Let's Refurb! - Fixing Faulty eBay GameBoy Pocket!

[@static6969]

The “wow stick” *does the most majestic pen spin I’ve ever witnessed*

[@alittlelifeleft8232]

"I'm not gonna put another cut scene, I'm just going to pop it together" **goes to cut scene montage**

[@ArtistMarkFlynn]

Wow. Was not expecting that to clean up so nicely!

[@TheRetroFuture]

Nor was I!

[@kiko12000]

Same here!

[@SuperSamurai6]

Dito!

[@PM-vb4od]

How many cigarettes a day did that game boy smoke?

[@genesischris1297]

Too many.

[@samgeurdi6351]

Normal oxidation

[@sanderdemeer3783]

Jones Paul haha it looks like he was a chainsmoker

[@StormsparkPegasus]

Actually, that type of yellowing is typically not caused by cigarettes, as much as it looks like it is. It's caused by exposure to UV light. And it is possible to remove the discoloration with a combination of hydrogen peroxide and either UV light or heat. Look up Retrobright sometime. But yeah, the way it's more yellow on one side, that's definitely a sign of UV exposure and not something like being in a smoking house. For those chemistry nuts out there, flame retardants in plastic like that are based on bromine. UV light causes a chemical reaction which releases the bromine from the compounds. And bromine is that characteristic yellowish/brownish color.

[@SlickTwigDotWAVfile]

@@StormsparkPegasus r/whoooosh

[@SudosFTW]

Put this video in your ebay item description to show the seller what they're getting in the auction. it'll help it sell better.

[@gryffin20]

about why people watch these gameboy videos. most of us had a gameboy of some kind growing up. its a real shame seeing a gameboy, an iconic object of nostalgia, in rough shape. cracked screen, yellowing, simply not turning on... yeah all thats lame man. seeing you taking a gameboy and making it good as new is really satisfying, man, even if it is seeing the same thing. you asked what we'd like to see in the future. how about giving the sega gamegear some love.

[@staticklingon2182]

Have you ran into any common un-repairable problems or is what he did in the video pretty much the usual? I'd like to get better at fixing 2nd hand store electronic toys for my kids.

[@staticklingon2182]

Cool thanks! I'll look out for that!

[@g.s777]

This is the first and only hand held console I ever had I took it every where as a kid I had a football game and baseball game I forget which other one I had. This was a hand me down from the rich side of my family my cuzin on my dad side they had money. So me and my brothers would get there old toy's.

[@gryffin20]

SweetDick Cuba been there my dude. We had wario

[@MarksMarbleRacing]

Yes! you said "CRUD" 4:20 as you turned the cover over I thought I bet there's a lot of crud in there!! 😂 Still got my original GameBoy which works, I think I got it in 1989 or maybe 1990.

[@WesMoran]

KZbin recommended this, and while I don't have any interest in the subject, the production quality and work on the unit is great, so I'll watch some more.

[@ShireenPlays]

Wow... KZbin suggested this channel to me and I'm so glad it did! Your videos are so satsfying!

[@najtrows]

Yeah, this is great to watch with a coffee on a sunday morning

[@IrishKeshiHead]

Me too.. strange but it's cool is it not.

[@shivkarthik803]

I think we can all agree that the retro gaming community is proud of this channel.

[@loganjorgensen]

I never get tired of seeiing something go from neglect to respect. ;)

[@alittlelifeleft8232]

He put mad respec on it!

[@andysmith5806]

Dude that’s not caused by neglect, it’s pure love.

[@fuzzyregirock]

1:28 what is this sorcery

[@WillowChord]

FuzzyRegirock repair boy does a spinny

[@simondegeest6512]

FuzzyRegirock e

[@infomatic2270]

its the drug that you smoke

[@danielhenderson762]

Search thumbaround tutorial. It's called pen spinning and it's insane. Search pen spinning or something and see how the pros do it

[@toutl]

How much did it sell for?

[@kennethmoureau5123]

Bro the music is way too loud for how loud the rest of the video is. Fantastic content though. Subscribed.

[@Matt_Sorensen]

Doin' the lord's work...I had one of these exact gold models back when I was bout 6 years old playing Pokemon blue. Good times!

[@sjm4306]

Great video once again! You've got the retrobrite down pat now. Love the end credits roll.

[@unnamed715]

You should try using contact cleaner instead of alcohol. Might work better for the volume knobs and switches.

[@bradleywebb1674]

This is amazing you bring back old stuff to life again please keep up the work amazing

[@veldmaat]

How long did you leave the shell in the “mini Retr0Bright Station” ??

[@kat.]

Why is it so satisfying to watch the cleanup process and seeing the end result 😆

[@LeeDee5]

Thank you for saving these things that are considered junk by most.

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

Just stumbled across your channel. It’s great. Something really satisfying about it and the way you shoot is great.

[@citizenalex1934]

Wooah! I have one of those as a kid,, and it's just got junk as time passes. I'll hope to find it around the house soon. :)

[@justaregularguy7388]

I’m glad I discovered your Chanel, it’s amazing what products can be used to clean the actual casing but what amazes me is that you can add liquid solution to the actual motherboard and it won’t actually damage but clean/fix it! - amazing video brother keep it up - subscribed for more content like this 🤝

[@Waku-Erauw]

Hi everyone! What is the brand of kind of ultraviolet light machine that you use? Where can we find it? A link? Was the product in water just a kind of DREFT/FAIRY? 😃

[@mudkiplegendstreamsmemesan3690]

I have a yellow GameBoy pocket. I used to remember it as an epic gaming platform but ever since that Logan Paul smashing a GameBoy controversy happened in 2017 it changed how I remember the GameBoy pocket in 2019

[@heart_of_a_daedra3649]

These videos will forever be enjoyable and Therapeutic

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks!

[@maxibash]

I've seen "Adventures in retrobrite" from The8BitGuy, and I recommend using a black plasic box, a little bit of water and 40% pereoxide. Cream doesn't always fully restore the white or gray plastic.

[@SPIDER-ut3wt]

I really enjoy watching your channel, it's really awesome! I'm a big fan of the Game Boy, and it's cool to see you fix them and mod them. Great channel!

[@Sozerdote00]

I don't know why, but this video was extremely satisfying for me. Nice work!

[@Arthur-nc6yp]

This is satisfying for me that used to open the electronic parts of the toys and find more fun in it than actually playing with them.

[@elpeneenorme]

Man, you're a WIZARD! love your channel. I'm specting to do something similar buying old retro consoles and fixing them. You make it look so easy

[@dylanmccallister1888]

I used to have one of these. Gameboy color too, they are somewhere in a box.

[@Arkogelul]

It's almost moving to see how much care is given to this old piece of junk. The result is beautiful.

[@thelittlevampirebecca6983]

I got my first Gameboy pocket today and when I turn it on, the sound works but nothing shows up on the screen, when I turn it off one small line Shows up for a moment across the screen, what could it be?

[@brillstrat1738]

"think of it as JUNK" *that'll be $18, sir*

[@TheRetroFuture]

Hahaha pretty much!

[@jesser5127]

What happened with the power switch that alcohol made it work? Just dirty contacts?

[@RastafirePlays]

What are u using to remove the frontside screen? Is that a hair dryer that you used to remove the glue? Thank you, btw awesome video!

[@TheRealArtimusKnight]

Awesome to see a piece of gaming history get a second chance

[@frickcase4779]

That screw driver flip was soooooo smooth like boyyyu

[@michaelvasquez8556]

@The Retro Future i have a general repair question it would be great if i could get your help. Is it possible to repair a cracked pcb the lead is cracked not completely snapped off not electronic savy but would appreciate any advice? Thanks

[@danneukirch4486]

Not relevant to this video, but does the orange Xiaomi screw driver set you use come with the smaller tri wing bit? I've seen other older videos of yours with the slide opening grey case one and the tri bit was too big and you said to buy another one. I've ordered the orange one so wondering if I need to separately buy that bit?? Sorry it's in the wrong video - see it as a complement - I'm binge watching so many lol! Cheers.

[@AlgaeEater09]

Does retrobrighting and using UV make the A/B START/SELECT font faded?

[@artys.1703]

Good video!👍🏻 How many time it needs under ultraviolet for good result?

[@gaborojasjalil]

Stumbled upon this vid, interesting to hear that most of the problems with these devices revolve around the power button. I have an old GBA micro that stopped working for some reason. After playing with the power button back and forth it finally turned on! Thanks!! Is this issue due to some residue buildup?

[@Floppybot]

I like this idea of immediately selling things you've refurbished! Feels cool to be able to buy something like this :)

[@jamesnewbould2469]

Brilliant video, I really enjoyed seeing something go from rubbish to almost new. Can I give some input as to what else I would have liked to have seen. I'd of love for you to test a game before and test it after, show us that it didn't work, and show us the a game actually playing. And,,, I would have just like a little more explanation about what you were doing, I know it's obvious but looked like you used cling film and tin foil, a strange light and what was that alcohol stuff. I'm going to find your other videos now and watch those. Thanks for filming this...

[@JonAlycia]

Wow! I can’t believe you removed the yellow patina! Can you explain the process you used to bring the original color back?

[@Melb_buddy]

Hi Elliot, what did you spray on the case before you applied the proxide?

[@sheepthesheep4425]

I don't know anything about technical stuff, but idk, i love to watch these xD

[@sypher0101]

Nice video!, thanks for the upload :). Couple of questions though (if anyone can answer).. 1: When you turn it on, and you get the blocks scrolling down the screen... isn't that suppose to say Nintendo ? 2: The restore of the eyellowing plastic looks very good.. though wondering, does the chemical process damage the plastic? Does it become brittle in any way ?

[@TheRetroFuture]

1) it says Nintendo if a game is in there and has been read. It shows blocks when the game isnt inserted. I cant remember without watching the video but I think this was a fake cart which I used to test it. 2) yes it can make it more brittle if overdone.

[@Kcd16]

I enjoyed watching you fix the game boy pocket and the music. I had a black game boy pocket and only played Tetris on it, but I was amazed that you got it to look new again. Where did you by that brightened ?

[@rungsglasgow446]

Where did you buy your power adapter for your DMG Game Boy? I'm in the UK, just got a couple of broken GB's and i want to fix them. The terminals are corroded so thought getting the power adapter i can bypass the battery section and see if they work from that. Love the videos, thanks very much for your help.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Ebay!

[@rungsglasgow446]

Thanks for your reply. I found a usb cable on the deadpan robot website that will do the job.

[@alastairward2774]

eBay if you want some original hardware, they made plenty of chargers for the machine.

[@SparksNZeros]

i always love seeing retrobright videos, i still stand by you getting a hold of an AV Famicom to go with your controller and doing the LED mod :D

[@saeklin]

Ready to be played with for 5 minutes then sit on a shelf for another 10 years. I envy your UV box.

[@blackoverblueskies6221]

I never get tired of these videos, keep it up!

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks!

[@MisfitOutfit]

Been trying to do that bad ass flip you did with the electric screwdriver for the last 20 minutes

[@finno123456]

Nice work i wonder if she had water damage to it. The grease on the mother board. Goes like that with contact with water. It's to protect the board from moisture in a cold room. Or maybe the temperature was to cold for her. I had the big black and white one years ago. Brings back memories of super mario in the castle😀

[@Roxaschao]

Id recommend ordering some turntables for future refurb episodes once you have the cash to do it,the fans that like you walkman repairs would surely enjoy them,i definitely would.

[@TheRetroFuture]

I would like to do that for sure!

[@gamesux420]

What's the second middle song? I've went to the dudes soundcloud and I can't find it. Rip

[@jimpagan1481]

That was utterly fantastic! Great video. Thank you from Austin, Texas. 💪🏽🇬🇧👍🏽

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thank you!

[@orbita1]

Nice! I've just subscribed. How long did you expose the bleached case in the uv bay for?

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks! About 10 mins then check & replace the solution, then another 10 mins & repeat.

[@orbita1]

@@TheRetroFuture my girlfriend informs me that you can get a higher volume of that hydrogen peroxide (you're using 40). Might help.

[@finch6897]

How does the isopropyl help? I have an old Gameboy colour and advanced and both work but have dodgy power switches and one has no sound. I was just going to sell them cheep but if I can fix them then that would be fantastic

[@kiko12000]

Awesome video, bro! I've been loving the videos recently! Keep up the awesome work! Congrats on 30k as well, let's get to 100k!

[@johneygd]

I give you credit for retrobrighting it under flourscent white light rather then doing it under the sun like most people would do.

[@eskimojoe6564]

What cleaning supplies did you use and what is that oven with the light?

[@m33k83]

Dude really digging the intro and outro music. The cut scene music is good as well. Been a sub for a long time now and just wanted to drop a comment to say great job. You have really stepped it up in the production value!! Keep up the great vids and work!!

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@KlingonCaptain]

It's like something Mister Rogers would show on the Picture, Picture.

[@peterdykes]

I don’t know why but these videos are oddly satisfying

[@TimTheHermit]

Fantastic job, man! Also, great music in this vid!

[@digitamafreakdoodles]

Hey, great vid! quick question though, just wondering what does the lamp do to the housing of the GB. Does it help with the bleaching effect from the solution?

[@maple2441]

l ä m p

[@dr_wight1223]

AMAZING... you turn “junk” into brand new!

[@vacamodafaka8878]

I really like this kind of videos.... keep making them please

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks!

[@finnlolig3089]

Could you please give me a link to the solution, I really need to retrobrite some stuff around here. But here in Germany just can't find the things that I need.

[@RetroJay1974]

What powered screwdriver are you using? looks pretty smart!

[@bdhale34]

For that adhesive you should consider using a citric acid based cleaner it will dissolve it and make it easy to wipe away then clean as normal and retro bright it.

[@boomshakalaka2275]

I've come across this on eBay just now LOL

[@DS-oopa]

I wish I'd kept my original spinach green screen game boy. Some bad batteries exploded in it, and burned the back, so after several years, it died.

[@milodemoines8896]

I’ve always wanted to do this! Great vid!

[@somethin3682]

I wouldn't think you're making too many videos of these GB pockets there very cool.

[@TBustah]

Was this some sort of special edition that was only released in Japan? I’ve never seen a Pocket in the original DMG’s color scheme before.

[@jonathanduchesne8437]

Old Gameboy from Japan can be use anywhere in the world or are they region locked?

[@billiespencer]

Could you provide some info about your UV light? And how long did you actually let it soak up the rays?

[@HerrWieland]

Yes, I would like some info on that as well...

[@billiespencer]

Just doing some poking around, it looks like he's using a modified UV light used to dry off finger nail polish (www.ebay.com/itm/Pro-Nail-Polish-Dryer-Lamp-36W-LED-UV-Gel-Acrylic-Curing-Light-Spa-Kit-4-Tubes/262868470161?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144) but I'm still really curious about the specs (wattage and size) and how long he cooked it for. HELP US OUT @TheRetroFuture

[@ianjamescreasey8395]

What was the d.c thing you used was it a devise instead of using the batteries too power it up ??

[@1985dac]

I have an old playstation original do you have any recommemdations of how to replace some of the electronic components as some of them have rusted

[@Ravenesque]

Dude you gave that thing a luxury soak with that Badedos!

[@nathankoroush7918]

christmas 1989 i got a game boy. Still have it today.

[@VASHHERNANDEZ]

That spin was so smooth

[@looe9195]

Probably cost more to buy and repair a broken GBP than to buy a working one....

[@computeraidedworld1148]

Just a suggestion, maybe you could dabble into vintage computers, since you seem so keen on the early systems

[@CrisVazquezVideoGuy]

It would be really cool to learn what it is you're actually doing, and why it works. Like, why does putting alcohol on the power switch automatically fix it? Why does retrobrite clean the color and make it whiter? What was that lightbox thing you put the thing into? I have so many questions! I'd love to learn these things to refurbish these things as a hobby!

[@slowb15]

alcohol is used to clean contact points and remove general gunk. It has no lasting effect on the electronics (it is flammable so turn it off and be sure to remove power) plus alcohol air drys very quickly.

[@slowb15]

retro bright is mentioned as a peroxide agent of some sort. its like i weak bleach / coloring, think of hair dry. Same sort of idea. Keep in mind I have never used the product and only base that on what was said in the video.

[@CrisVazquezVideoGuy]

@@slowb15 thanks for the explanation! I really appreciate it! I've seen a few more of his videos and he explains things here and there, I'm learning slowly but surely 😁

[@infadeldog13]

Great vid. Love this kind of stuff. So pleased I discovered your Chanel - subscribed!

[@solomonxie5157]

absolutely great work ! recalled all my memories 20yrs ago

[@bigbrickproductions7213]

Hey dude can you help me with my Game boy every time I put a game inside of my GameBoy it crashes and it all looks glitchy sometimes if I blow in it or clean it inside it will work only for a minute and then once I take it out it won’t

[@TheTobalob]

Mate can I ask, what camera do you use for these videos? The quality is impeccable.

[@martinwalter3556]

Lord Biggington Canon EOS 80D

[@jas1986singh]

Sir can a Gameboy Color Polarizer be replaced. I have few GBC with screen burn

[@iam.jasonhoward]

Wow man, great video. Your work is awesome. Thanks for linking the toolkit. I gotta have it.

[@LissiKinz]

Imagine you sell this thing for cheap because you thought it was broken but really it just needed to be clean

[@Rathori]

How do you store the stickers while you do the rest of the work so they come back on so nicely?

[@TheRetroFuture]

Just put them on my table!

[@Rathori]

But doesn't the glue dry out? The whole process seems quite lengthy.

[@stephanieeiche5109]

I use to have that, except it was a Gameboy Color. My sister had one in yellow.

[@Alyks_the_Emerald_Sage]

I have a strategy for cleaning the casing, take the case and put it in a baggie and fill it all the way with Hydrogen Peroxide and let is sit out in the sun for 8 hours or maybe even a whole day!