Fixing the RAREST GameBoy Light

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2024
  • The first 100 people to use code ELLIOTC at the link below will get 20% off of Incogni: incogni.com/elliotc
    I was so happy to win this little thing on Sendico and had been really looking forward to doing this repair. Now that I have my studio set up I finally got round to it! I hope you enjoy!
    #TheRetroFuture #ElliotColl #GameBoy

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  • @TheRetroFuture2
    @TheRetroFuture2  ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Check out my Instagram please! - instagram.com/theretrofuturephotos?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
    Would mean a lot :)

  • @craigbillow
    @craigbillow ปีที่แล้ว +127

    I would watch HOURS of these restoration videos with just the acoustic guitar as background ambience. That was absolutely sublime. You’re on to something there.

  • @sambalooby
    @sambalooby ปีที่แล้ว +65

    I believe screen burns are caused my UV lights from the sun over curing the glue so much to the point where it starts to crack

    • @theincrediblegeneral5135
      @theincrediblegeneral5135 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That makes a lot of sense + nice pfp + we care + idk man nice post

    • @JustAUserAroundAPlatform
      @JustAUserAroundAPlatform ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, hello Sambalooby!! 👋

    • @goclunker
      @goclunker ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Glass reflects very well, it helps cook the filter

    • @nivioof
      @nivioof ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe, but in this case,,due to the mintness of the gameboy, i would say it wouldn't have been in too much sunlight. But who knows, maybe a little sunlight could cause screen burns.

    • @goclunker
      @goclunker ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nivioof I’ve never had polarizer burn on anything except my ipod video. That was in the sun more frequently than everything else.

  • @jonathandspike
    @jonathandspike ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Absolutely loved the addition of you playing guitar on this one Elliot! And yes, I absolutely love the chill voice overs that you've been doing recently. Great restoration!

  • @NightmarePolice
    @NightmarePolice ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have always enjoyed your videos, regardless of format. These recent "chill voice-over" ones have been some if my favorite videos the last few weeks. There's a kind of calm joyfullness to them which I quite enjoy.
    Keep doing what you love doing, in whatever form that takes. 👍

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Congrats on that win Elliot! Especially improving it to its former glory and then some!

  • @Tetrini
    @Tetrini ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love how you can tell how much you love this hobby.
    Also, loved the guitar playing

  • @JaronOdele
    @JaronOdele ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg that backlight IS wicked cool. I was thinking to myself, "It's just a backlight... Sure, it's the first of it's kind on a Nintendo Handheld but... Meh..." but lo and behold it's a different beast entirely. It looked so cool when you turned out the lights. XD

  • @Kazooples
    @Kazooples ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this channel cuz it’s like antiques roadshow but for gameboys

  • @Steakss
    @Steakss ปีที่แล้ว

    Super chill watch, loved it

  • @ssabet9
    @ssabet9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just watching one of your old videos wondering, when will Elliot upload a new vid....and here we go!!!! Thanks for the amazing content and for fueling my Gameboy addiction

  • @MrChinitoboricua89
    @MrChinitoboricua89 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always appreciate your content thanks a bunch🎉

  • @fullofcool
    @fullofcool ปีที่แล้ว

    love these kinds of videos, keep it up!

  • @Tardisntimbits
    @Tardisntimbits ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always wanted a Gameboy Light. I don't remember how I found out they existed back in the day (a game magazine? Some ancient website? Who knows.), But boy, did I want one.

  • @bettafreak1
    @bettafreak1 ปีที่แล้ว

    The editing on this was awesome Elliot! And such a sick game boy :) great video

  • @hawkfeather6802
    @hawkfeather6802 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks great! Nice guitar playing!
    11:35 its like a really dim glow in the dark watch.

  • @kaworuscott
    @kaworuscott ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the relaxing video. Be great to see some top ten lists from you, fave gameboy games etc.

  • @CrossingRover
    @CrossingRover ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gosh I love the Gameboy light. So glad to see one getting restored.

  • @mostlyghostey
    @mostlyghostey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Because of your videos I pulled my childhood GBA out to see what state it was in. It's dirty, missing a battery cover, and I think the button membrane for the D-Pad is broken... But I've seen so many videos from you I feel fairly confident repairing those things. Maybe I'll even try installing an IPS screen. I'm excited to get it working really nicely again!

  • @Ricar2002YT
    @Ricar2002YT ปีที่แล้ว

    Watched this while eating lunch, very relaxing :). That GB looks amazing

  • @mysteriotube1233
    @mysteriotube1233 ปีที่แล้ว

    i still have the light that u helped me find on ebay ages ago i still love the blue light it gives off its so e what magical to see it in person

  • @kay_glo
    @kay_glo ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved the guitar music! Please add more to future videos!

  • @BasVoet
    @BasVoet ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the guitar part!

  • @puffcap_
    @puffcap_ ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the musical interlude

  • @whisperingwooper1763
    @whisperingwooper1763 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea you play guitar! It was great and super soothing! Also this gameboy is really cool I love the white ascents.

  • @TheInfamousLegend27
    @TheInfamousLegend27 ปีที่แล้ว

    aw mate i'm so glad to hear the giveaway is still going! wondered what happened, it's such a beautiful lil gameboy

  • @mb31415
    @mb31415 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wooooow so beautiful! Thank you for sharing ❤ You are my comfort youtube channel

  • @andreuzam4452
    @andreuzam4452 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is the finest gameboy pocket ever, great job dude!

  • @rickkuiken7232
    @rickkuiken7232 ปีที่แล้ว

    just ordered an ips for my GBA, cant wait to see what you do

  • @tkahoa7tkahoa668
    @tkahoa7tkahoa668 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like how your just having fun with editing your videos. i love how you go. “i’ll stop talking now, and play a quick song on guitar😂

  • @Drayton226
    @Drayton226 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's so many kinds of Game Boy pockets and I love it

  • @richardbriansmith8562
    @richardbriansmith8562 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Video Elliot Coll

  • @vidagogo9829
    @vidagogo9829 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was some awesome guitar! Don't think any less than awesome of yourself!

  • @trevorrandom
    @trevorrandom ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work 👍

  • @undefined06855
    @undefined06855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genuinely, when I clicked on this video, I thought it was going to be the power indicator light. Absolutely not disappointed, though. Great vid!

  • @boringtechrepairs1134
    @boringtechrepairs1134 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Elliot , the screen light color reminds me of those old Ericsson t28 t29 mobile phones. They used to light up in the same irridescent kind of magical color . Great work and keep up the good job !

  • @MrNineties
    @MrNineties ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way you caressed that gold light in the closing shot was nothing short of unsettling LOL :D

  • @julywalker4803
    @julywalker4803 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good idea 💡 fixing the screen.

  • @Evercade_Effect
    @Evercade_Effect ปีที่แล้ว

    That Gameboy looks fantastic!

  • @knightsurda
    @knightsurda ปีที่แล้ว

    I would be fine just hearing the guitar playing, it was kinda soothing tbh. Though learning how to fix and repair gameboys is also a nice skill to learn. Will need it when I eventually reshell my childhood ags101.

  • @aioIialeo
    @aioIialeo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a good video

  • @joaopires8164
    @joaopires8164 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful video

  • @makedaevilmage
    @makedaevilmage ปีที่แล้ว

    it's the little jokes like the twiddle and nans toothrush that make me laugh way too hard.

  • @TheSkaldenmettrunk
    @TheSkaldenmettrunk ปีที่แล้ว

    This Game Boy is just beautiful.

  • @Shane55able
    @Shane55able ปีที่แล้ว

    Elliot, you are the Game Boy god! brilliant. 🤟 keep up the great work 👍

  • @isaiahpetersen
    @isaiahpetersen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and cool sponsor I had not heard of. Just signed up for a year of their service with your code 😊

  • @christophermorin9036
    @christophermorin9036 ปีที่แล้ว

    They finally have a gray polarizing film for gameboy screens? Awesome!

  • @mahmoudnahas6493
    @mahmoudnahas6493 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Elliot
    You can use wonderswan polizered film to repair the poor screen, it's sad to see it not repaired. I have did repaired my gameboy light and it is perfect now as new.

  • @kalobhunt9001
    @kalobhunt9001 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that I cant tell if you are being a smartass or not lol love the video

  • @sakurLOL
    @sakurLOL ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my, i was suprised when i heard of toyota game boy but now i lost words. Good job Elliot!

  • @RexAndStatue
    @RexAndStatue ปีที่แล้ว

    Having gameboy light fixed is just POG

  • @kazinwho
    @kazinwho ปีที่แล้ว

    gave you a thumbs up for the unneccesary twiddle

  • @winsucker7755
    @winsucker7755 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy your videos no matter what voice you use. They are...almost personal like.

  • @PokemonCrystal
    @PokemonCrystal ปีที่แล้ว

    Done violated the gold gameboy at the end damn

  • @BenjaminTerpstra
    @BenjaminTerpstra ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let’s Go!!!

  • @brooklyn11218
    @brooklyn11218 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes a link to the correct Polarizer would be awesome.

  • @Kikay0n
    @Kikay0n ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please on the polarizer!

  • @G1aFRa
    @G1aFRa ปีที่แล้ว

    Would to watch you fix that screen with the correct polarizer!

  • @ratykat
    @ratykat ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see the burnt screen being repaired!

  • @jojoversus1100
    @jojoversus1100 ปีที่แล้ว

    here doing my part for ECs place on the algorithm ✌️

  • @Nyctonaut
    @Nyctonaut ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn that little spin was pro!

  • @bareq99
    @bareq99 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay.. You got me with the button tasting lmao

  • @opiate_warrior1474
    @opiate_warrior1474 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love to see this screen repaired with the right polariser

  • @randyandhismothershow2726
    @randyandhismothershow2726 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would like to take this moment to say ....
    Elliot you are a fantastic charming young man that makes videos about retro gaming very intresting and does not come across big headed like some do on here and always stays level headed witch is nice to see .
    I think you deserve a lot subscribers and a lot respect for keepings things real and staying yourself .
    I truely beleive the time you met mr beast you were the bigger star in that video as you showed him much more respect than he did you and kind off pissed me off to see that he kind off thought he was the better person in that room but he was far wrong ...
    The videos you do a good that you dont cut to much out even if you are looking for tools while still recording that gives it a real feeling of true life in action ..
    Anyway elliot keep up the amazing work and i think if people are not subscribed now do so and lets elevate elliot way past mr beasts subscribers because he truely deserves ...
    Thanks for your videos and help and may future be what you want and desire ...
    Randy o rossiter

  • @JustAMoky
    @JustAMoky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Asmr restoration video but metal randomly starts playing at 200% volume

  • @Jay25190
    @Jay25190 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why i feel something tingling on my hair looking at the screen of that Gameboy

  • @WoollyMittens
    @WoollyMittens ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking forward to seeing you repair that melted screen. It looks particularly bad.

  • @travisunderwood3255
    @travisunderwood3255 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been following over a year at least because I really enjoy your content but I have also been hoping that entire time that you might eventually lead me to the correct polarizer for my GBP. I can't find one that isn't green to save my life and would LOVE to save my childhood GNP from the shelf.

  • @Underdog_Adventure
    @Underdog_Adventure ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you buy your protective boxes? The clear ones for display. I've got a bunch of items on the way and need some protection!

  • @Hackbarthja
    @Hackbarthja ปีที่แล้ว

    Gives me Gameboy HORROR vibes

  • @nealhammersmith8798
    @nealhammersmith8798 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's not better...dats butta baby!

  • @user-xu3ud4fl2e
    @user-xu3ud4fl2e ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a pretty decent guitarist. I liked that tune, whatever it was.

  • @LidiaVTuber
    @LidiaVTuber ปีที่แล้ว

    the guitar, what a legend

  • @TheDoctorCMG
    @TheDoctorCMG ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny thing about the Gameboy Color, I knew I was getting one for my birthday when it released. But at the time I was convinced that because it's a color screen that it would also be backlit lol. So when I turned it on for my birthday, younger me was like "What the heck? I've been scammed!" Then I proceeded to plug in one of my gameboy accessory lights and still enjoyed the heck out of it :)

  • @Lucy-Hall
    @Lucy-Hall ปีที่แล้ว

    The guitar playing was a treat

  • @chrismifsud7154
    @chrismifsud7154 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finding the right polarizer for a Pocket/Light (and others) would be like finding the holy grail.

  • @DragonUltraMaster
    @DragonUltraMaster ปีที่แล้ว

    The previous videos I've seen from you has been those fake restoration videos... Alittle bit of me wanted to post "This fake" for lolz XD
    I'm sorry. Great video and awesome gameboy light!

  • @sambalooby
    @sambalooby ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to admit my two favourite gameboys are the famitsu Gameboy light and the tezuka osamu Gameboy light

  • @MarioMadness1
    @MarioMadness1 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm still sad we never got the gameboy light... had too use all those lame attachments till the SP

  • @MarcEXE.
    @MarcEXE. ปีที่แล้ว

    Please make a video with the new polarizer

  • @eathenalexander2836
    @eathenalexander2836 ปีที่แล้ว

    You gotta show us how you do that twirl.

  • @Frubyx
    @Frubyx ปีที่แล้ว

    6:40 yes pls

  • @barryliebich3993
    @barryliebich3993 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about a so in Gameboy colour custom shell

  • @curcapsicum
    @curcapsicum ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the polarizer video!

  • @spamburger222
    @spamburger222 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Elliott, how does screen burn occur could you cover this in a video?

  • @matthewLkidder
    @matthewLkidder ปีที่แล้ว

    For the guessing of how many gameboy Eliot has, I would guess currently at least 100 under the brand of gameboy so DMG, Light, Pocket, Color, Advance, Micro and SP.

  • @VIRACYTV
    @VIRACYTV ปีที่แล้ว

    Once you know the polarizer, I’ll finally be able to find an affordable GB Light.

  • @karna6342
    @karna6342 ปีที่แล้ว

    In your experience, did the screen gasket (adhesive ring) remain useable or was it too dried to actually adhere to the replacement screen? I think I've managed to source some screen gaskets from china, but man are screen gaskets the hardest thing to try and find for the GBL. Also thanks to your influence I now have every version of the GBL, the Osamu Tezuka shop versions are absolutely stunning.

  • @Tacospaceman
    @Tacospaceman ปีที่แล้ว

    Was that “bye” ….. for the gold gameboy light? It felt too personal 😂

  • @mancavehobbies6213
    @mancavehobbies6213 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it when you laugh at your own jokes lol

  • @Tacospaceman
    @Tacospaceman ปีที่แล้ว

    Elliot I think instead of re-launching the giveaway you should go with the comments that are on it as is and do they give away based on what was already there

  • @asukapls
    @asukapls ปีที่แล้ว

    keep the chill voiceovers please!!!!

    • @asukapls
      @asukapls ปีที่แล้ว

      + guitar is a bonus

  • @randy7894
    @randy7894 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Elliot. I'm looking for the right polarizer. Got any advice?

  • @jayy_93
    @jayy_93 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ever thought about doing the giveaways via Twitter instead of just Instagram? Loving the videos as always!

  • @Dx1vDx1v
    @Dx1vDx1v ปีที่แล้ว

    i want you to fix the gameboy that survived a bomb blast

  • @willm5032
    @willm5032 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like hearing your music, do you have anything up online?

  • @eloeri
    @eloeri ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey Elliot, you can just carefully remove the polarizing film from the surface of the LCD. It's UV damage of the adhesive, so you can buy adhesive backed polarizing film, and do what you do for a backlight pocket mod, but instead of remove the film from the back, you're removing the film from the front. Super easy, I'd actually like to see a video where you fix that screen and place it back in the gold pocket light. Great video!

    • @_MJ07_
      @_MJ07_ ปีที่แล้ว

      He's actually done this before, I am guessing he wanted to keep this one stock.

  • @RobertPendell
    @RobertPendell ปีที่แล้ว

    How many tri-swing screws are there on the back of the Game Boy?

  • @michaelpierrynowski7253
    @michaelpierrynowski7253 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could literally watch hours of game boy restoration and repair if it had more original guitar backing

  • @JbzUp
    @JbzUp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Donde puedo conseguir ese repuesto de iluminación azul que le cambias, amigo..?? Gracias.