Everyone Is Talking About DKOldies, So I Placed An Order With Them

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • DKOldies has been getting a lot of negative press lately, so I went ahead and placed an order for some video games and an accessory with them to see what my experience would be.

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  • @BrettDarien
    @BrettDarien  Рік тому +38

    FAQ
    Q: Why didn't you buy a console?
    A: Because I didn't want a console, and I don't want to buy a console just to make a video about what many other channels have already covered. Not to mention that buying a console only further benefits DKOldies.
    Q: Why are you ignoring the issue at hand?
    A: I acknowledge the issues that other people have experienced in the beginning of the video. But I don't believe that flooding UA-cam with videos bashing DKOldies will solve anything. Most people who watch these videos already know not to buy consoles (or anything at all) from DKOldies, so these videos are really just for entertainment purposes.
    Q: Why is the video title clickbait?
    A: Video titles and thumbnails are, by definition, clickbait. They are meant to draw attention to your video. UA-cam even encourages this. If you believe the title is misleading, that was not my intention. I did place an order with DKOldies. I did not claim that the order was a console.
    Q: What is the point of this video?
    A: To see what stuff I did order and the condition they are in. It's essentially a pickups video, which I have done many times for other orders I have placed in the past from other stores.
    Q: I think you made this video just to capitalize on the algorithm.
    A: I made this video for the same reason I made all of my other videos: To express myself and to share my interests and hobbies with the viewer. At the same time, as a content creator, making videos about trending topics is an easy way for people to discover your channel and is sometimes necessary for channel growth. I'm not saying it's right or wrong. It's just how UA-cam works.

    • @heavensentssmokingchannel9847
      @heavensentssmokingchannel9847 Рік тому +11

      You didnt have to answer those questions

    • @SsjHokage
      @SsjHokage Рік тому +14

      You didn’t have to create this video either because you clearly missed the point of the flak DK Oldies is getting and very much are capitalizing in the algorithm or else this trash wouldn’t have popped up in my feed.

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +12

      @Ssj I'm not repeating myself anymore. Read the FAQ. If you don't like my answers then leave. This goes for everyone.

    • @matthew-dq8vk
      @matthew-dq8vk Рік тому

      @@BrettDarien Fuck off sperg. Quit defending this trash.

    • @Thinkcreep
      @Thinkcreep Рік тому

      Maybe one of the most insecure responses ever. It’s okay get those views how ya can. 😂

  • @bencochrane267
    @bencochrane267 Рік тому +91

    First and only time I ordered a game on DK Oldies, the cd was absolutely caked with fingerprints. Another solid video, Brett!

  • @Jayrr
    @Jayrr Рік тому +205

    people are upset because they say refurbished but they dont refurbish at all they only open the console and clean the console if something isnt working and needs something inside to be replaced , they claim that is what they do and its a lie

    • @bluebubbadog2080
      @bluebubbadog2080 Рік тому +35

      They don't even open it to fix things, people have gotten broken consoles

    • @GhoulSolo___
      @GhoulSolo___ Рік тому +22

      RTU literally bought a 260$ OG XBOX got a 3rd party controller it couldn't read the discs well, and 4 capacitors were swollen, so I'm pretty damn sure it's not a lie and they didn't even open it once

    • @amdintelxsniperx
      @amdintelxsniperx Рік тому +5

      got two game gears both dont work and need recaps

    • @bluebubbadog2080
      @bluebubbadog2080 Рік тому +1

      @@amdintelxsniperx you going to refurbish them?

    • @amdintelxsniperx
      @amdintelxsniperx Рік тому +4

      @@bluebubbadog2080 yes im recapping them

  • @nintendocove
    @nintendocove Рік тому +33

    All of the negativity is about refurbished systems and how they claim they clean every system but they don’t. I don’t think a few games are going to have an issue. But props to you for hooking your mom up with a new controller. Animal Crossing is life!

  • @DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVID
    @DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVID Рік тому +19

    you know your mom is cool when she plays the original animal crossing on the gamecube

    • @Tht1guy63
      @Tht1guy63 Рік тому +2

      Technically that isnt the original animal crossing. The original animal crossing came out only in Japan on N64.

    • @maxxjrazor
      @maxxjrazor Рік тому +8

      @@Tht1guy63 Which is the same Animal Crossing just ported to the GameCube, so you're both correct 🙂

    • @helenhomunculus5044
      @helenhomunculus5044 Рік тому

      @@Tht1guy63 animal crossing for da cube is just an enhanced port of animal forest. in japan it was called animal forest +, so its still teh same game, just with extra added content on it.

  • @Fridaynightmovie
    @Fridaynightmovie Рік тому +48

    Hey man I just wanted to say good job on capitalizing on the algorithm and I mean that it brings me a lot of pleasure personally as a viewer and as someone who likes to see other people succeed for you to get a shot at more views from what I can tell you deserve it man keep up the good work

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +12

      Honestly I'd rather have any of my other videos get the attention but I appreciate the support either way, so thank you all.

    • @Fridaynightmovie
      @Fridaynightmovie Рік тому +2

      @@BrettDarien this is the way I promise it’s sucks but it’s UA-cam Algorithm that dictates viewership, think of it like a gateway to the rest of your channel I would’ve never found you without this video

    • @canadianLondoner
      @canadianLondoner Рік тому +4

      @@BrettDarien I'm going to watch at least one more of your videos after this one just cause of this comment

    • @exPDXbear85
      @exPDXbear85 Рік тому +2

      @@canadianLondoner same haha

    • @theshield1613
      @theshield1613 Рік тому +1

      The Xbox case is from the Xbox 360 game case for sure

  • @joestarlin9190
    @joestarlin9190 Рік тому +16

    Man you buying a controller for your mom made me smile
    New subscriber here ❤️‍🔥

  • @damian9303
    @damian9303 Рік тому +17

    They dramatically changed their business model into making the Shorts content and even after that, they started doing less of the nostalgia bait and are using Joey to create their social media brand with the mail/order time videos. It’s simply that the more popular UA-camrs are just now hearing about them I guess and therefore buying from them to more thoroughly see their “refurbish” work all the while spreading awareness.

  • @Maravillaa187
    @Maravillaa187 Рік тому +5

    You probably missed it and didn’t upgrade to the Original Xbox case😂

  • @GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli
    @GiuseppeGaetanoSabatelli Рік тому +3

    When I sell PS1/2/3 games, I might hit them with some lens/screen cleaner and a cleaning cloth if it's pretty grimy, but I'd never waste my time buffing every disc with some minor scratches. lol. I do a read test to make sure no sectors have any read errors, and then that's it. If a CD spun up at 40x speed, DVD 16x, or BD 12x on my LG drive and my imaging software didn't detect a single read error, it's not going to have any issues on console. If there's a difficult section on the disc, the drive will typically slow down which I can see on report after the check. That's the only time I might consider cleaning the disc up further if it's high dollar.

  • @Final_Starman
    @Final_Starman Рік тому +7

    Brett you are just the best! You are what the community needs!

  • @GearWorksRc
    @GearWorksRc Рік тому +10

    It definitely looks like a 360 game case and I'll have to check out the pinball game myself they definitely do have some cheap titles but there consoles for 400 bucks are a no go for myself.

  • @Constable_Chud
    @Constable_Chud Рік тому +1

    Rich from ReviewTechUSA is a prime example of why you shouldn't buy from them.
    Every console he has bought has been a miss.
    The most recent one was an Xbox with dead capacitors and wouldn't read any discs.
    His PS2 was damaged and full of dust.
    His SNES was also screwed up and missing screws, had improper sized screws, the console was dirty, and even the cartridge was dirty.
    They need to open a dictionary and learn what the term "refurbish" means.
    I personally work on consoles myself.
    I would *never* send a console out to a customer in the condition DKOldies does, especially when charging that much over price for it.
    Some of their consoles are literally at launch-price MSRPs for when those consoles launched, which is laughable.
    The Xbox situation was horrendous.
    Any competent repair technician within the scene knows that capacitors that Microsoft used when they built the OG Xbox are only rated for about a 20-year lifespan, and that the clock capacitor for it is specifically prone to exploding, which seeps acid and chemicals out which erode the PCB and kills traces, effectively turning the nice new purchase into a friggin' paperweight.
    On ANY REPAIR FOR THEM nowadays, you open that sucker up, desolder the existing clock capacitor, get a CR2032 CMOS battery, solder a leg on either side of it to create a positive and negative lead, pass the leads through, clip them to length needed, and then resolder it to the board. They even have housings for them nowadays to where you can easily just slot a brand-new CMOS battery in at any given time.
    All the capacitors need to be replaced in a refurbishment, but the console will not work properly without a clock capacitor.
    Their "refurbishing process video" was complete B.S. too.
    They indirectly stated that they do not open consoles unless a part needs to be replaced to function (apparently not in Rich's case), the qtip used to 'clean' the Wii was bone-dry even though there was isopropyl alcohol sitting on the desk and thus came out frayed because it was dry (would also turn brown from cleaning dust if they actually were doing it right), they didn't deep-clean anything, and then when they sent it to the cleanup station (again, why show cleaning at two different zones if you have someone solely meant for cleaning who is getting a reassembled console that they cannot clean??) the other person used a *Magic Eraser* on the console.
    Despite how soft it seems, a Magic Eraser will strip paint off a wall.
    On a propane-torched piece of metal, it will RIP OFF OXIDATION.
    Do NOT use it on a piece of plastic.
    They are incredibly, incredibly abrasive polymer blocks.
    That's why the top of Rich's PS2 was scratched to hell and why it had a layer on one side of residue of some sort/degradation of the material.
    That's exactly what caused that.
    Competent repair technicians can spot these things from a mile away, and clearly, DKOldies hired a bunch of amateurs who do not get paid enough to do it even though they charge an arm and a leg for their products.
    Change my mind

  • @WantTheSauce
    @WantTheSauce Рік тому +1

    Didn’t even buy a console and you were still scammed. You bought a complete Xbox game and received it in a replacement box.

  • @deandomino6732
    @deandomino6732 Рік тому +3

    I've bought 5 or 6 games from dk oldies, only 1 of those games didn't work and they replaced it for free. I don't have a very bad experience with them but I will agree that some of their prices are absurd

  • @maxhiggins6270
    @maxhiggins6270 Рік тому +1

    When you have to create an FAQ that people see before they go into the comments section to read or post, that’s a sign that maybe you didn’t put forth your best quality. That’s just my two cents though. I know you didn’t ask for it, but hey, it’s for free.

  • @MrGaryYT
    @MrGaryYT Рік тому +5

    I order a PS Vita from DKOldies and the system didn’t turn on. Also, I ordered a NES from them too and the console worked for 3 days. I hope Joey starts to become an honest man instead of a PR demon.

    • @SoulforSale
      @SoulforSale Рік тому

      Of course you did.

    • @LeftvsReich
      @LeftvsReich Рік тому

      @SoulFor Sale Do you work for them or something? Like, seriously, stop crying just because people are calling them out; you're defending an obvious and proven scam.

    • @Ayixlia
      @Ayixlia Рік тому

      PR Demon ,😆

    • @bimmer8602
      @bimmer8602 Рік тому

      @@SoulforSale hi joey

    • @SoulforSale
      @SoulforSale Рік тому

      I bought an Xbox from them and when I opened the disc tray moths flew out of it. Then another time my NES wouldn't work so I opened it up and it was stuffed full of fifty dollar bills!

  • @Gangurojon
    @Gangurojon Рік тому +1

    I bought a wavebird from dkoldies and it was literally covered in hand grime. The amount of crap that was removed via q-tips and isopropyl was horrendous. NOTHING was cleaned, period.

  • @jayjayb89
    @jayjayb89 Рік тому +1

    The man spent half the video trying to open the fuckin box 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @Sleepylock105
    @Sleepylock105 Рік тому +5

    Great video! Glad to see you cover something different from DK oldies than just their consoles

  • @YesImUrFather
    @YesImUrFather Рік тому +5

    I would buy games from them, depending on the price but definitely not a console

  • @whimzi4832
    @whimzi4832 Рік тому +1

    Old skool controller for game cube is about $10 everywhere else so that's a sheesh I did not know about

  • @legendoflink0031
    @legendoflink0031 Рік тому +1

    Bro brought the cheapest things on the website 😂

  • @CyberCross222
    @CyberCross222 Рік тому +2

    After my brother ordered 2 "Tested" original XBOX consoles on eBay that neither one worked, he ended up paying out the ass for one from DK Oldies. This was maybe a year and a half ago, possibly 2 years ago, but he was happy with it. It still runs fine to this day. Personally, I'd say their prices are a bit nuts, but he did get a good system. It's really sad seeing a lot of people not getting good consoles, because my brother did end up with a good one. And original XBOXes imo are pretty notorious for different issues, especially the disc tray not working. I've had a few of em and can say that they had plenty of issues, and you'd fix it and 3 months later itd be back to having issues. So his has been working for awhile, and was clean when he got it (i opened it for him at the time because he was nervous to open consoles). I can't say much personally, their prices have kept me from buying from them.

  • @ANGEL_BOB_YT
    @ANGEL_BOB_YT Рік тому +1

    But this video avoids the problem that everyone's having by not ordering a console so you're avoiding the issue unintentionally

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      Not ordering a console is the solution to that issue.

    • @ANGEL_BOB_YT
      @ANGEL_BOB_YT Рік тому +1

      @@BrettDarien a scam is a scam in my country and if this was in my country they would have been dealt with because we have regulators America doesn't

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      @ROB THE WIZ In America they can be reported to the Better Business Bureau. But it looks like they have an A+ rating on there.

  • @The_Badseed
    @The_Badseed Рік тому +1

    Thank god you placed an order and made a video. Do you realize that you address NOTHING that any other creators had issues with. Good job click baiting me when I wanted to support smaller channels

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      I mention in the video what other creators had issues with. What confuses me is why other people insist I have the same experience.

  • @SMEARGLEX75
    @SMEARGLEX75 Рік тому

    I think them shipping Buyers a Brand New THIRD Party Controller than "refurbishing" a old OEM Controller is insulting, IMO.

  • @yasik9393
    @yasik9393 Рік тому +2

    No reason to pay 3x the price of something

    • @ngills6218
      @ngills6218 Рік тому

      Poor

    • @yasik9393
      @yasik9393 Рік тому

      @Ngills you'll be poor soon if you keep buying from him.

  • @huino4513
    @huino4513 Рік тому +1

    seeing that your mother likes animal crossing has cemented for me that animal crossing is the game of choice for mothers, my mom loves animal crossing haha

  • @atvbass10
    @atvbass10 Рік тому +23

    Great job on keeping the review classy. I myself have thought about ordering some stuff from them, I’m not the type to hop on a hate hype train until I actually experience something bad first hand. Thanks for the review.

    • @vDARKICEv
      @vDARKICEv Рік тому +6

      It’s not about hopping on a bandwagon. If multiple people ordered multiple items especially console that were labeled as “refurbished” and got filthy cosmetically flawed stuff then that’s an issue. Regardless of the size of your yt channel big or small numerous people purchased items from dk oldies and got not cleaned or outfight defective products.

    • @atvbass10
      @atvbass10 Рік тому

      @@vDARKICEv if you aren’t happy with the prices then don’t buy anything from them. Plain and simple. There are plenty of other companies you can buy from.

    • @vDARKICEv
      @vDARKICEv Рік тому +1

      @@atvbass10 You’re entirely missing the point. The prices aren’t the problem. Paying a premium for something isn’t an issue unless they are actually truly taking the time and effort to restore these consoles. Not everything on their website is overpriced but majority of the consoles are. If I’m paying nearly $200 dollars for a Wii console it better be almost brand spanking new. It’s evident and even the spokesperson said that they do not take the consoles apart unless there’s something remotely wrong with them, so why would I pay a premium for something that’s not going to even be restored when I can simply head on over to Mercari, Ebay, or FB market place and get a Wii with cords and all with some games for a fraction of the price?

    • @atvbass10
      @atvbass10 Рік тому +2

      @@vDARKICEv then just use those websites? I’m not defending the company as a whole, I just find it hilarious that 95% of the hate comments on here are from people who are band wagoning. It doesn’t take much researching to tell they are over pricing consoles. People know this YET they continue to view DK’s videos and comment therefore adding more views and giving them more exposure which equals money. A fool would have to pay the price they are advertising on their website. I agree with what you are saying. I just think most of the comments are from trolls.

    • @vDARKICEv
      @vDARKICEv Рік тому

      @@atvbass10 I purchased a Wii from them, I didn’t need to purchase Wii as I have two I bought 13 years ago. But as average consumer I bought one for the hell of it. It came broken and wouldn’t read disc. I sent it back & got money but to me that’s a horrible experience the fact that the two Wii’s I’ve own over a decade still work. Not to mention the ones I’ve got have scratches and stains & my White Wii has a yellowish tint. The Wii they sent me that’s supposed to be “refurbished” came broken. Unacceptable. Will not be buying from them again. So I’m advising anyone else shouldn’t either. You have every right too, but I wouldn’t.

  • @yukioyamoto3494
    @yukioyamoto3494 Рік тому +1

    PS2 Tourist Trophy: $2.80 Xbox Pure Pinball: $12.15 3rd Party GC Controller: $20 (as mentioned in the video)
    Total: $34.95
    BUT the real question is: How much was shipping for this order?

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      Shipping is free if your order is $10 or more. I also used a 10% off coupon.

  • @gothic4167
    @gothic4167 Рік тому +1

    The sad part is that if they just did what they advertised they do, then most people wouldn’t have a problem.

  • @cauliflablue3076
    @cauliflablue3076 Рік тому +1

    Heres the issue... people are funding to find out if they are a bad company...

  • @Mebthe12luvulongtime
    @Mebthe12luvulongtime Рік тому

    I don't know why but I really like the way you speak lmao. Subscribed.

  • @rubiantary
    @rubiantary Рік тому +1

    Well, i played Tourist Thropy and completely unlock everything available in that game.
    For motorcycle fans, its an amazing game.

  • @christophermadrigal3418
    @christophermadrigal3418 Рік тому +1

    The old school ones controllers you can get cheaper in a bundle on Amazon. 2 for 20. They also mess up easily if the cord is pulled. I got 4 old school controllers before off Amazon for 40.

  • @95Comics
    @95Comics Рік тому +2

    Well it worked for you because I had no idea who you were until you made this video, and now im a fan about to binge watch all your videos! Great video tho, glad i found your page!

  • @xXMasterJ360Xx
    @xXMasterJ360Xx Рік тому +1

    The ppl in these comments defending scammers and bad business. Its just baffling that you have to buy a bad console to prove the negativity of DKOldies lol
    If the product isn't clean then it isn't refurbished console or not they lied to their consumers. If it were Ebay you would send that shit back with a refund

  • @ETG715
    @ETG715 Рік тому

    Surprised that you didn't order any consoles from DKOldies to see how dirty it is

  • @roythomas7313
    @roythomas7313 Рік тому

    Is that a "new" controller or just repackaged in a blister pack?

  • @johntarver5684
    @johntarver5684 Рік тому

    Found you by following the algorithm! New subscriber here!

  • @Chiraqtown1
    @Chiraqtown1 Рік тому +2

    The dk oldies videos been too funny I’m enjoying every video 🤣

  • @maybemochi9445
    @maybemochi9445 Рік тому +1

    Funny how do oldies became a sub genre for content creating 😂

  • @Apo458
    @Apo458 Рік тому

    It's so cute that your mom plays Animal Crossing on the Game Cube

  • @HELLCAT7
    @HELLCAT7 Рік тому +1

    You didn't order anything worth anything or anything worth making this video for . The other posters are having issues with over-priced consoles that don't work/Aren't cleaned.

  • @truebluegamerr
    @truebluegamerr Рік тому +2

    Great dude tbh, bought a controller for his mum. You earned a sub

  • @hitmee398
    @hitmee398 Рік тому +1

    Im glad you're happy with your purchase

  • @crusherbad64
    @crusherbad64 Рік тому +3

    The original Xbox game cases were non transparent green cases.

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +1

      Yes that's true. I've seen transparent cases sometimes in stores and I usually avoid them. This case was unfortunately transparent.

    • @Cletus9
      @Cletus9 Рік тому +1

      Halo edition was. I have a few in my collection.
      Halo was clear green
      Crystal edition for Christmas was clear white
      Clear ice blue was Halo 2 edition

  • @TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_
    @TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_ Рік тому +1

    I though my hairline was bad lol

  • @Kaptiv239
    @Kaptiv239 7 місяців тому

    I’ve had multiple orders from DKOldies and have never had an issue…sorry for those who have, but I can’t bash a company that’s given me everything I’ve wanted and ordered and in “good” condition.

  • @Steve.Cutler
    @Steve.Cutler Рік тому +1

    Way too many words bud. It was almost 5 minutes before you even opened the box!!

  • @Megatron4699
    @Megatron4699 Рік тому +1

    Maybe try ordering a "refurbished " Xbox series X see if you get the same buying experience

  • @Tyler11_
    @Tyler11_ Рік тому +1

    the problem is them not refurbishing there consoles, quit being so dense.

  • @Twiikrz
    @Twiikrz Рік тому

    I’ve noticed your shirt, I actually live in Panama City!!! Great video!

  • @kylewatson6890
    @kylewatson6890 Рік тому +1

    Mmmmmm yummmmy, 3rd party GameCube Controller 😋

  • @Loganreit
    @Loganreit Рік тому +9

    U should’ve ordered a console not a controller

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +1

      Why? That's the mistake people are making. I would never order a console from any of these online stores.

    • @bluewinterwolf
      @bluewinterwolf Рік тому +5

      @Brett Darien But then how can you make a fair comparison if your not doing the same tests as everyone else which now makes this video pointless...

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +4

      That's not the point of this video. I'm not going to order something I don't want just to prove a point. It's already been established that ordering a console from them is a bad idea, so a fair comparison would be to order something else besides a console. Even then, I'm sure many people have ordered consoles from them and have had a good experience. They're just not making videos about it.

    • @HakaishinCat
      @HakaishinCat Рік тому

      @@BrettDarien you are still supporting a shitty company by saying ordering this particular set of items is fine or even just for comparison. They just take the money from the sales they do make and pour it into scamming others

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +1

      I'm not on a mission to put DKOldies out of business. I see nothing wrong with buying items that are reasonably priced, what few there are.

  • @ejabgaming1757
    @ejabgaming1757 Рік тому

    The problem is the systems they sell????
    Not just the prices of games and other things

  • @Gamer1234brendan
    @Gamer1234brendan Рік тому

    Just so you guys know if your getting consoles from owners some people don’t even know even know how to open if it’s the right owner they could do it because I don’t know how to open consoles but still take care of them

  • @MacMarshall17
    @MacMarshall17 Рік тому +1

    As much crap as people talk about gamestop and ordering consoles from them my success rate with consoles is phenomenal. But I do agree with your statement on ebay and getting it in the condition you want.

    • @docc19
      @docc19 Рік тому +2

      Ive worked at gamestop can confirm at the very least they make certain a console or game works before accepting it to sell as used

    • @MacMarshall17
      @MacMarshall17 Рік тому +1

      @@docc19 yeah not knocking GameStop. Ordered Xbox One S a week or two before Christmas and got it a week earlier than expected too and actually ended up with a better model than what I ordered

  • @fkgoogle666
    @fkgoogle666 Рік тому

    It’s like playing Russian roulette, but you have to pay for the bullets and the bullets are over priced.

  • @JamesRichardsPlays
    @JamesRichardsPlays Рік тому

    I have recently been working on a game room and had a large tube TV brought in for these older consoles. I was planning on getting an N64 from DKOldies, even if paying a bit more, because I was paying for the service of refurbishment as well. Been planning on it for a couple years now when I first ran across their site. I could do it on my own. I can recap a system, I can replace the cart slot if that is worn out, etc. But I was going to pay them to do it. Now I am seeing people unboxing their orders and there is no refurbishing happening, or at least a piss poor bit of work.

    • @Klynch111
      @Klynch111 Рік тому +1

      Definitely don't buy it off them. Your paying a premium for a service that they claim they do but don't. Buy it private off eBay or a local seller, as your gonna get it in exact same condition as you would from dkoldies and you'll pay less. Did you see the water damaged n64 someone received from dk

    • @JamesRichardsPlays
      @JamesRichardsPlays Рік тому +1

      @@Klynch111 Yeah, I have been seeing a few videos hitting my feed lately. I made the decision to get it from them about a year ago? A little more? So... yeah. I'll just buy private and see what I get and repair it myself if I have to.

  • @whatevsnevs7689
    @whatevsnevs7689 Рік тому

    More than keeping prices fair - they need to honor what they state they’ll do to the consoles they ship out. That’s where the backlash is coming from.

  • @rudythorns8411
    @rudythorns8411 Рік тому

    Just wanna let u know that your video ended up on my news feed so yeah. keep goin man

  • @SoulforSale
    @SoulforSale Рік тому +2

    Sales have shot through the roof since the hate started piling on. DKOldies is grateful for DKNewies, Rich from RTU, Jacob and that clown from Iowa that loves his sister a little too much.

    • @leemires5315
      @leemires5315 Рік тому

      A bad reputation is bad for business. Unless you work for them, you have ZERO clue about their sales.

  • @shanerice2019
    @shanerice2019 Рік тому +1

    Everybody warned me not to buy a Xbox 360 off eBay because of how bad they are and I went and ordered one anyways there's only a hundred forty bucks with 7 free games and it was a brand new Xbox and brand new games

  • @chinchillamdgamer
    @chinchillamdgamer Рік тому

    Those FAQ are like cuteeee and wholesome. Also, the title ain't clickbait. A close-up of the merchandise would have been a little better please!!

  • @xbrunnx
    @xbrunnx Рік тому

    Nobody is bashing them over the games or accessories, its the "Refurbished" consoles they are selling and not even so much as opening them up to clean unless said console already had an issue with it in the first place. Kind of missed the point entirely here.

  • @spoolyboi9434
    @spoolyboi9434 Рік тому +1

    Gonna go out on a limb and guess you didn't want to take out a loan for a retro console and just ordered the cheapest thing? But the type of stuff you ordered isn't the issue....you're obviously trying to capitalize on the algorithm for views and it obviously worked, but the issue with DKoldies is their consoles, claiming to be refurbished and working etc and many recieved one that is anything but that and people are paying a premium for non working consoles, nobody is complaining about the stuff you ordered for views......

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      People who are getting non-working consoles need to be filing complaints against them instead of making videos about it. We're all equally guilty about capitalizing on the algorithm.

    • @spoolyboi9434
      @spoolyboi9434 Рік тому +1

      @@BrettDarien filing complaints against them with who??? The BBB? Nobody with any authority regulates them in a way that a complaint would do any good if you know something I don't feel free to share, but public exposure on UA-cam or other large social media platforms can be more damaging than any filed complaint to whatever imaginary organization you feel has the ability to regulate or correct DKoldies for lying to their customers

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      @spoolyboi94 The next best thing to do is to not order any consoles from them, or anything at all if you choose. All of this extra publicity and additional console sales isn't hurting them.

    • @spoolyboi9434
      @spoolyboi9434 Рік тому +1

      @@BrettDarien may not be hurting them but I was considering ordering from them because I liked the shorts and videos they made, but after seeing the pricing that alone made me not want to buy anything, and then after being exposed for false advertising definitely not interested and the videos exposing their business practices could save some unknown potential customer from wasting money that isn't as educated as you or me in what to look for and what is and isn't a good deal, you sound like you're defending them which I hope you aren't........

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      @@spoolyboi9434 I'm only defending my point about why I didn't buy a console from them.

  • @Mbthesuperhero2003
    @Mbthesuperhero2003 Рік тому

    I kinda had the same problem as well, A while back, I bought a slim PS2 console off of Amazon, and when we hooked it up and I played it, the console would read the all the types of discs (Like PS1 Games, PS2 CD Games, PS2 DVD Games and CDs etc., but it would not load some PS2 Games either, there were also times where some of the games would start lagging while they were loading up which was really frustrating, plus whenever the laser moves inside the PS2 it makes some weird noise, so we then had to take it back so that we could possibly get a refund

  • @UrbanRave1982
    @UrbanRave1982 Рік тому +1

    Of corse the brand matters on third party controllers. U can by a shitty controller that sucks from dkoldie or a 8bit do for almost the same price that is as good as original controllers

  • @DKomnicide
    @DKomnicide Рік тому

    Man I wish my mom played animal crossing on GameCube

  • @LAHegarty
    @LAHegarty Рік тому

    I can't believe that was only $500.

  • @JoeBug
    @JoeBug Рік тому +1

    i think this is all happening now because of the attention they brought to themselves with their tik tok and youtube channels

  • @NewYears1978
    @NewYears1978 Рік тому +1

    Someone misunderstood the assignment.

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +1

      More people are misunderstanding the point of what is an ordinary unboxing video.

    • @NewYears1978
      @NewYears1978 Рік тому +1

      ​@@BrettDarien I think the problem is how you presented it. "Everyone is making DKOldies videos" which we all know are all specifically about bad experiences when purchasing consoles, so it makes it seem like your video is related to those, when it's not.
      Didn't mean to come off rude or complain, you make wholesome videos.
      I have a bad sour taste in my mouth for DKOldies so it just makes me cranky I suppose haha. They are a horrible company who are massively screwing everyone, not only just by way of ridiculous prices, but flat out lies and selling constantly broken products that aren't what they claim.
      It was sweet that you gave the controller to your mother and such though, of course.

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +1

      @James Pyle I just don't understand why people insist that I ordered a console. I say in the video that I would never buy a console from them, so me ordering a console from them would be going against my own advice. There are already many videos of people receiving consoles. I can't speak for their experience but my experience of ordering a couple of games was acceptable but still not perfect. That was my intended takeaway of the video.
      I do thank you for your comment and for watching.

    • @NewYears1978
      @NewYears1978 Рік тому

      @@BrettDarien It's all good brother. I would say just don't order anything from them =D They suck.

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +2

      @@NewYears1978 I surely won't be. I'll be shopping elsewhere.

  • @dennisscott2516
    @dennisscott2516 Рік тому

    Wish my mom played Animal Crossing. Love your vid. New sub !

  • @shinra2755
    @shinra2755 Рік тому +1

    This video could have been done in less than ten minutes. Highly verbose.

  • @CameronL211
    @CameronL211 Рік тому

    So you bought a $15 controller and a game that’s $5? Obviously the game and controller work they have a disk cleaner and just buy their controllers wholesale from a 3rd party. Nobody is made about there games or controllers(well unless it was advertised as 1st party) they are bad about the consoles and nes games they are selling, overpriced and not cleaned or refurbished when they are advertised as such and the nes games are priced like they would and show a box included in photos but don’t come with them.

  • @willgibson8534
    @willgibson8534 Рік тому

    It’s because they blew up on tiktok and youtube in the last few months, before that no one cared

  • @zap5
    @zap5 Рік тому

    He doesn’t even have a GameCube.

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      I do, actually. It's one of my favorite consoles.

  • @colwarsstudiobrickfilmandm8580

    150 dollars is a lot for a teal gameboy color!

  • @Jonqen
    @Jonqen Рік тому

    They often do that with xbox OG games. Use fake cases. Thats scummy

  • @nite1_rl145
    @nite1_rl145 Рік тому

    This video could've taken 2mins to do

  • @thagerdorn2009
    @thagerdorn2009 Рік тому

    Just so you know...oldskool brand is the WORST you could buy. Its the cheapest junk made. ANY 3rd party accessory is garbage. Buy oem. EVERY used oem item ive bought has worked flawless.

  • @flouserschird
    @flouserschird Рік тому

    Lol “Pure Pinball”? Is that really an E rated pinball game being marketed with half naked girls on the cover for no reason? I’m laughing so hard and can’t believe you said nothing about it. Definitely a 2000’s thing.

  • @helloworld6293
    @helloworld6293 Рік тому +1

    Just little heads up that controller is dog water

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      My mom is happy with it so far, but we'll see how long it lasts. And since this video has blown up I'll buy her a first-party controller next time.

    • @PhilipMarcYT
      @PhilipMarcYT Рік тому +1

      @@BrettDarien A few months if she's lucky. If you'd have spent an extra $20 you'd have gotten the official GCN controller and that'd last for years.

  • @Gamer1234brendan
    @Gamer1234brendan Рік тому

    Any consoles that functions right just for others not aware I have the 360 s and if I’m correct that console will shut off if it gets too hot I seen mine did that to cool down play intense games

  • @brandonwoodford579
    @brandonwoodford579 Рік тому

    10.99 for that controller at any walmart.

  • @maxx.mazzeo
    @maxx.mazzeo Рік тому

    So you bought nothing refurbished...

  • @froostgmd5287
    @froostgmd5287 Рік тому

    Kinda funny how everyone is still buying from dkoldies when we’re supposed to be deplatforming them

  • @Puggy42069
    @Puggy42069 Рік тому

    Did you get the pinball game cause it’s a good game or because there’s hot ladies on the front? Lol. Great review nonetheless. Definitely wouldn’t advise buying a console from them as that seems to be a scam.

  • @Letmeslideinyou
    @Letmeslideinyou Рік тому

    Third party controllers are a nightmare. Lol

  • @AncientRomeBC
    @AncientRomeBC Рік тому

    You didn't even order a console 🤦‍♂️

  • @sonicslyman221
    @sonicslyman221 Рік тому

    i really open and clean consoles my consoles are refurbished

    • @sonicslyman221
      @sonicslyman221 Рік тому

      just cause I got something stuck in my ps5 like cotton or lint just to not plug it up and a Wii u and some guitar hero preperal

  • @E231986
    @E231986 Рік тому

    Knowing you can draw a lot of negative attention for making a video like this is a very risky thing. I'm glad you made the video and it looks like from most of the comments that I saw that people like your content and appreciate the fact that you bought a controller for your mother. Keep up the great work and keep making great content!

  • @NickValentine_YT
    @NickValentine_YT Рік тому +1

    yeah, awesome idea of buying an accessory, rather than a console 👍👍

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому +1

      I would only buy a console if I knew I would get enough ad revenue to pay for it. That's why all the big UA-camrs are doing it.

    • @NickValentine_YT
      @NickValentine_YT Рік тому

      @@BrettDarien haha true 😂

  • @snoozy04
    @snoozy04 Рік тому +1

    I think DKoldies blocked my comments lol

  • @Eric-Robson-
    @Eric-Robson- Рік тому +1

    Title should be “blind boomer trys dkoldies”. Buddy if you cant realize why DKOldies is a scam, you prob shouldn’t be on a computer because it doesn’t take much time to research and find anything on ebay for a better price and quality

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      You must of missed the part where I talk about buying consoles (specifically a PS2) from Ebay. I never recommend buying consoles from any online webstore.

    • @Eric-Robson-
      @Eric-Robson- Рік тому

      @@BrettDarien why recommend buying games if they dont even clean the consoles. What chance trusting a scam company that doesn’t clean their products before shipping or maybe not always test them. I wouldn’t even recommend buying their games if they don’t do the the things they say they do. The logic you have makes no sense boomer

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      @VazZdom It's a safer bet than buying their consoles, but most of their games are very overpriced and it looks like they don't attempt to clean them. You also might get a replacement case instead of the original case, so I don't really recommend buying their games either. I only bought two games that were priced fairly.

    • @Eric-Robson-
      @Eric-Robson- Рік тому

      @@BrettDarien ua-cam.com/video/aVORhb2A91A/v-deo.html

  • @Ami09
    @Ami09 Рік тому

    The issue is refurbished game consoles. You bought some CD’s and a 3rd party controller.
    You completely ignored the issue, ordered something unrelated to the problems everyone is having. Then you stated “everything is ok” 😂.
    Do you, but don’t get defensive when people point this out.

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      *sigh* Read the FAQ.
      I don't want to buy a console from DKOldies. I don't want to have the same experience other people are having. I also don't want to give DKOldies any more money. Isn't that the message we're trying to send with all these videos?

    • @Sea_of_Waves
      @Sea_of_Waves Рік тому

      Think before you speak 🙄 he has the FAQ as the first thing you see in the comments section 🤣

    • @Ami09
      @Ami09 Рік тому

      I understand. I’m not the only one pointing this out. When large chunks of the audience point out something, they may have a point. You make a video riding the wave of the algorithm, painting a irrelevant picture of something your doing more damage than good. People obviously have received items from DK oldies that are stated to be refurbished and have not been. Your video points to conclusion that may make an individual think a problem doesn’t exist. In reality the video is irrelevant to the problem and aside from you milking the algorithm it’s harmful to other consumers buying products from dk oldies that they assume will be fine, but are not.

    • @BrettDarien
      @BrettDarien  Рік тому

      @Amir It's been a month, let it go. This video is dead now and I'm glad.

  • @game_master_rukia
    @game_master_rukia Рік тому

    double jump video games is the only game store to buy from if you're strictly buing online

  • @chimrichalds81
    @chimrichalds81 Рік тому

    Same issue for me with CIB games from DK Oldies. Generic or off brand game cases sold as CIB. False advertising in my opinion