Burnt GameBoy Pocket Covered In Stickers! (eBay Repair Challenge)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ต.ค. 2019
  • This week we take a look at a Nintendo GameBoy Pocket from Japan. Unfortunately the robot I intended on repairing wasn't actually faulty and I didn't want to give you all another video just taking it apart and cleaning it. Hopefully this video was a bit more exciting!
    Ebay Repair Challenge Participants:
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    Vince from My Mate Vince: • 2019 eBay Repair Chall...
    Elliot from The Retro Future: • Faulty 1992 Super Mari...
    Paul from Tampatec: • N64 Repair, Ebay Chall...
    eBay Repair Challenge Rules:
    1) Whoever makes the most profit wins.
    2) Item specifications:
    Week 1 - Electronic item manufactured before the year 2000
    Week 2 - Mechanical item (clock/ automatic watch/ clockwork toy) - It can be a mix of mechanical and electric but must have moving parts.
    Week 3 - Modern game console made after 2010
    Week 4 - Antique item - Anything manufactured before 1990
    Week 5 - An item of our choosing
    3) A maximum of 5 items
    4) Financial restrictions: Start with $200 and we can roll the profits into our next purchases. At no point can we put more than $200 of "our own" money into the pot for purchases.
    5) Everything has to be bought and sold on eBay
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  • @Tronicsfix
    @Tronicsfix 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Really nice job on this one! I learned some new things about the screens on those. Turned out great!

  • @vitalik38815
    @vitalik38815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    Take a shot every time they mention "Isopropyl alcohol"

    • @TheUnchartedGamer100
      @TheUnchartedGamer100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      that cant be healthy xd

    • @indask8
      @indask8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      A shot of isopropyl alcohol ?

    • @Tapukokomaster54
      @Tapukokomaster54 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@indask8 welp...I mean if you're into that

    • @MickR0sco
      @MickR0sco 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I died 2 months ago doing this

  • @AmyraCarter
    @AmyraCarter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I find it interesting that the previous owner's surname was written in Hiragana, rather than in Kanji.
    What's even more interesting is that there's no data on the surname...
    Anyway, super glue is one big pile of nasty when it comes to removal. Emily is super kyuute. :)

    • @josiaseliyonaicastanedadel6663
      @josiaseliyonaicastanedadel6663 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Probably the previous owner wrote his/her name when was a kid, i did the same with a GBA on that time

  • @fivestringpat
    @fivestringpat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    9:29 we finally have evidence that Emily is alright with her makeup brush being used thusly

    • @sjm4306
      @sjm4306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Surprise revelation ... it was actually Elliot's makeup brush all along!!!

  • @zacariasbenta3910
    @zacariasbenta3910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've seen you do game boy repairs dozens of times. It never gets old, there's something really satisfying in watching you do these repairs. Keep up the good work.

  • @d.vargasm
    @d.vargasm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely loved that you incorporated Emily and this looked like an easy way to introduce someone who is new to getting comfortable tinkering with Game Boys. Keep up the amazing work you two

  • @gothicchocobo
    @gothicchocobo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I was half expecting Emily to say, in mock irritation, "Is this my make up brush?" or "I wondered where this make up brush went!".

    • @yup5581
      @yup5581 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Go thicc hocobo
      Go thicc Choco Bo
      Gothic chocobo

    • @ColinBowen
      @ColinBowen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      She was using Elliott's make up brush.

  • @TheFallenOne250
    @TheFallenOne250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love watching these repair videos. Almost has an asmr affect on me.

  • @Fizybubele
    @Fizybubele 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't say how sympathic you are. Watching your Videos is like some kind of Yoga to me. Thanks for your great videos. Go on without a Change! Greatings from Germany.

  • @TampaTec
    @TampaTec 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Looks like new ! Great job 👍

  • @mdemarcelo1
    @mdemarcelo1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work, greater couple! Thanks for all the effort you do to make this channel awesome!

  • @eviolinarts5014
    @eviolinarts5014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching him cleaning and repairing the screens gives me new life

    • @eviolinarts5014
      @eviolinarts5014 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, it all gives me new life. It’s all beautiful. Why doesn’t this channel have several million subscribers?

  • @Mymatevince
    @Mymatevince 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Nice restoration, good job :-)

    • @TheRetroFuture
      @TheRetroFuture  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Vince!

    • @Filmedon3DS
      @Filmedon3DS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you the one who helped Theretrofuture work on a switch??

    • @2wenty7RC
      @2wenty7RC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      adhesivetape _ he is yeah

  • @yyuta342
    @yyuta342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Good bye ひらさわ君(Hirasawa kun).

    • @skylerhotchkiss8705
      @skylerhotchkiss8705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I got Hichiimi or ひちいみ

    • @skylerhotchkiss8705
      @skylerhotchkiss8705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But I think you right

    • @PandaXs1
      @PandaXs1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ah yes, my favorite ghibli movie lol

    • @damantioworks
      @damantioworks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @wargent99 well, since the name was written in hiragana, i'd assume the person writing it was a kid back then

  • @micxhv1
    @micxhv1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this channel! My fav to be exact. Keep up the good work Elliott!

  • @fat4858
    @fat4858 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I've been waiting for this one!

  • @user-bn2eh4fh6i
    @user-bn2eh4fh6i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good video! I enjoyed this video as a Japanese. Hirasawa is a popular name in japan. hahaha...
    Many kids wrote his name on gameboy cartridge when i was a child.
    I am very glad to see that the gameboy goes UK from Japan. Long long journey. :-)

  • @drehawk9634
    @drehawk9634 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So satisfying love the channel and the fb group such a chill community of people

  • @bsodcat
    @bsodcat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video, hey Elliot I have 6 more days until my walkman gets here, hopefully everything goes well and I can repair it thanks to your vid!

  • @zykormusic8456
    @zykormusic8456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just think of all the Gameboys Elliot has saved over the years, that would just end up in landfill if it weren't for him! Amazing job!

  • @jonathan.ruagil
    @jonathan.ruagil 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from Colombia. Very impressive the way you guys fix that dirty gameboy 👍👍👍

  • @jaybenton7716
    @jaybenton7716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Ha, I do this with my missus "Would you like to learn how to repair a PC?" - "Yes I would" - "Cool, you unscrew all them screws, I'm off for a lie down".

  • @jakobd.3632
    @jakobd.3632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So happy for a new video

  • @Rantusha
    @Rantusha 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can really tell someone loved this at one point

  • @JonnyOgg
    @JonnyOgg 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A little tip with getting the polarising filter on perfect is to cut it slightly bigger, stick it on, then trim off the edges with a sharp Stanley knife

  • @bigg1smalls
    @bigg1smalls 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bombjack. That was one of my favourite spectrum games. Well done to you both.

  • @SalineT39
    @SalineT39 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    That's the most efficient cleaning I've
    ever seen
    Ps: you guys are a lovely couple UwU

  • @SJA962
    @SJA962 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Tip: put WD40 when pulling the filter, it eats the glue and it's so much easier to remove

  • @kunga_5959
    @kunga_5959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1 hour squad keep it up Eliot!!!😉👍

  • @missionpassed4584
    @missionpassed4584 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blimy brings back memories, I had a smoking robot in the 80s got one for xmas or birthday, used to say stuff when you pressed red button on the head and small puffs of smoke came from its mouth thing, no idea what happened to it and where it went.

  • @kolkoki
    @kolkoki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Couple goals

  • @MatejGames
    @MatejGames 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes! A classic DMG style!

  • @henrikestarck1425
    @henrikestarck1425 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like these videos and it was quite sweet seeing Emily doing this and you supporting her. Nice challenge for Valentine's Day?

  • @DragoonMS
    @DragoonMS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had no idea a Gameboy Pocket was made in the same color scheme as the original brick. That's wicked awesome!!

    • @chamoo232
      @chamoo232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In Japan only. They always had the best stuff like the backlit Gameboy Pocket. There are also reproduction shells from China in those colors. I got one and it's not bad. Of course the original is better quality.

  • @mrascensoreakakrisgames4149
    @mrascensoreakakrisgames4149 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    So emily and you did that together? That is really romantic and she did actually very good! Cheers from italy

  • @kevinfung8028
    @kevinfung8028 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool! how did you remove the Japanese writing?

  • @jss636
    @jss636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "...I'm gonna let Emily do that and see how she gets on. Let's crack on."
    (Emily pulls out hammer)

    • @relevo86
      @relevo86 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      that made me laugh

  • @mysteriotube1233
    @mysteriotube1233 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    glad ur getting better at bomb jak

  • @mysteriotube1233
    @mysteriotube1233 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i can see emily getting hooked and making a channel the modern past

  • @viktorwitherkay5872
    @viktorwitherkay5872 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so adorable!!!

  • @cameronmuir7275
    @cameronmuir7275 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I replaced my front polarizer film the screen had more of a green tint to it. I am using a white backlight and it is still sort of green. I am wondering if there is a color filter or something under that first polarizer film. When I removed the burnt one I noticed that it ripped off a very thin second layer. Is this normal do you know? Still loving the let's refurb videos!

  • @Mozspeare
    @Mozspeare 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What did you use to adhere the new polarising film to the screen lens?

  • @TooFurious4
    @TooFurious4 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    *FINALLY* someone is going to make a video about the Chinese EverDrive clone. 😁

  • @LowStyleMac
    @LowStyleMac 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would be the best soldering kit for me cause I'm just getting into handheld or console repairing/refurbishing

  • @sydsnyds
    @sydsnyds 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    me personally I like to keep the stickers and all. it gives the Gameboy personality instead of a plain collection device. At some point I'd like to artfully reproduce each sticker on the Gameboys themselves

  • @TechFusions
    @TechFusions 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video! Would love to see a setup video - What lens are you using, lights, etc 😁 Keep up the great work 👌🏻

  • @dibble284
    @dibble284 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Acetone (nail polish remover) takes off sharpie like a dream

  • @cybercj99
    @cybercj99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you ever tried retro brighting the pocket at all? Looks like some of the stickers preserved the original color underneath them.

    • @Rezigunn
      @Rezigunn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it's because he wanted this to be a simple repair with his girlfriend I'm fairly certain he'll retrobright it in his own time

  • @mp3man049
    @mp3man049 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I buy that polarizer film you use, could someone please link it?

  • @gabrielmarques3811
    @gabrielmarques3811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job, i love your videos

  • @holysoles
    @holysoles 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What type of polarizing film did you use? Do you have a link?

  • @tomgreenan9521
    @tomgreenan9521 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the spray you were using to clean the sticker? I could use some of that!

  • @mosiunyan7774
    @mosiunyan7774 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're doing everlasting job. Nice.

  • @tylerhall5302
    @tylerhall5302 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    On the REAL you do so many GOOD things, in many ways for history for the gamboy’s which would end up in a landfill if wasn’t for you, and for people to learn and gain knowledge who have a passion for gaming and or fixing and working in these things and who live gaming or Mybe are poor less fortunate so get a broken and or best uo used one which they fix thru time or Mybe have a hard time fixing and working on it, guess what I am saying is you do and have done some many pausitive things not just preserveing history and classics thanks man, and F THE HATERS!!!!!!!

  • @rubiksfaq9214
    @rubiksfaq9214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guess she can’t complain about you using her brush anymore LOL I guess it’s now officially the electronics cleaning brush

  • @LuckyAzn531
    @LuckyAzn531 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey sorry if i am late, what spray do you use to clean?

  • @nunocspinto
    @nunocspinto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We need a channel or a weekly video from Emily 😂

  • @CarlosGonzalez-sw4co
    @CarlosGonzalez-sw4co 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should do a gameboy macro after the challenge 👍

  • @LovelyAlanna
    @LovelyAlanna 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have a gb boy colour? could you please check if that gbc flashcard works with it? I've been thinking about buying it but I'm not sure

  • @definitelynotsolidsnake
    @definitelynotsolidsnake 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, I have an original gameboy advance and the speaker is extremely quiet is there any particular reason for this.

  • @BILLTHORPE
    @BILLTHORPE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ahhh I used to have a smoking Robot! that noise took me back!....... For better or worse!

  • @richardhamm2247
    @richardhamm2247 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any chance i can get a link for the sticky backed polarizer film cant seem to locate it

  • @oliolkwest7422
    @oliolkwest7422 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good work🕹

  • @trevorrandom
    @trevorrandom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Team work nice work ☺

  • @stayfresh2468
    @stayfresh2468 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing how much the cost of these little guys has exploded between then and now. These days you can't even buy a parts Gameboy pocket for less then 30 bucks

  • @collins2230
    @collins2230 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What screwdriver set was that you used?

  • @papapillow9284
    @papapillow9284 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More of those vids pls

  • @zjustfra1215
    @zjustfra1215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What soap do you use to wash the pieces

  • @amaroshiro
    @amaroshiro 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the music choice was fantastic and congrats emily :) Song name?^^

  • @RainWalking
    @RainWalking 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What does he do with all these ones he repairs, resell them?

  • @mondherbouazizi4433
    @mondherbouazizi4433 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,
    This might be a bit late and you might not even read this comment, but I just wanted to let you know something I've been doing that will save you a lot of pain in the future, and it's quite simple: get yourself a polarizer sheet with no adhesive, and just place it on top of the screen. Make sure it is bigger than the screen (I would recommend you to cut it to fit the dimensions on the shell itself) to make sure that it stays there and does not move around.
    Next time you want to replace it (in case you need that) you won't struggle with it.

  • @reothadh8569
    @reothadh8569 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should have left the name on the front, that was cool

  • @Maisonikkokufan
    @Maisonikkokufan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Elliot you should do a mini series where you repair your fans’ handheld consoles! I’d love to see you interact even more with the fans like this!

    • @bigbeardedbeastcollector9404
      @bigbeardedbeastcollector9404 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robbie Fielding-Lennon I’ve got a game Gear I’d like him to work on 😬

    • @brandon_nope
      @brandon_nope 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He'd get too many

    • @Maisonikkokufan
      @Maisonikkokufan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brandon Y he could manage it in a giveaway like fashion where people apply and random names are chosen

  • @huffenstein4116
    @huffenstein4116 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use the game boy pocket polarizer film on a Gameboy color?

  • @corky7751
    @corky7751 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey i just got a silver gameboy pocket and it seems very well tooken care of but the battery slots seem corroded and wont turn on properly does anyone have a suggestion video on how to clean these properly. Thanks for reading have a good day.

  • @thedumplingshow99
    @thedumplingshow99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love this! Am I the only one who thinks Emily kinda looks like Sansa Stark/Sophie Turner?

  • @romain80200
    @romain80200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vidéo.
    I've got the same flashcard.
    It's a new version of the chinese everdrive GB clone.
    It works with the v4 firmware.

    • @quetzalcueyat
      @quetzalcueyat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yall need to stop feeding the ccp

  • @mr_stayawake2484
    @mr_stayawake2484 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm seeing this 7months after the post date so I have a question: do you use any hydrogen peroxide to bleach your old consoles or you just keep them yellowed?

  • @luckycactus72094
    @luckycactus72094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much do you normally sell them for after you repair them

  • @xxxhypoxxx
    @xxxhypoxxx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow you have your very own yoko trying to steal your thunder.

  • @Jhud69
    @Jhud69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love videos with your girlfirend in it, you two have amazing chemistry, it's just so cute to look at!

  • @bbbbzshssaggzxjkxjkfkgjzxf
    @bbbbzshssaggzxjkxjkfkgjzxf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    At least it’s nice to know this was a kids gameboy..

  • @leodpsmith
    @leodpsmith 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was close to buying that exact same console on J4U but was put off by the permanent marker on it. Would have found the switch a bugger to replace also but that wasn't detailed in the description!

    • @chamoo232
      @chamoo232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love finding games and consoles that are a couple dollars cheaper just because there is a big name written on it with permanent marker. As long as it's not on the labels you can usually make 90-100% of it go away with IPA. If it's on the sticker you risk removing the ink too so that's more risky.

  • @Radioguyryan
    @Radioguyryan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Watching on my phone so I can’t really make it out but it looks like the name is ひらさわ which would roughly sound like Hirasawa (or Hilasawa since there’s not a real difference with the pronunciation of those sounds in Japanese)

    • @OkiDingo
      @OkiDingo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ryan Jacques - except in Japanese there is no “la” sound.

    • @PandaXs1
      @PandaXs1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OkiDingo there isn't a "ra" either, japanese r is weird

  • @jetstech4537
    @jetstech4537 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where do you buy your consoles

  • @andybrind3639
    @andybrind3639 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it for sale? Or one similar in og color scheme?

  • @mdn8r56
    @mdn8r56 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Eliot why did you remove the Pokémon A B button sticker that was really cool

  • @Lenmaer
    @Lenmaer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. ^^
    Can I ask for a link to your ebay store, please?

  • @victorwerothc
    @victorwerothc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man i have a sega naomi no working do you think can fix ir ?

  • @SylvesterAshcroft88
    @SylvesterAshcroft88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That gameboy pocket looks like it took a drug trip.

  • @joanasilva4373
    @joanasilva4373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeah emily

  • @amristar736
    @amristar736 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is that material you used for polarizing filter? Where can I get one?

    • @chamoo232
      @chamoo232 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's just a big sheet of polarizing film. You can get smaller sheets specifically for gameboys on Ebay. Eliot does so many refurbs that it's probably cheaper for him to cut his own out of a big sheet.

  • @wilmerparis2202
    @wilmerparis2202 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the sticker for the buttons is so cool! anyone have a link to them?

  • @erenaydilekci2334
    @erenaydilekci2334 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow this is super cool :D

  • @jaronnamir8868
    @jaronnamir8868 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Alright for the brother sister duo, wish my sister had time for me to show her how to repair some of her old electronics instead of junking them.

  • @jonasrnb7586
    @jonasrnb7586 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I removed the polarized filter of my GBC and it stills with a burned mark in the center, even with a new one the center of the screen did not work, so is it broken?

  • @89krx
    @89krx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you guys are adorable ☺️

  • @raystimpson
    @raystimpson 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Emily will be presenting the channel in a few months 😂

  • @marcp.
    @marcp. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should be really grateful for Emily, not many girls would enjoy repairing a GameBoy with you !

  • @laketykama
    @laketykama ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats that for a polorizer?