Rare Rip Curl GameBoy Advance SP FULL Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2020
  • I was sent a very rare Australian exclusive GameBoy Advance SP to add to my collection of rare GameBoys! Big thank you to Christian for sending this in! He bought it form ebay covered in paint, managed to remove the majority of it himself and I hasd to go in there and remove the final bits! Enjoy!
    Battery - I don’t want to link one in case it’s bad! There are so many to chose from. Sorry!
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Комментарии • 296

  • @TheRetroFuture
    @TheRetroFuture  3 года назад +125

    Really sorry about the audio levels! Had an absolute mare! Hopefully you can still enjoy the video! Thank you so much for 298k! We’re so close!

  • @deanobeany
    @deanobeany 3 года назад +152

    The retro future bingo game;
    "Unbelievable"
    "Pretty. Damn. Good"
    "Isopropyl alcohol"
    "And here we go!"
    "Q tip, cotton bud, whatever you call it"

    • @SuperBadAirsoft
      @SuperBadAirsoft 3 года назад +13

      Don't forget Mr sheen

    • @willm5032
      @willm5032 3 года назад +11

      "Sendico"

    • @ChloeKream
      @ChloeKream 3 года назад +1

      Thank you for giving me a new drinking game

    • @umbrellacampfire
      @umbrellacampfire 3 года назад +2

      dremel

    • @jesx
      @jesx 3 года назад +5

      You forgot: "in absolute mint condition"

  • @SailorLoonie
    @SailorLoonie 3 года назад +82

    There are some RUclipsrs who do "restorations" that end up damaging or degrading the product in some way, and i always appreciate how immaculate and careful your skills are. You could do serious museum-quality work, I'm sure of it!

  • @Boomtox
    @Boomtox 3 года назад +69

    The gba is going to be 20 its next birthday and the ds is 16 and the 3ds is almost 10 years old. All of these feel like 11 years old 7 years old and 3 years old crazy how time flys by

    • @TheOldScoola
      @TheOldScoola 3 года назад

      boomtox the boombox woah

    • @glaciiz
      @glaciiz 3 года назад

      Was it yesterday when I got my 3DS in 2012?

    • @wajalama
      @wajalama 3 года назад

      I think the gba sp aged really well, the clamshell design still looks good nowadays, the buttons look sleek, and the font used for the advance logo still looks modern.

  • @Eggy-bp6pj
    @Eggy-bp6pj 3 года назад +43

    The beginning of that montage made me laugh way more than it probably should have. Well done my friend! Very entertaining video as always :)

  • @DragoSmash
    @DragoSmash 3 года назад +36

    "its really important that you do this to a game that isn't that expensive"
    *doing it on an Everdrive*
    me: 💧👁👄👁

    • @unstableturtleduck
      @unstableturtleduck 3 года назад

      Did it work for you? Or did ya break it? (Idk if you are actually doing it or not)

    • @DragoSmash
      @DragoSmash 3 года назад +2

      @@unstableturtleduck I'm not doing it, I'm making fun of Elliot saying to do something on a game that's not expensive and he does it on an Everdrive which is very expensive

    • @unstableturtleduck
      @unstableturtleduck 3 года назад

      @@DragoSmash ah

  • @TheOldScoola
    @TheOldScoola 3 года назад +63

    Electronics: guess I’ll die
    Him: N o.

  • @SilvercreekAnimations
    @SilvercreekAnimations 3 года назад +7

    For a few months now I've been watching your content about every day and I want to thank you for the amazing content you provide for everyone these videos have been great keep it up. Although I'm not an og these past months seemed to go slow but when I watch your videos it seems to make my day go faster and I want to thank you for providing content for everyone. thank you for the great experience.

  • @FunkVT
    @FunkVT 3 года назад +4

    The CINEMATOGRAPHY for that bit at 11:35 😤👌
    This man needs at least 1million subs

  • @Hoozatomic
    @Hoozatomic 3 года назад +24

    I can't explain why, but ut's always so satisfying seeing a GBA SP being reassembled, especially after the shell got a clean.

  • @justaregularguy3071
    @justaregularguy3071 3 года назад +13

    I absolutely love to clean my handhelds, so I feel like home in this channel. In fact, I have learned many tricks from you here and there, so thank you! Also, I love the importance you give to all the process with your camera shots, it's really a lot of effort, and the result is incredible.

  • @eathermask613
    @eathermask613 3 года назад +45

    I can see your gaming skills haven't improved

  • @METALMAN4Wii
    @METALMAN4Wii 3 года назад +87

    Nice of Nintendo to allow us to change our own battery without a special screwdriver.

    • @pou3321
      @pou3321 3 года назад +1

      Ikr

    • @eprushan1289
      @eprushan1289 3 года назад

      and then they never did again

    • @t0biascze644
      @t0biascze644 3 года назад +1

      @@eprushan1289 new 3ds and new 3ds xl

    • @malick9549
      @malick9549 2 года назад

      @@t0biascze644 you forgot:
      Phat DS
      DS lite
      DSi/DSi xl
      o2ds/o3ds/o3ds xl

    • @t0biascze644
      @t0biascze644 2 года назад

      @@malick9549 on new 2ds XL you need special screwdriver (Tri wing)

  • @jonathanmartin3375
    @jonathanmartin3375 3 года назад +7

    Mr Sheen finally getting the cinematic respect it deserves.

  • @colonelgraff9198
    @colonelgraff9198 3 года назад +4

    1:32 “if your battery spins, it may explode.”
    Lol

  • @KingLumague
    @KingLumague 3 года назад +41

    "These are tri-wing, get your flathead screwdriver."

  • @undividedcoffee9788
    @undividedcoffee9788 3 года назад +3

    I had to look it up to see if the “sharpie” marks were apart of it and it was which is cool

  • @XMrPineappleX
    @XMrPineappleX 3 года назад +2

    Still have one in the drawer beside me, it's a bit banged up but provided so many great memories.

  • @sojannedos
    @sojannedos 3 года назад +3

    Dramatic choice of music, at first, lol
    It also looks like you're the only one who made a video about this limited edition gba sp.
    Good job!

  • @goblinmcgameface
    @goblinmcgameface 3 года назад +6

    I seriously can’t wait for the Mario Kart: Super Circuit inspired shell + letsplay.

  • @derrick3472
    @derrick3472 3 года назад +7

    I actually laughed out loud at your slapstick comedy 😆

  • @snil3464
    @snil3464 3 года назад +38

    I always wanted to ask, but is the intro animation fan-made of did you make it yourself?

  • @retropeacock386
    @retropeacock386 3 года назад +1

    You sir, deserve an award for the best Gameboy collection. Mostly for things like the left handed Gameboy, and cool collectable things like this.

  • @DanMorelle
    @DanMorelle 3 года назад +1

    I love the way you're combing music with these and letting your wider influences to creep in. Really cool.

  • @retrac1999
    @retrac1999 3 года назад

    really been enjoying that there are a few gameboy modifying and restoring channels all with incredibly high production value. Thank you for putting so muc heart and soul into your videos Elliot. Very enjoyable to watch and have inspired a few gameboy related projects for myself as well.

  • @JoeyDoesTech
    @JoeyDoesTech 3 года назад +1

    Loved the style on this one :) That skit was actually so decent... Good stuff :)

  • @tgapcharlie
    @tgapcharlie 3 года назад

    You are one of the main reasons why I love trying to restore old electronics, so thanks for making these excellent, high quality restoration videos.

  • @cambloch
    @cambloch 3 года назад

    Hi from France, just discovered your channel 2 days ago, and what a pleasure, exactly the kind of "relaxing retro gaming video" I was looking for. Thanks

  • @panthastaa34
    @panthastaa34 3 года назад

    I absolutely love your sense of humor. That plus your content makes every video fun to watch

  • @unknownhacker73_52
    @unknownhacker73_52 3 года назад +2

    I love your content soooo muuuch, i pray the best for you in life as a thanks for all of the great and enjoyable content you have given us across the years. And above all Happy Anniversary!! (Ik it’s after it happened but still, hope you had fun!!) Many thanks from you followers and viewers!!!!

  • @DreamDaddie
    @DreamDaddie 3 года назад +5

    Good thing you wear glasses, had Windex sprayed in my eye once. I hurt.

  • @Rygyat
    @Rygyat 3 года назад +2

    This man so good at what he does he calls it a try of the wing screw

  • @aoaodong5103
    @aoaodong5103 3 года назад +1

    The spray joke was pretty dangerous! Hope the spare didn't hurt your eyes!!!
    BTW big fan of your retro game consoles videos, plz give us more interesting content!

  • @jugostran
    @jugostran 3 года назад +2

    I used to have Rip Curl gear. Never knew they sponsored a special edition GBA SP.

  • @stevesstuff1450
    @stevesstuff1450 3 года назад +5

    Very nice... never seen that design before - being from the UK!!! Lovely restoration job though... looks good as new! :-)

  • @MaggitJef
    @MaggitJef 3 года назад

    Oh also wanted to say, your editing and angles etc. have gotten so good, excellent work

  • @patmillman7255
    @patmillman7255 3 года назад

    Fun Fact: For those who are interested, these GBA's were mainly sold at the Rip Curl line of stores in the beach city Torquay! If I recall, I've seen one in the past- but that's just me!

  • @charlie_3541
    @charlie_3541 3 года назад +7

    i saw that gameboy on reddit close to a year ago!

  • @tabithac.4631
    @tabithac.4631 3 года назад

    I found your channel a few days ago. I love the content! New sub!

  • @BeastlyEevee
    @BeastlyEevee 3 года назад

    Really do agree with Elliot on the iFixit kit. I got one myself and it's helped me a lot with reshelling and reassembling gameboys.

  • @martinpegler5449
    @martinpegler5449 3 года назад

    You are a comical genius! :D Keep up the good work saving old tech.

  • @shayan.a
    @shayan.a 3 года назад

    Very satisfying to watch. Makes me want to add a gameboy next to my switch.

  • @TheSkaldenmettrunk
    @TheSkaldenmettrunk 3 года назад

    Looks very good. I like the comedy inputs.

  • @JuicyJakeRepairs
    @JuicyJakeRepairs 3 года назад

    its amazing how many weird exclusives there are for hand held consoles!

  • @algaegaming3834
    @algaegaming3834 3 года назад +1

    Pretty cool seeing this while living 5 minutes from the Ripcurl HQ in aus

  • @pdaguytom
    @pdaguytom 3 года назад

    Nice pick up! Thx for the video.

  • @deegeeare1150
    @deegeeare1150 3 года назад +1

    By now, you're so good at this, you could do an "eyes closed restoration" challenge and do it perfectly.

  • @bradleyb10
    @bradleyb10 3 года назад

    really enjoyed the "style" of this video, was very entertaining and nice balance of funny and professional

  • @JustNeki
    @JustNeki 3 года назад

    Love u, Elliot :3 (and as well that montage, it was awesome xd)

  • @mr.beamss9106
    @mr.beamss9106 2 года назад

    underrated channel for sure

  • @overshock1935
    @overshock1935 3 года назад

    I love your vids thank you for entertaining me for hours I also love old consoles I just recently got an original gameboy thank you for showing me models of gameboys I dident even know existed thank you and keep up the good work

  • @markkennethalmaden9355
    @markkennethalmaden9355 3 года назад

    Filipino fan here , hope you recognize me ! Dying to have a gameboy advance sp again .. hahaha .. i keep watching you !

  • @UnknownUser_10
    @UnknownUser_10 3 года назад

    Great video. Very cool 👍🏻

  • @storm_f1788
    @storm_f1788 3 года назад

    Amazing video!

  • @randallcraft4071
    @randallcraft4071 2 года назад

    I have one of these, I bought it at a Ron Jon surf outfitters in the US. But it was listed as a used thing. I've never seen another game boy for sell in a sporting goods store like that, it was just randomly next to a stack of Oakley

  • @noeldoesthings
    @noeldoesthings 3 года назад +1

    Fun fact: in the Netherlands a q-tip is called "wattenstaafje" hahah

  • @sokari134
    @sokari134 3 года назад

    Coll video and cool repair, thanks for showing all the process as always, love your channel. Are you going to make more videos about more retro stuff like casset players? I just watched a couple and they are cool too.

  • @saskia105
    @saskia105 3 года назад

    I happened to get a pikachu sp years ago for about $12 and I had no clue what it was worth, I just loved Nintendo and Pokémon. I’m very pleased to say it’s still in perfect condition and lives in a protective case with my red sp. 👍🏻

  • @thewhang
    @thewhang 3 года назад

    I'm loving the fuzzy cotton sticks ASMR!

  • @mystichr.
    @mystichr. 3 года назад

    Awesome video

  • @MaggitJef
    @MaggitJef 3 года назад

    DAMN IT ELLIOT! those squeaks killed my teeth

  • @dannydanny9875
    @dannydanny9875 3 года назад

    Very Satisfying

  • @onemancrew3206
    @onemancrew3206 3 года назад

    Seriously looks beautiful ‼️‼️ Best what I see So fare

  • @fernandots9235
    @fernandots9235 3 года назад

    A trick I use to remove the front part of the screen is use an sewing neddle to remove the little spongy pads. The chance of damaging them or the frame drops a lot with a needle.

    • @lolcat
      @lolcat 3 года назад +1

      Haven't tried it but a sim card tool might also be a good fit

  • @New1man
    @New1man 3 года назад

    I love your content is so relaxing

  • @Neglesh
    @Neglesh 3 года назад

    I had this awesome SP when I was a kid. Wish I still had it :(

  • @TheTotallyRandomGuy
    @TheTotallyRandomGuy 3 года назад +2

    6:56 does exactly what he said not to do

  • @morokko5stars68
    @morokko5stars68 3 года назад +1

    As fan of Nintendo games Im surfer 🏄‍♂️ from Morocco 🇲🇦 i have never seen a gba sp rip curl that’s fantastic

    • @mutantmecha
      @mutantmecha 3 года назад

      Ive seen a fair amount in Australian 2nd hand shops but not recently. Maybe they were horded at some point i recall they were sold at retail for a while. As far as SPs go not the rarest but id imagine importing them would be hard.

    • @morokko5stars68
      @morokko5stars68 3 года назад

      Mutant Mecha i like just the logo of rip curl but if i got it i will transmit to the 101 one

  • @imnotatoaster819
    @imnotatoaster819 3 года назад +3

    mariocart super circut, oh yeah that one, Scott the woz

  • @TrondRune
    @TrondRune 3 года назад

    Haha, brilliant assembly!

  • @playmooregames371
    @playmooregames371 3 года назад

    Great content, as always. Can you make Game Gear or WonderSwan repair videos?

  • @PaxtonLarson-uf7xm
    @PaxtonLarson-uf7xm 4 месяца назад +1

    I was watching youre old Video The time you uploaded it was on my birthday

  • @Azz156
    @Azz156 3 года назад

    when he said they only came out here in straya i did a quick ebay search n found a near complete rip curl shell for $25. score :P should have it next week

  • @izzymaedavidson1974
    @izzymaedavidson1974 3 года назад

    Still looking forward to that aft market original ds shell resell on you second channel. ❤️

  • @erenaydilekci2334
    @erenaydilekci2334 3 года назад

    Almost to 300k 😁😁

  • @Lunas2525
    @Lunas2525 3 года назад +1

    You can harvest those springs from floppy disk doors. You might need to trim the legs.

  • @Rygyat
    @Rygyat 3 года назад

    Looks pretty cool

  • @ffernandez16
    @ffernandez16 3 года назад

    dope beats on the montage

  • @Crow0567
    @Crow0567 3 года назад

    Oh dear, im not even planning on modding my SP and the bit about batteries just saved mine.

  • @milanvekaria8544
    @milanvekaria8544 3 года назад +2

    Very nice vid mate.This was amazing and your restoration of it was absolutely amazing!Thank you for entertaining me in lockdown in the UK.

    • @thedarkstone6041
      @thedarkstone6041 3 года назад

      How did you watch it this fast 😑

    • @milanvekaria8544
      @milanvekaria8544 3 года назад

      TheDark Stone I’m just saying that in *my* opinion I am anticipating that this vid will be amazing

    • @thedarkstone6041
      @thedarkstone6041 3 года назад

      @@milanvekaria8544 well that make sense his vid are always amazing.

    • @milanvekaria8544
      @milanvekaria8544 3 года назад

      TheDark Stone thank you for replying and also for agreeing with me

  • @david.godlewski
    @david.godlewski 3 года назад

    lmao i died when you sprayed yourself with the Mr sheen

  • @triggeredfanboy1696
    @triggeredfanboy1696 3 года назад

    Another great refurb video. Side note, never realized your ears are pierced.

  • @mrgame1140
    @mrgame1140 3 года назад

    Noice vid game boy looks beautiful

  • @carolinacovarrubio4583
    @carolinacovarrubio4583 3 года назад +2

    When are you going to add a retro brightening video?

  • @simonbrown285
    @simonbrown285 3 года назад

    Ripcurl and quick silver both did their own special ones

  • @SudosFTW
    @SudosFTW 3 года назад

    try using a safety pin to lift up on the rubber screen bumpers. I've done it in the past with major success.

  • @EvilDan2023
    @EvilDan2023 3 года назад

    Elliot is the Tech Doctor. I'm sure of it.

  • @pigeonette1
    @pigeonette1 3 года назад

    Cool! Love ur vids!

  • @joseh.749
    @joseh.749 3 года назад

    best recommended ever

  • @juiceeesteve2586
    @juiceeesteve2586 3 года назад +1

    Im already loving the Video, great work!

  • @lil_wildboar
    @lil_wildboar 3 года назад

    Your avatar pic for the channel reminds me of a lemon. So cute

  • @sw33tr1de4
    @sw33tr1de4 Год назад

    Dude i had this gameboy as a kid brings me back to when i finaly caught rayquaza

  • @myroncolwell5531
    @myroncolwell5531 3 года назад

    classy and cultured...refreshing

  • @tylermartell2729
    @tylermartell2729 3 года назад

    what a boss dude

  • @mutantmecha
    @mutantmecha 3 года назад +7

    Wait rip curls are considered rare now they were everywhere in aus 10 years ago.

    • @bigtasty1082
      @bigtasty1082 3 года назад +1

      Just rare in other countries not in aus i have 2 and have seen heaps

    • @mutantmecha
      @mutantmecha 3 года назад +1

      @@bigtasty1082 Yeah that makes sense. Kind of like how tokyo exclusives aren't that big a deal if your in japan.
      Never gave these much thought till now tbh.

    • @benjaminvlz
      @benjaminvlz 3 года назад +1

      Considering the fact that not nearly as many Rip Curl GBAs were made as the standard, plain GBAs and the fact that they were only sold in Australia and only available for purchase at certain retailers, I'd say they're pretty rare.

    • @ohmlord
      @ohmlord 3 года назад +1

      I've still got mine, in australia. I think my parents got it from target, which is strange cos target doesn't sell rip curl clothing as any aussie would know

  • @destintosell5548
    @destintosell5548 3 года назад

    Not that it matters but I think q-tip is a brand name for cotton swabs like sharpie is for permanent markers. Just odd how some things are so popular we call all of them by one brand.

  • @Strashky
    @Strashky 3 года назад

    hey elliot, i had a quick question kinda unrelated to the video but what came to mind when you cleaned the cartridge reader. Both my GBA SP AGS 101s have a problem where they sometimes just dont turn on which makes me have to wiggle the power switch up and down a couple times before it actually turns on. Do you have any tips on fixing that problem? One of my SPs also has a problem with the volume slider where as soon as i turn it on it wont be able to turn off completely anymore until i reboot the console. Like i can adjust the volume but if i wont go completely silent anymore. I think they are both related though and are slider problems but i havent found a good way to fix these issues yet. I tried contact spray but it only seemed to help for a week or 2.

  • @ActualCharky
    @ActualCharky 3 года назад

    I've seen a gba sp battery project where you buy a normal battery and attach it to a circuit board so it fits in the SP. maybe something to look into rather than potentially dodgy SP clone batteries?

  • @jdgamingandfriends5286
    @jdgamingandfriends5286 3 года назад +1

    so many special kinds of Gameboy's
    wonder how Nintendo made that partnership

  • @nintyfanuk6744
    @nintyfanuk6744 3 года назад

    "Mr sheen get's Elliot nice and clean" 😂