The RAREST Sega Game Gear | Repair and Restoration

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  • Today we repair the rarest Sega Game Gear which has ever been seen in real life. It needs to have its capacitors replaced before they leak everywhere and ruin the motherboard beyond repair.
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  • @TheRetroFuture2
    @TheRetroFuture2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +340

    The Relaxing Future

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture  4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      The Retro Future 2 hey

    • @puixel
      @puixel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That shot under the water! *thumbs up for that*

    • @aromaticsnail
      @aromaticsnail 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ASMR edition🤣

    • @pacey2240
      @pacey2240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wasent a fan of this style video but thats just me

    • @willturnbull91
      @willturnbull91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I feel more stressed watching this without talking or music

  • @dotmatrixmoe
    @dotmatrixmoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Why this is my favorite channel:
    • Relaxing
    • Inspiring (Don't lie to me, I know you've been on E-bay looking for parts of your own.)
    •Entertaining
    •Weird

    • @therealtrue842
      @therealtrue842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i don't use ebay but ok then

    • @robinetdeaufroide
      @robinetdeaufroide 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it made me do a case swap and ips mod on my gba sp 😁

  • @mailouww9816
    @mailouww9816 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    i love this, giving me “odd tinkering” vibes. looks lovely!

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Glad you like it!

    • @oftankoftan
      @oftankoftan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      nobody does it better than odd tinkering, sorry.
      he even makes it funny with his gestures

    • @themalicous1
      @themalicous1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      KallaMigCP well, this boi is funny when he is talking so, everyone has their individual strengths

    • @kuroneos8059
      @kuroneos8059 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@oftankoftan I agree but for a try he made it pretty well with the relaxing and efficiency effect

  • @heyitshunter8010
    @heyitshunter8010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    This reminded me of the channel “Odd Tinkering” in fact, so much I forgot I was even watching a “The Retro Future” video

    • @Kumimono
      @Kumimono 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not enough liquid ice.

    • @kianoconnor9310
      @kianoconnor9310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg same

    • @kuroneos8059
      @kuroneos8059 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm pretty sure he took the inspiration from Odd Tinkering but he did a very good video once again.

    • @adrianha
      @adrianha 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Men of culture right here.

    • @mimc8786
      @mimc8786 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Screen broken... I make new one.

  • @mkatwood
    @mkatwood 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Awesome stuff!! It's awesome that you're working hard to keep people entertained while we're on lockdown!! I hope you find some time to relax in this stressful time too, though!! 😄

  • @mr.skeltal8687
    @mr.skeltal8687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Be careful ripping up surface mount caps like that, you’ll end up pulling a pad. heat one leg and lift that side, then you can just do the bendy trick like with the others.

  • @littlebottleofink
    @littlebottleofink 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Family: there goes Eliot cleaning his game cases in the shower again.

  • @partypiggaming9344
    @partypiggaming9344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    TO ANYONE WANTING TO REPLACE THE CAPACITORS ON THEIR GAME GEAR: Check what board revision you have before you order new capacitors

  • @tophi59
    @tophi59 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    i like watching your videos in the background when i am doing something like playing video games and i keep glancing over and thinking why isn't he talking but then i remember you said you weren't going to be talking

  • @jzxakuma9405
    @jzxakuma9405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Man I am loving the style of this vid and I hope you will be making more of this

  • @ProjectZro
    @ProjectZro 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love it. The realization that you forgot the Screen foam speaks to my very soul lol.

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahahah not everyone will notice what that meant

  • @buckettlikestrucks65
    @buckettlikestrucks65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Yay I love when you do different things

  • @blazikenfanftw
    @blazikenfanftw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Is this the start to your "the asmr future" channel? LMAO

  • @sethtoybes9392
    @sethtoybes9392 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't know I needed this video until I watched it! Loved it interesting and relaxing. Could watch one of these once a month at least for sure. Easy to forget about everything going on for just a few minutes. Thank you for the break sir!

  • @mikec4694
    @mikec4694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Man the way you remove the surface mounted capacitors make me tense cause I tried that once on one of GG's and I tore a few solder pads off had to scratch up the trace leading to it to get a good solder point. I desolder each and every cap individually. Awesome you got the smoked clear GG. I wish the GG had a aftermarket shell so I could put my fully modded GG in.

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There’s a back to it to avoid damage!

    • @mikec4694
      @mikec4694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheRetroFuture yes but after the first one I messed up I like to be overly cautious

    • @VonCreeperTv
      @VonCreeperTv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you desolder you can get more easy the caps and dont have chance of broke anything and dontneed do the next step desolder pins of thecap you broke

    • @geraldv203
      @geraldv203 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Because of corrosion, the more the caps were leaking, the easier this way to remove caps is, thus safer for the PCB. The way the new caps were soldered is much riskier for old hardware : even a slight force applied to the legs can rip off the pads. I think this way came from an old tutorial for beginners in soldering. Always bend legs of a component before solder them, never after.
      9:46 If this capacitor is a 85°C one as I suppose, instead of 105°C for the original ones, it's a clear loss of reliability in this DC-DC power section.
      10:11 using cotton swab on glass is also questionable as you can scratch the glass with this thing.

    • @lilpastasalad7837
      @lilpastasalad7837 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you're still looking for a replacement shell, Retrosix makes very nice ones including a translucent black one similar to this smoke variant.

  • @bocanegrageorge
    @bocanegrageorge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This style was interesting. Wouldnt mine more in the future but I do like hearing you talk while you fix or mod stuff

  • @cas05005
    @cas05005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Like others have said, this does remind me of ‘Odd Tinkering’, but I enjoy that channel, too, so, win-win. 👍🏻

  • @JELLEMAN625
    @JELLEMAN625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really love this kind of video. Relaxing and inspiring, I want to do the same things you do, and this makes me feel like I'm able to

  • @caelointheclouds
    @caelointheclouds 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an incredible restoration of your game gear. I never had a chance to buy one, but it’s nice to see it come to life!! Cheers 😉👍🏽

  • @daanvissers
    @daanvissers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like how you always experiment with video styles and such. Great (relaxing) content as always!

  • @Branden29
    @Branden29 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly loved it bro very relaxing just what I needed because today was stressful. (I don’t know why but I found the screws being unscrewed satisfying to hear 👀

  • @deuxforever13
    @deuxforever13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video Elliot, it was soooooo soothing to see the case being brushed cleaned in the soapy water.

  • @sherrymartini_
    @sherrymartini_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely loved this one! I just love watching your videos in general 😊

  • @thetechoasis2179
    @thetechoasis2179 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @The Retro Future the Beginning was very ASMR, on another note i just fixed a Pristine looking DMG-01 ( has a nice bright screen in original condition if you can believe that) just needed new battery terminals now its working for the first time in 20 years, all thanks to you for your Gameboy fixing inspiration. top lad

  • @AngerThePeople
    @AngerThePeople 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always find these videos relaxing, but I definitely prefer when you talk us through the process!!!!

  • @mariagriffin6360
    @mariagriffin6360 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    More please I found it relaxing in the lockdown situation

  • @ZigsYT
    @ZigsYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I nearly fell asleep it was so relaxing! Please do more! Love your channel man!

  • @laurayork7483
    @laurayork7483 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel very relaxed, gonna watch this vid again to help me chill out x

  • @DIABOLOS
    @DIABOLOS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved this one. I started studying electronics engineering in college because of your channel. Keep up the good work! 💗

  • @UnprofessionalFlip
    @UnprofessionalFlip 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really liked this one. I also got that screwdriver set from your links and I love it. Going to have to get that soldering iron next.

  • @utubechannel8670
    @utubechannel8670 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    to anybody reading this: when installing new through hole capacitors, pre- bend and pre-cut the capacitor legs BEFORE soldering them to the board. DO NOT install the caps then bend the legs over. it stresses the pads and can detach them from the pcb, particularly if electrolyte leakage has been a problem. don't copy bad practices from this video.

    • @djgamble07
      @djgamble07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah I enjoyed the video but there's a LOT of things I woulda done differently. Um, probably best that I say no more ;)

    • @DARKSHU
      @DARKSHU 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, I also cringed at that and how he removes old caps. If you had a leakage due to a bad capacitor, your pad and/or trace have a good chance to go off if you do that. Please unsolder your old caps properly. To be fair, he is working on electronics older than he is, so I give him credit.

    • @asherael
      @asherael 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what about pulling the old caps out like rotten teeth? that seemed needlessly violent/destructive

  • @paulrippcord506
    @paulrippcord506 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I prefer the way you normally do your videos. They helped me out when I first started repairing my old Gameboys.

  • @squallneko5004
    @squallneko5004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great video just to watch and do other things on my computer. Can't wait for more of them.

  • @randynovick7972
    @randynovick7972 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never figured you for the ASMR type. We are forever in the process of becoming. This was an interesting new side to your presentation. I enjoyed it, but don't feel like you have to do it all the time. Many thanks.

  • @TSGSpartan
    @TSGSpartan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have my orginal game gear from my childhood. Needs the caps replacing but i am far from good with a soldering iron. You make it look so easy.

  • @triton6886
    @triton6886 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work. You inspired me to fix older consoles and handhelds :)

  • @aronbrown9751
    @aronbrown9751 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just wanted to say thank you because with your help I was able to reshell my og Nintendo DS I have never done anything like that only took me about 45 minutes

  • @Charliecrazz
    @Charliecrazz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! You right is relaxing, pretty console and good video!

  • @Rezigunn
    @Rezigunn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I know the exact feeling when you forget the screen gasket I did it after fixing mine and just now put it back in after it sitting out for roughly 5 months lol

  • @Richard-ri4yq
    @Richard-ri4yq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and really tidy job mate, well done!

  • @88thCompany
    @88thCompany 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your work is impeccable, as always!👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻the game gear brings me back so many good memories!🤩

  • @marksapollo
    @marksapollo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a cool video. I had a Game Gear once, lent it to someone and I never saw it or them again... grrrrr. Learnt my lesson and haven’t lent anything like that to anyone since.

  • @Ianbentley06
    @Ianbentley06 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Little late to the party, but I loved the video. I have three game gears I bought in a lot that need the capacitors replaced, and this was a cool inside look without audio or other distraction some videos have.

  • @sparkles122
    @sparkles122 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see you doing something other than game boys, so much so that it’s encouraged me so get the parts and sort mine out. It works great apart from the sound. Since it looks like I’ll be off work for a while now the time.

  • @mypeeps1965
    @mypeeps1965 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the new format! Thank you!

  • @MarcosCodas
    @MarcosCodas 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that you're truing things differently! I personally prefer narrated videos, mostly because I multitask a lot when watching TH-cam (otherwise I wouldn't have time to watch anything). But I understand why people might prefer these ones.

  • @JSJneo
    @JSJneo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Repair ASMR? hell yeah! Great video!

  • @ScruffyLookinRGB
    @ScruffyLookinRGB 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my god man that mini soldiering iron is the sickest thing i have ever seen! And I love the underwater shots! Sorry I may have to try that in one of my videos now. Keep up the awesome content Elliot!

  • @LSFprepper
    @LSFprepper 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know why but watching soldering is very relaxing

  • @amatexgaming
    @amatexgaming 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    More of this please!!!!!, I loved this type of video :D

  • @Fizybubele
    @Fizybubele 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I Like it much,when you're talking. I find it much more relaxing listening to your talking. I also liked this Video too, but please don't change your "normal" Videos. I Love them,Like they are.

  • @dorkultra
    @dorkultra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those soldering shots were awesome!

  • @JorgeHernandez-gq6yy
    @JorgeHernandez-gq6yy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    need to do more of these, ngl it helped me go to bed several times

  • @klayer9990
    @klayer9990 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved it. Great job!

  • @joevids6677
    @joevids6677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    How do you find things like these?

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture  4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Friends! And constantly looking.

  • @El1988Che
    @El1988Che 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is that no one seems to use SMD caps for recapping the GG? I used SMD caps on mine and it makes the job easier and cleaner! Plus, you won't need to replace them in 30 years or so haha. Good video!

  • @SproutyPottedPlant
    @SproutyPottedPlant 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice, only interruptions were noisy ads for goods and services I don’t want or need (as usual) one day they will make an interesting ad 😀👍 but the video so calming and the Game Gear is beautiful!

  • @leslielewis3564
    @leslielewis3564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome loved it you can do more i like seeing old yech come back to life

  • @BakiX
    @BakiX 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Game Gear + Relaxation Audio = Heavenly 👍

  • @jjjjjjj4610
    @jjjjjjj4610 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey it's always fun to watch 3ds repair videos do you have any of those planed?

  • @TattedCollector
    @TattedCollector 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminded me so much of Odd Tinkering's videos. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @Spintechfilms
    @Spintechfilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see so many more people giving the GG more love....

  • @Pedrocachannel
    @Pedrocachannel 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please do more relaxing videos like that, I loved it.

  • @etyramone2000
    @etyramone2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video as always. May I ask why these capacitors may leak? It is some kind of inherent problem or simply because they're old? Cheers

  • @SimonJasiewicz
    @SimonJasiewicz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The underwater shots are very innovative. I'm not seeing anyone else do that.

  • @goblinmcgameface
    @goblinmcgameface 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The camera is the luckiest out of us all. They’re getting to view this, front and centre!

    • @dotmatrixmoe
      @dotmatrixmoe 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't want to be rude, but does Europeans spell “center” like that? (I want to avoid correcting people who are technically right.)

  • @pmgamingandcollectables2562
    @pmgamingandcollectables2562 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed it lots thank you for keeping us calm lol

  • @VictorKorp1999
    @VictorKorp1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I really thought the rarest gg was the coca cola edition
    Anyway, greetings from argentina!

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      There’s tens of thousands of those! This one is rarer by miles.

    • @ShadowcasterZero
      @ShadowcasterZero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      what about the Sport Blue Game Gear? how many of each version were produced?

    • @stevenbenson9976
      @stevenbenson9976 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheRetroFuture according to console variations the Coca Cola edition is equal or rarer than this one, as well as the White variation. Coca Cola was commercially available.

    • @steelmaxnikumaxi5353
      @steelmaxnikumaxi5353 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheRetroFuture And why don't you buy one online and make a video restoring it? :D

  • @jordanrodriguez7744
    @jordanrodriguez7744 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your old style but I'm also loving this.

  • @bonim5217
    @bonim5217 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your videos, very professional look, i have one of those Smoke Gears, they really are a masterpiece

  • @starspacepresents959
    @starspacepresents959 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smoke! Dig it. Looks, and basically is, brand new again. Great job.

  • @tenebrasm
    @tenebrasm 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good one, reminds me of "cleaning rusty tools" videos.

  • @Helladamnleet
    @Helladamnleet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that cleaned up nice.

  • @cossakrose
    @cossakrose 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I prefer with commentary.
    Part of what makes your videos so great is your awesome personality. So removing that, while the alone console repair is still great, leaves something lacking. :/

  • @utubechannel8670
    @utubechannel8670 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    to anybody reading this: don't wiggle the capacitors until they break off! you put extra stress on the pads when you do that and on old tech that's not good news, particularly if there has been electrolyte leakage. just use a soldering iron to desolder them. it's just as quick and much, much safer.

  • @dashman609
    @dashman609 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man do more of these, they will help me sleep

  • @snizzol
    @snizzol 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Elliot !

  • @wolverinescratch
    @wolverinescratch 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fitting video as we all are at home self isolating

  • @HayhurstChris
    @HayhurstChris 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Positive criticism, too much audio noise, and the correct title would have been something like "Game Gear preventative maintenance" as you're fixing it before it breaks. I do like the odd tinkering or Tysy tube style of video though, good job. Id like to see where you try to repair parts rather than replace with new.
    Atb mate

  • @TrondRune
    @TrondRune 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! 😁 I really enjoy your videos, looking forward to the ultimate video!
    I would have wished that you had some ambient music/tunes to this video. This whole ASMR experience was not for me.

  • @dreamspheree
    @dreamspheree 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you tried rmc style here lol. you are more brutal with taking out the component lol. lovly vid man results are underwhelming i was sure the screen would be brighter with the new caps !

  • @PhatPhunk
    @PhatPhunk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best part for me was at @11:30..loll Awesome restore video!!

  • @aaronblair9583
    @aaronblair9583 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the very relaxing video!
    You should seriously consider a soldering station. Those USB units have very poor thermal capacity.

  • @artificialfrontiers4603
    @artificialfrontiers4603 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You just need a rubber duck for your soap and water container and you'll be Odd Tinkering. (I actually love his videos as well).

  • @Charleszard123
    @Charleszard123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like this style of video

  • @legersois3273
    @legersois3273 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    super cool everything !

  • @merceraeolymus
    @merceraeolymus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like your talking though Elliot.
    I enjoy the ambient music as well as your commentary, if you could combine the two .. like talk while the music is playing in the background, you should try a couple of videos like that.

  • @joemama6475
    @joemama6475 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the video but I love the videos where you talk more, still amazing job and amazing video! Keep it up 👍

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will be doing my normal videos far more than stuff like this. Don’t worry!

    • @joemama6475
      @joemama6475 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheRetroFuture That's great to hear! To me, a newbie at this stuff, I want to know what's going on and you explain stuff amazingly!

  • @alexbertaccini3385
    @alexbertaccini3385 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi from Italy your channel is amazing

  • @ianthroboraptor7448
    @ianthroboraptor7448 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro, as an Electronic Technician, the moment you realized you forgot the last plastic of the screen, I felt you, I know that pain.

  • @MrTomFTW
    @MrTomFTW 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching you jank the connectors out by the cables and then watching you pull off the caps wasn't relaxing at all! You nearly had the rarest BROKEN Game Gear :D

  • @mikeholmes4191
    @mikeholmes4191 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome man keep up the great content!

  • @a.h3966
    @a.h3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this new deep dive style

  • @logananna2440
    @logananna2440 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video officially bc i don't get to here Retro Future soothing voice over the repair 😤

  • @johnnysimpson7344
    @johnnysimpson7344 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved it and would absolutely love more like it

  • @charlieboy259
    @charlieboy259 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought I was the only one who could clear that level on sonic that quickly doing that when I had my master system!

  • @aborian1388
    @aborian1388 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like your new way of presenting the video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @DoobyShoo
    @DoobyShoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have some facts on the golden game gear, my mum in 1991 worked at sega of Europe and the golden was never released, it came close and now sits in the owner of segas office

  • @kianoconnor9310
    @kianoconnor9310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this style of videos. Keep it up.

  • @FranktheTank319
    @FranktheTank319 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really liked this style of video. By the way, Krikzz just came out with a new game gear everdrive. This video came out just in time.