The Game Chasers - The Unexpected Value of This Apple II Find!

On today's Game Chasers Billy takes the Apple II he found for $40 bucks to The 8-Bit Guy, a local vintage computer hobbyist. They will find out if it works, restore it to its former glory, and see whether or not it was worth the money to pick it up.
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The Game Chasers are 2 friends hunting for retro video game in flea markets, garage sales, game stores and people's homes! And they are a bunch chodes

[@GameSack]

Possibly my favorite episode here.

[@TheGameChasers]

Is it because there is less us?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I really enjoyed this followup bonus video! I love me some old computers. 👍

[@arthurbrown-jy2ez]

What's up MJR ?

[@TheGamingShelf]

I love these “side episodes.” Very cool that he was able to get a grimey old Apple 2 in working condition.

[@johnnylongfeather3086]

Spoiler

[@RisingFunGaming]

To be fair, "Melvor the Great" is a pretty badass title. Also, 8-bit guy was such a champ to get this running for you.

[@n1fffan]

oh man, and you even got a copy of one of his games out of it, that's freaking awesome! he always struck me in his videos as a genuine dude

[@TheGameChasers]

I know!

[@nostalgia_factor]

Dope crossover. I've learned a lot from 8-Bit Guy over the years.

[@Generali087]

Not only did he make his own game, he made his own PC and made a new game for that.

[@Okurka.]

Several other people made that computer.

[@brandonnesfan]

@@Okurka. He was the head guy behind it though.

[@Jonnicom]

Yup. It's not a GC episode without something like "not being able to open a door" being checked off on the Bingo card...

[@TheGameChasers]

Favorite comment

[@superstarichiban]

My two favorite geek shows finally meeting! A killer crossover, indeed.

[@scorpinok3006]

Hey, you can't use that word! That's our word...

[@superstarichiban]

@scorpinok3006 hahah trust me; it's very much my word too. 😅

[@scorpinok3006]

@@superstarichiban 😉😂

[@3dhYT]

_Translator:_ I knew 8-Bit Guy would clean this computer. He's like Sheldon and his obsession with cleaning 😊

[@Jer0tube]

Great seeing a few guys getting together and working on a common interest. Great video, and very inspirational.

[@TheGameChasers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@super10nano1]

The crossover I never expected, so excited for this!!

[@jacksampsonforever]

Love David Murray!! Congrats to the guy who got to go on that date with Norm!

[@retrogamingmaniac]

Lol Melvor coughing right when he was speaking 😅

[@LambosOnly]

Melvor coughing during that interview lol

[@skybluerob8850]

That Apple II computer booting up gives me some mega Alien movie vibes with the green text and the sound.

[@TheGameChasers]

Yup

[@PowerSynopsis]

I'm glad there was a follow-up to the grotty Apple II you picked up. Very cool to see it working again! I also watch 8-bitguy and didn't expect him to show up but he was definitely the right choice.

[@mcfeddz44]

This felt like getting an Apple 2 for Christmas in the form of a Game Chasers episode… also why didn’t you at least clean it first 😂 what’s wrong with these guys?? 😂😂😂

[@bpcgos]

Nah, Im kind of glad they didn't cleaned it first, imagine what will they do to clean it up, they probably will just spraying it with powerwash to clean a car while it actually need just a bit of wipe...lol

[@jay692]

Melvor hacking his lungs out mid interview had me losing it😂😂😂

[@electricadventures]

Always nice to see a system saved from potential land fill. It cleaned up pretty good too the 8-bit Guy did a good job getting it all working. The Apple II is a very nostalgic system for me, played Castle Wolfenstein in the science labs at college and thought it was fantastic at the time. I am lucky to have a working system as well.

[@alyssawarrick22]

The crossover I've been waiting for.

[@phillipaceves1]

So satisfying when the 8-bit guy was cleaning the apple 2

[@StevieDrawStuff]

This video reminded me of getting together with my friends in the 80s working on our Amiga. Good times and great video. Thanks for the follow up

[@TheGameChasers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HoZKiNZ]

The crossover I never expected. Nice work to all!

[@yuglooc_coolguy]

I'm a huge fan of 8bitguy, and it's awesome that you two were able to meet up.

[@scotdodgy]

It was so amazing to see two of my favourite channels collaborate. 8-Bit Guy is such a treasure to computing, electronics and KZbin.

[@Retronize84]

I remember an old guy at work (not so popular) was sharing his postcard collecting at a meeting and nothing was said but I'm pretty sure everyone thought he was just a crazy old man and I wonder if we are going to be the same with retro games.

[@misswomble]

The Microsoft card is an add on, Its purpose was to simplify porting Microsoft's computer-language products to the Apple II.

[@divinepops4423]

Ya know, it's awesome coming home from work to a new game chasers episode. Even if it's not a traditional " Chasing" episode, I'm just glad to have content... so thank you I appreciate you guys. Merry Christmas.

[@johnsonlam]

I really enjoy people helping each other especially gamers and computer, saving retro computer and games, thanks!

[@blastedmcgraw152]

Watching this video gave me so much joy. I grew up using Apple II's in school, and even learned BASIC on one of these. Great stuff!

[@TheGameChasers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cooperschwartz318]

I have a full apple IIGS set that I restored, it was a fun and challenging process learning how to disassemble everything, how to handle a CRT, how to recap power supplies, and how to restore a floppy drive, and now it proudly sits on my desk

[@samson-zq7gc]

That was so entertaining and educational. Thank you for doing this.

[@TheGameChasers]

Our pleasure!

[@Okurka.]

6:02 "I'm a Commodore expert." 🤣🤣🤣

[@hoffmanhunter7961]

This was such a cool episode. I love seeing these old computers and how they work. Now I need to go check out 8 bit guy he seems super knowledgeable about this stuff. Great episode man

[@ChristianAVS]

Im a sucker for building computers and troubleshooting, and have watched 8-bit Guy's videos so this was a treat. Would love more of these troubleshooting/restoring videos on future finds.

[@wicked49ford]

Not knowing there's is a new episode of Game Chasers and it pops up on your feed is one of the best feelings ever!! Good shit!!

[@TMack86]

This was awesome! So cool to see you guys getting that old PC up and running

[@nesfrk]

Things I never thought I'd see in my lifetime, 8bit guy with the game chaser's 😅

[@nerdeyes]

what a great idea for an episode. loved it!!!

[@electricboltz9028]

Man what an awesome and wholesome video. Cant believe you guys got to meet 8bitGuy and how he was willing to do his best to help you get the Apple II Plus working.

[@OctoberHourglass]

Don’t let this awesome video distract y’all from the fact that CHRISTMAS ROBOTICA is a musical masterpiece.

[@Eiji475]

Dodongo at the end there I died 😂😂😂 Great video tho. More collabs plz!

[@timwasylyszyn9838]

Loved the video! Brings me back to my days in elementary school where I used the Apple II E computers. Happy that your computer is working. Hope you get additional memory so it’s fully functional.

[@TheGameChasers]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@MatSpeedle]

Awesome colab of two of my favourite KZbin channels 🎉❤

[@TheGameChasers]

Wow, thank you!

[@joshruiz809]

Glad to see a new one Billy and co. Happy holidays!

[@wheatstalkers]

New episode!? With the 8-bit guy?! Awww yeeeeeeeeeeah

[@kentaccordionist]

I remember an oversized joystick called a bit stick that we used for doing graphic work on an apple2. You could turn the stick when in its central position clockwise or anti-clockwise to zoom in or out on your work. That was around 1985.

[@Sperious]

I literally can’t believe it! It’s my ultimate KZbin dream come true! The Game Chasers + The 8-Bit Guy = ❤❤

[@TheMelvor]

It was great going to his place

[@seanstewart8943]

yeah he seems like a realy nice guy, id love to meet him one day. ive met all you guys and youre a bunch of fart smellers. jk love you guys@@TheMelvor

[@Sperious]

@@TheMelvorI bet it was! Man, I wish I could go there myself! 😄

[@noooname2568]

Amazing! Have a great Christmas and New Years Chasers & family! 🎉

[@Hollyweeds]

Ah loved this. We had an apple llGS growing up and seeing the print shop logo reminded me of all the birthday invitations I made on that loud ass dot matrix printer. ❤

[@jacytodd]

This is great! I wondered if we would see the outcome of this system. Glad to see we were able to see it restored.

[@_BELMONT_]

fantastic episode. i love tinkering with old consoles, handhelds, and tech in general! loved every minute of this!

[@TheGameChasers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@loganblair6822]

A well needed episode thanks guys you've helped my day get better!!

[@graydeotto2820]

I loved and miss his 8bit keys channel!

[@jwt4810]

Been having a really crappy day until now. Thanks for raising my spirits Mr. Hudson!

[@robertgmurdoch2014]

I loved this episode! Great Cross-over from two great content creators!

[@ENYGMA_PLAGUE]

Epic find. Merry Christmas boys thanks for a rad year of game chasing. Still can't believe Chasing the Unknown came back! 🔥🔥🔥💀🤟

[@kevinmota8751]

After coming home from a super busy day at work and seeing a new episode out, you guys helped bring joy back to my day. Thank you. Every episode is a great one. Keep it up gents!

[@TheGameChasers]

Our pleasure!

[@youtubasoarus]

So awesome! Love seeing these youtuber crossovers. So great! 👍

[@Malacefire]

^^; had to watch this twice because half way threw we lost power were I live from a storm, so I finally got to watch entire video now and its great, working on old electronics, computers, game consoles is such a good time ^^ glad to see you got it working as well, great video.

[@TheGameChasers]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@anthonyxavier6300]

Everything that Dodongo comes out of his mouth is gold 😂

[@Linkclouds.]

Great Episode Guys! 8 Bit Guy major thanks for helping billy out :). Happy Holidays 🎄🎄🎄

[@amfk8079]

LOVE THE CROSSOVER! Huge fans of both your work

[@derrickj3608]

This video was good on its own with 8 bit guy and Billy, but Melvor’s inclusion took it up another level and made it fantastic.

[@bossk0l051]

Thanks for this update on thr Apple II, it was so interesting watching 8 Bit Guy diagnose the issues and then fix them! Also, what a nice dude going to all the trouble of cleaning it up and handing you free games. I'll be definitely checking his channel out. Please update us if you get the 64K memory!

[@PaulRedeemed]

Love it, and love seeing 8-Bit guy in here as well. Excellent channel I also spend time at.

[@jasonjlaw]

Make sure to keep that other disk drive. Chances are it just needs to be realigned.

[@freshyfresh9838]

What a magical crossover for people who watch KZbin like tv. So strange but very cool just like when magnum Pi and murder she wrote crossed over back in the 80’s or so.

[@rogersherman3546]

I’ve been watching a lot of lgr lately and been enjoying his vintage computer stuff so this was a cool episode!

[@SmerrillS]

The collab, I didn't know I wanted, but actually got and enjoyed!

[@sirokoolss]

Getting an alert of a New episode made my Freakin Day!!! Merry Christmas fellas 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Dusty_B]

I hadn’t heard of 8-bit guy so thanks for giving me another channel to explore. I can already tell I’m going to enjoy his videos.

[@Okurka.]

The guy is ungrateful in his videos, I hope you like that.

[@izik7220]

Seeing a game chasers episode pop up always makes me feel good !!!

[@duncanrathband5492]

What a great collab. Lots of love and Merry Christmas 💛

[@highvoltageamerica]

David Murray is a national treasure

[@Hotsaucedeluxe]

New episode. Its a christmas miracle.

[@Hattmyler1227]

Thanks for the video guys!

[@artbyact]

Great video! That game hes working on for the commodore and Pescii Robots in the SNES box looks awesome!

[@georged7627]

The 8bit guy is a legend and i so much enjoyed this ep….the oldest computer gaming i have is the Nintendo game and watch donkey Kong 2 and oil panic 🤘🏾and i used to love my Commodore 64 with my Atari along with the nes back in the day

[@casualretrocollector]

David is one of the best KZbinrs out there. Very smart, informative and very humble.

[@Okurka.]

Humble? He calls himself a Commodore expert in this video.

[@houstonjdd]

8*bit guy, his videos rock. Glad he brought me to y'all. Good work.

[@JoshBattin]

Now to fix the memory and figure out what the extra parts do, head up to the PNW and crossover with Adrian's Digital Basement!

[@Valentine82]

8 Bit guy crossover! Love it!

[@chadharris6912]

Great video. Great content!!! I miss you guys dropping videos more often!!! Still want to catch the movie!!!

[@simbin.]

Great collab with The 8-Bit Guy!

[@EnigmaEchoMysteries]

Really enjoyed this. So cool to see it working. Would love another update if you get the memory expansion working! I love tinkering with electronics when I get the time, this has inspired me to keep my eye out for an old retro computer. We had an Apple of some kind growing up, might have been a 2. Would be cool to tinker with one again.

[@GameFreak4Ever]

I am totally nerding out over here. I love computers. Old hardware from when I first starting using computers is so cool.

[@TheGameChasers]

Same here!

[@katiehunter7313]

Thanks for the hard work and dedication Bill, its much appreciated.

[@Scottsquatch]

Awesome update, happy to see it working!

[@TheGameChasers]

Thanks!

[@Night-Jester]

Woah!!!! 8 bit Guy and Game Chasers!!? Awesome so awesome!

[@RoddZ4]

Two of my favorite youtubers on the same video, what a time to be alive.

[@bpcgos]

This is just as awesome as it get, I remember in latest 8-bit guy retrospective about Apple ][ he have some trouble finding the early model of it and some days later Billy found one...

[@Princ3of5aiiyanz]

Never thought i would enjoy a video on an apple 2. Kudos. Great episode.

[@TheGameChasers]

Thanks! 😃

[@CIubDuck]

Man I've followed you guys for years and years, and I've followed 8bit guy for years and years. Seeing the thumbnail for this video almost gave me a stroke. I've never thought about your channels colliding like this. It has never even crossed my mind that the both of you are Texas bound. 10/10 episode as always, I'm just perplexed that you guys somehow crossed channels.

[@CoolToysandCoolThings]

😎 The hole time I was waiting for one of you guys to FART in that tiny room... lol 😅

[@arthurbrown-jy2ez]

This was a awesome show I love seeing old video games being restored and not ignored it's a beautiful thing

[@TheGameChasers]

Thanks!

[@Neon-x-Wolf]

Love this! great episode.

[@robertmckeon297]

Cool episode. Thanks guys🤘🤘

[@suziecarmell2971]

What a great episode!! The 8-bit guy is super cool & a generous human ❤