The Japanese consoles are better as long as they're region switched. You can get a working one for 60 dollars and not the absurd scammy priced at DK Oldies
DkOldies deserves to be criticized if they actually screwed the pooch on this, however, it was in your best interest to actually hook this console up and test it. Actually receiving the wrong console is a pretty big issue. Gamecubes are region-locked and run at a different voltage according to region. Japanese 'Cubes also only have support for one language in the settings--which is Japanese. Therefore, you'd be able to instantly confirm whether or not you actually got the wrong thing or if the console you got was a lazy shell-swap. If it were the latter, that honestly wouldn't be much of an issue compared to them lying and sending a Japanese one instead of a US one.
I originally thought to myself how does D.K. Oldies stay in business but with what their charging they probably have stacks of cash selling crappie systems for high prices
Everyone is scamming these days when it comes to buying and selling games and systems. I can’t believe the prices for shit and this dumb grading system that makes people believe their games are worth thousands of dollars. It’s insane.
I bought an N64 from there one time.. I paid for the condition to be good with no appearance issues. It came with scuff mark and huge scratch. They emailed me back after I requested to return and they said that I need to specifically request a console in collectors condition with no flaws 😂😂 even though it’s the same price
They probably just switched the shell on the GameCube because if they get a broken console traded in they use the shell for other consoles so you could have hooked it up to see if it worked Edit: how do you know that the cords are cheap and bad if you didn’t try them. That brand is good quality
Charging Extra For The Controller Is Absolutely Absurd And Just Another Reason They Should Go Bankrupt Because That's Just A Very Greedy Business Tactic!
We know they are overpriced, we know they come dirty. But you should have showed their warranty sticker on the GameCube when you pulled it out of the box / opened it. Didn’t see that on it anywhere.
@@bryanobrien2726 That makes them illegal. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act made any means of withholding warranty due to end user maintenance illegal. The whole point of the stickers is that the company wants to enforce it, so it's fundamentally illegal. That said, your only recourse in the event of losing that warranty is to sue them... so if it's impossible to enforce, so it's only illegal for people that can afford legal fees lol
@@bryanobrien2726Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. That’s why it’s illegal. Look it up and read into it if you’re curious what it protects consumers on and prevents sellers from doing.
I bought a Wii from DKOldies and it took me like 1 month to realize they sent me a Japanese Wii im popping the Wii U I bought from them for $221 isn’t Japanese but it shouldn’t be a big of an issue but it sucks that they sent you a Japanese GameCube and you can’t play US games unless you modify it
You can thank wata games and heritage auctions for directly manipulating the market to inflate prices for profit gain. Also that controller definitely came from a house fire can tell by the black coloring and the rusty screw on the same side
Was planning on buying from the a huge order and I knew it was overpriced but for where I live its really hard to find retro gaming stuff and to find all I want in one place bc its easier but I'll definitely pass on them I don't want to overpay and get stuff like these
You should have really tried the console out they could have physically modded it so I can play American games there's a way to do some soldering so then it accept American games also they could have just swapped out components the board could have been bad on the American one and use the Japanese shell it was a little bit better condition.
Japanese GameCubes are region locked .. they don't play North American games at all .. unless DK oldies just reshelled the system it's worthless without modifying the system it's not hard to modify it if you want to take the time to do it
I was at a yard sale retro game hunting and I saw joey ftom dkoldies there. I fugured he must of been getting stuff for the store. I was about to approach him when ge started arguing with the guy running the sale. At one point joey was saying he was gonna crash his car (jeep grand Cherokee) into in the guys house unless he got a good or price on super Mario sunshine. Anyway when i waved hi to joey, he had a bloody nose and he winked at me. Weird.
Yeah don’t buy anything from there man, you’ll buy a game and it might be a reprocart or buy a console and it’s been modded and there was no mention of that.
Crazy that good ol Joey says they thoroughly test and clean their overpriced consoles only to found it hey it’s literal dog pile of shit that has glitter on it. It sucks that this guy makes so much of this
The funny thing is I looked at their website and “acceptable” states- Acceptable systems are in used condition with cosmetic flaws such as chipping, scratching and/or discoloration but fully functional. So you bought a console and controller in “acceptable” condition…so ultimately you got exactly what you paid for. It’s not even hidden the description is right under the console.
It's not. That type of discoloration is a form of damage to the outer shell, likely sun damage. It's quite common to see when scouring through listings of Gamecube controllers and it's a clear sign that they weren't well taken care of over the years.
I love how you are lying for content a trying to ruin dkoldies I know there prices aren’t the best but they NEVER give you packing peanuts and where’s the stickers at and the biggest thing of all is that they never sell Japan or region locked consoles and my proof I’ve called them and asked them just to make sure the the stickers they still put them on your ordered cosmetically flawed you know exactly what your doing
@@Mr_rice12345 op said maybe they swapped a Japanese shell onto a US system. But the shell looks absolutely terrible with scratches and huge marks all over it. The originating country has nothing to do with it. Japan has arguably one of the best looking gamecubes with the orange spice color.
There’s no doubt the accessories and game came from DK and maybe the controller but the console is sus. There’s no holo tag that they put on all consoles even if it’s just a wipe down. They also use bubble wrap and paper since those peanuts aren’t too appreciated with PA sales and ship. The “acceptable systems” are often cosmetically flawed but are internally refurbished and warrantied for a month. I’ve bought several things from them and some weren’t perfect but they did make it right in the end so, if this was a indeed a system you purchased from them and didn’t open up the box from the bottom and swap out for the video so it looked unopened, then why not reach out to them and seek a resolution instead of smearing them?
dude stop complaining theres people who buy power cords from dkoldies original and dk ran out of the same with av cords just check if the system works or not and the controller you selected a acceptable system
Your order did not get picked to be filmed 👀
I know people do it for content why even bother when everybody knows they are a scam.
They are giving DKoldies more promotion doing these videos.😂
@@colonelhstinkmeaner8547more bad promotion
@colonelhstinkmeaner8547 lol alot of them I see talking to them our bad lol
Those videos were a year ago even 2 maybe they've changed so they have to see
Exactly.
DK Oldies scams harder than Firework stands with sparkler prices.
The Japanese consoles are better as long as they're region switched. You can get a working one for 60 dollars and not the absurd scammy priced at DK Oldies
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a TH-cam gamer not get scammed by DK Oldies
Was it at least region switched, you didn’t even show us what region it loads into the menu 💀💀
DkOldies deserves to be criticized if they actually screwed the pooch on this, however, it was in your best interest to actually hook this console up and test it. Actually receiving the wrong console is a pretty big issue. Gamecubes are region-locked and run at a different voltage according to region. Japanese 'Cubes also only have support for one language in the settings--which is Japanese. Therefore, you'd be able to instantly confirm whether or not you actually got the wrong thing or if the console you got was a lazy shell-swap. If it were the latter, that honestly wouldn't be much of an issue compared to them lying and sending a Japanese one instead of a US one.
I originally thought to myself how does D.K. Oldies stay in business but with what their charging they probably have stacks of cash selling crappie systems for high prices
The problem is there’s probably grandparents that fall for stuff like this not knowing they’re basically being ripped off and scammed
True don't forget they're trick people on there sales.lol@lewisgrant7622
They scam people twice: when they buy stuff and when they resell them. I suspect they have huge margins
selling to people that don't know better or know what ebay is lol.
You should do a video going to DK Oldies store and talk to Joey and the DKO Family.
Crackhead joey and dkn family is more like it
Lol are you able to purchase instore
@@Səvyes
Bro paid $170 for a GameCube that fell out of a car and 3rd party accessories 😂
Everyone is scamming these days when it comes to buying and selling games and systems. I can’t believe the prices for shit and this dumb grading system that makes people believe their games are worth thousands of dollars. It’s insane.
Graded games are worth less money when sealed in a container. Don’t be fooled.
@@Earthling247 the whole thing is a scam. People who just want to collect for themselves get effed over because of these people.
The fact that people still actually buy things from them is what blows my mind...just...stop...buying...from...them and they'll go away
they bought a junk japanese gamecube from japan for 35 and sold it to you for 170
I bought an N64 from there one time.. I paid for the condition to be good with no appearance issues. It came with scuff mark and huge scratch. They emailed me back after I requested to return and they said that I need to specifically request a console in collectors condition with no flaws 😂😂 even though it’s the same price
Gamecube is region locked. Is it modded? Will it even load that Shrek 2?
The "fire roasted" Gamecubes are expected to be expensive
Dk oldies scammed when you don't want them to film it but when you do want them to film it they be like not scaming you
1. Why would you buy from them?
2. Did you learn a lesson from getting scammed?
For content bro, he is a TH-camr
@@shto4782 dude it was a rhetorical question, to be not answered
@@TheEricJBotelho84 why did you ask than bro
@@shto4782 smh another one who doesn't get it
@@TheEricJBotelho84 getting old maybe. I don't understand little kids in the comments
10:14 is this screw on the left rusty AF?
They probably just switched the shell on the GameCube because if they get a broken console traded in they use the shell for other consoles so you could have hooked it up to see if it worked
Edit: how do you know that the cords are cheap and bad if you didn’t try them. That brand is good quality
You can always see if it is Japanese with the loading screen. Region swapping is changing one capacitor from one place to another.
The prices of Dk oldies are HIGHER THAN OF BRAZIL, one of the worst countries to buy videogames. come on ... total scam
Is GameCube region locked?
Yes
@@Mr.X---47 yikes
Yes, but there is a way to unlock it. But knowing dk oldies they probably didn’t do it.
definitely return it thats horrible
Charging Extra For The Controller Is Absolutely Absurd And Just Another Reason They Should Go Bankrupt Because That's Just A Very Greedy Business Tactic!
We know they are overpriced, we know they come dirty.
But you should have showed their warranty sticker on the GameCube when you pulled it out of the box / opened it. Didn’t see that on it anywhere.
I think they stopped doing those stickers awhile back because people were complaining about them
@@RetroVideoGamePickups prob not only complaining but also the void warranty sticker are also illegal
@@waynekline6798 How are they illegal ? They just aren't legally binding .
@@bryanobrien2726 That makes them illegal. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act made any means of withholding warranty due to end user maintenance illegal. The whole point of the stickers is that the company wants to enforce it, so it's fundamentally illegal. That said, your only recourse in the event of losing that warranty is to sue them... so if it's impossible to enforce, so it's only illegal for people that can afford legal fees lol
@@bryanobrien2726Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. That’s why it’s illegal. Look it up and read into it if you’re curious what it protects consumers on and prevents sellers from doing.
You do know that some Japanese GameCubes have had their region code changed to USA right?
What do you expect from a company full of people that can't even spell the word "pack"?
DK oldies is trash 🗑️
we know that
@@dearsirdearyou4153 cool
Yeah Dk Moldies is pure trash 😂
They swapped the case and you never tried to see if it works and it’s not a scam Amazon charges it closely the same price
i can’t imagine trying to buy physical again after modding my consoles…
So I don't even know why he complained about the controller being half black that looks really cool
I bought a Wii from DKOldies and it took me like 1 month to realize they sent me a Japanese Wii im popping the Wii U I bought from them for $221 isn’t Japanese but it shouldn’t be a big of an issue but it sucks that they sent you a Japanese GameCube and you can’t play US games unless you modify it
they call those prices a sale 😂
You can thank wata games and heritage auctions for directly manipulating the market to inflate prices for profit gain. Also that controller definitely came from a house fire can tell by the black coloring and the rusty screw on the same side
They sell consoles for as much if not more than their original price.
Was planning on buying from the a huge order and I knew it was overpriced but for where I live its really hard to find retro gaming stuff and to find all I want in one place bc its easier but I'll definitely pass on them I don't want to overpay and get stuff like these
Why is it bad to buy a Japanese GameCube if it can be converted to play USA games? Asking a genuine question.
Selling a region-locked GameCube shows they never even tested the thing. DK is just an ebay flipper, and a terrible one at that. Ugh.
You should have really tried the console out they could have physically modded it so I can play American games there's a way to do some soldering so then it accept American games also they could have just swapped out components the board could have been bad on the American one and use the Japanese shell it was a little bit better condition.
You have absolutely no idea how a business works and it shows.
Them prices!!!!!! 🤯🤯
There are so many videos on youtube about DKO and yet you order there. They are known for scamming people bro.
You didn't ply the console on your TV to see if it works. Does it work? As long as it works DKOldies probably doesn't see it as a scam.
Pretty sure I could get this gamecube for 5 dollars in a flea market
$80-$100 for a ps2? I need a link all the ps2 I see for sale go from $100 to $200 and it's always a closer to $200 range
eBay has a TON of them. Local stores usually have them for cheap too or if they end up in a thrift shop pawn shopt theyre cheap too.
So where can i buy n64 games for a cheaper price ?
Youre not getting original carts for cheap anymore. Better off with an Everdrive.
All the GameCubes come out of the same building. Who cares what language the label is in. Now the condition is another thing
Japanese GameCubes are region locked .. they don't play North American games at all .. unless DK oldies just reshelled the system it's worthless without modifying the system it's not hard to modify it if you want to take the time to do it
And they wonder why people emulate older games nowadays.
$45 for a used Wii mario cart …. scam
When you can mod the will for free
I was at a yard sale retro game hunting and I saw joey ftom dkoldies there. I fugured he must of been getting stuff for the store. I was about to approach him when ge started arguing with the guy running the sale. At one point joey was saying he was gonna crash his car (jeep grand Cherokee) into in the guys house unless he got a good or price on super Mario sunshine. Anyway when i waved hi to joey, he had a bloody nose and he winked at me. Weird.
Your lying so hard
@@ryanhinkle911 you're* - and no he isn't. I was at the guys house, he mustn't have got a good price on super mario.
Yeah don’t buy anything from there man, you’ll buy a game and it might be a reprocart or buy a console and it’s been modded and there was no mention of that.
I know u did it for content but I would give DKoldies a dollar of my money that's for sure
Crazy that good ol Joey says they thoroughly test and clean their overpriced consoles only to found it hey it’s literal dog pile of shit that has glitter on it. It sucks that this guy makes so much of this
Hi Retro Video Game Pickups You Should Try To Play A Physical Version Of Disney Dreamvalley For Ps4 And Ps5 In The Future
The funny thing is I looked at their website and “acceptable” states- Acceptable systems are in used condition with cosmetic flaws such as chipping, scratching and/or discoloration but fully functional. So you bought a console and controller in “acceptable” condition…so ultimately you got exactly what you paid for. It’s not even hidden the description is right under the console.
Dude you should look up the misadventure of tron bon they selling it for scalpers price
I'm grateful to you for showing me your VIDEOS you are a cool honest person
Your wallet suffered just so we don't make the same mistake. We appreciate your sacrifice and to remember never buy from DK. Thank you sir 👍
SEND THAT BACK!!! In no way do they deserve your money.
See the mistake you made was trusting Joey
Maybe the discoloration is from cleaning chemicals?
It's not. That type of discoloration is a form of damage to the outer shell, likely sun damage. It's quite common to see when scouring through listings of Gamecube controllers and it's a clear sign that they weren't well taken care of over the years.
So will this not work with US games?
No
I bought a ds from a place from the gaming vault and good cost
Lol that looks like it doesn't even work it's all scratched
It’s hit or miss but they do tax
I love how you are lying for content a trying to ruin dkoldies I know there prices aren’t the best but they NEVER give you packing peanuts and where’s the stickers at and the biggest thing of all is that they never sell Japan or region locked consoles and my proof I’ve called them and asked them just to make sure the the stickers they still put them on your ordered cosmetically flawed you know exactly what your doing
Aren't all GameCube Japanese technically.... I know this probably means region locked but I'm only a couple minutes into the video
Technically you are correct lol but yeah Gamecube has region lock.
It's not hard to make it region free tbh.
DK Oldies more like UK Moldies
They suck I would rather pay less on ebay at least they give you pics and take my chances.
you literally dont need to lie for content
I miss hunter im waiting for his Dk oldies diss video
*CANCEL DKOLDIES!*
Love the dk oldies and that pops up watching this 😂
I sell half that price
They probably just swapped a Japanese shell onto a US system; weird you didn't even bother hooking in the system at all here.
The shell was shit. Who tf would use that instead of a better one?
@@BrianHeriotjust because the shell is from Japan doesn’t make it bad
@@Mr_rice12345 op said maybe they swapped a Japanese shell onto a US system. But the shell looks absolutely terrible with scratches and huge marks all over it. The originating country has nothing to do with it. Japan has arguably one of the best looking gamecubes with the orange spice color.
Do you look like you need another video game
Destroying the earth, one packing peanut at a time lol
There’s no doubt the accessories and game came from DK and maybe the controller but the console is sus.
There’s no holo tag that they put on all consoles even if it’s just a wipe down. They also use bubble wrap and paper since those peanuts aren’t too appreciated with PA sales and ship.
The “acceptable systems” are often cosmetically flawed but are internally refurbished and warrantied for a month.
I’ve bought several things from them and some weren’t perfect but they did make it right in the end so, if this was a indeed a system you purchased from them and didn’t open up the box from the bottom and swap out for the video so it looked unopened, then why not reach out to them and seek a resolution instead of smearing them?
Everything is from them, I opened the box on camera and showed the receipts haha
@@RetroVideoGamePickupshave you heard of taking out of the box and putting into other box 🤯
@@Mr_rice12345what you on about fr
Wow, that is horrendous. I'll never buy from dkoldies. Sorry about your GameCube...
dk oldies dumpster fire grows
DK oldies and Luki is a rip off. Just emulate at this point. Or go to your mom and pop shop.
Easy lawsuit .
This was a fun video, i like how chill he was about everything
Screw DK oldies
10% is nothing lol
You probably followed a scam link and got someone pretending to be dk oldies.
I think this guy’s voice and video is more annoying than DK oldies being a scam
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Bruh you need some milk
Bros literally planting false into to people and making them hate dkoldies
WoW🤯.
$30 is a great deal for any Gamecube game now. Those are getting so hard to get physically
Mine works fine
dude stop complaining theres people who buy power cords from dkoldies original and dk ran out of the same with av cords just check if the system works or not and the controller you selected a
acceptable system
Defintley sucks!!!
Dude I’ve known dkoldies for years and they would never do there stuff like this
I really hope this is sarcasm lol
@@reconegade4006 um it’s really not I’m being foreal
You sure cause hell Yk Jacob r he got scammed hella times
Wow you
Need to learn to edit.
It’s an unboxing and review video, why does it need lots of editing?
You complain too much. Just stop