Unboxing RARE GameBoys from Japan

[@Magic_Doge]

Fun Fact: If you shine a UV flashlight into a GameBoy that previously had stickers on it, you can see them

[@AnimilesYT]

Fun Fact: If UV light hits plastic it starts to break down which releases methane (which is a 25 times more powerful greenhouse gas) and it will turn the plastic into microplastics which has proven negative health effects on fish, and it could have an effect on humans as well. (It's hard to set up a study to test this, since we are literally breathing plastic right now, and if you drink water there's a high chance that you're drinking plastics as well..

[@Overflow066]

Animiles source to prove it? Otherwise I won’t believe this toxic comment.

[@hunter1q12]

@@AnimilesYT Well if I'm drinking plastic it must taste good because I cannot stop, and who doesn't like a little bit of meth in their system.

[@batter8178]

@@AnimilesYT fun fact:nobody asked

[@thenerdybunny1296]

I do not believe animiles is trying to be rude.

[@sebsyoutubechannel4252]

Lol Elliott has an infinite amount of batteries in his pocket 😀

[@SprunkCovers]

Inb4 his dumplings are batteries

[@Ruby_Mochii]

I'm more surprised that someone just casually stores battery in their pocket.

[@randomisus8711]

@@Ruby_Mochii some photographers keep extra camera batteries in their pockets, and some classic repairmen keep batteries on them to test stuff like gameboys

[@Z3L0T3S]

He only has 4, as he is a walking gameboy

[@jelemefer]

Battery corrosion is gonna be a bitch

[@Danny.._]

7:12 that appears to be the former owner's name and address written inside the battery cover - Tomoaki Takeuchi is the name; the address is too messy for me to figure out

[@uTubeNoITube]

I swear, when Elliot dies it's going to say "NOT SPONSORED" on his tombstone. :P

[@evandrocunha5048]

Or maybe something like "Elliot, lets put some batteries in and see What happens" which Will not do anything for him but Will scare the shit out of everyone around. Mine Will say something like "I AM not dead i just can t sleep with my Windows Open"

[@BrainOfRott]

uTubeNoITube it should be just Nintendo gameboy cartridge corruption lol

[@tenchuu007]

That cling wrap is actually incredibly strong when layered. They use it as palate wraps in shipping containers, it's a great way to keep heavy hard items from shifting.

[@Pixdoet]

Meanwhile I’m still trying to figure out why the 3ds game won’t work in a gb boy colour

[@brandonirish20]

The Game Boy Color uses an different pins

[@itsmesb4399]

I have one of the display game boys that has a sticker on saying those unit will not work when separated from the display” which of course wasn’t true but was to deter thieves. My mum worked there and she got to take it home when they switched the displays one day.

[@chasonthedon]

Anything with “Retro Future” or “Gameboy” I will click. And then of course if it’s Elliot, I smash the like button, no questions asked.

[@poplel]

So chill about the leaked battery acid. Yikes.

[@codylester9081]

One of my first projects was a Midnight Blue GBA from Japan 4 U and I absolutely love it. It works pretty well, still could use a little TLC but it is a very pretty color

[@sharpielady5654]

Is noone going to mention that he started this video hiding under the table? LOL

[@candiceiiice]

So I have binged watched most of your videos and signed up for Sendico using your link from your last video.... I now have 11 gameboys (a combination of pockets, colors, and dmgs) coming to me for an incredible price! I've never done and tinkering before but really excited for Retro Modding to start shipping stuff again so I can work on my new hobby! Thanks for all the great information!

[@KC15339]

Did you find them by just scrolling or did you use keywords?

[@candiceiiice]

@@KC15339 I search gameboy dmg, gameboy color, gameboy pocket etc. Also gameboy console would come up with good results. Once you find a good listing, they also have recommended listings as well which is how I more systems.

[@KC15339]

@@candiceiiice Thanks!

[@BEAT.SWEATS]

put one of the screen stickers underneath a clear screen lens with no print!

[@Will-nq3fo]

I just won on Ebay a gameboy color lot, green gameboy with carrying case. And 9 games all with manuals. Including Pokemon gold (worth 20 by itself but 30 with manual) . All for $55 shipped. Everything worked when arrived, I was stoked!

[@nathanr.494]

the midnight clear blue gameboy color got my attention. a friend of mine had one like it, years ago. it'll be neat to see it restored.

[@jtmacmillan]

Watching a video of a person unboxing a ton of Gameboys from Japan is so satisfying.

[@MultiDearDiary]

GameBoy mood stickers? I love it! Interesting to see. Love your videos as always 😍

[@MultiDearDiary]

Btw please make Let's Refurb! videos on your new finds ♥️

[@williammorton93]

This really takes me back. My first Gameboy was the atomic purple transparent Gameboy Color (the first videogame console ever) that my grandma got me for my 10th birthday like 17 or so years ago.

[@BitsInBits]

I think you're one of my favourite British youtubers.

[@dustinrgarner427]

We need retro future custom shells! Thank you for the content! Brilliant stuff, can't wait for you to complete these.

[@iSupermanCKi]

This video is unacceptable. I already spend too much time and money on Amazon, eBay & Mercari. Now I have a whole nother country of used retro games to look through. I need help.

[@ChoppedCarrots1]

When I got the notification I thought I'd see the horror of the double screen GBA SP. What would you call it? GBA DSP?? Wasn't disappointed. This is a great video and I love your content always

[@randomisus8711]

I've never heard of a double screen GBA SP. Are you talking about the DS?

[@ChoppedCarrots1]

@@randomisus8711 stay tuned to Elliots channel is all I can say

[@cortinoias]

I've seen people pop up from the bottom of the screen for an intro, and occasionally fall from the top, but I've never seen someone rotate a 90° angle at the start of a video.

[@JacobHillSBD]

The Kimba thing is actually a combination of misconception as well as people cherry picking. Adam from YMS made a great video on the subject. It's incredibly long, but it is incredibly informative.

[@keyholes]

Oh that midnight blue translucent colour is gorgeous! Wish they made more things that colour. As much as I like atomic purple, the saturation in the midnight blue is so much nicer to my eyes. 😍

[@betaman7988]

Watching these videos whilst I wait for my triwing screwdriver to come in the post and I can try all this stuff out for myself. Absolutely love these videos!

[@aphexteknol]

Elliot: “I’m not sure I’m gonna make a video on all of these” Us: Surely, you jest?

[@wotshish]

kimba and lion king are SO different that its nearly unrecognizable. There are some hilarious debunkings on youtube of the whole disney stole kimba myth.

[@cheesyrim2680]

Just recently got my Gameboy from Sendico, what a great website

[@daanvissers]

It always cracks me up when a Game Boy shows a sign of life and you say "Oh! Hello!" 🤣 Great content as always, amazing stuff here

[@andysmith5806]

Actually Kimba the White Lion and The Lion King have absolutely nothing in common. The only similarity is the name Simba which means lion in Swahili. It’s just a coincidence. The Lion King is just Hamlet.

[@maple2441]

great video as always elliott, can’t wait for the next one!

[@robyxlondondiary]

I have been using sendico for a few weeks. Simply fantastic! thanks for the advice

[@goffymusiclover]

The hello kitty one that wasn’t sun faded was beautiful too mad it had so much battery corrosion

[@poketsof]

"This is the worst batteries leakage I've ever seen" Some days ago I've found my old gameboy and it has a ugly batteries leakage and it was worse than the green one you have, but, somehow, my gameboy turned on and it was magic

[@JamesColemanTheater]

Mine was so bad that one of the battery contacts fell off of the board!

[@user-pq4by2rq9y]

My car has a battery leakage and its still working

[@icaroamoras]

I once heard that every shipment from Japan includes these candies for the customer to know if something went wrong with their order. Like, if the candy melted, it means your package could have been stored in a place under possibily harmful temperatures, or something like that.

[@Kalvinjj]

Could be that service in specific, cause I never get any when I order from eBay auctions...

[@WombatEater]

"UGH. DAMMIT" -RetroFuture 2020

[@HooperCross]

I can't believe you've done this.

[@Oldgamingfart]

I have the Seibu Lions one! Came in a little drawstring pouch with the same branding. Interestingly, the screen was bad on mine as well (the typical 'burned' look).

[@Roofgeese]

I love your videos! SO chill but enthusiastic at the same time. Also, very jealous of the Midnight Blue GB Color, haha

[@KOSMOS1701A]

if there is one thing i love, its buying something complete, especially used games because finding a 20 year old game in its original box complete with original everything is just a real treat to me, especially if the price is super good.

[@tyler7535]

My first gaming system was an Atomic Purple GBC. One of the best colors imo, so I'm glad you've finally got a few!

[@Jhud69]

Saitama Seibu Lions is a baseball team of course, and their mascot used to be Kimba from Kimba the White Lion. In Japan it's common for characters from anime/cartoons to become mascots. There's even a baseball team whose mascot is Snoopy! There's lots of discourse whether Lion King is plagiarism or not but still interesting nonetheless. Also that gameboy has a Tamagotchi Angel sticker on its back!

[@k2a2l2]

i love those gameboy lens stickers tbh, awesome designs on them

[@TheMarslMcFly]

Dang, that transparent midnight blue GameBoy is beautiful!

[@borabora1309]

Your channel makes me obsessed with Gameboys 🤩

[@sillystev0n]

I like it when I see other people are happy. This guy is no exception.

[@6skateordie9]

Elliots the man, best gameboy vids around

[@voteDC]

Not sponsored but they paid money that helped you to make the video. That fits pretty well into the sponsorship category to me.

[@RamoArt]

Yeah it's sponsored even if you receive products instead of straight up money to create a video

[@MrMxTech]

Were do you buy from Japan if you live in Mexico.

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

My two boys, 7 & 9 loved seeing the Kirby on the GB and then hearing you talk about “Something Else YT”. 😁

[@kitkat2310]

This is really cool! Recently subbed from jack sucks at life. Excited to see how you fix up some of these!!

[@Splifflix]

Is there anywhere to find cheap gameboys (any variety) everywhere i look they are upwords of $70-$80

[@TrondRune]

I looooove your Gameboy videos! 💪😁 Never stop doing what you are doing 👍 Cheers from Norway!

[@a0roar0in0the0dark]

Because of you I've been thinking of modding my atomic purple GBC. I've played for far too many years without backlight.

[@jaelmiguez6284]

Where is the double screen gba ap

[@Rogue_Orange]

That GBP is for the Seibu Lions, which are actually a Japanese Baseball club.

[@crazypiegirl]

Absolutely love the hello kitty game boys! Been looking at getting one for awhile, and I’m even more tempted now after seeing them in your video!

[@Kalvinjj]

Those screens with absolutely busted polarizers are the best candidates to backlight mod, nothing to worry about removing a good polarizer since it's dead after all. The GBCs have only one polarizer on front with a quarter wave retarder stuck on it too, just like the original GBA and AGS-001 GBA SP too, you can repair any those screens with a circular polarizer (circular being in reference to the light polarization, not format). By the way, funny enough, shipping from Japan to Brazil is usually the cheapest along with China because of e-packet (that's tracked on top of that), and things go really crazy expensive if you want tracked packets from anywhere else in the world.

[@javie5080]

The reaction to that green ones battery leak was perfect lol

[@galaxy_mooncat779]

I love your videos I remember getting my 3Ds and I still have it to this day

[@c00LKIDsix9]

I am sadly still waiting on two parcels from Sendico since like the 9th myself but this got me excited for when they eventually come in now

[@pachecodosunosiete]

I have one of the rarest Gameboys in Latin America and in the world also. The orange see through Mirinda Gameboy Color. Only between 1000 and 5000 been ever produced, never sold. Only won by competition.

[@Patthiccness]

I just recently bought a midnight blue gbc without even realizing it was a limited thing LOL, fantastic price as well

[@BrockAnth]

Damn the Seibu GBP is a dream 😍

[@G9PsX]

Just went onto Sendico for a browse and found 67 consoles for £8.50 each. You are about to bankrupt me Elliot

[@fuzzydreem]

Ooh, I was just researching about that Hello Kitty Gameboy yesterday!

[@andrekui1778]

I chances my gameboy color shell for a Midnight Blue one. Looks really neat 👌

[@JonnyOgg]

i just ordered a big bundle box like this from japan and its got a bunch of Gameboy colors, but i mainly bought it because there was the astroboy Gameboy light inside! (sadly without a battery cover) love your vids!

[@mutahard1632]

There must be something really interesting under that table we wanna see

[@TheNoobPan]

Is it weird that those stickers were the coolest thing in the whole package to me?

[@GCA1999]

Thank you 4 entertain me these day with your video

[@GEKGanon]

Glad to see more Game Boys have found a good home.

[@abcsd1254]

I have had success neutralizing battery acid with white or apple cider vinegar; it removes corrosion, too. Might be an interesting test on something already very far gone.

[@fraztown]

I'm not sure if you have ever talked about japan_4_u on your channel but I ordered a Gameboy dmg off their eBay page and it came in damn near perfect condition at a decent price. Just thought I'd mention it. Your videos are awesome by the way!

[@shanehagerty5393]

I'm currently waiting on an n64 from Sendico!

[@eekturk4258]

I'm still waiting for that ds sp

[@nightfox6738]

7:14 You should blur out the back of the battery cover on the beige dmg... you basically just doxed a random Japanese guy. (it has his name and address written on it)

[@pabloescobar9370]

Fantastic video. Love your content keep it up mate cheers!

[@WiredLynx]

FYI (and just my interest) 7:12 writing in back panel read as "Takeuchi Tomoaki" previous owners name, and his adress "'Eto-ku Oshima(in Tokyo) 6-1-6-346" goo.gl/maps/t6tStRgXcb3WTQSJA here is still stands multi-unit apartments,"大島6丁目団地6号棟" "Oshima-6 apartment, build No.6" I think 346 is room number.

[@mickelplays9386]

This fan community has alot of love for retro consoles

[@shuhan1235]

I love your vids Elliot!... Love from Sri Lanka!!!

[@turbo-vtec]

where do I start to find any of these consoles from japan anyway, wondering where to search and buy these retro handhelds

[@LNW54]

search seibu lions gameboy.. japanese baseball team official merch. got yourself some bargains. loved the vid

[@arianrod83]

Saitama-Seibu Lions. The mascot picture is named Leo, known for a very energetic dance routine and regularly can do backflips and neat stuff like that in routines. He has a sister or a cousin, I believe, called Leina (I forget if that's her name) and they at one point were tourism ambassadors for Saitama. There's also a Honda manufacturing plant there

[@samdeen95]

Where can I find the the video where you try to fix these? I swear I saw it on my KZbin feed, can't seem to locate it anymore

[@bcklee1]

Love these interesting videos!! Waiting on a dsi xl with a faulty port to replace. Its my new lockdown hobby lmao

[@Drkhan345]

This is so interestingly satisfying to watch

[@blakryptonite1]

Hey can you please do a video tutorial of you ordering stuff from the Japanese website? I want.

[@kenshinflyer]

I'm a simple man. I see Game Boys, so I gave the video a LIKE.

[@nataliekate2176]

Awesome haul. Loved the Hello Kitty ones 😁

[@TheRetroFuture]

Natalie Kate thanks 🙏

[@crunkatron2366]

I wouldn't call that a bargain per say. I pick up gameboy pockets and gameboy colors in Japan for 300 yen on the regular. It's an interesting lot tho none the less.

[@sonofmeh3182]

That looks sick. Maybe you should try to get a Toyota or ANA Gameboy next.

[@certifiedhero7]

If one were to paint a gameboy/game controller what would be the best paint to use without having to worry about the paint rubbing off?

[@jusumji]

Omg that Kirby Gameboy! So so so so cute. I wish I could find that 🤞

[@airplane6417]

Hey, the Orange hello Kitty Gameboy color, I saw that listing! Interesting.

[@triniking1234]

"I have a bad feeling about this."

[@nicklong27]

OK Lydia

[@ricosuave3497]

I got a standard green Gb pocket for free and it came with duracel 'power check' batteries in it that said best if installed by 2003!! I was a bit disapointed thinking it would not work and put a new pair in and boom it worked lol it came with pokemon red, Gamboy printer and the camara with its manual. Saddly no boxes

[@Gorillarevolta]

What have you got against emerging from the left hand side of your table?

[@Dustrick]

I'm 33 years old and I have never seen someone gag at the sight of battery acid. ?

[@Talkin-fr0g]

This vid is just a good reminder to take batteries out of your collection pieces (not just GBs, but tamagotchis and furbies in my case lol)

[@Shaqs]

I have a Nintendo 3ds, and the screen doesn't work, and I want to try to fix it. But I can't get the case off, because the screws won't come off. Any advise?