The Game Chasers - The Unexpected Value of This Apple II Find!

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2023
  • On today's Game Chasers Billy takes the Apple II he found for $40 bucks to The 8-Bit Guy, a local vintage computer hobbyist. They will find out if it works, restore it to its former glory, and see whether or not it was worth the money to pick it up.
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  • @GameSack
    @GameSack 6 месяцев назад +46

    Possibly my favorite episode here.

    • @TheGameChasers
      @TheGameChasers  6 месяцев назад +13

      Is it because there is less us?

  • @MetalJesusRocks
    @MetalJesusRocks 6 месяцев назад +109

    I really enjoyed this followup bonus video! I love me some old computers. 👍

  • @TheGamingShelf
    @TheGamingShelf 6 месяцев назад +65

    I love these “side episodes.” Very cool that he was able to get a grimey old Apple 2 in working condition.

  • @RisingFunGaming
    @RisingFunGaming 6 месяцев назад +8

    To be fair, "Melvor the Great" is a pretty badass title. Also, 8-bit guy was such a champ to get this running for you.

  • @nostalgia_factor
    @nostalgia_factor 6 месяцев назад +21

    Dope crossover. I've learned a lot from 8-Bit Guy over the years.

  • @n1fffan
    @n1fffan 6 месяцев назад +53

    oh man, and you even got a copy of one of his games out of it, that's freaking awesome! he always struck me in his videos as a genuine dude

  • @3dhYT
    @3dhYT 6 месяцев назад +8

    _Translator:_
    I knew 8-Bit Guy would clean this computer. He's like Sheldon and his obsession with cleaning 😊

  • @superstarichiban
    @superstarichiban 6 месяцев назад +39

    My two favorite geek shows finally meeting! A killer crossover, indeed.

    • @scorpinok3006
      @scorpinok3006 6 месяцев назад

      Hey, you can't use that word! That's our word...

    • @superstarichiban
      @superstarichiban 6 месяцев назад +2

      @scorpinok3006 hahah trust me; it's very much my word too. 😅

    • @scorpinok3006
      @scorpinok3006 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@superstarichiban 😉😂

  • @Generali087
    @Generali087 6 месяцев назад +17

    Not only did he make his own game, he made his own PC and made a new game for that.

    • @Okurka.
      @Okurka. 4 месяца назад

      Several other people made that computer.

    • @brandonnesfan
      @brandonnesfan 2 месяца назад

      @@Okurka. He was the head guy behind it though.

  • @super10nano1
    @super10nano1 6 месяцев назад +51

    The crossover I never expected, so excited for this!!

  • @Jer0tube
    @Jer0tube 6 месяцев назад +9

    Great seeing a few guys getting together and working on a common interest. Great video, and very inspirational.

  • @Jonnicom
    @Jonnicom 6 месяцев назад +7

    Yup. It's not a GC episode without something like "not being able to open a door" being checked off on the Bingo card...

  • @jacksampsonforever
    @jacksampsonforever 6 месяцев назад +2

    Love David Murray!! Congrats to the guy who got to go on that date with Norm!

  • @retrogamingmaniac
    @retrogamingmaniac 6 месяцев назад +3

    Lol
    Melvor coughing right when he was speaking 😅

  • @skybluerob8850
    @skybluerob8850 6 месяцев назад +2

    That Apple II computer booting up gives me some mega Alien movie vibes with the green text and the sound.

  • @mcfeddz44
    @mcfeddz44 6 месяцев назад +10

    This felt like getting an Apple 2 for Christmas in the form of a Game Chasers episode… also why didn’t you at least clean it first 😂 what’s wrong with these guys?? 😂😂😂

    • @bpcgos
      @bpcgos 6 месяцев назад +3

      Nah, Im kind of glad they didn't cleaned it first, imagine what will they do to clean it up, they probably will just spraying it with powerwash to clean a car while it actually need just a bit of wipe...lol

  • @PowerSynopsis
    @PowerSynopsis 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm glad there was a follow-up to the grotty Apple II you picked up. Very cool to see it working again! I also watch 8-bitguy and didn't expect him to show up but he was definitely the right choice.

  • @Sperious
    @Sperious 6 месяцев назад +74

    I literally can’t believe it! It’s my ultimate RUclips dream come true! The Game Chasers + The 8-Bit Guy = ❤❤

    • @TheMelvor
      @TheMelvor 6 месяцев назад +8

      It was great going to his place

    • @seanstewart8943
      @seanstewart8943 6 месяцев назад +1

      yeah he seems like a realy nice guy, id love to meet him one day. ive met all you guys and youre a bunch of fart smellers. jk love you guys@@TheMelvor

    • @Sperious
      @Sperious 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheMelvorI bet it was! Man, I wish I could go there myself! 😄

  • @LambosOnly
    @LambosOnly 6 месяцев назад +4

    Melvor coughing during that interview lol

  • @electricadventures
    @electricadventures 6 месяцев назад +4

    Always nice to see a system saved from potential land fill. It cleaned up pretty good too the 8-bit Guy did a good job getting it all working.
    The Apple II is a very nostalgic system for me, played Castle Wolfenstein in the science labs at college and thought it was fantastic at the time.
    I am lucky to have a working system as well.

  • @yuglooc_coolguy
    @yuglooc_coolguy 6 месяцев назад +3

    I'm a huge fan of 8bitguy, and it's awesome that you two were able to meet up.

  • @phillipaceves1
    @phillipaceves1 6 месяцев назад +4

    So satisfying when the 8-bit guy was cleaning the apple 2

  • @alyssawarrick22
    @alyssawarrick22 6 месяцев назад +1

    The crossover I've been waiting for.

  • @scotdodgy
    @scotdodgy 6 месяцев назад +2

    It was so amazing to see two of my favourite channels collaborate. 8-Bit Guy is such a treasure to computing, electronics and RUclips.

  • @jay692
    @jay692 6 месяцев назад +1

    Melvor hacking his lungs out mid interview had me losing it😂😂😂

  • @Retronize84
    @Retronize84 6 месяцев назад +2

    I remember an old guy at work (not so popular) was sharing his postcard collecting at a meeting and nothing was said but I'm pretty sure everyone thought he was just a crazy old man and I wonder if we are going to be the same with retro games.

  • @StevieDrawStuff
    @StevieDrawStuff 6 месяцев назад +2

    This video reminded me of getting together with my friends in the 80s working on our Amiga. Good times and great video. Thanks for the follow up

  • @HoZKiNZ
    @HoZKiNZ 6 месяцев назад +6

    The crossover I never expected. Nice work to all!

  • @OctoberHourglass
    @OctoberHourglass 6 месяцев назад +1

    Don’t let this awesome video distract y’all from the fact that CHRISTMAS ROBOTICA is a musical masterpiece.

  • @divinepops4423
    @divinepops4423 6 месяцев назад +3

    Ya know, it's awesome coming home from work to a new game chasers episode. Even if it's not a traditional " Chasing" episode, I'm just glad to have content... so thank you I appreciate you guys. Merry Christmas.

  • @samson-zq7gc
    @samson-zq7gc 6 месяцев назад +9

    That was so entertaining and educational. Thank you for doing this.

  • @nesfrk
    @nesfrk 6 месяцев назад +1

    Things I never thought I'd see in my lifetime, 8bit guy with the game chaser's 😅

  • @hoffmanhunter7961
    @hoffmanhunter7961 6 месяцев назад +3

    This was such a cool episode. I love seeing these old computers and how they work. Now I need to go check out 8 bit guy he seems super knowledgeable about this stuff. Great episode man

  • @wicked49ford
    @wicked49ford 6 месяцев назад +1

    Not knowing there's is a new episode of Game Chasers and it pops up on your feed is one of the best feelings ever!! Good shit!!

  • @blastedmcgraw152
    @blastedmcgraw152 6 месяцев назад +1

    Watching this video gave me so much joy. I grew up using Apple II's in school, and even learned BASIC on one of these. Great stuff!

  • @nerdeyes
    @nerdeyes 6 месяцев назад +3

    what a great idea for an episode. loved it!!!

  • @misswomble
    @misswomble 22 дня назад +1

    The Microsoft card is an add on, Its purpose was to simplify porting Microsoft's computer-language products to the Apple II.

  • @loganblair6822
    @loganblair6822 6 месяцев назад +1

    A well needed episode thanks guys you've helped my day get better!!

  • @electricboltz9028
    @electricboltz9028 6 месяцев назад

    Man what an awesome and wholesome video. Cant believe you guys got to meet 8bitGuy and how he was willing to do his best to help you get the Apple II Plus working.

  • @TMack86
    @TMack86 6 месяцев назад +1

    This was awesome! So cool to see you guys getting that old PC up and running

  • @ChristianAVS
    @ChristianAVS 6 месяцев назад +1

    Im a sucker for building computers and troubleshooting, and have watched 8-bit Guy's videos so this was a treat. Would love more of these troubleshooting/restoring videos on future finds.

  • @cooperschwartz318
    @cooperschwartz318 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have a full apple IIGS set that I restored, it was a fun and challenging process learning how to disassemble everything, how to handle a CRT, how to recap power supplies, and how to restore a floppy drive, and now it proudly sits on my desk

  • @AlsGeekLab
    @AlsGeekLab 6 месяцев назад +4

    That 'language card' you pulled out that said MICROSOFT on it, is actually a z80 softcard. It allows you to use CP/M and other z80 CPU based software. It's not a language card, but it does have some ram to interface with the z80 CPU on the expansion card.

  • @johnsonlam
    @johnsonlam 6 месяцев назад

    I really enjoy people helping each other especially gamers and computer, saving retro computer and games, thanks!

  • @timwasylyszyn9838
    @timwasylyszyn9838 6 месяцев назад +1

    Loved the video! Brings me back to my days in elementary school where I used the Apple II E computers. Happy that your computer is working. Hope you get additional memory so it’s fully functional.

  • @joshruiz809
    @joshruiz809 6 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see a new one Billy and co. Happy holidays!

  • @_BELMONT_
    @_BELMONT_ 6 месяцев назад

    fantastic episode. i love tinkering with old consoles, handhelds, and tech in general! loved every minute of this!

  • @MatSpeedle
    @MatSpeedle 6 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome colab of two of my favourite RUclips channels 🎉❤

  • @noooname2568
    @noooname2568 6 месяцев назад +2

    Amazing! Have a great Christmas and New Years Chasers & family! 🎉

  • @Eiji475
    @Eiji475 6 месяцев назад +1

    Dodongo at the end there I died 😂😂😂
    Great video tho. More collabs plz!

  • @wheatstalkers
    @wheatstalkers 6 месяцев назад +2

    New episode!? With the 8-bit guy?! Awww yeeeeeeeeeeah

  • @robertgmurdoch2014
    @robertgmurdoch2014 6 месяцев назад +1

    I loved this episode! Great Cross-over from two great content creators!

  • @ENYGMA_PLAGUE
    @ENYGMA_PLAGUE 6 месяцев назад +1

    Epic find. Merry Christmas boys thanks for a rad year of game chasing. Still can't believe Chasing the Unknown came back! 🔥🔥🔥💀🤟

  • @Linkclouds.
    @Linkclouds. 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great Episode Guys! 8 Bit Guy major thanks for helping billy out :). Happy Holidays 🎄🎄🎄

  • @kevinmota8751
    @kevinmota8751 6 месяцев назад

    After coming home from a super busy day at work and seeing a new episode out, you guys helped bring joy back to my day. Thank you. Every episode is a great one. Keep it up gents!

  • @PaulRedeemed
    @PaulRedeemed 6 месяцев назад

    Love it, and love seeing 8-Bit guy in here as well. Excellent channel I also spend time at.

  • @youtubasoarus
    @youtubasoarus 6 месяцев назад +2

    So awesome! Love seeing these youtuber crossovers. So great! 👍

  • @jacytodd
    @jacytodd 6 месяцев назад

    This is great! I wondered if we would see the outcome of this system. Glad to see we were able to see it restored.

  • @Hollyweeds
    @Hollyweeds 6 месяцев назад +1

    Ah loved this. We had an apple llGS growing up and seeing the print shop logo reminded me of all the birthday invitations I made on that loud ass dot matrix printer. ❤

  • @Malacefire
    @Malacefire 6 месяцев назад

    ^^; had to watch this twice because half way threw we lost power were I live from a storm, so I finally got to watch entire video now and its great, working on old electronics, computers, game consoles is such a good time ^^ glad to see you got it working as well, great video.

  • @jwt4810
    @jwt4810 6 месяцев назад +1

    Been having a really crappy day until now. Thanks for raising my spirits Mr. Hudson!

  • @georged7627
    @georged7627 6 месяцев назад +2

    The 8bit guy is a legend and i so much enjoyed this ep….the oldest computer gaming i have is the Nintendo game and watch donkey Kong 2 and oil panic 🤘🏾and i used to love my Commodore 64 with my Atari along with the nes back in the day

  • @bossk0l051
    @bossk0l051 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this update on thr Apple II, it was so interesting watching 8 Bit Guy diagnose the issues and then fix them! Also, what a nice dude going to all the trouble of cleaning it up and handing you free games. I'll be definitely checking his channel out. Please update us if you get the 64K memory!

  • @duncanrathband5492
    @duncanrathband5492 6 месяцев назад +1

    What a great collab. Lots of love and Merry Christmas 💛

  • @katiehunter7313
    @katiehunter7313 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the hard work and dedication Bill, its much appreciated.

  • @graydeotto2820
    @graydeotto2820 4 месяца назад +1

    I loved and miss his 8bit keys channel!

  • @CIubDuck
    @CIubDuck 6 месяцев назад

    Man I've followed you guys for years and years, and I've followed 8bit guy for years and years. Seeing the thumbnail for this video almost gave me a stroke.
    I've never thought about your channels colliding like this.
    It has never even crossed my mind that the both of you are Texas bound.
    10/10 episode as always, I'm just perplexed that you guys somehow crossed channels.

  • @sirokoolss
    @sirokoolss 6 месяцев назад +1

    Getting an alert of a New episode made my Freakin Day!!! Merry Christmas fellas 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @Okurka.
    @Okurka. 4 месяца назад

    6:02 "I'm a Commodore expert." 🤣🤣🤣

  • @casualretrocollector
    @casualretrocollector 6 месяцев назад

    David is one of the best RUclipsrs out there. Very smart, informative and very humble.

    • @Okurka.
      @Okurka. 4 месяца назад

      Humble? He calls himself a Commodore expert in this video.

  • @amfk8079
    @amfk8079 6 месяцев назад

    LOVE THE CROSSOVER! Huge fans of both your work

  • @Dusty_B
    @Dusty_B 6 месяцев назад

    I hadn’t heard of 8-bit guy so thanks for giving me another channel to explore. I can already tell I’m going to enjoy his videos.

    • @Okurka.
      @Okurka. 4 месяца назад

      The guy is ungrateful in his videos, I hope you like that.

  • @SmerrillS
    @SmerrillS 6 месяцев назад +1

    The collab, I didn't know I wanted, but actually got and enjoyed!

  • @rogersherman3546
    @rogersherman3546 6 месяцев назад

    I’ve been watching a lot of lgr lately and been enjoying his vintage computer stuff so this was a cool episode!

  • @jasonjlaw
    @jasonjlaw 6 месяцев назад +2

    Make sure to keep that other disk drive. Chances are it just needs to be realigned.

  • @Neon-x-Wolf
    @Neon-x-Wolf 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love this! great episode.

  • @derrickj3608
    @derrickj3608 5 месяцев назад

    This video was good on its own with 8 bit guy and Billy, but Melvor’s inclusion took it up another level and made it fantastic.

  • @freshyfresh9838
    @freshyfresh9838 6 месяцев назад

    What a magical crossover for people who watch RUclips like tv. So strange but very cool just like when magnum Pi and murder she wrote crossed over back in the 80’s or so.

  • @kentaccordionist
    @kentaccordionist 6 месяцев назад

    I remember an oversized joystick called a bit stick that we used for doing graphic work on an apple2. You could turn the stick when in its central position clockwise or anti-clockwise to zoom in or out on your work. That was around 1985.

  • @Princ3of5aiiyanz
    @Princ3of5aiiyanz 6 месяцев назад +1

    Never thought i would enjoy a video on an apple 2. Kudos. Great episode.

  • @anthonyxavier6300
    @anthonyxavier6300 6 месяцев назад +1

    Everything that Dodongo comes out of his mouth is gold 😂

  • @Hattmyler1227
    @Hattmyler1227 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video guys!

  • @cantona222
    @cantona222 6 месяцев назад +1

    What a wholesome video. I have no attachment to the Apple II but I really enjoyed the video.

  • @houstonjdd
    @houstonjdd 6 месяцев назад

    8*bit guy, his videos rock. Glad he brought me to y'all. Good work.

  • @suziecarmell2971
    @suziecarmell2971 3 месяца назад

    What a great episode!! The 8-bit guy is super cool & a generous human ❤

  • @bpcgos
    @bpcgos 6 месяцев назад

    This is just as awesome as it get, I remember in latest 8-bit guy retrospective about Apple ][ he have some trouble finding the early model of it and some days later Billy found one...

  • @EnigmaEchoMysteries
    @EnigmaEchoMysteries 6 месяцев назад

    Really enjoyed this. So cool to see it working. Would love another update if you get the memory expansion working! I love tinkering with electronics when I get the time, this has inspired me to keep my eye out for an old retro computer. We had an Apple of some kind growing up, might have been a 2. Would be cool to tinker with one again.

  • @matguy1000
    @matguy1000 6 месяцев назад +1

    omg what a crossover! 2 of my fave channels!!

  • @GamersAtticshow
    @GamersAtticshow 4 месяца назад

    Wow this is amazing that it works . Im just seeing this video now because youtube never recommended it or never notified me even though i have notifications for game chasers on .

  • @Scottsquatch
    @Scottsquatch 6 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome update, happy to see it working!

  • @RetroBreak
    @RetroBreak 5 месяцев назад

    Love these follow ups! Was a great find and glad it works! :D

  • @benkeeling1935
    @benkeeling1935 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great episode nice to see the subscribers going up👍

  • @robertmckeon297
    @robertmckeon297 6 месяцев назад +1

    Cool episode.
    Thanks guys🤘🤘

  • @izik7220
    @izik7220 6 месяцев назад

    Seeing a game chasers episode pop up always makes me feel good !!!

  • @numberoneappgames
    @numberoneappgames 6 месяцев назад +1

    Loved this video! I liked seeing two legends meet for a crossover. 😄

  • @arthurbrown-jy2ez
    @arthurbrown-jy2ez 6 месяцев назад

    This was a awesome show I love seeing old video games being restored and not ignored it's a beautiful thing

  • @Hotsaucedeluxe
    @Hotsaucedeluxe 6 месяцев назад +2

    New episode. Its a christmas miracle.

  • @RoddZ4
    @RoddZ4 6 месяцев назад

    Two of my favorite youtubers on the same video, what a time to be alive.

  • @artbyact
    @artbyact 6 месяцев назад

    Great video! That game hes working on for the commodore and Pescii Robots in the SNES box looks awesome!

  • @TheInfiniteMiseryJumper
    @TheInfiniteMiseryJumper 6 месяцев назад

    Loving the format of this Billy, awesome stuff! Merry Christmas guys, and release Melvor the Great one day...on the R-Zone or something 😂