I think you are giving DK Oldies too much credit. They just cleaned it, but they sent it to you broken, missing screws, and with a broken controller. For 300 dollars, even with a warranty, its flat out unacceptable.
I agree that everything from inside and out must be in working conditions. For almost 300 and yet can't give a working console. Honestly, it's not worth buying from a place that has let you down not once but twice.
So I got to say I am rooting for sir. As a cancer survivor, officially 25 years this mid August, I am glad to include you in those ranks. To say seeing your vids in between your treatments has been rough, so many memories, however, I’ve never stopped watching and hoping for the best for you. I do not wish this on anyone. So happy you’re doing so well. Please take care, looking forward to seeing more from you.
Oh wow had no idea he had cancer. I thought he looked much different, just thought because he was getting older. What a great story though that he is prevailing and still making videos and providing a service to the gaming community. What a great guy. :) Thank you for the information.
● Faulty Controller ● Faulty Disk Drive ● Missing screws ● Missing thermal pads What an embarrassment DK Oldies ☹️ The bar was set pretty low and they still managed to get under it.
And was twice the price of an ebay listing. That just stinks that DK oldies is a scam. You could purchase the other one and either clean it yourself or find a place to clean it and still be ahead of the game compared to DK Scammies.
What a ripoff. 300 bucks for this? It should actually work out of the box for that price. Hell, my local pawn shop will sell me a PS4 for a hundred bucks that they at least test to work in front of me while I watch. It might still need a cleaning or repaste but ordering a box of surprise for top dollar is just ridiculous.
I hadn't watched your vids in a while and I was little surprised to see how different you looked in the thumbnail. I was concerned and came across your health update. I was sad to hear you got sick, but I'm really happy to see you're in remission and doing a lot better.
Bad controller, bad laser, bad maintenance, good old trusty DK Oldies. Their slogan should be: "We sell YOU the console, you tell US what's wrong with it"
And for what they're charging... At $200 it would have been reasonable (if it worked) $250, sure, if it came with a near new controller (and worked) But near $300 for something that clearly wasn't even tested? Surely they're taking the piss 🤣
@@YouNameItGaming200$ is way too high for a PS4 no matter what variant it is(unless it's the 500 million PS4 pro which I bought one new at target back in the day and should have never sold it). Nobody cares about destiny and hasn't in years. It's a 150$ console working all day long. And doesn't even have the matching controller. The dkshiddies controller is a counterfeit too. They know what they're doing
@@quiltface83 the start and share buttons are a weird grey color, as well as the triggers. its also likely why the controller wouldn't automatically pair. @tronicsfix should take another look at the controller, specifically the PCB to determine for sure.
Almost everyone in my family has battled with cancer. Some lost some won. I’m just happy to see you with a smile on your face still and on the path to recovery. I wish you well.
That term "battle" needs to be banned when talking about cancer. It suggests that if only the person had tried more they'd have survived which of course is utter rubbish.
@@guyknightley3499 I should have used a different would than "banned". With no other illness do we use "battle". And as I said it gives off the thought that if only the victim had tried harder then they'd have survived. It's a terrible term that denigrates the person suffering. This is for the good of the people who have cancer not thru any crap "freedom!" censorship nonsense. It's about being nice and considerate. Imagine a doctor telling the friends/relatives after the person died "They just didn't battle hard enough"
Dude I’ve been watching you for years now you were actually the person who got me into device repairing and how I got a job at sprint (when it was still sprint not T mobile 😅) I never thanked you for all the knowledge I acquired from your videos and how much it changed my life, now I own my own e waste / repair mobile services I also never charge a parent who brings me a broken iPad or game system letting me know their child is sick and this is the only joy they get throughout the day my way to give back. Thank you tho truly thank you
You might just be the person who inspires me to do it! I always say how I wished I could do the things in these videos myself. It's like the only thing I feel like I'd be excited to go to work and do...
@@Tronicsfixhi I need your help with getting my sons 2dsxk shoulder buttons replaced and the sd card reader replaced he loves the thing but I cant afford a new one can you let me know what you'd charge if I sent it to you? It means a lot to him he keeps asking when ill get him a new one I dont know what I should tell him hes only 6 but its his favorite system. Thank you
@@Tronicsfix Up to this point all of their videos have been outright lies. I wouldn't expect that to change. I warned all my friends between 1 and 2 years ago to NEVER EVER buy anything from that company. They buy stuff cheap from Ebay and other sources, and resell for a much higher cost. They lie about refurbishing, they actually do nothing to them except posisbly wipe down the outside (and sometimes they don't even do that).
The owners don't care about "fixing" things. They only care about making money. They've said as much to the employees that wanted to improve their business, before they quit or were laid off.
DKoldies be like: "they are lying. we test ALL of our Consoles & IF u have a problem u are backed by our "free" 1 year warranty." - meanwhile u paid 300$ for a 140$ console = over 100$+ warranty pricetag for sure
I think there business model is to promise they got better and then all the youtubers will buy another round of consoles, this is what's keeping the business going, When the youtubers finally stop buying they will go bankrupt.
And if you want a good customer experience the warranty is there for customer peace of mind, NOT a fallback for flipping junk. No one wants to return the console they were waiting for, even if it's free... You paid for a working product, you don't want that hassle.
Hey, I stumbled on your videos probably a year and a half ago and when I did, I binge watched everything you had and have watched every new video when it comes out. I want to say thank you because at 26 years old, your videos made me find my passion. I have taught myself how to solder, troubleshoot, and repair just about anything under the sun because of you. You’re a great person and I’m happy that you take the time to make content.
I think this might be the first ever confirmation for a small ad in a video.. I can 100% confirm that the BW-100 works WONDERS. Back in February, my Halo 5 Elite 2 Controller started having issues. Bumpers stopped working, weird stick drifting/locking, and my A button wasn't firing OR would double fire. I watched your original Elite 2 repair video, so I bought the BW-100, and the Repair kit you always use. After an hour of trying to take it apart 😂, I got in and used the BW.. and never had an issue until literally 2 days ago, same issues. So it's time to clean again!! LOL Honestly guys, the stuff works, and the tool kit is extremely impressive and handy. Also.. that "Thermal Paste" was sus as hell. 😂😂😂😂😂
@@Tronicsfix I do have a weird issue with my own controllers for my PS4 since I don't use it enough it seems that sometimes I have to let the controller charge all the way back up before it connects since I have 3 and only use my PS4 sparingly these days. Before you send it back or whatever may I suggest at some point just leaving it plugged in and charging to see if that solves that one problem that seems to be regularly seen in all 3 of my PS4 controllers even though I only connected 2 of the 3 to my PS4 only (one I tried using on a emulator so I cannot vouch that that one was only due to lack of charge). Love your vids and glad you are still making them, pulling for ya man!
You're pretty kind to DKOldies, honestly. Selling a PS4 with a broken disc drive, a broken controller and missing thermal pads and screws for 314 USD is ridiculous. I mean... it's nice they at least cleaned it, I guess?
I’ve been watching your videos on and off for a couple years but never subbed. I didn’t know you had cancer, and after looking at your blog I’m so pleased to read you are in remission! I lost my dad 2 weeks ago to cancer, so it’s great to read a success story. Your videos have helped me in the past with maintenance of my old PS4 so thank you, and keep on keeping on! BTW I’ve now subbed!
Goodness gracious! I have kearned SO much by watching your videos. A year ago, I was scared out of my mind to open up a systen (or contrller for that matter) so I could do a proper cleaning. Last week I was able to replace an HDMI port succesfully with no issue. Not only do I appreciate the tutorials (as I call them), but the products you talk about. Seeing a new video posted and watching it is TRULY a highlight of the day. A sinple THANK YOU just doesn’t cut it!
So glad to see you are getting better and things are going so well. thank you so much for everything you have done so far with the channel and the content. In this stressful world we are living, the good news of you recovering so well was a very pleasant and welcoming news.
Boy, if I was an everyday consumer and purchased an older console in this state for that cost I’d be beyond pissed. I know they have that warranty, but man out of the box that’s such a bummer. Appreciate you as always for these videos and hope your treatment is going well ❤
I sold my ps4 pro, CIB, stated barely used and had some light scuffs and wear and test. The lucky buyer actually got a like new console. Morale of story, nothing wrong with stating item in worse condition than actual. But other way around is a big nono
You for sure have a strong spirit! I know how challenging this process is and I have a ton of respect for still doing your hobby and being you. Stay strong!
I notice there's a cross in the "Functionality tested" checkbox instead of a tick. If I'm reading that right, it seems they didn't even test it? Which seems like a pretty important thing to miss!
I assumed that just having any sort of mark in the box meant that they had done it but maybe not. Either way, this is a surprising result after they put out a video saying how their process is better.
Maybe it was a different person as it said there were two technicians working on it. and y'know, some people but x's in checkboxes, other people tick them
@@fayelinae you could be right but then again - if they work at that place, probably they have a guideline how they should mark things so something tells me it was not tested, after all
@@den0saur Yeah no, nobody in management ever thinks about little things like that. It is confusing, indeed, but I honestly think it's just two different people making different marks on checkboxes.
@@fayelinae That sounds plausible. A technician may have tested it and put a cross in the box to indicate it wasn't working, only for someone else at a later stage to mistake that for confirming it's been tested and working. It's not an excuse though. Not having a process in place to prevent mistakes like that happening and shipping people broken stuff is in practice just as bad for a supposedly serious business. Plus the controller was broken too, so it's not like it was a one-off.
man you are so strong I had stage 4 testicular cancer a while back and seeing you keep working and doing what you love makes me so happy keep up the good fight if a bump like me could get over that I know for a champing like you this will be nothing
hope your well steve , your a warrior to keep doing content, for all us ,even at this difficult time , we appreciate it ,your a fighter my friend :) i have a lot of respect for you :)
Man, I’m so happy to read you’re doing better. I know things can be tough but it’s awesome you still lived life. As someone with their own health struggles, I know that’s hard. Keep on!
I just wanted to say you have really gotten me through my art this past year and a half I've been able to Crunch out so many pieces because of your content keeping me occupied while I draw and let my mind be entertained. Dude really I just wanted to thank you I haven't watched your videos for a little bit now I'd say about a month and when I came back I saw this more recent video and it scared me quite a bit. I guess I just wanted to say you're amazing and thank you for creating worthwhile content. Be cool, be calm, be collected. Sending good vibrations
Great as always, glad your treatment is going well. Regarding the controller, I have found that if they are completely out of battery charge, they may take around 15-20mins to actually let you use it since there is no charge for it to do anything (even plugged in) Strange I know but that is my findings...
came to the comments to also make this suggestion. dual shock 4 with a totally dead battery is very frustrating. let it charge plugged into the ps4 for a while 😊
@@Tronicsfix I believe this to be correct as well - I know when I've broken out old PS4 controllers I haven't used in a long time, they have to charge for a while before you can use them at all, even wired. I don't think it's 15 minutes, but certainly at least 5 minutes or so.
@@rodmunch69 Given the battery is hard wired to it, I doubt they have a true "wired" mode otherwise it'd work if dead. Likely it is in an always wireless mode.
@@amak1131 yes, I just meant wired in terms of getting power - not communication. I know, personally, I've dealt with this more than a few times over the years. They'll completely fail to respond, even with USB attached, and you can't even hit the button about power loss when you start the system - then, after a few minutes, they start to work.
Those GameStop capacity stickers are probably what the inflated cost is paying for! Hope treatment is going well Steve! Great to still see you doing videos, you’re an inspiration to tinkerers everywhere!
The checklist had two ticks and one cross, the cross was on the functionality box 7:44 suggesting it wasn't tested and it was supposed to be free from stickers 8:16 but there was one on there I think !..cheers.
$313 for an almost 9 year old console is outrageous, especially considering it had issues. Edit: I also just realized that the listing says $249.99 but the email said $289.99. Idk for sure, but the sales tax seems off too. 2nd edit: Yes, it's based on where the buyer lives, it slipped my mind when I made the first edit. Tax still seems off to me, but no idea what was used to come up with 8.1%.
@@mjc0961 You're right, but that makes it even more confusing since Steve is based in Oregon where there is no sales tax, or at least he was. Assuming the buyer Steve used also lives in Oregon.
@@Raldrym But He paid 146$ for same Special Edition on Ebay, and 313$ on DKOldies, so in that case its just rip off because in both case is same console edition
BW100 saved my steam deck. The volume up button was stuck making permanent contact. Steam said I was just out of warranty. So I opened it up, BW100'd inside the volume up microswitch and it cleaned it right up.
Not sure if someone else mentioned it, but when you were booting up the eBay Destiny PS4 you blurred out the existing users, which is good. But when you chose an account to login with the top left of the TV showed the name unblurred.
Hey man, just wanna say a massive thanks for adding the 20 to the 126. I was so confused when you said that but I didn't need to be since you graciously thought of people like me and just told me what it was added together!
I went in to this video not expecting to see how much different you looked. I gotta say man I REALLY hope you get better. Stay strong man. You got this
Hey dude , I’ve been watching your videos for 4 years now , I was 14 and I remember how much they inspired me to try something new that looks fun and I tried to fix one of my GBA games, but it didn’t go as planned cuz it stopped working completely after “cleaning it” 😂, but I’m still learning. Just found out what you’re going through a few minutes ago and I wanted to let you know that I’m also supporting you! I also hope your content reaches out to new viewers so they can get inspired as well. Get better soon!
Dude you got me into device fixing! You made me try to fix a broken display on an old phone and it was succesful! I fixed so many phones from my family and im now looking forward to continuing this and starting a job growing up! Fact is, im only 12! Thank u sm! and also, i wish the best of luck with the treatments!
dude, I remember watching u when i was younger, you inspired me to start fixing tech, and now to see you have cancer is really sad to see. Stay strong you can 100% beat it, one of my favorite channels
I havent been by your channel in awhile and i was very concerned by your new appearance. I just got done reading the updates on your website and am very happy to see your treatment went well. I really enjoy your videos and hope you continue to recover. Thank you for all your hard work.
Yo Steve, I just want to say God bless that you are in remission. I wish you the best of luck to your health and that recover at a steady pace so you can work again. your videos have actually helped me to improve my own business and I wouldn’t wanna miss another video. Keep moving forward.
I disagree, they may have cleaned it in and out but they definable didn’t test or do any work on the console like they said. How do you not test the disc drive should be the second thing you test after making sure it powers on. DK Oldies is a scam and it has been proven the owner doesn’t give a poop about customers only making money.
Bruuuuh i knew they were hella bad but i thought they improved but then you show us a broken controller, missing screws and thermal pads and A BROKEN DISC DRIVE like what ??? IT'S 300 BUCKS the freaking price of a brand new switch ! DKOldies gets even more shame than ever.
Hey man, you re going to win over this, I am pretty sure, your unique style and charisma has make our days better, for people across the globe. Hugs from Brazil man!
Steve is out here doing gods work. Restoring gaming hardware and giving honest reviews. Steve, you are truly a wealth of knowledge and far too valuable to lose. Best of luck with the chemo man. Stay strong.
Just a nit-pick, that first console wasn't sold or refurbished by eBay - it came from a seller ON eBay. There are plenty of honest sellers who use that platform. Having said that, these are two examples of how not to run a business. Sadly I'm experiencing more and more of this lately. Don't know if it's people trying to squeeze out every last cent of a sale in this economy or what.
Gotta say 100% that bw-100 is amazing. It works so good for all my electronics to clean them. mainly my switch controllers that get crap tons of stick drift from my kids.
It’s sad seeing the state your in I’ve learned so much from your channel I hope everything is going good for you my man you seem in high spirits every video
In case you haven’t seen his post on the TronicsFix site: He is going through treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma and is now in remission 👍🏼 Things are looking up for him
this is why alot of us learn how to fix consoles ourselves and sell them to friends :) even better when you have videos like yours as a guide btw i hope your doing well my man keep up the good work and keep fighting the fight, we ALL are rooting for you!!
11:35 this R2 is more luxurious. It goes back to its original position with a more delicate style. In all seriousness, it is unbelievable. You also pay top notch for it and in the end it doesn’t even work properly.
I hope you returned the console to the ebay seller and left them negative feedback so people know how crappy of a seller they are so they don't keep scamming people with their false narrative of condition
Wow, First off great video and thanks for sharing! I cannot believe that DK sold that console the way it is even if it has a warranty. So they cleaned it up nice but it does not work without repairs. That is like going to a vehicle dealership, buying a used car that is cleaned up nice and turns over but you cant drive it off as it has no 1st gear, no coolant missing motor mounts & etc! I mean common, DK Oldies should never of sent that unit out. Shame on them and their quality control is lacking. Just another reason you still cant really put trust into people or business. Thankfully there are still people like yourself that show us viewers content like this and show it how it really is! Thank you again and hope you are on the upswing!!
Wild, only ever have seen the DKOldies channel in passing through shorts and that was like a few years ago, now I work at a beer store in PA and the main DKOldies guy comes in and is a regular, never realized it was him until a coworker pointed him out.
i can understand some screws missing. but the controller didn't connect and the console didn't read the disk. the worst part is that it was clearly taken apart and cleaned. so what the hell happened?
As a random guy on the internet who just found out about what you're going through, I wanted to be the millionth person to extend a few words of support. I know that life can be cruel and relentless at times without rhyme or reason, and it's pure BS, no two ways about it. Your life will be forever divided into the 'before' and 'after' times. While it's obviously not a good thing, nor a "blessing in disguise", it will make you stronger. Rather, it will make you realize how strong you have always been. I guess my point is - when this is all said and done, and you're looking at this experience in the rear-view mirror, remember you have that strength because it will always be there.
I think saying "a lot of it worked" is giving them way too much credit, the controller and disc drive are 2 completely essential components of the console unless you want to be using the Remote Play app (which, come on, you don't). Not to mention that it was listed as being in good condition and the console was covered in visible scratches, the inside of the console had screws missing, and the thermal pads weren't applied.
I've made 3 or 4 purchases from DK Oldies over the past 6 months including a PS1 console and all of them were some of the best used gaming purchases I have ever made. They were immaculate. I swear some of the games had to have been new old stock because they're so good they look like they've never been touched before.
I think you are giving DK Oldies too much credit. They just cleaned it, but they sent it to you broken, missing screws, and with a broken controller. For 300 dollars, even with a warranty, its flat out unacceptable.
Seriously how hard is it to do a quick test on things before packaging?
youre so right! the quality Check is absolutely garbage.. selling a broken console and a broken controller deserves no credit
He really is doing that lol.
@@spidernoseto hard for the lazy
I agree that everything from inside and out must be in working conditions. For almost 300 and yet can't give a working console. Honestly, it's not worth buying from a place that has let you down not once but twice.
So I got to say I am rooting for sir.
As a cancer survivor, officially 25 years this mid August, I am glad to include you in those ranks.
To say seeing your vids in between your treatments has been rough, so many memories, however, I’ve never stopped watching and hoping for the best for you.
I do not wish this on anyone. So happy you’re doing so well.
Please take care, looking forward to seeing more from you.
its been a min since ive watched his videos, what kind of cancer does he have i hope nothing serious
@@auston781 lymphoma, it can be depending on the stage. I can’t recall if he said which type he said he has, but nonetheless, not fun.
Oh wow had no idea he had cancer. I thought he looked much different, just thought because he was getting older. What a great story though that he is prevailing and still making videos and providing a service to the gaming community. What a great guy. :) Thank you for the information.
@@siegeorion1099 my 8 year old isn't so lucky, doesn't have much longer
He's in remission guys
● Faulty Controller
● Faulty Disk Drive
● Missing screws
● Missing thermal pads
What an embarrassment DK Oldies ☹️
The bar was set pretty low and they still managed to get under it.
And was twice the price of an ebay listing. That just stinks that DK oldies is a scam. You could purchase the other one and either clean it yourself or find a place to clean it and still be ahead of the game compared to DK Scammies.
What a ripoff. 300 bucks for this? It should actually work out of the box for that price. Hell, my local pawn shop will sell me a PS4 for a hundred bucks that they at least test to work in front of me while I watch. It might still need a cleaning or repaste but ordering a box of surprise for top dollar is just ridiculous.
To be fair they had a cross next to the item which indicated it wasn't checked for functionality
Disc: Optical (Blu-Ray Disc) | Disk: Drives (Hard Disk Drives)
@@georgeyreynolds to be fair it said excellent condition
I hadn't watched your vids in a while and I was little surprised to see how different you looked in the thumbnail. I was concerned and came across your health update. I was sad to hear you got sick, but I'm really happy to see you're in remission and doing a lot better.
Bad controller, bad laser, bad maintenance, good old trusty DK Oldies. Their slogan should be: "We sell YOU the console, you tell US what's wrong with it"
And for what they're charging...
At $200 it would have been reasonable (if it worked)
$250, sure, if it came with a near new controller (and worked)
But near $300 for something that clearly wasn't even tested? Surely they're taking the piss 🤣
😂😂😂
@@YouNameItGaming200$ is way too high for a PS4 no matter what variant it is(unless it's the 500 million PS4 pro which I bought one new at target back in the day and should have never sold it). Nobody cares about destiny and hasn't in years. It's a 150$ console working all day long. And doesn't even have the matching controller. The dkshiddies controller is a counterfeit too. They know what they're doing
@@thagerdorn2009 how can you tell the controller is counterfeit
@@quiltface83 the start and share buttons are a weird grey color, as well as the triggers. its also likely why the controller wouldn't automatically pair.
@tronicsfix should take another look at the controller, specifically the PCB to determine for sure.
Almost everyone in my family has battled with cancer. Some lost some won. I’m just happy to see you with a smile on your face still and on the path to recovery. I wish you well.
That term "battle" needs to be banned when talking about cancer. It suggests that if only the person had tried more they'd have survived which of course is utter rubbish.
@@hazy33 Nothing EVER should be banned as a term. I understand where you're coming from but censorship is never the way.
@@guyknightley3499 I should have used a different would than "banned". With no other illness do we use "battle". And as I said it gives off the thought that if only the victim had tried harder then they'd have survived. It's a terrible term that denigrates the person suffering. This is for the good of the people who have cancer not thru any crap "freedom!" censorship nonsense. It's about being nice and considerate. Imagine a doctor telling the friends/relatives after the person died "They just didn't battle hard enough"
Dude I’ve been watching you for years now you were actually the person who got me into device repairing and how I got a job at sprint (when it was still sprint not T mobile 😅) I never thanked you for all the knowledge I acquired from your videos and how much it changed my life, now I own my own e waste / repair mobile services
I also never charge a parent who brings me a broken iPad or game system letting me know their child is sick and this is the only joy they get throughout the day my way to give back.
Thank you tho truly thank you
Awesome! Love it.
That's fantastic!
You might just be the person who inspires me to do it! I always say how I wished I could do the things in these videos myself. It's like the only thing I feel like I'd be excited to go to work and do...
So happy to read that your treatment has gone so well ❤ Looking forward to many more videos. Hope you're feeling like your old self soon🎉
Wow. I understand missing things from time to time, but not learning from them is unacceptable
Yeah, I was actually really surprised with my findings. Especially after they put out a video saying how they've created a better process.
@@Tronicsfixhi I need your help with getting my sons 2dsxk shoulder buttons replaced and the sd card reader replaced he loves the thing but I cant afford a new one can you let me know what you'd charge if I sent it to you? It means a lot to him he keeps asking when ill get him a new one I dont know what I should tell him hes only 6 but its his favorite system. Thank you
@@martinroa1480 He refers people to shanefix who is a former employee.
@@Tronicsfix Up to this point all of their videos have been outright lies. I wouldn't expect that to change. I warned all my friends between 1 and 2 years ago to NEVER EVER buy anything from that company. They buy stuff cheap from Ebay and other sources, and resell for a much higher cost. They lie about refurbishing, they actually do nothing to them except posisbly wipe down the outside (and sometimes they don't even do that).
The owners don't care about "fixing" things. They only care about making money. They've said as much to the employees that wanted to improve their business, before they quit or were laid off.
Praying for a speedy recovery. I really like your content, you have taught me sooooo much dude!
DKoldies be like: "they are lying. we test ALL of our Consoles & IF u have a problem u are backed by our "free" 1 year warranty." - meanwhile u paid 300$ for a 140$ console = over 100$+ warranty pricetag for sure
Yeah, that would probably be their response.
I think there business model is to promise they got better and then all the youtubers will buy another round of consoles, this is what's keeping the business going, When the youtubers finally stop buying they will go bankrupt.
THE DOLLAR SIGN GOES BEFORE THE NUMBER. I don't even speak English natively and I know that.
@@rahkuaschount who cares.
And if you want a good customer experience the warranty is there for customer peace of mind, NOT a fallback for flipping junk. No one wants to return the console they were waiting for, even if it's free... You paid for a working product, you don't want that hassle.
So DK oldies are still selling overpriced garbage and lying about it, cool, good to know.
Hey, I stumbled on your videos probably a year and a half ago and when I did, I binge watched everything you had and have watched every new video when it comes out. I want to say thank you because at 26 years old, your videos made me find my passion. I have taught myself how to solder, troubleshoot, and repair just about anything under the sun because of you. You’re a great person and I’m happy that you take the time to make content.
That's amazing! Love to hear it. Thanks for the comment.
Wishing you all the best in your recovery. Many thanks for all of your great videos over the years.
Can 100% confirm those are GameStop 500gb stickers
Yeah, that's what they looked like to me.
@@Tronicsfix I put them on consoles daily lol
Well used to we don't have them in store no more
@kaiju_wastelandr7597 Hello fellow Gamestop Employee! I came by to say just this 😊
I think this might be the first ever confirmation for a small ad in a video.. I can 100% confirm that the BW-100 works WONDERS.
Back in February, my Halo 5 Elite 2 Controller started having issues. Bumpers stopped working, weird stick drifting/locking, and my A button wasn't firing OR would double fire.
I watched your original Elite 2 repair video, so I bought the BW-100, and the Repair kit you always use.
After an hour of trying to take it apart 😂, I got in and used the BW.. and never had an issue until literally 2 days ago, same issues. So it's time to clean again!! LOL
Honestly guys, the stuff works, and the tool kit is extremely impressive and handy.
Also.. that "Thermal Paste" was sus as hell. 😂😂😂😂😂
appreciate the review tronics ! hope treatment is still going well. ♡
Treatments are going well. One more to go!
@@Tronicsfix That's really great to hear :)
genuinely worried about my boy
@@Tronicsfix Awesome to hear man!
@@Tronicsfix YOU GOT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I respect you still doing content and being on camera even with what you are going through, stay strong brother
From someone with life long muscular dystrophy you're doing Hella good man.
Thank you for thriving not just surviving
It’s sad to see how Steve looked like before the chemo during the flashback of the older video. 😢😢😢 Keep on making great videos and stay strong.
His voice just tells his frustration with DKoldies
I did have high hopes on this one
You could tell he was heated!
@@0errab0 Of course he's heated, they were missing so many thermal pads!
@@Tronicsfix I do have a weird issue with my own controllers for my PS4 since I don't use it enough it seems that sometimes I have to let the controller charge all the way back up before it connects since I have 3 and only use my PS4 sparingly these days. Before you send it back or whatever may I suggest at some point just leaving it plugged in and charging to see if that solves that one problem that seems to be regularly seen in all 3 of my PS4 controllers even though I only connected 2 of the 3 to my PS4 only (one I tried using on a emulator so I cannot vouch that that one was only due to lack of charge). Love your vids and glad you are still making them, pulling for ya man!
You're pretty kind to DKOldies, honestly. Selling a PS4 with a broken disc drive, a broken controller and missing thermal pads and screws for 314 USD is ridiculous. I mean... it's nice they at least cleaned it, I guess?
I’ve been watching your videos on and off for a couple years but never subbed.
I didn’t know you had cancer, and after looking at your blog I’m so pleased to read you are in remission! I lost my dad 2 weeks ago to cancer, so it’s great to read a success story. Your videos have helped me in the past with maintenance of my old PS4 so thank you, and keep on keeping on!
BTW I’ve now subbed!
I didn't know he was in remission! Man, you made me so happy today!
I was wondering why I saw that he was bald and eyebrow less. Awesome to hear that he is in remission. Wishing for continued health
Goodness gracious! I have kearned SO much by watching your videos. A year ago, I was scared out of my mind to open up a systen (or contrller for that matter) so I could do a proper cleaning. Last week I was able to replace an HDMI port succesfully with no issue. Not only do I appreciate the tutorials (as I call them), but the products you talk about.
Seeing a new video posted and watching it is TRULY a highlight of the day.
A sinple THANK YOU just doesn’t cut it!
Thanks for continuing to upload while you’re going through treatment! Much love, thoughts, and prayers going your way!!!
This man is a beast. Going through cancer treatment and his content hasn't changed in quality or presentation. Sir, I wish you the best. Stay tough
Steve hope all is well your a big inspiration to me repairing my consoles
So glad to see you are getting better and things are going so well. thank you so much for everything you have done so far with the channel and the content. In this stressful world we are living, the good news of you recovering so well was a very pleasant and welcoming news.
Boy, if I was an everyday consumer and purchased an older console in this state for that cost I’d be beyond pissed. I know they have that warranty, but man out of the box that’s such a bummer.
Appreciate you as always for these videos and hope your treatment is going well ❤
I sold my ps4 pro, CIB, stated barely used and had some light scuffs and wear and test. The lucky buyer actually got a like new console.
Morale of story, nothing wrong with stating item in worse condition than actual. But other way around is a big nono
Will they honor there warranty is the real question.
You for sure have a strong spirit! I know how challenging this process is and I have a ton of respect for still doing your hobby and being you. Stay strong!
I notice there's a cross in the "Functionality tested" checkbox instead of a tick. If I'm reading that right, it seems they didn't even test it? Which seems like a pretty important thing to miss!
I assumed that just having any sort of mark in the box meant that they had done it but maybe not. Either way, this is a surprising result after they put out a video saying how their process is better.
Maybe it was a different person as it said there were two technicians working on it. and y'know, some people but x's in checkboxes, other people tick them
@@fayelinae you could be right but then again - if they work at that place, probably they have a guideline how they should mark things so something tells me it was not tested, after all
@@den0saur Yeah no, nobody in management ever thinks about little things like that. It is confusing, indeed, but I honestly think it's just two different people making different marks on checkboxes.
@@fayelinae That sounds plausible. A technician may have tested it and put a cross in the box to indicate it wasn't working, only for someone else at a later stage to mistake that for confirming it's been tested and working. It's not an excuse though. Not having a process in place to prevent mistakes like that happening and shipping people broken stuff is in practice just as bad for a supposedly serious business. Plus the controller was broken too, so it's not like it was a one-off.
man you are so strong I had stage 4 testicular cancer a while back and seeing you keep working and doing what you love makes me so happy keep up the good fight if a bump like me could get over that I know for a champing like you this will be nothing
hope your well steve , your a warrior to keep doing content, for all us ,even at this difficult time , we appreciate it ,your a fighter my friend :) i have a lot of respect for you :)
Man, I’m so happy to read you’re doing better. I know things can be tough but it’s awesome you still lived life. As someone with their own health struggles, I know that’s hard. Keep on!
Good to see you out here tronics. Praying for you
The fact that you giving dk oldies any credit is crazy to me
Just because the DK Oldies console is clean, doesn't mean they cleaned it. Previous owner may have cleaned it.
haha dk this means donkey Kong.
Yeah I'm sure the previous owner cleaned it and replaced the thermal paste just to trade it into DK Oldies for 7 dollars
Double the console, double the rip off. Seems like both are scam.
Dk oldies professionally refurbished the system with dk oldies in house refurbishmentized compress air
That seems incredibly unlikely tbf
I just wanted to say you have really gotten me through my art this past year and a half I've been able to Crunch out so many pieces because of your content keeping me occupied while I draw and let my mind be entertained. Dude really I just wanted to thank you I haven't watched your videos for a little bit now I'd say about a month and when I came back I saw this more recent video and it scared me quite a bit. I guess I just wanted to say you're amazing and thank you for creating worthwhile content. Be cool, be calm, be collected. Sending good vibrations
BadAss Steve says "Clean but broken is still broken". Any buyer can clean but not many can repair. If the product would warrant a return, it fails.
Great as always, glad your treatment is going well. Regarding the controller, I have found that if they are completely out of battery charge, they may take around 15-20mins to actually let you use it since there is no charge for it to do anything (even plugged in) Strange I know but that is my findings...
Interesting. I haven't noticed that. I'll have to check that out. Thanks for the tip
came to the comments to also make this suggestion. dual shock 4 with a totally dead battery is very frustrating. let it charge plugged into the ps4 for a while 😊
@@Tronicsfix I believe this to be correct as well - I know when I've broken out old PS4 controllers I haven't used in a long time, they have to charge for a while before you can use them at all, even wired. I don't think it's 15 minutes, but certainly at least 5 minutes or so.
@@rodmunch69 Given the battery is hard wired to it, I doubt they have a true "wired" mode otherwise it'd work if dead. Likely it is in an always wireless mode.
@@amak1131 yes, I just meant wired in terms of getting power - not communication. I know, personally, I've dealt with this more than a few times over the years. They'll completely fail to respond, even with USB attached, and you can't even hit the button about power loss when you start the system - then, after a few minutes, they start to work.
That thudding sound when a disc drive is trying to read a disc, always fills me with dread. haha. Nice job as always, man!
Those GameStop capacity stickers are probably what the inflated cost is paying for!
Hope treatment is going well Steve! Great to still see you doing videos, you’re an inspiration to tinkerers everywhere!
The checklist had two ticks and one cross, the cross was on the functionality box 7:44 suggesting it wasn't tested and it was supposed to be free from stickers 8:16 but there was one on there I think !..cheers.
$313 for an almost 9 year old console is outrageous, especially considering it had issues. Edit: I also just realized that the listing says $249.99 but the email said $289.99. Idk for sure, but the sales tax seems off too.
2nd edit: Yes, it's based on where the buyer lives, it slipped my mind when I made the first edit. Tax still seems off to me, but no idea what was used to come up with 8.1%.
Yes, and for all the issues. But don't forget it's a special edition too, hence the higher price. But yeah, totally ripped off on that one
Sales tax is based on where the buyer is located, not where the seller is located.
@@mjc0961 You're right, but that makes it even more confusing since Steve is based in Oregon where there is no sales tax, or at least he was. Assuming the buyer Steve used also lives in Oregon.
@@Raldrym But He paid 146$ for same Special Edition on Ebay, and 313$ on DKOldies, so in that case its just rip off because in both case is same console edition
@@Kryosaki Friend probably lives in WA. The tax rate in Vancouver, just across the river from Portland, is 8.7%
BW100 saved my steam deck. The volume up button was stuck making permanent contact. Steam said I was just out of warranty. So I opened it up, BW100'd inside the volume up microswitch and it cleaned it right up.
Not sure if someone else mentioned it, but when you were booting up the eBay Destiny PS4 you blurred out the existing users, which is good. But when you chose an account to login with the top left of the TV showed the name unblurred.
Literally just made a comment about it 😂 i didn't see your comment until i scrolled for a while 😅
Hey man, just wanna say a massive thanks for adding the 20 to the 126. I was so confused when you said that but I didn't need to be since you graciously thought of people like me and just told me what it was added together!
How the hell do they not have a basic 'checklist' before a console goes out is beyond me..
They do. It's just that they're too lazy to actually do what the checklist says.
@@pointyheadYT there was also an X on functionality test where as the other were a tick so maybe they knew it didn't work.
I went in to this video not expecting to see how much different you looked. I gotta say man I REALLY hope you get better. Stay strong man. You got this
I can always count on DK Oldies for good content
Lol, I wish it wasn't true but that seems to be the case.
Hey dude , I’ve been watching your videos for 4 years now , I was 14 and I remember how much they inspired me to try something new that looks fun and I tried to fix one of my GBA games, but it didn’t go as planned cuz it stopped working completely after “cleaning it” 😂, but I’m still learning. Just found out what you’re going through a few minutes ago and I wanted to let you know that I’m also supporting you! I also hope your content reaches out to new viewers so they can get inspired as well. Get better soon!
Love seeing you well Steve.
dude he looks super unwell...
Thanks for another great video. The fact that we get any videos at all means you must be a warrior, and you will beat this. Hats off to you, sir.
Dude you got me into device fixing! You made me try to fix a broken display on an old phone and it was succesful! I fixed so many phones from my family and im now looking forward to continuing this and starting a job growing up! Fact is, im only 12! Thank u sm! and also, i wish the best of luck with the treatments!
@@BiblicalTeachings ty!
dude, I remember watching u when i was younger, you inspired me to start fixing tech, and now to see you have cancer is really sad to see. Stay strong you can 100% beat it, one of my favorite channels
How could they miss not testing the disc drive or controller? They are so easy to test for functionality. Hope your treatment is going well Steve.
Yeah, not sure how that happened. They even have a QC slip. Treatments aren't fun but I only have one more to go!
I havent been by your channel in awhile and i was very concerned by your new appearance. I just got done reading the updates on your website and am very happy to see your treatment went well. I really enjoy your videos and hope you continue to recover. Thank you for all your hard work.
I refuse to buy from them. DK sucks. Overpriced for junk. Idk how they are still in business.
Speedy recovery, my friend. Your PS5 teardown videos helped me a lot. Wishing you nothing but the best.
Always been a lurker ha, love your channel man. Your one of the pillars that I aspire too
I appreciate that!
@@Tronicsfix thank you so much! Ha as always the perfect amount of thermal paste!
Yo Steve, I just want to say God bless that you are in remission. I wish you the best of luck to your health and that recover at a steady pace so you can work again. your videos have actually helped me to improve my own business and I wouldn’t wanna miss another video. Keep moving forward.
Have a great weekend Steve, I hope you are well!!!!
Its because on EBAY you can leave negative feedback and request a refund, which EASILY, works well.
Maybe you should play the old three strikes in your out rule. It’s already their second strike.
I disagree, they may have cleaned it in and out but they definable didn’t test or do any work on the console like they said. How do you not test the disc drive should be the second thing you test after making sure it powers on. DK Oldies is a scam and it has been proven the owner doesn’t give a poop about customers only making money.
Love your videos sir! Praying for swift healing and recovery for you.
Bruuuuh i knew they were hella bad but i thought they improved but then you show us a broken controller, missing screws and thermal pads and A BROKEN DISC DRIVE like what ??? IT'S 300 BUCKS the freaking price of a brand new switch !
DKOldies gets even more shame than ever.
I thought they had improved too. I had genuine high hopes for them.
Prayers for you brother. So much respect for you still working through everything.
With all the horrible press they have gotten in the past, I am surprised that DK Oldies is still in business
Hey man, you re going to win over this, I am pretty sure, your unique style and charisma has make our days better, for people across the globe.
Hugs from Brazil man!
00:14 "But recently they put out a video explaining" 6 Months Ago is recent now?
Steve is out here doing gods work. Restoring gaming hardware and giving honest reviews. Steve, you are truly a wealth of knowledge and far too valuable to lose. Best of luck with the chemo man. Stay strong.
Just a nit-pick, that first console wasn't sold or refurbished by eBay - it came from a seller ON eBay. There are plenty of honest sellers who use that platform. Having said that, these are two examples of how not to run a business. Sadly I'm experiencing more and more of this lately. Don't know if it's people trying to squeeze out every last cent of a sale in this economy or what.
Gotta say 100% that bw-100 is amazing. It works so good for all my electronics to clean them. mainly my switch controllers that get crap tons of stick drift from my kids.
Glad to see you uploading but how are you doing mate? How’s everything going?
Things are going well. One more treatment to go!
@@Tronicsfix that’s brilliant news! Sending love and good vibes matey
Hope u are doing well. Fight on!
get well soon/recover soon. Thanks for the vids
DK oldies looking at this 👁️👄👁️
It’s sad seeing the state your in I’ve learned so much from your channel I hope everything is going good for you my man you seem in high spirits every video
In case you haven’t seen his post on the TronicsFix site: He is going through treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma and is now in remission 👍🏼 Things are looking up for him
Didnt trust dk before and i 10000% dont now. They just seem like low life scalpers
this is why alot of us learn how to fix consoles ourselves and sell them to friends :) even better when you have videos like yours as a guide btw i hope your doing well my man keep up the good work and keep fighting the fight, we ALL are rooting for you!!
The most important part of a console didn’t work and also the controller didn’t work. DK Oldies is a scam.
Praying for you man. Get well soon.
You should make your own sticker seal and apply it to every console you fixed.
1:21 Thanks, we're good 😂
Lol
11:35 this R2 is more luxurious. It goes back to its original position with a more delicate style. In all seriousness, it is unbelievable. You also pay top notch for it and in the end it doesn’t even work properly.
Who is making your spanish voice dub? There is a lack of tones, it sounds robotic and without a soul
You had given DK far more credit than deserved.
Better ebay console you give so much credit at dk oldies :/
Just commenting to wish you the best. Hang in there, we’re all rooting for you.
Thanks as always for these videos!
I hope you returned the console to the ebay seller and left them negative feedback so people know how crappy of a seller they are so they don't keep scamming people with their false narrative of condition
Wow, First off great video and thanks for sharing!
I cannot believe that DK sold that console the way it is even if it has a warranty. So they cleaned it up nice but it does not work without repairs.
That is like going to a vehicle dealership, buying a used car that is cleaned up nice and turns over but you cant drive it off as it has no 1st gear, no coolant missing motor mounts & etc!
I mean common, DK Oldies should never of sent that unit out. Shame on them and their quality control is lacking. Just another reason you still cant really put trust into people or business.
Thankfully there are still people like yourself that show us viewers content like this and show it how it really is!
Thank you again and hope you are on the upswing!!
This is embarassing...
Wild, only ever have seen the DKOldies channel in passing through shorts and that was like a few years ago, now I work at a beer store in PA and the main DKOldies guy comes in and is a regular, never realized it was him until a coworker pointed him out.
You blurred out the accounts. But forgot to blur the name. MR. JAY CALLOWAY ps4 😂😂
Love your videos man. Hope you get well soon ❤
Good luck to you, Steve！You are awesome and I love your positivity!!!
i can understand some screws missing. but the controller didn't connect and the console didn't read the disk. the worst part is that it was clearly taken apart and cleaned. so what the hell happened?
As a random guy on the internet who just found out about what you're going through, I wanted to be the millionth person to extend a few words of support. I know that life can be cruel and relentless at times without rhyme or reason, and it's pure BS, no two ways about it. Your life will be forever divided into the 'before' and 'after' times. While it's obviously not a good thing, nor a "blessing in disguise", it will make you stronger. Rather, it will make you realize how strong you have always been. I guess my point is - when this is all said and done, and you're looking at this experience in the rear-view mirror, remember you have that strength because it will always be there.
I think saying "a lot of it worked" is giving them way too much credit, the controller and disc drive are 2 completely essential components of the console unless you want to be using the Remote Play app (which, come on, you don't). Not to mention that it was listed as being in good condition and the console was covered in visible scratches, the inside of the console had screws missing, and the thermal pads weren't applied.
Hope you're feeling well. You look and sound great! Keep on winning the fight brother 💪
I've made 3 or 4 purchases from DK Oldies over the past 6 months including a PS1 console and all of them were some of the best used gaming purchases I have ever made. They were immaculate. I swear some of the games had to have been new old stock because they're so good they look like they've never been touched before.
It hurts me too see you like this mate, I wish you all the best in the world !! You got this mate.