Nice restoration. A tip for restoring screens/gloss plastics - Micro Mesh abrasive pads. They come in a pack of 9 from 1500 grit to 12000 - work through the grits and less polishing required at the end. I’ve just used them for the first time to polish an old retro tabletop game with a gloss black case and it came out great. 👍
Thank you for creating the interesting content ❤ Loved watching it 🥇 I actually like, that one can just observe you doing the work and you don't constantly have to talk about every step (like they do in other channels) 🏆
I have a breakout handheld that is in almost the same case, six AAs etc. but playability looks better on the breakout version. Thanks for giving me the ideas to give it a similar restoration!
Very cool, for some reason I never realized there may be other games that Entex made in this same format. Breakout would be a great handheld though. Good luck with your fixes!
That's so cool, I'll be sure to check it out. I just love these old handhelds. I wonder if it has similar button pads to this one or if they used different parts for each. That would be interesting to find out. You might also be able to 3D print a battery cover replacement. There are hundreds available on thingiverse or any other 3D modeling websites for that matter. It may not look 100% but at least you don't need to worry about the batteries falling out during play.
First time seeing your channel! Awesome video! One idea I’ve seen before in videos like this is replacing the batteries with a rechargeable pack, instead of needing 6 AAs! Overkill for this device but it’s just a fun idea 😄
Really good, in my opinion the audio could use some work just with volume inconsistencies as I caught myself adjusting the volume but other than that banger of a video
LOL oh yeah! I was considering changing out the LCD screen after I opened it up and really struggled with it for a few days. I decided to keep it original and just clean it up as best as possible. I thought it would be neat to see it how it was originally intended to look versus updating it to now. There's a certain charm to the original look that I really like.
It's actually a polish for a disc cleaner but you can probably use any type of polish that has a small amount of grit in it. Like automotive polish for cars should work well too.
Just like sandpaper has different levels of grit for rough or finishing work, so do polishes most times. You don't want something with a lot of large grit in it where you can really feel the individual granules, but something that still has a little, almost like a sunscreen feel to it should be good. I think automotive polishes have different grades but I'm not very familiar with them unfortunately. You would just want one that's more of a finishing grade or maybe even a kit to work up in the grits so you can get a really smooth finish then. Hopefully that helps, good luck with your fixes!
I would check out automotive polish since it's widely available. Do some research to see which ones work well with plastics and test it on a corner that can't be seen first to make sure.
You might try on those deeper scratches on the screen, a marble to rub and burnish the scratch Vigorously. it tends to slowly melt the plastics back together of the deeper scratches or lessen them without having to sand down to them.
I don't know how I was suggested this video by UA-cam? It's no wonder why he only has 1.4k subs. I've seen high school presentations more interesting and better made🙄
Lol but you still watched it, so UA-cam must have done something right… doesn’t matter if you liked it or not, their goal is for you to keep watching. I’d say it was successful then. Thanks for helping me out by watching too! 😆😆😆
@@gamejaeger technically I only watched a portion of it because I just couldn't get passed the finger shaking, pointing and 5th grade designed captions. So if you get credit for a view, great, glad I could help. I hope the my constructive criticism will help make future videos better. Good luck...
Nice restoration. A tip for restoring screens/gloss plastics - Micro Mesh abrasive pads. They come in a pack of 9 from 1500 grit to 12000 - work through the grits and less polishing required at the end. I’ve just used them for the first time to polish an old retro tabletop game with a gloss black case and it came out great. 👍
Nice! Good tip. I'll have to look into getting some for screens, thanks!
Very cool!!
Thank you
Looks great after you finish it. Awesome job. I collect retro games. I have a pacman that needs a little restoration.
Thank you, is the pac man handheld also made by entec? Just curious.
@@gamejaeger no. It's made by coleco.
Oh, even better! Very cool though, hope the restore goes well for you!
Oh, even better! Very cool though, hope your restore goes well!
Thank you for creating the interesting content ❤ Loved watching it 🥇
I actually like, that one can just observe you doing the work and you don't constantly have to talk about every step (like they do in other channels) 🏆
Glad you enjoyed it, and good to know for the future! I'll be sure to do more of these then, thanks!
I have a breakout handheld that is in almost the same case, six AAs etc. but playability looks better on the breakout version. Thanks for giving me the ideas to give it a similar restoration!
Very cool, for some reason I never realized there may be other games that Entex made in this same format. Breakout would be a great handheld though. Good luck with your fixes!
That's so cool, I'll be sure to check it out. I just love these old handhelds. I wonder if it has similar button pads to this one or if they used different parts for each. That would be interesting to find out. You might also be able to 3D print a battery cover replacement. There are hundreds available on thingiverse or any other 3D modeling websites for that matter. It may not look 100% but at least you don't need to worry about the batteries falling out during play.
First time seeing your channel! Awesome video! One idea I’ve seen before in videos like this is replacing the batteries with a rechargeable pack, instead of needing 6 AAs! Overkill for this device but it’s just a fun idea 😄
That's a great idea! I know a fistful of batteries is crazy for these old handhelds. It probably only last like 2 hours or playtime with them too lol.
Maravilha de vídeo amigo. Sou do Brasil e tenho um game igual a esse. É meu preferido. Abraços e like garantido...
Thank you, it’s a great little handheld. I’m happy it works much better now too!
Really good, in my opinion the audio could use some work just with volume inconsistencies as I caught myself adjusting the volume but other than that banger of a video
Noted! Thanks for the feedback!
The fact that even turned on after looking like it was ran over by many bikes in its youth is astounding.
Yeah I thought for sure it was dead and wasn't expecting any response.
Straight outta Compton.
Thanks!
Excellent restoration. One development, what could be achieved on such devices, maybe a pi zero with a LCD or OLED with better sprites 😊
LOL oh yeah! I was considering changing out the LCD screen after I opened it up and really struggled with it for a few days. I decided to keep it original and just clean it up as best as possible. I thought it would be neat to see it how it was originally intended to look versus updating it to now. There's a certain charm to the original look that I really like.
Where do I get the paste you use to get the scratches because i have just like you're and trying the same thing
It's actually a polish for a disc cleaner but you can probably use any type of polish that has a small amount of grit in it. Like automotive polish for cars should work well too.
@@gamejaeger what's grit
Just like sandpaper has different levels of grit for rough or finishing work, so do polishes most times. You don't want something with a lot of large grit in it where you can really feel the individual granules, but something that still has a little, almost like a sunscreen feel to it should be good. I think automotive polishes have different grades but I'm not very familiar with them unfortunately. You would just want one that's more of a finishing grade or maybe even a kit to work up in the grits so you can get a really smooth finish then. Hopefully that helps, good luck with your fixes!
@@gamejaeger so what suggest i use
I would check out automotive polish since it's widely available. Do some research to see which ones work well with plastics and test it on a corner that can't be seen first to make sure.
You might try on those deeper scratches on the screen, a marble to rub and burnish the scratch Vigorously. it tends to slowly melt the plastics back together of the deeper scratches or lessen them without having to sand down to them.
A marble? Never heard of that, I'll have to look into it. Thanks!
@@gamejaeger I use them all the time on the deeper scraches.
Good tip! I'll have to look into that...
please please tell me you used contact cleaner in the switches.
I used IPA to get rid of the grime but contact cleaner is on my list to pickup for future fixes for sure.
That's what I kept waiting for.
I promise I'll get some in the future lol
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lol
I don't know how I was suggested this video by UA-cam? It's no wonder why he only has 1.4k subs. I've seen high school presentations more interesting and better made🙄
Lol but you still watched it, so UA-cam must have done something right… doesn’t matter if you liked it or not, their goal is for you to keep watching. I’d say it was successful then. Thanks for helping me out by watching too! 😆😆😆
@@gamejaeger technically I only watched a portion of it because I just couldn't get passed the finger shaking, pointing and 5th grade designed captions. So if you get credit for a view, great, glad I could help. I hope the my constructive criticism will help make future videos better. Good luck...
Lol ok thanks, enjoy your day
POV you’ve never relaxed once in your life and hate anything that seems chill and well made
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