Its also seen equally rough use and pretty much every part of it shows that. It has a failed hinge, dead pixels on both screens, non working L and R buttons and ofc its sinilarly grimy on the outside. Ive considered restoring it as well but ive always thought thay with just how many things I'd have to replace it might be a bit of a Ship of Theseus situation. Then you made this video and now I can live vicariously through it and see what my DS lite's restoration would look like