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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2023
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  • @Corpsegrinderr
    @Corpsegrinderr Рік тому +266

    "It's also in really bad shape because of the machine that it was made to serve."
    me too, man. me too.

  • @bigboibranby
    @bigboibranby Рік тому +127

    Everytime you get a new DS its rarer and rarer, first its the dev unit and now the factory version. 😮
    Whats next? Miyamotos personal DS system?

  • @RougeOrange
    @RougeOrange Рік тому +66

    I have a Factory DSi, such a cool and unique system. Mine came with a blank cartridge meant for a ribbon-cable connection, not sure what mine was used for though.

    • @kbhasi
      @kbhasi Рік тому +6

      The software was probably stored in the machine itself, then, and that would've had some code to make the console bypass the DSi Menu on startup and launch directly into the software used to run the machine.

    • @lasscat1
      @lasscat1 Рік тому +2

      @@kbhasithe software is not on the machine but rather a nintendo ds cartridge connected to the machines motherboard

  • @joeyhuab
    @joeyhuab Рік тому +33

    Man, it's so cool to see all these handhelds that are part of history. Thanks for making videos on them and for collecting handhelds that I can never buy for myself. Lol

    • @Blacksmith52
      @Blacksmith52 Рік тому

      My DS is stolen from my friend's older sister. She still doesnt know. I paid 35 bucks for it.

  • @melsbacksfriend
    @melsbacksfriend Рік тому +12

    I once modified a TV to be in a "kiosk mode" (turns on immediately when plugged in). I did it by shorting the power button. I use it with my Raspberry Pi.

    • @rashira9610
      @rashira9610 Рік тому +1

      Ah I remember putting a CRT TV into Kiosk mode once. I did it through the service menu though. Similarly to you I could only turn it on or off if I plugged it in or unplugged it. the Remote control stopped working which means I couldn't get BACK into service mode to deactivate kiosk mode. If I remember correctly it also wouldn't let me adjust the volume any more either.
      I ended up having to throw it away because between that and that there was a color problem that couldn't be corrected so using it was impractical and an eyesore to look at when gaming.
      Ended up replacing it with a smaller CRT with horrific overscan that cannot be corrected.

    • @Valrax
      @Valrax Рік тому

      @@rashira9610 Oh god I have a 30' GE was about to ask about doing this... I'd rather not after reading this lol.

    • @goosebyte
      @goosebyte Рік тому +1

      For future reference, any tv new enough should have a secret menu. You might need a $15 factory remote from eBay/Amazon/etc for some tvs, but you might be able to enable a real kiosk mode, including turning on automatically. Just don’t mess with anything without looking up a secret menu guide, some settings might make it so you don’t have a usable image anymore, (can’t see the secret menu) and would need either a jtag cable or a tv repair tech to fix. But kiosk settings are safe, just don’t lose the password lol.

    • @melsbacksfriend
      @melsbacksfriend Рік тому

      @@goosebyte "Any TV new enough" This one was a 720p Sanyo TV from the beginning of flatscreen TVs.

    • @goosebyte
      @goosebyte Рік тому

      @@melsbacksfriend might be new enough, google is the only way. Got the model number? Sometimes following general guides for brands will get you there. I've had it work on TV's as old as 2006, though I'm sure there were older TV's with secret menus too, probably some crts even.

  • @paulg0170
    @paulg0170 Рік тому +208

    Did you know in the UK, there are 5 DSi only games. They are a white game cartridge, and only work on this system.

    • @noahgladdish2007
      @noahgladdish2007 Рік тому +27

      Yeah and there's only 3 of those in North America

    • @dogg-paws
      @dogg-paws Рік тому +8

      Any idea what the games were?

    • @VOLTRONDEFENDER4440
      @VOLTRONDEFENDER4440 Рік тому +5

      Eliot already knows that as he reviewed face training for the DSI

    • @paulg0170
      @paulg0170 Рік тому +29

      @@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440 I wasn’t talking to Elliot.

    • @chan4est
      @chan4est Рік тому

      @@dogg-paws Google it

  • @Tazerboy_10
    @Tazerboy_10 Рік тому +6

    I love how informational your videos are and how your able to diagnosis and repair or improve faulty gaming devices!

  • @samuellish
    @samuellish Рік тому +12

    Great video. I’d love to be able to see the story of this particular DSi and learn where it’s been, and how it ended up with you. Glad it did end up here. Thanks for the always entertaining (and insightful) content!

    • @nullbyt
      @nullbyt Рік тому +7

      Nintendo laywer in disguise

  • @kyx5631
    @kyx5631 Рік тому +2

    Every single video of yours is a gem. Thank you for your effort, Elliot.

  • @ImmortalAbsol
    @ImmortalAbsol Рік тому +3

    I like the remaining hexagonal nut damage as a distinguishing detail of its original use.

  • @justinmcdonald4822
    @justinmcdonald4822 Рік тому +5

    your channel is the only reason I felt confident enough to restore my first Gameboy 😊

  • @minedoe
    @minedoe Рік тому +4

    I would love to see more refurb vids on DS/3DS consoles but I understand why you haven't made that many refurb vids on them because of how much of a pain they can be to fix

  • @eduardopaulisa3185
    @eduardopaulisa3185 Рік тому +1

    I have missed videos like this, good video, interesting piece of odd history. loved it!

  • @ThatSavoieDude
    @ThatSavoieDude Рік тому +4

    Maybe there was a normally closed 'reset' button on the kiosk that disconnect the power when pressed. Would work well

  • @nahuelgonzalez2709
    @nahuelgonzalez2709 Рік тому +5

    Top 10 people who are on Nintendo's kill list

    • @snazsnazi9853
      @snazsnazi9853 Рік тому +2

      you clearly joking rn, but maybe haven't heard of Nintendo ninjas

  • @Dcjoe94
    @Dcjoe94 Рік тому +1

    Grade A aesthetic's throughout the video awesome job adding longer scenes of you doing the repairs it's awesome 😎

  • @kbhasi
    @kbhasi Рік тому +3

    4:55 I won't be surprised if someone lost their DS and it was never claimed from a lost and found office, or someone had a loose game card and included it.
    14:08 I believe that, like with the DS Download Station and the Nintendo Zone distribution device, a game card would be inserted that would have special code added to make the console bypass DSi Menu and launch directly into the software used to run the machine.
    14:41 What I mentioned is likely why

    • @lasscat1
      @lasscat1 Рік тому +3

      There was a cartridge connected to teh factory unit, i think it didn’t automatically go into the dsi menu as mine has photos of factory workers

    • @kbhasi
      @kbhasi Рік тому +2

      @@lasscat1
      If it had the photos, then the software likely didn't bypass the menu. My guess is that it only happened on some machines or someone figured out how to remove the game card that would probably have been locked in.

    • @lasscat1
      @lasscat1 Рік тому +1

      @@kbhasi Maybe that makes sense, I think you're right it bypasse dthe menu

  • @ifur
    @ifur Рік тому +1

    It’s great to see you still using the power bank thing

  • @stevencarlson5422
    @stevencarlson5422 Рік тому +1

    what a neat find glad you could make it live again with donor parts

  • @craiglister7110
    @craiglister7110 Рік тому

    Great video as always! Really like your new tattoo 😊👍🏻

  • @joostavtuber7272
    @joostavtuber7272 Рік тому

    Hey thanks for making this video I wasn’t having a good day and this video makes my day slightly better

  • @nickhasaproblem375
    @nickhasaproblem375 Рік тому +5

    Love my 3ds memories. I'll miss the good days.

  • @devjock
    @devjock Рік тому +2

    Can I recommend the "superglue + rolling paper" method of layering on new material on the inside of devices to improve structural integrity.
    It is without a doubt superior to "just putting in some glue".
    In a pinch, baking powder and superglue can be used to build up additional support. Sprinkle in sparingly, add tiny drop of superglue, let dry, repeat until built like a tank.

  • @CurtReinert
    @CurtReinert Рік тому

    "It is a part of it's history" Is a great phrase I will take with me when discovering used items in an hobby/usage.

  • @kipters
    @kipters Рік тому +2

    TWL Menu is probably the developer main menu (TWL is the codename for the DSi)

  • @just_a_stump
    @just_a_stump Рік тому +1

    I love these videos! ✌

  • @zombrosis
    @zombrosis Рік тому +3

    WOOO!!! New retro future video!!!

  • @zarcha
    @zarcha Рік тому +3

    I have a factory unit as well but mine was used for gyro stuff it seems.

  • @compidev
    @compidev Рік тому +3

    Impressive how nintendo is using their own consoles for factory and testing stuff.

  • @Tamay.
    @Tamay. Рік тому +1

    Shouldve kept all the broken housing for that better look

  • @ajfromca
    @ajfromca Рік тому +1

    When talking about Secure anything, even just Secure Disposal China is not the first location that comes to mind.

  • @jamescampbell1599
    @jamescampbell1599 Рік тому +1

    I will be surprised if you can find a copy of this. But roller skating competitions used to be judged with an app that ran on the Nintendo DS which let them submit their scores.

  • @TheSkaldenmettrunk
    @TheSkaldenmettrunk Рік тому +1

    Poor Handheld.. was treated very harsh..

  • @ryanricardo
    @ryanricardo Рік тому

    Awesome loved the video

  • @fiffy6572
    @fiffy6572 Рік тому

    this is so cool!! Thx for bringing this to the world of mere mortals

  • @yorgle
    @yorgle Рік тому +1

    I think i would have personally kept the topmost lid with it, so that you retain the yellowing, showing its original use....

  • @ellisgarbutt1925
    @ellisgarbutt1925 Рік тому +1

    That reminds me I should try and repair my DS I XL I have the limited edition Mario 25th anniversery

  • @russelllukenbill
    @russelllukenbill Рік тому

    Elliot! What's up? Thanks for the upload.

  • @creamy991
    @creamy991 Рік тому

    holy crap thats awesome!

  • @MamaJihyo
    @MamaJihyo Рік тому

    You completed the ds collection and even more

  • @hweh1
    @hweh1 10 місяців тому

    I have done that to iPhones - like an iPhone 4, 4S, and iPod touch 2nd gen - for testing the Game Center achievements and points. It may look identical to the DSi Factory.

  • @havocadvent2
    @havocadvent2 Рік тому

    Nintendo DS content? Now you got me invested

  • @paulschmitt5002
    @paulschmitt5002 Рік тому +1

    "One day i hope to clone this person" -died laughing

  • @DangerQ42
    @DangerQ42 Рік тому +2

    You should make the Nintendo TS (Tri Screen)

  • @pr9334
    @pr9334 Рік тому +1

    Cool find, too bad the software wasn’t still on there though

  • @quietusplus1221
    @quietusplus1221 Рік тому

    10:07 I despise these connectors, they break so easily. Recently did a phone repair, and basically the vibration motor doesn't connect anymore, just flops around (the connector that is).

  • @MichaelBritt23
    @MichaelBritt23 Рік тому

    Elliot, you forgot to use rice when gluing that post back in. 😄

  • @OnnieKoski
    @OnnieKoski Рік тому

    awesome video

  • @makedaevilmage
    @makedaevilmage Рік тому

    12:52 Ahh! Editing magic, you are wearing different clothes lol.

  • @EternalGamingNet
    @EternalGamingNet Рік тому

    Interesting video, learn something new every day.

  • @VIRACYTV
    @VIRACYTV Рік тому

    Left the video at “yanking this off” 😂

  • @willhathaway421
    @willhathaway421 Рік тому +2

    I have a mod idea that I'd like to see. I was playing Street fighter alpha 3 on my GBA when I realized it would be easier if the r and l buttons were x and y instead. Could the l and r buttons be "moved" to x and y position

  • @Small_Atom
    @Small_Atom Рік тому

    Smooth the mark by using plaster cast or a 3D pen with white filament

  • @joharakiri
    @joharakiri Рік тому

    Hey would you be willing to dump the nand and put it somewhere safe like say google drive with a link? I'd really like to check something 😅

  • @JustaMuteCat
    @JustaMuteCat Рік тому

    Well, if he wanted to repair/hide that damaged nut placement, people from Try’s and Hard Off used to just use baking soda on superglue and a spot of really fine sanding whenever they thought they needed to do some cosmetic repair to something. Or at least they used to some years ago.

  • @slowlymakingsmoke
    @slowlymakingsmoke Рік тому

    Best music eva

  • @AGULL
    @AGULL Рік тому +1

    My dsi l&r buttons are broken how can i fix it😭 its my first baby

  • @TheRepoMan360
    @TheRepoMan360 Рік тому

    I thought for sure he was going to fix the damage with ramen noodles.

  • @KevinnQB
    @KevinnQB Рік тому

    6:15 waooo

  • @stevenmuhlhauser1134
    @stevenmuhlhauser1134 Рік тому

    If we can get a video about the DNA pile that'd be great, thx.

  • @russelllukenbill
    @russelllukenbill Рік тому +1

    Just wait until Nintendo comes out with the Home Clone Console, so you can make clones at home. Then there will be Home Clone Console clones, for cloners on a budget.

  • @ronin_117
    @ronin_117 Рік тому

    Man, should have packed the voids around the hexagonal hole with baking soda and then added super glue, essential making a white plastic filler that's really strong! Give it a shot some time. Nice video btw

  • @kraiker1
    @kraiker1 Рік тому +1

    get my man a jackery

  • @callumthomas653
    @callumthomas653 Рік тому

    Just need a couple kiosk's 😇

  • @ryderjackson3823
    @ryderjackson3823 Рік тому

    I need a 2011 3ds shell for a console I am fixing, does anybody know a good place to get them?

  • @0oforical
    @0oforical Рік тому

    Make a video on all Gameboy clones that can read games

  • @ianbadillo6937
    @ianbadillo6937 6 місяців тому

    Can someone tell me the link or video title about that 3:45 battery

  • @unitato_bia
    @unitato_bia Рік тому

    I feel like the other piece with the descolored part from being in the machine tells such a big part of the story too :/ now its just a generic DSI with the back from the actual interesting one... kinda nhe but cool video still

  • @James_D.
    @James_D. Рік тому +1

    Nice!

  • @Thoushaltplaymore
    @Thoushaltplaymore Рік тому

    God, made a right mess of that screw whole 🤣

  • @bomb1274
    @bomb1274 5 місяців тому

    Seomone help me, my white japanese dsi wont turn off, hes work like this variation of the video (The button only work to reset and turn off when its on charger and resets and turn on when i put on the charger, and turn off when take off the charger) but He dont have the diferent inscripcion on the back and dont have special apps like this, i want a fully funcional dsi, and i dont know how to fix this.

  • @swipe9545
    @swipe9545 Місяць тому

    Twilight menu let’s your run a variety of open source applications! (McDonalds Game) 👀

  • @potatoman___
    @potatoman___ Рік тому

    Could you fix my nintendo switch joycon the r button does not work sadly

  • @richardestes6499
    @richardestes6499 Рік тому

    Should be pretty easy to load homebrew software on.

  • @onebadcar
    @onebadcar Рік тому

    5:29 mom, your dog's broken.

  • @Deses
    @Deses Рік тому +15

    Personally I would have just replaced the screens. The mangled shell is part of the story of that development/testing DSi and replacing it with something else makes it lose its charm.

    • @_Blanchett_
      @_Blanchett_ Рік тому +2

      I came here to say that. Really bothered about the old shell

    • @StarluckZX
      @StarluckZX Рік тому

      replacing the screen would have been harder so that might have been a reason too

  • @TheRedoxRxN
    @TheRedoxRxN Рік тому

    I hear you can fix that shell damage with some rice and super glue 😂

  • @CX50K
    @CX50K Рік тому

    I am bidding on a gameboy color and its about to end and someone keeps on adding more so its a battle to who will pay the higest i will update if i win

  • @Censorshift
    @Censorshift Рік тому

    Thought I’d skipped the intro only find it’s 4 minutes in 😂

  • @Hyreia
    @Hyreia Рік тому +3

    If they wanted to dispose of these in an unrecoverable form they really should've just drilled a hole through the center of it through the screens and the motherboard. :X We're fortunate!

  • @DarkMetalSpider
    @DarkMetalSpider Рік тому

    "one day I hope to claim this person"....😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣

  • @justsomefox8910
    @justsomefox8910 Рік тому

    In before nintendo hires lawyer assassins to to eliminate this man’s existence

    • @lasscat1
      @lasscat1 Рік тому

      Nintendo doesn’t gaf

  • @baz8755
    @baz8755 Рік тому +1

    Disappointed to see no rice, flour, cereal or any other food products were used during the repair process 😂

  • @willowtree8250
    @willowtree8250 Рік тому

    This is so cool

  • @bigtall25
    @bigtall25 11 місяців тому

    I assume it can't be turned off so that it can constantly be on display in the shops (without kids turning off all the displays). Pretty cool!

  • @valentinesoukhavong8607
    @valentinesoukhavong8607 Рік тому

    My ndsi flashing​ only​ bottom screen it's can't​ turn​ on​

  • @aared
    @aared Рік тому +1

    After you clone that person whose DNA you have, you should send them back to themselves in the mail
    Can you imagine the look on their faces?

  • @merman1974
    @merman1974 Рік тому

    Intriguing

  • @casualamber
    @casualamber Рік тому

    Please tell me that you uploaded it to the internet archive

  • @Dr_Basil11
    @Dr_Basil11 Рік тому

    Bro can you try the sup 400 in 1 its the knock off version of the game boy so can you try and mod it pls thank you

  • @eliotcole
    @eliotcole Рік тому

    Just came here for the sexy music and fully bared ports.

  • @jezusmylord
    @jezusmylord 9 місяців тому

    it was good knowing you, when Nintento sees this we gonna send you packages to prison.

  • @paulschmitt5002
    @paulschmitt5002 Рік тому

    "One day i hope to clone this person" -died laughing- greetings from Germany 😂🙋

  • @JoducusKwak
    @JoducusKwak Рік тому

    i wonder if you can put custom firmware on a kiosk mode DSI or 3DS, just to be extra mean to Nintendo by not using it in Kiosk mode

  • @ExploreMichigander
    @ExploreMichigander Рік тому

    Just fill it in with some rice and glue then sand it down lol

  • @thewiiguy
    @thewiiguy Рік тому

    This is a re-called Nintendo Dsi lol

  • @johneygd
    @johneygd Рік тому

    Well i wish you tried to repair the motherboard of the old one rather then replacing it,unless it was rusty and cooreded inside.

  • @LunarNovaInkling
    @LunarNovaInkling Рік тому

    Interesting video

  • @Z3R0FiR3
    @Z3R0FiR3 Рік тому

    Interesting!

  • @DarkLatexKing
    @DarkLatexKing Рік тому

    Glad im one of the early birds here too :) and finally a new video