I Restored and Upgraded This $2 Junk Original Gameboy - Console Restoration & Repair

2020 ж. 26 Шіл.

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I've been wanting to modify the original Nintendo Gameboy so I decided to restore and repair one and do the modifications while I'm at it. The original Gameboy aka DMG-01 was released in North America 31th July 1989, few days shy of 31 years! HTe modification I will add to this console is a backlight and a bivert chip. Bivert chip inverts the colors. For some reason that gives better contrast for the screen, I'll also invert the colors again to get normal colors instead of inverted colors.
The Gameboy got power but there was no image or sound. This was not very promising. Usually no power is better because then the issue is most likely simple to solve beucause that is often caused by bad contact somewhere. This could mean the board or the screen is broken.
After disassembly the plastic parts were cleaned. And yellowed parts were de-yellowed in my solarium. Tutorial for the process can be found here: • How to remove yellowin...
I cleaned the board. I concentrated especially on the power switch and the battery contacts, which were the point I was hoping to have bad contact. I that was not the case I'd have to go systematically go through the whole board to find the damaged area. The battery terminals were removed and put into rust remover. After that they were nickel plated. The blue residue on the terminals is oxidized copper this tells me the nickel plating was already damaged. My tutorial for nickel plating can be found here: • How to make simple DIY...
After the board was cleaned it worked so the issue was just a contact issue which is very typical for these. However the sound was not working. I tested the speaker and the volume wheel. They were both fine. This could again mean the board is somehow damaged causing the issue. Then I realized the headphone jack has a switch that turn the speakers off when the headphones are plugged in. And what do you know. The headphone jack was working. I used a screwdriver to scratch the oxidized metal between two pieces of metal in the switch to get them good contact again. And now also the audio was working.
Now that everything as fixed I wanted to install the mod kit. I peeled off the back polarizer from the screen. I cleaned any glue residues from the screen with isopropyl alcohol. Then I inserted the backlight panel behind the screen. Between the screen and the led panel. Some people like to desolder the whole screen for better access but as you can see the installation can be done without it if you are careful with the ribbon cables. To install the chip I needed to lift 2 legs from the screen connector. The chip is mounted on this PCB board which makes the installation much easier. The rest of the needed contacts (except ground) have holes over the corresponding contacts on the board to make soldering easy. Because the chip inverts the colors the polarizer must be turned 90 degrees I get this white/blue tone instead of the normal green/black. There are other colors also available but I like this one.
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This truly is "I'll go to bed after this video" KZhead.
@Aenopia3 жыл бұрын
- ye
  @mooncrysys3 жыл бұрын
- Literally got to the removal of the battery plates when j psssed out. Had to finish it in the daylight
  @Aneiriko2 жыл бұрын
- I think this KZhead video it’s long
  @mercynotfakebutvhs2 жыл бұрын
- I like watching these in bed until I start seeing double
  @nekovannox2 жыл бұрын
- Accurate description.
  @lindseycassella30152 жыл бұрын
This Gameboy has seen better days. Glad it's getting a restoration.
@mypal19903 жыл бұрын
- k.
  @danisol5583 жыл бұрын
- I dont know what you're talkin about that Gameboy is in the best condition IVE ever seen /s
  @tobyhanke32743 жыл бұрын
- I also work on restoration. Everyone watch my channel video
  @99TeamRestoration3 жыл бұрын
- Yeah no shit
  @humanbread26193 жыл бұрын
- @@99TeamRestoration Maybe dont self promote in the comments of another KZheadrs videos?
  @tobyhanke32743 жыл бұрын
I’m 56 years old and I get super happy to see the Ducktor!
@DaisyHollowBooks2 жыл бұрын
You’re definitely one of my favorite restorators I’ve seen on KZhead. Your videos are so calming while also containing so much character and personality in everything you do. You’re also so extremely descriptive and thorough, so much so that I, as a complete novice to tech, feel I understand how the game boy works a little better by the end. I really adore how much work you really put into your videos. Great job ^_^
@stevedinosaur2 жыл бұрын
- My man posted the nicest comment in KZhead history
  @-Ninnux-2 жыл бұрын
- has he ever restored something that had completely worn out lettering?
  @Kracov_the_Madman8 ай бұрын
- And he's legit!
  @ls190v22 ай бұрын
Interesting thing I noticed a few while uploading the video, the Gameboy was released in North America on July 31st 1989. 31 Years ago in a few days! Would you like to see some more mods in the future? I'll try to not ruin the devices in the process
@OddTinkering3 жыл бұрын
- Odd Tinkering yes i would love to see more mods
  @JZM0063 жыл бұрын
- Where do you get these old, beat-up consoles from? I'm interested in trying to fix up one as a side-project.
  @cristianclewis2573 жыл бұрын
- Yes that would be cool
  @UltimatelyEverything3 жыл бұрын
- If you haven't don't a game gear that would be a good restoration job!
  @mypal19903 жыл бұрын
- Yes!! More game boys!! Can you do a Gameboy Advance SP sometime? I’d like to see how to restore mine!
  @friendemmett3 жыл бұрын
I really like the new thing you added to show where the screws go at 2:50! It helps to see precisely where you put the Phillips screws!
@gamershoe3 жыл бұрын
- Thanks! I thought I'd try something new so people can see the screws but I don't have to show myself unscrewing them all
  @OddTinkering3 жыл бұрын
- @@OddTinkering I also came here to say it's a good change
  @lowlyslayer43853 жыл бұрын
- @@OddTinkering Yes i agree Gamer Shoe and Lowlyslayer it's a good change
  @UltimatelyEverything3 жыл бұрын
- What program are you using to do that?
  @brokenarrow82513 жыл бұрын
- Very good change. I could have used a video like that when I did my joycon thumbstick and shell replacement
  @johnwaugh40853 жыл бұрын
The backlighting upgrade makes this restoration actually worth playing. Well done! Such a neat display piece as well
@rogerbyamgaming2 жыл бұрын
- @@matthewbrown1617 Bro you must do this mod and film the modification. I think this is gonna be your shot!
  @Darkest_Soul_187 Жыл бұрын
- I just bought a gameboy pocket, which comes with a backlight, is smaller, comes with a bigger screen AND plays the same games!!! (so overall much better)
  @dominicward Жыл бұрын
This man has real skill, and has a good sense of humor.
@khuevo28752 жыл бұрын
I like it how he’s so gentle with the machine like he’s performing surgery on the thing...
@jacoblau37953 жыл бұрын
- Machines should not be treated harshly, as like the human body, they can get easily damaged thanks to a rough treatment.
  @condeaarondarkusexcubitor31552 жыл бұрын
- Especially on old plastics, which can be very brittle. Had multiple pieces of a 2000 ML320 Benz break due to this.
  @beatrice06102 жыл бұрын
- Actually he is; it takes a gossamer touch to save such fucked-up game hardware (why the hell people can treat their game unit so terribly, I’ll never know) 😒🤕
  @chrismayer39192 жыл бұрын
- @@chrismayer3919 well maybe its not even poor treatment, it is just... really old
  @michaelsebastian65052 жыл бұрын
- @@condeaarondarkusexcubitor3155 I agree.
  @sthgaming64512 жыл бұрын
In a weird way, this is actually satisfying, no talking no music no problem.
@keimahnee3 жыл бұрын
- Talking can be good (though this video knows how to work without it) but so many videos have music that isn't necessary at all.
  @ShamrockParticle3 жыл бұрын
- Fax I just like how Quiet it is. It’s lowkey calming and just calm to watch him clean something so nasty and making it looks brand new
  @4NARXHY3 жыл бұрын
- I'm loving the lack of music/talking in these videos. I watch them to go to sleep 😴😅
  @Skilletfan30003 жыл бұрын
- Until you inevitably get an ad that screams about something you don’t care about, interrupting the chill vibes :(
  @tammiepatterson86013 жыл бұрын
- I love all the sounds of clicking, stickers being pulled up, plastic being popped apart, scrubbing, screws being driven in, etc. It's not really ASMR but it's enjoyable and oddly calming. IMO music just ruins it; it's distracting, and 99% of the time people just use the same old public domain songs you've already heard a million times.
  @xeokym2233 жыл бұрын
Man I bought one of these when I was a kid and delivered newspapers. I was so proud. I carried it in a fanny pack with all of my games and spare batteries. Good times! These were dope back then in the 90s. Watching you fix it makes me want one.
@bonek3502 жыл бұрын
- They're coming back in style tho. I'm 18 now and I didn't have the luck to live in the Gameboy era. But now I am collecting older consoles like my ps1, ps2 and Gameboy color. It's odd feeling gaming on a CRT monitor in 2022 but you'll never find that charm of 90s consoles with the new stuff. I highly recommend you get yourself a Gameboy or something classic✌🏼 (not saying that I don't like new consoles, the graphics are wild lately. I'm just saying that nowadays most games feel soulless and cash-grabby)
  @NoNeedForLungs2 жыл бұрын
- @@NoNeedForLungs ikr i perfectly know the feeling they give! Some Japanese people that lived next to us gave me a game boy Advance from 2001 and lately I've been buying games for it and I wish I could collect more consoles but I guess I'll have to get a job bc rn I'm broke lol
  @crystal_42362 жыл бұрын
- I was 5 years old when the Gameboy came out. Spent hours playing Tetris and Pokemon Yellow.
  @crimsongamer2337 Жыл бұрын
- This video reminded me of my poor game boy that I had left with my mom when I moved out, but the batteries leaked and my mom decided to throw it away. At least my one single left game (Pokémon Yellow lol, part of why I got reminded) I could take with me and test on a friend's gba to see it still works. Anyway, I relate because now I want one to play that game on again too haha
  @ChillingDusselgurr Жыл бұрын
- @@NoNeedForLungsright, games back then are one time purchase and its made to be fun
  @ineedmorecarrots60634 ай бұрын
I get some much joy from watching your channel. These gaming consoles like the GameBoy, NES, SNES, etc. meant so much to me as a kid, they were my constant companions. They were always there for us when we needed them, they never judged us or cared about what we looked like or what families we came from. But as we age, they become obsolete, and left to rust and corrode away. You bring them back to life, make them look as good as new, and show them the respect and adoration they deserve. Its like seeing old friends and loved ones coming back for a visit
@a_mo__34552 жыл бұрын
Can we just talk about how quiet and peaceful this video is...perfection.
@feelx.58753 жыл бұрын
- ASMR
  @KarsonL3 жыл бұрын
- PIKA!
  @adrianll82893 жыл бұрын
- HELL YE
  @Aster_le_proot3 жыл бұрын
- So funny. I'm watching this while I'm in an audio conference and I made sure my volume is muted. Sounds like I'm not missing anything
  @onday23 жыл бұрын
- That's silly. If you want peace and quiet, turn the computer off. They're headache machines. Go sit in some nature somewhere, get actual peace and quiet, not a second-hand version via video. And get some fresh air into yourself, dammit! People really are living too much online nowadays. And it's messing our brains up, and our relationships. People need to live life first-hand. Even though it's annoying and hard work, where staying in is nice and warm and easy, and you can have the world brought to your couch. The last few decades have seen a terrifying decline in real life, and a surge in virtual, pretend life. And "virtual" doesn't just mean "computer", I mean fake, ersatz, relationships that are "as if" relationships, "as if" it was real, as if they were there in front of you, but they're not, and that makes a difference. Being near people physically makes a difference psychologically. People tend to edit and narrate their life stories differently, to people who weren't there and didn't see it. Anyway... YOU CAN'T DOWNLOAD PEACE AND QUIET!!
  @greenaum3 жыл бұрын
Neighbor: "Here's a rusted old Gameboy." Odd Tinkering: "Showtime."
@marinesgtblake3 жыл бұрын
- Good joke
  @Party_ross3003 жыл бұрын
- Yeah I wonder where he keeps getting gameboy's for $2. All I find is $100 gameboy's on eBay.
  @joshrgaming26063 жыл бұрын
- @@ASMRMoments007 Garage Sales are practically non-existant since covid-19 unfortunately.
  @joshrgaming26063 жыл бұрын
- @@joshrgaming2606 there's been 6 garage sales in my area in a week so wtf are you talking about bro
  @z_remium21023 жыл бұрын
- @@z_remium2102 Lol, what country?
  @joshrgaming26063 жыл бұрын
I'm so proud of this man. Bringing all the electronics back to life. Plus I'm jealous of his tool arsenal! Great video!
@edwinortiz97412 жыл бұрын
I am an electronics hobbyist of 3 years and after closely examining your videos, they're not fake. respect to you💯😎
@goofygoober--14729 Жыл бұрын
I like how there’s no doctored audio. It’s just the sounds of tools, chemicals and plastic. And his thoughts
@BlueDocky3 жыл бұрын
- no thoughts just vibes
  @JulieAtlas203 жыл бұрын
- Well , theres ducktor though 😉
  @MsDanish12123 жыл бұрын
- It’s actually pretty nice
  @hacktrixapii3 жыл бұрын
- Grave, c'est vraiment reposant
  @fullofotherthings38753 жыл бұрын
- Game boys are cool so watching this makes me happyy
  @gamerguy4473 жыл бұрын
The ducktor was summoned by the watery soap
@deepsniff67413 жыл бұрын
- @OctoScoryo Liquid icy-soap. :D
  @Fix-It_Felix2563 жыл бұрын
- The council of ducktor will decide your fate
  @cozycraft29583 жыл бұрын
- Lmfao!!!
  @kevinlavoie82483 жыл бұрын
- soapy water
  @vistaman13 жыл бұрын
- The watery soap call him and waked up him from sleep
  @mikulashlina48443 жыл бұрын
I just restored my old Gameboy by watching your amazing tutorial. Thank you for bringing back sweet childhood memories!
@AndreiMorar2 жыл бұрын
Love seeing older tech get brought back to life like this quite brillant.
@Captin_Krispy_Offical Жыл бұрын
most underrated part of these videos are the descriptions. goes into detail with the problems encountered and explains why the solutions work. excellent
@LemSportsinterviews3 жыл бұрын
- Thanks!
  @OddTinkering3 жыл бұрын
- YES!! I actually learn something while being entertained. Best restoration channel on KZhead!
  @nollypolly18693 жыл бұрын
- Nolly Polly meh he’s tied with mymechanics and tysytube for me
  @dr.haroldweinstein51573 жыл бұрын
- @@dr.haroldweinstein5157 mymechanics, I agree. Tysytube isnt nearly as good as either mymechanics or odd tinkering
  @masoncaldwell9983 жыл бұрын
"the front is a slightly yellowed" Bruh that gameboy be looking like whole ass Simpsons character
@ripvanwinkle59682 жыл бұрын
- Looking like one of SpongeBob's parents
  @eyadtarek85942 жыл бұрын
- Just chill racoon
  @rafagaming2092 жыл бұрын
- Almost special Edition pikachu
  @watashi3052 жыл бұрын
- I thought the same thing,. Slightly yellow it’s like a ff minion
  @mducrocq682 жыл бұрын
- I honeslty thought that the game boy was supposed to be brown until well LED lights came in
  @fenrir93502 жыл бұрын
Does anyone else find the sounds in these videos immensely relaxing? I swear I can fall asleep to this!
@andrewloy67222 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I dont know why I find these videos of other people fixing stuff so relaxing, when I have no patience for soldering.
@NAYSqjn2 жыл бұрын
Old electronics: we used 6 commonly available screws to keep the entire case together and it hold up for 30 years and some Japanese boy's sweaty hands. New electronics: we use glue, screws with security heads requiring special tools and crapton of "warranty void" contraptions. You are lucky if your device will work for the entirety of warranty time. Repair? Are you crazy? We will swap the whole thing and worry about recycling later.
@CoreyPL3 жыл бұрын
- Old eletronics: Found in the forest after for 20 years, eletronics still in working order save corrotion of terminals. Can be easily opened and almost every component is switchable. New eletronics: Barely last until the end of warrant. Use screws designed by aliens and almost nothing can be replaced. Apple products are even designed to not be.
  @androidlg73113 жыл бұрын
- To be fair some parts where glued together in this Gameboy, too. But your point is still valid of course...
  @TheGuyFromHawaiiHiGh3 жыл бұрын
- @@TheGuyFromHawaiiHiGh Yeah, screen that literally has layers that need to be glued together to work properly. Rest was easily accessible. Nowadays almost every phone is glued, you can't even swap battery without going to service center. Ultrabooks are almost not serviceable by users. 90% of laptops has internal batteries, but at least most of them are accessible after unscrewing the case. I'm just pissed that technology is going that route while claiming that those changes are made with users in mind. I would like to be able to at least service my device or take it to the service center that will charge 30% of what the manufacturer wants for whole part exchange instead of for example chip resoldering. Rant over, just needed to scream that into internet's void.
  @CoreyPL3 жыл бұрын
- Don't forget "we are also trying to pass laws that will send you to prison if you repair it yourself". Technically if a device has software on it any repair is already a civil violation of the DMCA.
  @diosoth3 жыл бұрын
- @@diosoth where are you from dude? That sounds horrible
  @TheGuyFromHawaiiHiGh3 жыл бұрын
"The front side is slightly yellowed." [SLIGHTLY] There's the understatement of the year.
@Scar_1173 жыл бұрын
- 😅
  @OddTinkering3 жыл бұрын
- @@OddTinkering I need those socks. I'll give you a Magikarp for them.
  @Scar_1173 жыл бұрын
- Actually it was 2020 was gonna be the best year ever
  @allcheese13783 жыл бұрын
- @@allcheese1378 That was the biggest lie
  @k_isforkaito.3 жыл бұрын
- I also work on restoration. Everyone watch my channel video
  @99TeamRestoration3 жыл бұрын
Your repair videos are like therapy to me, they make me feel like with patience and time, I can fix anything
@ily-darren2 жыл бұрын
This guy is straight up the toy repair man from Toy Story
@Chad-wb7du Жыл бұрын
- Best comment :D
  @balljunge8992 Жыл бұрын
- BROOI THOUGHT THE SAME
  @fiblz5443 Жыл бұрын
- Indeed
  @Jadeschannel2559 ай бұрын
I thought I'm the only one who carries a Pokemon cartridge in his Gameboy socks.
@greenpixel_3 жыл бұрын
- IKR! But mine is Super Metroid. It's not easy, but you never know.
  @freddogrosso98353 жыл бұрын
- I also work on restoration. Everyone watch my channel video
  @99TeamRestoration3 жыл бұрын
- 99Team Restoration Your reply basically has nothing to do with the original comment. Please go and advertise your channel somewhere else or at least just make it a comment and not a reply because else nobody will even see it or care. Just saying.
  @archwhynot3 жыл бұрын
- @@archwhynot I don't know how to let people know about my channel
  @99TeamRestoration3 жыл бұрын
- 99Team Restoration I mean that’s alright neither do I but just spamming it through the comment section on people’s replies makes you look really bad (no offense).
  @archwhynot3 жыл бұрын
The way he just pulls out Pokemon Yellow from his sock made me laugh. It's like he's always carried it on him for years just waiting for this moment.
@PrecursorDan913 жыл бұрын
- Minute pls?
  @zigetsu_koitsu4293 жыл бұрын
- @@zigetsu_koitsu429 21:48
  @danbodroid3 жыл бұрын
- He also makes the console dance along the music. Greatness.
  @cristianmolina68893 жыл бұрын
- How are you so sure he HASN'T been carrying it around for exactly that reason? Lol
  @lincolnpascual3 жыл бұрын
- stay strapped or get clapped!
  @VivaElPatron3 жыл бұрын
That was me first handheld!! Excellent restoration job mate! Wonderful memories 🥲.
@gerrieblue6845 Жыл бұрын
Deadlines at work have been super stressful. Happy I discovered your stuff! Laying down and watching your vids after work have really helped ease the stress. Big ups my friend!
@wyatt14762 жыл бұрын
Wild 2$ Junk Gameboy approaches Odd Tinker uses Restore ...it's very effective
@DeorsaWisteriaVenustiano3 жыл бұрын
- Is he lvl 40? I need to know if he’s gonna evolve
  @Joe_8222 жыл бұрын
- Am i supposed to find this funny?
  @hellodolly64392 жыл бұрын
- @@hellodolly6439 yes
  @freakslim272 жыл бұрын
- @@hellodolly6439 am i supposed to find you smart?
  @unused76292 жыл бұрын
- Not "Restore", he straight up used a full restore on it
  @settingsun55822 жыл бұрын
"The front side is slightly yellow" I'm scared to see what he considers extremely yellow
@radicalonion49793 жыл бұрын
- P E E
  @tails5452 жыл бұрын
- @@muneebrehman6288 XD
  @King_Gtasa2 жыл бұрын
- The color yellow probably
  @personman39012 жыл бұрын
- @@muneebrehman6288 :-/
  @witherr2 жыл бұрын
- @@muneebrehman6288 please don't be racist
  @evixien2 жыл бұрын
I like how more detailed this one is, showing you all the points. It seems more detailed than the more recent ones. These are starting to become an addiction lol.
@DerpyLycanProject3 ай бұрын
I very recently found this channel, it's been fun binge-watching these videos.
@gunkarsingh1369 Жыл бұрын
I literally just sat in the bathroom naked (as this distracted me from my shower at 8:00 PM) for 24 min watching this restoration. Thank you for this, it was utterly relaxing.
@AceNinjaFire3 жыл бұрын
- Whoa and I thought I was the only one
  @cologniusb.i.g.22203 жыл бұрын
- @@cologniusb.i.g.2220 same.
  @pokefan0063 жыл бұрын
- Very accurate
  @communistsimp983 жыл бұрын
- I’m so glad I’m not alone..
  @nekl-15543 жыл бұрын
- I did that even though i wasnt gonna shower
  @noober24503 жыл бұрын
This is as satisfying as the part where woody got fixed in Toy Story 2
@KoiiiKoiii3 жыл бұрын
- You don’t rush art
  @forknitetryhard64403 жыл бұрын
- @@forknitetryhard6440 you can rush art
  @z_remium21023 жыл бұрын
- I would say the exact same thing!
  @k4rec43 жыл бұрын
- Y E S
  @BaileyTheFox23 жыл бұрын
- ASMR audio content. Very satisfying. Lots on KZhead
  @edgeofthought3 жыл бұрын
The fact that this man can make me watch an almost 30 minute video about a console i never owned being filled with components i have never seen and getting cleansed with substances i have never heard about makes me realize how talented he is. Keep doing whatever magic you're doing
@bisericaruah Жыл бұрын
- You’ve never heard of hydrogen peroxide? Wow.
  @jeromebullard612328 күн бұрын
The sounds of my childhood, crazy nostalgic. Thank you for this!
@georgeking66312 жыл бұрын
japanese man writes boobs on a calculator on a train in the late 70s....over 40 years later here we are
@dcnumber93 жыл бұрын
- Haha
  @OddTinkering3 жыл бұрын
- k.
  @danisol5583 жыл бұрын
- 50
  @GrandMasterLime3 жыл бұрын
- But yea it's tru
  @GrandMasterLime3 жыл бұрын
- Nice
  @humanbread26193 жыл бұрын
If only my childhood can see this, he would drop his jaw off.
@tod48493 жыл бұрын
- The taste of retribution sure is sweet
  @darealduck69453 жыл бұрын
- I mean im a child and my Jaws on the ground so your right
  @cinnamonkc41473 жыл бұрын
- k.
  @danisol5583 жыл бұрын
Not only are theses videos amazing to watch, they are also, very relaxing to watch.
@djled10132 жыл бұрын
My friend, thank you for repairing this game console so carefully. I have been playing Nintendo games for a long time. Thank you for letting me see the completion of the repair. Thank you
@user-qx8lw9gl1y10 ай бұрын
"The front side is slightly yellowed" The Front side: **SpongeBob covered in mud**
@thewolf86603 жыл бұрын
- LOL
  @AidenJooMV3 жыл бұрын
- I guess lol
  @liberia_ball3 жыл бұрын
- LOL
  @liberia_ball3 жыл бұрын
- Haha right?
  @jillianaprati1083 жыл бұрын
- well yes but actully no
  @bambam2313 жыл бұрын
“The front is slightly yellowed” Yeah, “slightly.”
@BetaXeeta3 жыл бұрын
- Of course! It's Pokémon Yellow!
  @heritagekebek30293 жыл бұрын
- Came here looking for this comment
  @razmuz673 жыл бұрын
- Sassy Buddha you’re welcome
  @BetaXeeta3 жыл бұрын
- I thought it was a faded yellow version at first
  @XDonlyone3 жыл бұрын
- I wanted to say that same lol it was so yellowed that it looked like modified
  @metintg62583 жыл бұрын
Immaculate! I have watched this video many times and never tire of it. This is ART!
@theunbeardedbrother Жыл бұрын
What I love about this mod is that you're keeping the original LCD display. Good job
@phazonclash2 жыл бұрын
“But where is the ducktor?” _top ten biggest plot twists_
@spod29983 жыл бұрын
- It's his day off
  @fr3e.3 жыл бұрын
- He only does online ducktor visits now
  @jeffr03 жыл бұрын
We need more people like Odd Tinkering i wish i had the tools to be like him.
@Nathan-lt6bw3 жыл бұрын
- You can buy some if not all of the tools he has
  @Tyler-rn1di3 жыл бұрын
- 10$ soldering iron, 10$ screwdriver kit, 5$ UV led strip Rest is replacement parts and household items.
  @tomci1213 жыл бұрын
- Anyone can have those tools, but not anyone can have that knowledge.
  @T00GR1M3 жыл бұрын
- @@T00GR1M Yeah I watch this and I feel like I could copy what he does, but I know, the first hiccup I run into and I'm doomed.
  @ashketchup2473 жыл бұрын
- www.amazon.com/BST-888B-Strong-Magnetic-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B07HJ2XQDT The link for all of his tools is in the bottom of the description.
  @ashketchup2473 жыл бұрын
The whole cartridge in sock thing is a mood for sure. Love the vids!
@addyblondie9145 Жыл бұрын
Clever way to promote yourself at the end there! All of your content is so satisfying and relaxing. And oh so nostalgic 🎮
@DubstepLavahead2 жыл бұрын
It’s so nice of game boy to make the screws glow for anybody trying to do stuff like this
@Linkshey3 жыл бұрын
- Hah funny
  @kowhaifan12493 жыл бұрын
- Nintendo ya mean. game boy is the model.
  @amoobloom52172 жыл бұрын
Rusty and damaged items: *exists* Odd tinkering: _You. You're coming with me._
@mrx40223 жыл бұрын
For the whole 24 minutes and 4 seconds, I wasn't bored one bit. Great video! 💯
@StunnafulPhotography2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. I cleaned mine out and now it works with batteries and no more buzzing!
@taiyo-alt1360 Жыл бұрын
"Wild PIDGEY appeared!" "Go! SUBSCRIBE!" I legit lol'ed -- brilliant, sir.
@MoonsideResident3 жыл бұрын
- Same.
  @elzorro57063 жыл бұрын
- Yeah I really haha'd
  @xlosses3 жыл бұрын
- Activate the : VictreeBELL ^^
  @heritagekebek30293 жыл бұрын
- Automatically subbed lol
  @efboy3 жыл бұрын
- And the other pokemon in his team were called Like, Comment, and Share.
  @andsoooo3 жыл бұрын
Plot twist. He's only wearing gloves and socks.
@fkbradley3193 жыл бұрын
- Dude.... quit expressing your fantasies !!
  @leom92863 жыл бұрын
- @@leom9286 it's summer, it's hot, and he can't have a fan running in the background cuz of the noise so why should it bother you if he was so long as we don't see it?
  @nathanwest23043 жыл бұрын
- It's funny because he would be the opposite polar to how to basic
  @jxivanx3 жыл бұрын
- Because that's all anyone ever needs.
  @abloogywoogywoo3 жыл бұрын
- Nathan West why u getting so worked up bout that bruh
  @streamcentralgamez23683 жыл бұрын
expert pure, i Love that, this is pure Wizard. When i was 19 yrs old, i began to modify consoles. And I am stunning when i See this Love to Detail. Master Peace, Dude :-)
@nilskraft52362 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the really informative video. I have an old Game Boy, that I've been wanting to restore. It's nowhere as bad as this one, but it's something I'll look into when I get used to soldering.
@swandive464 ай бұрын
Let’s all just take a moment and realize the duck has the cleanest bill ever
@gracielangford94893 жыл бұрын
- Does this mean he has a clean bill of health? 🦆
  @lemonpillow3 жыл бұрын
- @@lemonpillow Stop
  @mellowmoons_21583 жыл бұрын
- Clean bills of health aren't all they're _quacked_ up to be.
  @marckyle58952 ай бұрын
The moment it said "but where is the ducktor?", and a rubber duck floated up, was the moment I subscribed 😂 such humour, love it
@jeng38053 жыл бұрын
- Welcome! The ducktor will see you now 🦆
  @ChapmanWW3 жыл бұрын
- Same
  @ajdincudic82003 жыл бұрын
- Worked with me as well about a year ago. That budy is a legend.
  @cirobata38903 жыл бұрын
- Don’t forget “Go Subscribe!” XD
  @ivanrivas94893 жыл бұрын
- ME TOO HAHAHAHAHA I FEEL YOU
  @Imfran-gj7cn3 жыл бұрын
Screen looks awesome!
@julienvasquezphotographyll8900 Жыл бұрын
Love these console restorations. Especially when you undo the yellow color back to original.
@Tor-Erik2 ай бұрын
one of these days the Japanese kid is gonna watch this video and be like “hey that’s my hand sweat”
@electel4143 жыл бұрын
- The head of Yakuza
  @TheBreakingBread3 жыл бұрын
- Hey look my human fluid molecules that cane off me when I was trying to beat that one level on my destroyed gaming system that caused me pain and agony to beat.
  @spiffy34303 жыл бұрын
- @@spiffy3430 ok
  @J4yy_3 жыл бұрын
- Jay ok
  @kealee31413 жыл бұрын
- @@squishycow7259 ok
  @nargarex23903 жыл бұрын
The "Ducktor" said all repair costs get put on his bill! 🦆💰
@pyro3232 жыл бұрын
- *RIMSHOT* 😄🤣
  @chrismayer39192 жыл бұрын
- well, it’s a bit on the beak but it works
  @generalgrievous6142 жыл бұрын
- Hahahahaha
  @afighter69742 жыл бұрын
the bright screen on that gameboy takes it over the top. that thing is awesome.
@zacharytaylor7103 Жыл бұрын
Rise again, shiny and new! That subscribe message in the game was a nice touch and now have.
@garyspeirs Жыл бұрын
This feels like watching my childhood home being restored. I feel safer knowing this is possible.
@MrAJNewton3 жыл бұрын
Shows a completely yellow front, description: "The front side is slightly yellowed", shows completely corroded terminals, description: "Battery terminals have some corrosion", never saw that much hope and optimism...
@Quire3 жыл бұрын
- Honestly with the horrors he’s seen, this was light damage.
  @AlmightStick3 жыл бұрын
- it looked like someone has been blowing smoke on that thing since '96
  @Romeren3 жыл бұрын
Bro the results at the end are so amazing
@mr.blipbug51012 жыл бұрын
That's pure art bro. Absolutely beautiful.
@KalistoD6 ай бұрын
The ducktor is the duck with the most cleaned teeth ever!!
@Legend828asf53 жыл бұрын
- The Ducktor is the only duck with teeth. ^^
  @ichi82kuro3 жыл бұрын
- The ducktor's teeth have been brushed to non-existence.
  @changeme18373 жыл бұрын
I do not regret a single minute spent watching this 24' restoration. I love the peaceful, sharp image, surgical manipulation and touch of fun. Great job sir!
@nicolasduhamel63143 жыл бұрын
You sir have amazing skills, awesome video and keep up the good work!
@johnnysmith59613 ай бұрын
Don't know why but now music no talking just hearing you work is ASMR
@jeremiahcastellano19642 жыл бұрын
"The front is slightly yellowed." The front: Looks like it can hide in a tangerine pile.
@NWolfsson3 жыл бұрын
- "There is some corrosion on the terminals" The terminals: are the color of the statue of liberty
  @tyjuarez3 жыл бұрын
- i did not think it was white and just yellow with dirt on it
  @jrackula2703 жыл бұрын
- I thought the same. That front looks as yellow as Homer Simpson.
  @chuckchavez80733 жыл бұрын
- I thought the shit was yellow fr
  @jazayviatardy23763 жыл бұрын
- I thought it was yellow and yellowed more
  @TheSethunfajakiu3 жыл бұрын
Love ducktor. One of my favorite characters in this anime.
@ElFlores19843 жыл бұрын
During a cold spring night, this actually is more relaxing than normally
@Freddy_fazbaer872 жыл бұрын
This was a pure joy to watch and worth great small bits of humor I think I'm just gonna subscribe awesome job
@thomasv62562 жыл бұрын
Great video! Makes such a huge difference with that screen. Its a whole new experience!
@TheRetroFuture3 жыл бұрын
- Thanks I've been watching some of your videos as well. I really like the ridiculous mods you've done lately 👍
  @OddTinkering3 жыл бұрын
- A collab between you two is what the world needs right now!
  @TheRetroTaco3 жыл бұрын
- @@TheRetroTaco Yesss
  @alanorange93763 жыл бұрын
- Colab maybe?
  @methibosheth3 жыл бұрын
- Hey, Elliot!
  @princes68403 жыл бұрын
The way you pulled that game out of your sock was so freakin chaotic I loved it
@friendemmett3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work adding the backlight😊
@mr_noodler Жыл бұрын
That Game Boy has seen better days. Thank you for giving it life again.
@ClintonBowden-jo4yy8 ай бұрын
My ❤ heart melted when he started brushing the ducky's teeth and scrubbing it 🥰🥰
@2hot4u683 жыл бұрын
- Yeah but the messed up part was that he used that brush to clean off the rust of that game boy but it was still cute
  @totoro16993 жыл бұрын
- @@totoro1699 yaa so adorable
  @2hot4u683 жыл бұрын
- Ikr so adorable
  @Aster_le_proot3 жыл бұрын
- Yo... is your heart okay
  @ComradeHax2 жыл бұрын
- @@ComradeHax still melted. The duck is too cute
  @2hot4u682 жыл бұрын
I had a Gameboy colour as a kid and I can't even begin to describe how much I would have adored that backlight. I remember trying to play my GBC in the back seat of the car at night on the way home from places we'd gone trying to hold it in the street lights as they passed long enough to see what what happening 😅 Never worked very well
@lux0rd013 жыл бұрын
- I have one as well! It's an atomic purple game boy color.
  @cyrs-bb4wt Жыл бұрын
It's very satisfying to see you bring back items that would have been garbage otherwise. New life for a forgotten item.
@snarkyjay47442 жыл бұрын
I am watching for some time an it amaze me how you fix things creatively an it calms me down doh keep up the good work😂👍🏾greetz from the Netherlands
@Sybex822 жыл бұрын
That "GO! SUBSCRIBE!" from Pikachu was flipping brilliant. Made me lol 😂
@atariforever20023 жыл бұрын
- Same
  @sketchy__chris2 жыл бұрын
- Totally...
  @anantplays26032 жыл бұрын
- Same
  @DOG-mm3sg2 жыл бұрын
- 💥😡
  @ericlara54252 жыл бұрын
- That's what got me to subscribe...
  @juliobrian47572 жыл бұрын
This has the same energy as that Japanese guy that makes knives out of weird materials.
@tpsplatinum35623 жыл бұрын
- Ikr?HAHSH
  @janabroflovski25723 жыл бұрын
- without the psychopathic tendencies
  @AffinityGaming3 жыл бұрын
- That’s how I wound up here in the first place I think.
  @notanurse23733 жыл бұрын
- so true :D
  @mrgodBG3 жыл бұрын
Amazing! That screen looks so good too!
@ed00001 Жыл бұрын
I would have killed for that backlight when i was a kid 😂
@MeatVision3 жыл бұрын
- You mean angling the screen to harness the power of any light coming in under your bedroom door from the hallway at 10:30 PM every night for a few years until backlights became a thing to see your game wasn’t enough?
  @jayhenry31462 жыл бұрын
- @@jayhenry3146 yup
  @shoaibakther14532 жыл бұрын
- Would you still kill now?
  @personman39012 жыл бұрын
- There was also a thing you could click it on and then you had light.
  @pietjepuk63722 жыл бұрын
- @@jayhenry3146 i would sneak the big dolphin torch we used to keep for power outages into my room so i could play it in bed lol
  @darudesandstorm70022 жыл бұрын
This "ding" sound when you turn on the game box is literally my childhood
@lislaiya32113 жыл бұрын
You're like the daft punk of retro restoration for fixing this diamond in the rough. Marvelous seeing this come together. Pun not intended
@tigerishpants22 жыл бұрын
He isn't just restoring an old device. He is restoring my childhood.
@emeraldzLmon Жыл бұрын
Not only does this guy repair this gameboy, He MODS a BACKLIGHT into it. Thats insane
@agentx54403 жыл бұрын
- I actually bought a Gameboy from a used game store in my town and got rid of the yellowing and added this same backlight mod and made a $15 profit sending it back in. They didn't even suspect it was the same console
  @purgatorial3 жыл бұрын
- Agent X shut Up fortnite kid
  @ekipbs82013 жыл бұрын
- @@purgatorial What? That's a terrible margin on restoration. Even if the $15 profit includes the cost of the parts, you essentially lost money on your labor. There's no possible way you spent less than a few hours, so all in you probably made less than $5 an hour. Restoration services are WAY more expensive than that. You basically paid them to restore that Gameboy because of the high markup they'll charge on resale.
  @nichtsistkostenlos65653 жыл бұрын
- @@nichtsistkostenlos6565 it's a hobby. I do it for fun
  @purgatorial3 жыл бұрын
- @@purgatorial Then personally I would have either kept it or sold it on eBay or something for a higher price to try to recoup more of my labor. Even if it's just a hobby, why would you just give away your hard work at such a discounted price to somebody who wouldn't even appreciate it. The whole thought process just makes no sense to me. But hey, to each their own. If you're happy with the result, then you do you.
  @nichtsistkostenlos65653 жыл бұрын
This guy is the one person that needs to survive the coming apocalypse, he will be our only chance to reboot civilization.
@notundermywatch31633 жыл бұрын
- And 8-Bit Guy
  @4EJT3 жыл бұрын
- That's cause most people skipped the trade skills skill trees
  @GyrenDeLeonard3 жыл бұрын
- That’s if we get attacked by killer Gameboys.
  @lordmichaelnolan39933 жыл бұрын
- Isn't that what we are in right now???
  @kinggooiegod_53923 жыл бұрын
- At least civilization as we know it for sure lol
  @getmeoutofsanfrancisco99173 жыл бұрын
One of those grey bricks brought me many hours of fun as a kid. It's good to see one kept out of the landfill.
@das_gruuben5 ай бұрын
It’s amazing how much work must go into these videos besides the project. This isn’t just an overhead camera or go pro. The number of different camera angles and different frames means you moved and reset the camera and edited the shots each time! What dedication and detail. Thank you.
@alessondratrue9820 Жыл бұрын
"Some more rare Japanese kids hand sweat," had me rolling.
@33mtgear3 жыл бұрын
- Lmfao me too
  @chronicgameaholic67793 жыл бұрын
- Later to be replaced with American Sock Leg Sweat when the cartridge was put back in.
  @wdf703 жыл бұрын
- That's commonly happen to everyone. That's true
  @dextervortexsungte53483 жыл бұрын
- Alright bro it wasn't that funny.
  @BryanX643 жыл бұрын
- that shit wasn't funny
  @vintage_853 жыл бұрын