Hey, Firstly I want to say that as someone else that also tries to thoroughly strip down, clean, and then repair older hardware including Gaming Consoles I really enjoy watching your videos and seeing how you approach different aspects of the cleaning process, the steps you take, the chemicals and materials that you use, this knowledge is invaluable to someone like me who simply cannot afford to have a 3rd-Party do the work to a standard that I feel would be up to my expectations. Also, as I enjoy the process it means that I can help out family & friends with their hardware too, keeping more things in use/usable for longer before they need to be taken out of circulation and stripped down for parts or unfortunately recycled as their is no other viable usage for some hardware. A few points for general feedback; 1• When doing "Retro-Briting" it is heavily advantageous to also warm up the Liquid solution mildly with gentle heat, and, to agitate the solution mildly similar to how a ultrasonic cleaner would behave, just he careful about the build up of gases when employing these additional improvements because if you lack proper control of the heat or agitation then you could create to much of either which might eventually lead to a very small but nonetheless unwanted explosion. The best solution is to line the outside of the Box in kitchen foil with the reflective side of the foil facing inwards and the less reflective dull side of the foil facing outwards, place the UV LED's around ALL SIDES of the clear box container but inside of your reflective foil wall/floor so that as much UV light as possible is retained and bounced around many times before dissipating. Their is a kitchen utensil thing use for cooking rice, stews, casseroles, hotpots, etc, it's name in English is a "Sous Vide Immersion Cooker", loads of budget brands now make them with great digital temperature control and if you place one of those upright inside the box, in the liquid with the parts that you are Retro-Briting then you can get very controlled heating and agitation of the Liquid. Of course you can also dismantle one of these immersion cooker things and make it physically much smaller thus allowing you to customise the length of cables and such so that the control panel wires can be routed out of the box via a AIR TIGHT sealed cutout in the lid edge. All of that combined inside a tightly sealed box with adequate submersion of all of your parts should produce amazing results after about 24-48 Hours of working time. 2• In this video in particular, near the end of the video when you started to show the footage of the PlayStation One console and the CRT TV started to flicker violently I started to feel the on set of a potential seizure, Epilepsy is a serious condition for many people and I feel like a Warning should have been present for 10-15 seconds on screen before that scene was shown, just so that views know what to skip past so that a seizure isn't triggered. Alternatively you could also just adjust the recorded footage and remove the flickering in the video editing software (depends what Software you use). Removal of it outright would be preferred, but a warning at a Minimum is a must for future videos, I hope you can understand where I am coming from, I just want the best for all viewers of RUclips Videos. 3• In regards to AV Equipment or More Games Console Repairs, it would be awesome to see some AV Stuff being repaired because that isn't that common on RUclips and I would love to learn more about that process and how to work with high power, high voltage electronics like that found in AV Amplifiers and Hi-Fi Units as that knowledge isn't easily searchable for on RUclips. Equally though your Game Console restoration videos are amazing and I would love to see you do more of them, of particular interest to me especially would be a Sony PSP Teardown and Restoration as they are NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT to take apart without damaging them and then cleaning them and putting it back together seamlessly. Especially the PSP 2000 Slim & PSP 3000 models! Thanks for making such great content and I hope that you continue to make awesome videos for us to enjoy! All the best to you, and, Peace ✌️
Hello, my friend! I've always believed in the saying, 'If you want something done well, do it yourself.' Whenever I look at someone else’s work, I feel the urge to do things differently, improve certain aspects, or even skip certain steps entirely. But on the other hand, two heads are better than one-other people’s ideas can really spark new insights and improvements in the process. I also think that many older things are often better than new ones in terms of durability, which is why I prefer to restore and upgrade them to meet modern standards, but, of course, within reason. Most of the time, retrobrighting is done at night, which makes it hard to monitor gases and heating while you’re asleep. I’m gradually developing a climate-controlled box with ventilation, heating, and mirrored walls for this purpose. Constant stirring isn’t really necessary because the liquid doesn’t contain any additives like those used in nickel-plating solutions. My setup relies on a UV disinfection lamp emitting light in the 180-400 nm range-it's quite powerful, but my goal is to speed up the process. You can place any glass container with hydrogen peroxide and the plastic inside the box. I completely agree with your point about including a warning and the mismatch between CRT refresh rates and the frame rates of filming. I’ll definitely keep that in mind. There are tons of videos on RUclips about consoles because they’re easier to find in poor condition, plus much easier to disassemble and reassemble. The PSP is a great option too, and I keep an eye out for ones in rough shape, but, as luck would have it, they’re always in good, working condition! I’m currently filming a retro AV project for the next video. Wishing you all the best and peace as well!
Really nice channel! Just discovered it couple of weeks ago. For the restored items, I'll go for the 50/50... Love the gaming consoles resto, but you will quickly go through all of it :) So alternate is the best choice :D
Thanks friend, glad you like it. 50/50 is the choice of many, I also hold this opinion, glad that the viewer's support me. Now I am working on the next video, it will be retro AV.
Your attention to detail is absolutely remarkable! The way you meticulously approach every aspect of restoration and repair sets you apart from others in this genre. I don’t often see this level of dedication and precision elsewhere-your work is truly inspiring. I’ll definitely continue to support your content as long as you maintain this incredible standard of craftsmanship. Keep up the amazing work!
i love the cinematography of your videos! amazing quality. superb attention to detail too in your work, i could watch restless for hours! would love to see you restore a Sony P52 digital camera or an old CRT! instant subscibe, keep up the good work
Thanks friend, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Cameras like this one, or similar models, are very hard to find in bad enough condition to make restoration interesting. As for a CRT TV, I completely agree, and I’m planning to work on one. I’m keeping an eye on listings, looking for something suitable both for restoration and for retro gaming. Ideally, I want something compact with RGB SCART. Still searching for now. I’m currently working on a new video, coming soon.
Thanks for the answer! I agree about the early Xbox it’s a great candidate for restoration. The PS5, on the other hand, is still too new, it’s hard to find one in rough enough condition, inside or out, for a restoration project. I just can’t bring myself to intentionally break, scratch, or smear a PS5 with dirt! 😊 As for cleaning solutions, I keep it simple: I use 90% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning boards, and for heavily soiled boards, I wash them with distilled water and a mild detergent, followed by thorough drying. For plastic parts, regular water and dish soap work well. Professional cleaners, like Kontakt 60, are also an option if it fits your budget and needs
i've never worked on one of those PSOne consoles that didn't need at least some of the SMD electrolytics replaced. Usually the ones in the color output stages are bad
@@Repair3R probably a low hours unit. the PSOnes came out right at the end of the original playstation's lifespan, so many of them were lightly played and then sold off. chances are strong that some of the SMD caps will need to be replaced after using it a bit. Watch out for color smearing, that's a telltale sign of the issue
There was an intact seal on it, not a factory one, but a seal from the service center that installed the modification. Most likely, when the fuse blew, they didn’t even try to repair the console, it was just left sitting there. Thanks for the tip about the capacitors, information is more valuable than money. :)
The only bad way was to remove the mod Chip which ps1 could read copied game discs. While its very rare to find out nowadays original ps1 games. Btw great video 👍🏻
Thanks. If I was planning on gaming on this console, I would have left the mod chip in place. But since it's just going to sit on a shelf, I reset it to factory defaults.
Thank you, glad you like the videos. Yes, everyone wants 50/50). Now I'm working on the next video, it will be retro AV. I can't release content faster yet, I'm working on it)
Hey! Tnx for another great video! BTW I've seen one guy retrobrighted console cables as well without wetting metal parts/plate. I thought only we here had all that modded/pirated stuff back at the days) Now and for the last 20 years I stand as a dev for licensed software only.
Hi! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. I think appreciating licensed products, software, and intellectual property is something that comes with age. 😊 And yes, those mod chips really were everywhere back then! I also wanted to retrobrite the wires but completely forgot to include them, so I had to improvise in the end!
@@Repair3R happens. Anyways tnx! Still want to start restoring things. I have here a lot of old Soviet things I could restore. Just for me, not for youtube. But looking on how much I need to set tk.start restoring I still putting this idea away)) Guys like you inspiring!
At the moment I do not use complex tools, except for galvanizing, but in fact it is absolutely not difficult. It is interesting to restore Soviet things, during the repair you can make corrections or modifications and get a unique product with excessive strength. If you have a desire, do what you want, without video filming it will not take so much time). Good luck to you.
One question about the whitening with hydrogen peroxide bath woth the uv lights. Can it be used when the part has a sticker or will it fell off? For example with a yellow cartridge
If the sticker is made of polyethylene, like in this video, on the PS One from the bottom and the edges have not started to come off, then you can leave it in retrobright. If the sticker has a paper backing, then it is better to try to remove it and then stick it back. Another option, but I have not tested it, is to cover the sticker with masking tape to prevent it from getting wet.
If I was planning on gaming on this console, I would have left the mod chip in place. But since it's just going to sit on a shelf, I reset it to factory defaults
Thanks for the input! Actually, cleaning contacts with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol is a standard way to maintain them, even graphite contacts. Alcohol evaporates quickly and doesn’t damage the material, and gentle wiping won’t harm the graphite-as long as you’re not using sandpaper, of course. This method helps contacts last longer by removing dust and grease. Your advice is interesting, but there’s no risk here
@Repair3R i agree SEGA MD was best consol for me in that Time from 1991 to 1997 I Remember Mickeal Jackson moonwalker And Donald duck quick shot And Walt disny games..it was best Times oldschool Yo🤣
The benefit of the console is to stand on the shelf and please the eye in its stock form, at the moment of time. If I want to play, I'll turn on mister fpga, there will be less lag.
@@Repair3R This is a salesman's excuse and Mister FPGA is a paid and expensive gourmet emulator. There's nothing better than an unlocked console with maximum possibilities than being limited to original used games that are rare. And long live free emulators preserving the games.
As you wish :). I like emulators, whether on FPGA (though technically, that’s a simulator) or on Raspberry Pi. I’m not planning to play on the PS1, I want it clean and mod-free on the shelf. I also have a second PS1 Fat console where I left the mod as it is.
50/50 definitely.
So much better than the fake restoration videos
Thanks. ) I have a negative attitude towards these fake restorations, especially with reverse video shooting.
Very thorough restoration.
Looking forward to seeing more videos in the future.
Subscribed.
Thanks for subscribing, glad you liked it )
Keep it up bro you have the best restoration videos very detailed
Thanks friend, I try)
I love how detailed your videos are.
Hey,
Firstly I want to say that as someone else that also tries to thoroughly strip down, clean, and then repair older hardware including Gaming Consoles I really enjoy watching your videos and seeing how you approach different aspects of the cleaning process, the steps you take, the chemicals and materials that you use, this knowledge is invaluable to someone like me who simply cannot afford to have a 3rd-Party do the work to a standard that I feel would be up to my expectations.
Also, as I enjoy the process it means that I can help out family & friends with their hardware too, keeping more things in use/usable for longer before they need to be taken out of circulation and stripped down for parts or unfortunately recycled as their is no other viable usage for some hardware.
A few points for general feedback;
1• When doing "Retro-Briting" it is heavily advantageous to also warm up the Liquid solution mildly with gentle heat, and, to agitate the solution mildly similar to how a ultrasonic cleaner would behave, just he careful about the build up of gases when employing these additional improvements because if you lack proper control of the heat or agitation then you could create to much of either which might eventually lead to a very small but nonetheless unwanted explosion.
The best solution is to line the outside of the Box in kitchen foil with the reflective side of the foil facing inwards and the less reflective dull side of the foil facing outwards, place the UV LED's around ALL SIDES of the clear box container but inside of your reflective foil wall/floor so that as much UV light as possible is retained and bounced around many times before dissipating.
Their is a kitchen utensil thing use for cooking rice, stews, casseroles, hotpots, etc, it's name in English is a "Sous Vide Immersion Cooker", loads of budget brands now make them with great digital temperature control and if you place one of those upright inside the box, in the liquid with the parts that you are Retro-Briting then you can get very controlled heating and agitation of the Liquid. Of course you can also dismantle one of these immersion cooker things and make it physically much smaller thus allowing you to customise the length of cables and such so that the control panel wires can be routed out of the box via a AIR TIGHT sealed cutout in the lid edge.
All of that combined inside a tightly sealed box with adequate submersion of all of your parts should produce amazing results after about 24-48 Hours of working time.
2• In this video in particular, near the end of the video when you started to show the footage of the PlayStation One console and the CRT TV started to flicker violently I started to feel the on set of a potential seizure, Epilepsy is a serious condition for many people and I feel like a Warning should have been present for 10-15 seconds on screen before that scene was shown, just so that views know what to skip past so that a seizure isn't triggered. Alternatively you could also just adjust the recorded footage and remove the flickering in the video editing software (depends what Software you use).
Removal of it outright would be preferred, but a warning at a Minimum is a must for future videos, I hope you can understand where I am coming from, I just want the best for all viewers of RUclips Videos.
3• In regards to AV Equipment or More Games Console Repairs, it would be awesome to see some AV Stuff being repaired because that isn't that common on RUclips and I would love to learn more about that process and how to work with high power, high voltage electronics like that found in AV Amplifiers and Hi-Fi Units as that knowledge isn't easily searchable for on RUclips. Equally though your Game Console restoration videos are amazing and I would love to see you do more of them, of particular interest to me especially would be a Sony PSP Teardown and Restoration as they are NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT to take apart without damaging them and then cleaning them and putting it back together seamlessly. Especially the PSP 2000 Slim & PSP 3000 models!
Thanks for making such great content and I hope that you continue to make awesome videos for us to enjoy!
All the best to you, and, Peace ✌️
Just a minute, I'll answer you in detail )
Hello, my friend! I've always believed in the saying, 'If you want something done well, do it yourself.' Whenever I look at someone else’s work, I feel the urge to do things differently, improve certain aspects, or even skip certain steps entirely. But on the other hand, two heads are better than one-other people’s ideas can really spark new insights and improvements in the process. I also think that many older things are often better than new ones in terms of durability, which is why I prefer to restore and upgrade them to meet modern standards, but, of course, within reason.
Most of the time, retrobrighting is done at night, which makes it hard to monitor gases and heating while you’re asleep. I’m gradually developing a climate-controlled box with ventilation, heating, and mirrored walls for this purpose. Constant stirring isn’t really necessary because the liquid doesn’t contain any additives like those used in nickel-plating solutions. My setup relies on a UV disinfection lamp emitting light in the 180-400 nm range-it's quite powerful, but my goal is to speed up the process. You can place any glass container with hydrogen peroxide and the plastic inside the box.
I completely agree with your point about including a warning and the mismatch between CRT refresh rates and the frame rates of filming. I’ll definitely keep that in mind.
There are tons of videos on RUclips about consoles because they’re easier to find in poor condition, plus much easier to disassemble and reassemble. The PSP is a great option too, and I keep an eye out for ones in rough shape, but, as luck would have it, they’re always in good, working condition! I’m currently filming a retro AV project for the next video.
Wishing you all the best and peace as well!
Computers and videogame consoles!
i watch a lot channels of repair , etc , ur very good content , congratulations
Thanks friend, I'm glad you liked it )
Oh, this PSX intro ❤ Such nostalgia.
Really nice channel! Just discovered it couple of weeks ago.
For the restored items, I'll go for the 50/50... Love the gaming consoles resto, but you will quickly go through all of it :) So alternate is the best choice :D
Thanks friend, glad you like it. 50/50 is the choice of many, I also hold this opinion, glad that the viewer's support me. Now I am working on the next video, it will be retro AV.
50/50 is perfect! NIce Videos!
Greetings! Doc64! Keeps Commodore 64 alive! 😉
Thanks for voting ). Commodore 64 is a great machine ;)
Underrated Channel ❤
Your attention to detail is absolutely remarkable! The way you meticulously approach every aspect of restoration and repair sets you apart from others in this genre. I don’t often see this level of dedication and precision elsewhere-your work is truly inspiring. I’ll definitely continue to support your content as long as you maintain this incredible standard of craftsmanship. Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks friend, I'll try to keep up the level. There will be a new video soon, don't go far )
Gran restauración amigo, sigue adelante!
Thanks friend, I'm filming a new video now)
Good job , personally would have kept to mod chip for use with imports. Good game that heart of darkness its hard but fun.
I would also leave the mod chip. But this console will take up space on the shelf, I wanted it to be like from the factory )
restore anything, I'll be watching!
Now that’s what I call voting! 😄
50 / 50 would be perfect!
Thanks for voting )
i love the cinematography of your videos! amazing quality. superb attention to detail too in your work, i could watch restless for hours! would love to see you restore a Sony P52 digital camera or an old CRT! instant subscibe, keep up the good work
Thanks friend, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Cameras like this one, or similar models, are very hard to find in bad enough condition to make restoration interesting. As for a CRT TV, I completely agree, and I’m planning to work on one. I’m keeping an eye on listings, looking for something suitable both for restoration and for retro gaming. Ideally, I want something compact with RGB SCART. Still searching for now. I’m currently working on a new video, coming soon.
Как всегда круто👍
Nice words from a fellow worker, respect to you )
Консоли и видеоигры!) Хотя все прикольно!)
Thanks friend for voting. I will make a video 50/50)
incredible video my friend!
Thanks friend )
good job mate, keep going
Thanks, I'm already working on a new video)
50\50 but more like ps5 and Xbox, can you please name the liquids your using to clean the parts would be appreciated
Thanks for the answer! I agree about the early Xbox it’s a great candidate for restoration. The PS5, on the other hand, is still too new, it’s hard to find one in rough enough condition, inside or out, for a restoration project. I just can’t bring myself to intentionally break, scratch, or smear a PS5 with dirt! 😊
As for cleaning solutions, I keep it simple: I use 90% isopropyl alcohol for cleaning boards, and for heavily soiled boards, I wash them with distilled water and a mild detergent, followed by thorough drying. For plastic parts, regular water and dish soap work well. Professional cleaners, like Kontakt 60, are also an option if it fits your budget and needs
Однозначно 50\50))))) отвертки Дніпро-М 🤌
Yes, you are attentive))
i've never worked on one of those PSOne consoles that didn't need at least some of the SMD electrolytics replaced. Usually the ones in the color output stages are bad
This console is running well. Honestly, I’d be happy if there were a few more things that needed fixing.
@@Repair3R probably a low hours unit. the PSOnes came out right at the end of the original playstation's lifespan, so many of them were lightly played and then sold off. chances are strong that some of the SMD caps will need to be replaced after using it a bit. Watch out for color smearing, that's a telltale sign of the issue
There was an intact seal on it, not a factory one, but a seal from the service center that installed the modification. Most likely, when the fuse blew, they didn’t even try to repair the console, it was just left sitting there. Thanks for the tip about the capacitors, information is more valuable than money. :)
50/50 will be Great
The only bad way was to remove the mod Chip which ps1 could read copied game discs. While its very rare to find out nowadays original ps1 games. Btw great video 👍🏻
Thanks. If I was planning on gaming on this console, I would have left the mod chip in place. But since it's just going to sit on a shelf, I reset it to factory defaults.
Gaming for sure!!
50/50 so we as the viewers and you as the content creator doesn't stuck or blocked with just only one kind.
I totally agree, thanks for your support and for voting
More gaming consoles like the Dreamcast!
Thanks for the feedback. Dreamcast is in the plans my friend, need to find a console in very bad condition.
50/50 please.
11:40, 50/50 mais je suis pas sur d'avoir compris la demande. Les vidéos sont très bien j'aimerais en voir plus ;-)
Thank you, glad you like the videos. Yes, everyone wants 50/50). Now I'm working on the next video, it will be retro AV. I can't release content faster yet, I'm working on it)
Old retro consoles.
Mod isnt just for burned discs, it also lets you play outside region discs (so for this console, NA+JP+ASIA)
I agree, but I needed a stock console, an option for a shelf.
Gaming!!
more gaming stuff
Captain America 👀
50/50
Hey! Tnx for another great video! BTW I've seen one guy retrobrighted console cables as well without wetting metal parts/plate.
I thought only we here had all that modded/pirated stuff back at the days) Now and for the last 20 years I stand as a dev for licensed software only.
Hi! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. I think appreciating licensed products, software, and intellectual property is something that comes with age. 😊 And yes, those mod chips really were everywhere back then! I also wanted to retrobrite the wires but completely forgot to include them, so I had to improvise in the end!
@@Repair3R happens. Anyways tnx! Still want to start restoring things. I have here a lot of old Soviet things I could restore. Just for me, not for youtube. But looking on how much I need to set tk.start restoring I still putting this idea away)) Guys like you inspiring!
At the moment I do not use complex tools, except for galvanizing, but in fact it is absolutely not difficult. It is interesting to restore Soviet things, during the repair you can make corrections or modifications and get a unique product with excessive strength. If you have a desire, do what you want, without video filming it will not take so much time). Good luck to you.
Can you do sony psx restoration
With pleasure. It's a damn cool thing, but not cheap. Still need to find in bad condition. In future plans )
Ottimo ❤
Thanks! 😊 I'm glad you liked the video!
50/50 😅
One question about the whitening with hydrogen peroxide bath woth the uv lights. Can it be used when the part has a sticker or will it fell off? For example with a yellow cartridge
If the sticker is made of polyethylene, like in this video, on the PS One from the bottom and the edges have not started to come off, then you can leave it in retrobright. If the sticker has a paper backing, then it is better to try to remove it and then stick it back. Another option, but I have not tested it, is to cover the sticker with masking tape to prevent it from getting wet.
have the fat model in great working condition just some few small scrathes
Friend, I also have "PS1 fat" in good condition )
Retrogames restoration
Interesting combination of words, just my style 🎮
50/50 💪☺️🥳🫶🫶🫶
Thanks for voting )
05:30 why?
If I was planning on gaming on this console, I would have left the mod chip in place. But since it's just going to sit on a shelf, I reset it to factory defaults
tops
a true master, do you have any paid courses on some platform???
No
9:24
Bad move removing graphite from the pads.
Thanks for the input! Actually, cleaning contacts with a cotton pad soaked in alcohol is a standard way to maintain them, even graphite contacts. Alcohol evaporates quickly and doesn’t damage the material, and gentle wiping won’t harm the graphite-as long as you’re not using sandpaper, of course. This method helps contacts last longer by removing dust and grease. Your advice is interesting, but there’s no risk here
50/50
You should probably issue a seizure warning @ 15:10, that tv is flashing something awful.
I agree with you, next time I'll just bother with the video refresh rate and the CRT scan rate so that this doesn't happen.
it isn't a real restoration if you dont watch all the screws getting screwed in. it's the best..
Don't suffer, my friend, if you save time, set the acceleration to 2 times and everything will be fine )
You pretty Good i l❤ve classic consol and games i miss to play Res3 nimesis on ps1...Awesome work anyway🫡
Thanks friend. I also miss the games of my youth, but in my case Sega MD, Earthworm Jim, Comic Zone, etc. PlayStation didn't pass me by either )
@Repair3R i agree SEGA MD was best consol for me in that Time from 1991 to 1997
I Remember Mickeal Jackson moonwalker
And Donald duck quick shot And Walt disny games..it was best Times oldschool Yo🤣
Супер!
Where is ducktor
Switched to Cap ) Do I look like ODD? I'll take that as a compliment )
game consoles or... ok 50/50 is great.
Thanks for voting
Cassette players and boomboxes ,
shorten the time of removing and installing the screws please
thank you . . . .
49/51
Thanks for voting
Old console without mod chip is useless.
Original games are no longer manufactured.
The benefit of the console is to stand on the shelf and please the eye in its stock form, at the moment of time. If I want to play, I'll turn on mister fpga, there will be less lag.
@@Repair3R This is a salesman's excuse and Mister FPGA is a paid and expensive gourmet emulator.
There's nothing better than an unlocked console with maximum possibilities than being limited to original used games that are rare.
And long live free emulators preserving the games.
As you wish :). I like emulators, whether on FPGA (though technically, that’s a simulator) or on Raspberry Pi. I’m not planning to play on the PS1, I want it clean and mod-free on the shelf. I also have a second PS1 Fat console where I left the mod as it is.
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