Let's Refurb! - Greasy Silver Game Boy Micro!

[@AliAhmadi-bl7ey]

when I was younger my older brother told be NEVER to go on the Xbox and PS2 with dirty or greasy hands. I'm 18 and still wash my hands before gaming.

[@TheRetroFuture]

That's good to hear man! Haha!

[@codo8584]

Ali Ahmadi I do the same

[@DJDanceClassic]

Ali Ahmadi I WASH MY HANDS BEFORE MASTURBATING

[@yumcherrypies]

imagine not allowing sweat

[@AscarzTT]

LOL XD

[@orsonjarrett]

That person must have been playing Finding Nemo and The Incredibles really vigorously to get it all sweaty and greasy.

[@andreacook7431]

My Game Boys always end up like that; I play on my lunch breaks. You know what fixes that though? Hand sanitizer. No fingerprints or germs.

[@lochitha5921]

Andrea Cook no there is 0.01 germs on it, as hand sanitizer only gets rid of 99.99 germs

[@WolfWiz99]

I own that dual game cartridge, and a silver grey micro!!! 🎮😂

[@ImGonnaShitYourPants]

@@WolfWiz99 I dont

[@silosis]

even the gameboy micro has a headphone jack. come on apple

[@youdontneedtoseehisidentif4939]

Frustratingly the GameBoy Advance SP didn't have a standard headphone jack, and didn't come with a free adapter either :/

[@DreamDaddie]

HAHAHAHA!!!

[@simonthedemonprince7026]

Richard Nixon Film Co. realrichardnixon r/woosh

[@strra]

courage.

[@flexyz99]

@@RS-tp3uu apple sheep, even if it is old, there is no reason for apple to remove it other than being cheap.

[@Hightower2804TP]

Holy shit 28 pounds for the Micro? I found a micro with the box for 60 bucks and I think this is a good deal but this is pretty cheap. This little gem gets more and more expensive

[@TheRetroFuture]

Boxed for 60 is great!

[@lucamagnani5243]

if it was cheaper it would be cool as a Keychain accessory

[@foxykiller-ij3td]

Honeyball Lecter I fond a ripoff of it it,s so good and for 9$

[@peregrine88]

I got a mint with box 30 Australian yesterday. Even came with carrying case

[@frantiseksvaral7400]

I bought boxet at 160AUD xD I consider that as a good price

[@IamNOVAone]

For some reason I find watching his refurbishing relaxing.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Glad to hear!

[@midnightmooncrazyness1920]

Same me to I enjoy watching his videos I'm a gameboy collecter

[@Jasonsminiadventure]

Tinkering is generally therapeutic.

[@Wyatt_James]

For future reference: batteries that do that aren't dead. They just need to be revitalized. Plug the charger in repeatedly and eventually it'll start charging and working normally again.

[@nowonmetube]

No dude, don't do it rEpEaTeDlY Just let it sit for half an hour and look if it works again!

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

What??

[@ironsienna]

"I sold my other micro cause it was pink and it didn't look sleek in my collection".. Your hot pink Gameboy Color on the other hand looks quite sleek on your KZbin channel banner.

[@nowonmetube]

I can't check that :(

[@sakuraogami6885]

Hot pink > Lighter pinks

[@rizziliant]

I forgot there's a place just called Jersey so when he said Jersey I thought "I'm from New Jersey too!" lol

[@TheRetroFuture]

Yeah Jersey Channel Islands!

[@keyholes]

The lanyard burning was wonderfully dramatic and everything, but could you not have just washed it?

[@TheDragonballboy]

Some men just wanna watch the world burn.

[@Thunderbolt5827]

SoldierSparky and others just want to watch lanyards burn

[@emergelife]

True, given that it was the authentic lanyard probs

[@recnamorcen1]

I would have just thrown the lanyard into a load of laundry. Cleans it up nice and having the lanyard ads a little value to some buyers.

[@8BitPasta]

I feel so sad when I see the MICRO

[@8BitPasta]

and I hate seeing these beautiful things with bad wear and tear damage. Such a beautiful unit, sucks they released it at the wrong time.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Yeah I know what you mean, it's a bit of a shame. A cool item to play on though!

[@thepumpkingking8339]

Know how you feel . I've now Rescued x3 of these puppies. Even a pink one.

[@cruststuffer3052]

doit86 bcuz it reminds you of your duck?

[@tacoengineer6660]

Bootleg Shrek yup I bet his duck is very small

[@williambennett7038]

omg I just got my first gameboy micro in the mail yesterday lol

[@TheRetroFuture]

Awesome man!

[@pherlong7]

I'm one of your biggest fans

[@pekinduck1]

JB Kwik is a miracle epoxy for tiny metal parts that need adhesion with minimal clearance but need legit strength. You can sand it and drill it. I've used it on plastic parts, metal parts and even to keep together a 16"×16" stone tile that shattered in front of my dad's fire place. I don't work for them lol. It's just legit epoxy.

[@marilynyi1205]

Ohh the green Micro looks really good!

[@nizammiah6511]

I remember back in Primary school a kid brought in a gameboy micro and a copy of incredibles. It honestly seemed like the coolest thing we ever saw in the playground (it wasn't a great school or area)

[@overlordalfredo]

Opens the wrapping "aw disgusting" like it was really the most ugly Micro ever → puts it in front of camera... almost new condition, nearly no sings of use at all :D

[@pik4052]

this was awesome to watch

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks man!

[@CharmanderFanCharFan]

The Retro Future yea

[@Tomversal]

Nick Pick All of his videos are

[@o.hudson7363]

Yep

[@BobTheStrangeMan]

I had never seen that console before in my life! Went immediately to eBay to go and look for one but my God are those expensive compared to just buying a DS Lite or something

[@Jaylin7878g]

Ben R I remember seeing a girl with one in 5th grade and being dead confused about what it was.

[@user-tm8hx1fk2z]

Yes junior using common sense anything that is super limited and not widely mass produced is going to be expensive, you learn about it in school called supply & demand ;).

[@acerbicgeoff7821]

Apparently I need to buy a gameboy micro, and break out my flash cart, and stop abusing my cell phone battery

[@BlackKraya]

Still my favourite video of yours. There is just some magic to seeing the transformation from DISGUSTING to beautiful.

[@bshays21]

My favorite handheld system. The size of it is perfect. Was really hoping for a Switch Micro. I'm called OCD with my video games because I keep the so clean. Videos like this make me happy knowing I'm not alone. I always say video games break for 2 reasons. Being dropped or being dirty.

[@ImGonnaShitYourPants]

The switch lite is like a switch micro. My switch is clean and cosmetically appealing for the most part besides the scratches in the back from constantly being taken in and out of the dock.

[@huhwhat2996]

When you took it apart did you ever notice if the charg port is replaceable. I couldn’t tell from the video.

[@yellowdump9794]

Just discovered your channel, loving it! I also love refurbishing consoles and tech so yeah, *subscribed* 8)

[@TheRetroFuture]

Welcome! Glad you like the videos.

[@GearWorksRc]

I've always wanted a gameboy advance micro if I can find one cheap enough soon I may order one of those and a few of my favorite games where did you get that awesome pocket knife from man.

[@Bolachas98]

I'd love to find one of those to see if I'd manage to figure out how to dismantle it on my own :D

[@TheRetroFuture]

They are pretty tricky to take apart, but it's like a little puzzle!

[@DreamDaddie]

Show up for the refurb, stay for the music

[@alanbennett4017]

What is that knife you're using?

[@JoeyStalin]

Krazy glue with some baking soda can work on plastics that break and refuse to stay glued

[@brandongomezvie-domde1a103]

JoeyStalin it's like soldering plastic

[@TheOneTrueNeravarOfOoo]

Finding Nemo and the Incredibles on an old Gameboy Micro. Talk about my 4th grade year. 😂😂

[@Censorshift]

I used to have the green one. It got stolen in 2008 while in my last year at school. I still miss the damn thing. IMO the best game boy that ever existed. Loved the metal housing and the brightness of the screen.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Oh damn! That sucks... Yeah the metal housing does it for me too!

[@thagerdorn2009]

Never seen someone so freaked out about fingerprints. Sorry to tell you but there are Peoples fingerprints everywhere you go.

[@aetheralmeowstic2392]

The screw on the battery door of my Game Boy Micro ended up stripped, so I decided to try to recycle one of the screws from an old broken floppy drive I had picked up. It turned out to be a perfect fit, and I've been using that screw on my Game Boy Micro's battery door ever since.

[@shadowlink3602]

i dont know why but when he was talking about the wrist strap i could not stop laughing! xD

[@TheRetroFuture]

Hahaha, filthy.

[@Y2JMAN1986]

The lanyard IN THE BIN 🙂🙂😂😂

[@gazoline7093]

my mum got me one of these brand new when i was a kid back in 2006 and it was my first console that i loved and played for hours. I still have it today and now some are selling for $300-$400

[@pinkwolf6407]

I managed to get a pink micro a few years ago on eBay, it had a starting bid of £20 and I got it for around 25 including postage. It was boxed too with charger although I have no idea now where the box has gone and the charger I haven't seen in ages. It's currently on display on my shelf. A really nice little handheld, a shame it didn't sell as well as it should have. They're fast becoming collectors pieces now so I'm glad I got one for a fairly reasonable price!

[@blazedyoda8608]

You can actaully clean those lanyards really easily. I had two that were horrible and black, I spent 10 minutes and they are like brand new just use soap and hot water with a sponge.

[@tronixfix]

Nice vid! One little tip from my side: get some ultra cheap plastic screen protector foil and stick it on the display instantly after opening the device. I also had everytime the problem that my screens got dust or fingerprints on them after repairing the device. And even if i could clean it off i was sometime stuck with a slightly scratched screen. If you stick on the foil it will prevent that problem, just peel it off before u close it up again.

[@midnightmooncrazyness1920]

I enjoy watching your videos I tried doing a mod but never worked out watching your videos makes it look easy your like a professional modder I'm gameboy collecter your channel relaxes me I enjoy video games.

[@TheBongoMan]

Both Nemo and The Incredibles on Gameboy were my childhood. That just brought me back

[@ryanf_]

When I was little I had a gameboy micro, and I loved it. But when I moved a few years ago it got lost. They are so expensive and hard to find at a good price

[@poco5568]

1000 subscribers! yay, been here since 40 subs or something ahah. good job elliot

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks man! You're the best.

[@katie2940]

Ahem... 16k..?

[@sassovolante8583]

@@katie2940 ahem... 49k?

[@Ehero700]

@TheRealArmandoch06 ahem... 77k?

[@buckethatpat8549]

Ehero7 ahem... 89k?

[@AzNpowangeFTW]

That burning lanyard must have smelled like something putrid lol

[@jasperyt5809]

This was very interesting, as I have never seen a system being refurbished before. You earned yourself a new subscriber mate.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thank you very much mate! Appreciate that!

[@nunyafnbiznis4169]

Lol the burning lanyard part

[@ultrarealm]

I was gonna say, don't just cut it, burn it, then I saw you burning it, how satisfying, lol, Great job BTW.

[@datlof5470]

3:34 AYO THIS LOOKS KINDA SUS....

[@12Fireblast]

03:50 whats the name of the song?

[@xFeqgbeko]

you deserve a much larger audience than you have

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks buddy, means a lot! I'm happy with my loyal audience at the moment.

[@xFeqgbeko]

The Retro Future yes, but you make such great vids, the quality is far better than most people here on KZbin imo

[@aurorasozmara7260]

Well, count my gf & I in! Just subbed a few days ago. This dude is awesome and we're glad to fill out the ranks a li'l bit!

[@keeler1984]

been lurking on your channel just wanted to say i like your macro shots and camera work nice vids keep it up

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thanks!

[@captaintoad5540]

That proves Eliot’s hate for the lanyard

[@bswtsp21]

A bit much, the lanyard burning.

[@gerretoutdoors3710]

Haha you hated that lanyard so much you butchered it and then lit it on fire. Hahaha

[@joannak4767]

I've never even heard of a Gameboy Micro! Gotta find one of those

[@pjmc8714]

Man I love these types of videos your awesome!!

[@TheRetroFuture]

Thank you very much dude!

[@pjmc8714]

The Retro Future Your welcome your my fav youtuber!!

[@elliott6240]

Maybe this is a thing with Micros? The screws are knackered on mine too which is a real shame since I can't open it up to give it a clean.

[@phrog.4809]

I forgot it even existed

[@mathewakad2861]

Love the choice of instrumentals you use man 😊

[@Demonanimator]

I had one of these in 2012, i sold it for a gameboy color. Kinda regret it now that the price jumped. Not as bad as what happed to my cousin who got one near its release. He lost it.

[@TheRetroFuture]

I have sold lots of things I regret!

[@bibasik7]

I'm never selling my DSi XL. Or my Wii.

[@Thunderbolt5827]

A KZbinr Calle Izzy Nobre three his away because if he wanted to play GBA games he could use his PSP He still regrets it to this day.

[@castin5244]

I love these Game Boy micros so much. Makes me wish I never sold mine for like $20 back when they were super cheap.

[@randomukguy1333]

ahhhh you have made me want a gameboy micro! **shakes fist**

[@BEAT.SWEATS]

whats the song at 3:49 from

[@jacksonmurphy4040]

I’m getting my first gameboy

[@LiLWindex69]

Always found these strange more of an SP fan

[@FinleyGomez]

Hahaha, hey it's great to see more KZbin's from the channel islands. However, Guernsey > Jersey xD

[@thelectro95]

got my micro about 2007 brand new at a store for 49€. still got it boxed and barely used. just found out the the prices for that awesome little things slowly went insanely high. i hope i get a chance to get one cheap so that i can really use it. mine is just too good to play with :D

[@charlieroberts3553]

Hey man, just found your channel! Absolutely love these refurb vids!!!! Take it easy brother.

[@Daedelor]

Awesome stuff! As a finishing touch, I would have buffed the scratches off the faceplate though :)

[@TheRetroFuture]

Would have been a good idea! Dont have the tools though.

[@Daedelor]

The Retro Future the way I do it is with Tamiya Polishing Compound. It's actually for model airplanes and such (for the plastic canopees) but works amazing for game boy screens as well. Just use a dry cloth and polish away, no tools needed. Doesn't take that long to get good results either.

[@TheRealGillman]

@The Retro Future You Should see if you can get the plastic frame from a Gameboy micro 3D printed to make future repairs with broken frame bits much easier for faceplate fixes.

[@TheRetroFuture]

That's a great idea man! From what I've seen it's already been done.

[@TheRealGillman]

Cool to hear! If so that makes fixing Gameboy Micros with that problem so much easier.

[@DS-oopa]

I was thinking the same thing about that grubby strap. 🔥

[@MirceaD28]

Before order a new battery, try charge it using your game Boy. Maybe on the grease one the charging port is dirty or damaged thus the inability to charge.

[@PockieEtc]

Random video on my feed and after seeing it, now i want one...

[@JacobHollis96]

Pockie Etc. Eh. Seems a bit clunky to me.

[@timothymelim8485]

Hello I’m a fan of old consoles but sadly can’t afford to do these videos and I live in jersey as well, if you’re talking about Jersey C.I, I’m just glad there’s someone who makes these videos on our boring island

[@TheRetroFuture]

I do indeed live in Jersey C I!

[@akaiuwu]

You live in jersey? Nice! St brelade checking in

[@TheRetroFuture]

Yeah haha! Hi!

[@LordForeverTV]

mehgeme west is best

[@kr4t0sg.28]

That battery is still good. It does that when its completely low on charge. You should of gave it time to charge

[@jzombie66]

Very nice, man! Always wanted a Micro(still don't have one) and that video made me want it even more lol

[@user-zo9dc1lu3q]

I bought the same model "new in box" for a few euros back in 2007/8. The console is still in good condition. Sometimes I still ask myself: why? Why i didn't buy two Game Boy Micro when I got the chance ???

[@johneygd]

You could,ve also cleaned that wrisp strap rather then destroying it. Still a nice demonstration.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Its an aftermarket one, i have a few of them.

[@RetroRockGamer]

good luck finding one of these for less than 100 bucks now.

[@Mr-Cleric]

People say I'm "weird" or "selfish" when I don't let people use my controllers, but this is *exactly* why I refuse to let people near them.

[@92000]

Anyone has solved the *faceplate hitch* problem? (internal plastics 3D print or alu-made part) It's like the biggest in-need spare part GBM owners search for - anyone who would do it would easily earn $10-15 per part WORLDWIDE (thousands of people would buy it instantly if anyone would try)

[@guestguest1573]

I'm surprised you didn't just clean the lanyard

[@natekenny7106]

Still can't believe as recently as 2008, Nintendo thought it was acceptable to sell a portable game player with a 2 inch screen.

[@thorfinn2822]

I had a pink GameBoy Micro as well!

[@austinkoeppen6122]

Annoys me that this tiny thing had a headphone jack but the SP didn't.

[@lily91109]

My Gameboy micro doesn't charge anymore.

[@AaronALAI]

Have you seen or heard of bondic? It's a sort of glue that's really strong even in tiny quantities.

[@Answerzombies]

That knifes mechanism is sweet!

[@matzethehobbitk7958]

Hey Elliot, I got a GBmicro and wanted to clean it. When I opened the shell I realized that all the counter parts for the screws were broken from the inner frame. I started to reassemble and glue all the broken parts together but it is like a puzzle. I had a look online to find a replacement for it but I was just able to find kits for the outer shell. Maybe you can help me with this problem because I really want this GB micro in a good condition in my collection. It is the frame where the motherboard and the display are sitting in. By the way I love your content and you brought me into cleaning and repairing old GB models and Nintendo systems.

[@ilikemyrealname]

Happy to have found your channel. The video was excellent! Looking forward to watching more.

[@matthewhall2758]

Hi, I was just curious where you got the knife that you used for opening the package, I really like the flip open mechanic?

[@matthewhall2758]

Loved the video btw, always love these refurb videos.

[@TheRetroFuture]

Hello Matthew, I got the knife from a company called CRKT.

[@brockbreacher]

matthew hall www.crkt.com/shop/pocket-knives/snap-lock.html

[@brockbreacher]

The Retro Future its a gorgeous knife mate. to bad its out of stock (and 55.99 usd)

[@aidanbassett6724]

It's a terrible knife

[@thelegendtl]

I’m starting a game boy collection So Far I have a Rare Pikachu GBC and A Transparent GBA SP with a broken hinge. All I gotta get is Original Gameboy, Gameboy Pocket, Gameboy Light, Game Boy Advance and the micro!

[@brysonrodden5112]

i need a new battery for mine, i plug in the charger the select and start button blink then shuts off

[@TheRetroFuture]

Traxxasboy9087 yeah just a new battery mate!

[@qualitycontenteveryday6288]

I don't understand how you don't have way more subscribers!

[@GearGolemTMF]

Nice video. But what was the song playing while you cleaned it?

[@flockesempire]

at least this is a gameboy where you can get screens for for quite cheap xD

[@mdlyonn0035]

I’ve always wanted one of these from when I first saw them but I’ve never gotten round to buying one, anyone know how much a decent condition one goes for?

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Hi Elliot,great refurb videos you put out.I think you could have washed the lanyard is soapy water,no?Cheers.

[@TheCludo]

I still have a black one, not charged in jears and still some charge in it.

[@qualitycontenteveryday6288]

YOU ARE 4 subscribers away from 1000 subscribers

[@TheRetroFuture]

Yeah man! Crazyyy.

[@joemother3811]

2 months later...

[@seirahikari3386]

The Retro Future now it's 125K