I'm about to deep clean all my consoles from the 80s and 90s, and your content helped me get the stuff I need to do it properly and not break stuff. Thanks!
Isn't it possible to get an NES on eBay that has zero yellow/discoloration? I was hoping later NES models would of by passed the yellowing effect using different plastic, chemicals(whatever) just like later SNES's did.
I am glad I bought my NES over 10 years ago for a good deal and it was in clean shape and not discolored. I took it all apart last week and did a deep clean and it hasn’t ever worked as well. I now look forward to getting out Iron Tank and doing a play through
I see your channel says you were priced out of the hobby but I and I'm sure many others would be happy to buy consoles that had been given this amount of care.
It's really sad. I had no idea how much prices increased, then I randomly looked for the price of Metroid 2 on GB and I was like holy cow, why's this so expensive? Then I looked at the price of Gameboy systems remembering they would always be going for like 10 or 15 bucks, and now it's absolutely insane. Truly a sad time to get into collecting.
Is it possible when using Retro brite, to get the top half of the NES looking just as bright grey as it did brand new out of the box like it did back in the late 80's & early 90's? I also have an NES mini as a reference based on how grey the top part is supposed to look. Maybe 2 sessions with Retrobrite will do the trick?
I keep my gaming consoles in a room where the heavy curtains are always kept shut, no issues with any discoloration of the plastic, including on my NES. The video is useful to me in that it shows how easy it is to access then clean the internal pin connector, yes my machine blinks if a cartridge isn't pushed into the console at a very precise position.
doing a cleaning, recapping, and later retrobriting of a craigslist NES. Was wondering how the heck the power/reset buttons were removed from the switches...oh, video says they just pop off, imagine that. Instant thumbs up and sub. The whole video was very informative, thanks!
Five out of six controllers recommend the NES! (I'm making a joke about that one controller that's super yellow. Seriously, you could trick someone into thinking that Nintendo made a golden controller for the lucky 97th caller of the Nintendo Service Hotline.)
good Video, i tried with the pencil eraser and 99% isopropal alcohol and all my games work again!! and before half of my games did not work anymore.. thanks!
The yellowing of the console is because the plastic reacts with air and even with things it comes in contact with.. And the discoloration will return and become noticeable periodically. Have to keep cleaning up every 5 years or so.
@@TheBinoyVudi Yep, that's all true. My question was really just to hear about whether this console in your hands experienced any yellowing since the video was made, and how badly. We all know what happens, but there are very few reports that follow-up on specific pieces!
The container looks quite large, and 1 gallon of liquid doesn’t seem like it would be enough to cover the plastic parts. Did you use multiple gallons? Or perhaps did do part water and hydrogen peroxide? It would be great to know the size of your plastic container and how many gallons of hydrogen peroxide or whatever else of liquid you used.
Such a cool video. I really chilled out and enjoyed this. I have a NES that I am going to give this treatment to. You have really helped and given me an excellent tutorial.The hydrogen peroxide bit I wasn't expecting but I'm sure I can manage it. Going to do my controllers at the same time so I only have to do that stage once. The only thing I'm wondering is did you turn the parts while they were soaking over the 72 hours. Thank you.
Good vid!! To the point and detailed.. i have 6 nes systems w zappers and controllers 3 need rehabbed. I picked up 2 new pin connectors ...so far was gunna see if its worth it or just clean the old ones... thanks for sharing!!
Clean the old ones, it will work. Boil it for 10 min in water (no joke). Then (after drying) give it a good brush with a toothbrush with some alcohol on it. I fixed my 3 Nes'es that way.
That is a HECKUVA deal you got on that. I'm guessing before the big craze on UA-cam and eBay of people fixing these and then reselling them. And that you didn't have to deal with any of the chips on the board! I've been trying to find one in the last few months on eBay and they are going just units, no controllers, power supplies or games for $25-$35. Not working and have to pay $15 for shipping! Nice job!!!
I will be trying this soon myself on 2 import sega Saturn's I was just wondering can you just use straight peroxide ? As alot of videos I've seen people dilute it with water
I have never used straight peroxide, nor seen anyone else use straight peroxide, so I'm not sure what would happen. I wouldn't suspect you would be able to get pure peroxide outside of some chem lab distributors. The kind I use is for hair salon applications, bleachings and such, and is pretty strong at 12%. I have received mild chemical burns using the products. At best, a stronger solution might work faster. At worst it could degrade the plastic and cause irreparable damage, and is dangerous to use. So, if you try, please be careful and wear the proper PPE.
@@LastHeartGames sorry I didnt mean pure in that way just 12% on it's own without diluting with water ect My fault for wording it badly Thank you for getting back to me I appriciate it :)
Have you ever had issues with the red Nintendo logo fading or turning pink from the whitening process? First NES I tried this on, it turned pink. Maybe I left it in too long.
A year later and still no reply... May I ask how it went for you? I'm planning to white out the discoloration on mine as well so it'd be really helpful! Also, if you could share any tips I would really appreciate it.
@@mark030a I ended up only trying retro bright on my SNES out of fear of damaging the red logo on my NES. I followed the instructions precisely, using a brush on the disassembled pieces. I’d say it cleared up heavily yellowed parts about 50%. I did many applications over the course of a week. I purchased a pre mixed container from Amazon, so perhaps it didn’t have the correct ratio of chemicals.
My retro brighting never works it might be because I'm using 2 9 volt batteries on each end of the light strip would that be the reason why I'm not getting the results I want
I have an issue. I just got NES from offer up. When i got home tried it the power kept blinking and so is the TV what seems to be the problem? Was i ripped off?
It works it just means it is having a hard time reading the cartridge, you can either reposition the cartridge or cleaning the cartridge and 72 pin connector inside the console with alcohol, also hope this helps someone even though I sent it a year after this was posted 😂
To make it work? Probably not. The pin connector is the only real part that absolutely needs to be cleaned or replaced if it's not working right. But it's always start to do a full cleaning while you already have it apart
It's one of the safest ways. 99% alcohol evaporates quickly, so the electronics won't get rusty or get short circuited by the liquid's conducting properties.
@@vincze1437 That 1% is water. The lower the alcohol % the higher the water. I know that the highest I have seen for sale in physical stores is about 90%. The higher the alcohol % the better.
I'm about to deep clean all my consoles from the 80s and 90s, and your content helped me get the stuff I need to do it properly and not break stuff. Thanks!
Isn't it possible to get an NES on eBay that has zero yellow/discoloration? I was hoping later NES models would of by passed the yellowing effect using different plastic, chemicals(whatever) just like later SNES's did.
I am glad I bought my NES over 10 years ago for a good deal and it was in clean shape and not discolored. I took it all apart last week and did a deep clean and it hasn’t ever worked as well. I now look forward to getting out Iron Tank and doing a play through
I've had one sitting in my closet for years. Think I'm gonna go give it a good bath now and order some games for it. Thanks for the vid!
I see your channel says you were priced out of the hobby but I and I'm sure many others would be happy to buy consoles that had been given this amount of care.
You got a great deal. The prices have gone up
It's really sad. I had no idea how much prices increased, then I randomly looked for the price of Metroid 2 on GB and I was like holy cow, why's this so expensive? Then I looked at the price of Gameboy systems remembering they would always be going for like 10 or 15 bucks, and now it's absolutely insane. Truly a sad time to get into collecting.
@Cheesehead302 if you order from Japan it's way cheaper even with shipping
Like clockwork man.! NES cleanup and maintenance is cathardic and therapeutic. watching you service this one made me smile 😁
Is it possible when using Retro brite, to get the top half of the NES looking just as bright grey as it did brand new out of the box like it did back in the late 80's & early 90's? I also have an NES mini as a reference based on how grey the top part is supposed to look. Maybe 2 sessions with Retrobrite will do the trick?
I keep my gaming consoles in a room where the heavy curtains are always kept shut, no issues with any discoloration of the plastic, including on my NES. The video is useful to me in that it shows how easy it is to access then clean the internal pin connector, yes my machine blinks if a cartridge isn't pushed into the console at a very precise position.
doing a cleaning, recapping, and later retrobriting of a craigslist NES. Was wondering how the heck the power/reset buttons were removed from the switches...oh, video says they just pop off, imagine that. Instant thumbs up and sub. The whole video was very informative, thanks!
also was concerned that the retrobrite would fade the red lettering on the door/buttons, but yours looks very nice
Glad you liked it! Good to hear you could get some info out of it.
Just got me an NES at a vendors mall for 6 dollars, will be cleaning it up and hopefully get it preforming correctly.
Five out of six controllers recommend the NES!
(I'm making a joke about that one controller that's super yellow. Seriously, you could trick someone into thinking that Nintendo made a golden controller for the lucky 97th caller of the Nintendo Service Hotline.)
good Video, i tried with the pencil eraser and 99% isopropal alcohol and all my games work again!! and before half of my games did not work anymore.. thanks!
Great video. Two years later, have you had any yellowing return?
The yellowing of the console is because the plastic reacts with air and even with things it comes in contact with.. And the discoloration will return and become noticeable periodically. Have to keep cleaning up every 5 years or so.
@@TheBinoyVudi Yep, that's all true. My question was really just to hear about whether this console in your hands experienced any yellowing since the video was made, and how badly. We all know what happens, but there are very few reports that follow-up on specific pieces!
@@GLAAAAAR yeah. But that wasn't me with the console. Just responded to your comment since I saw it. I hope the person in the video responds.
The container looks quite large, and 1 gallon of liquid doesn’t seem like it would be enough to cover the plastic parts. Did you use multiple gallons? Or perhaps did do part water and hydrogen peroxide? It would be great to know the size of your plastic container and how many gallons of hydrogen peroxide or whatever else of liquid you used.
Such a cool video. I really chilled out and enjoyed this. I have a NES that I am going to give this treatment to. You have really helped and given me an excellent tutorial.The hydrogen peroxide bit I wasn't expecting but I'm sure I can manage it. Going to do my controllers at the same time so I only have to do that stage once. The only thing I'm wondering is did you turn the parts while they were soaking over the 72 hours. Thank you.
Can you use an UV lights? Is there any you would recommend from Amazon?? Please next time put it in the description what you used would help out a ton
Would them being dirty cause them to freeze when u get to the game
Good vid!! To the point and detailed.. i have 6 nes systems w zappers and controllers 3 need rehabbed. I picked up 2 new pin connectors ...so far was gunna see if its worth it or just clean the old ones... thanks for sharing!!
Clean the old ones, it will work. Boil it for 10 min in water (no joke). Then (after drying) give it a good brush with a toothbrush with some alcohol on it. I fixed my 3 Nes'es that way.
Thanks!
I never wash dishes before but ill try this
Wow what a deal!
It is surprising the deals you can find in the "For Parts" section. Still, I was surprised when I got this one.
I’m trying to fix my nes and so far I noticed it has a squeaking door. Does this method fix that issue?
Can you reuse the peroxide?
That is a HECKUVA deal you got on that. I'm guessing before the big craze on UA-cam and eBay of people fixing these and then reselling them. And that you didn't have to deal with any of the chips on the board! I've been trying to find one in the last few months on eBay and they are going just units, no controllers, power supplies or games for $25-$35. Not working and have to pay $15 for shipping! Nice job!!!
My games have recently gotten super flickery. Going to have to clean up my nes like this.
I recently found my mom’s old nes and wants to do that because its suuper dirty but im too scared to mess something up
thank you enjoyed that will have to give it a go on mine
Works perfectly. Does anyone know if peroxide can erase nintendo letters?
Damn that's a steal l. To bad went up. Just got console only for 30
Does it matter what i use to wash it?
If you talk at 1.25x speed, it makes you sound almost excited to do this. Give it a try on future videos.
Sorry for the comments but idk what happened to ur audio before the main culprit to a blinking system
Went all cyborg and transformer like on a guy
Happens all through lik when ur getting those wires out to
Like nails on a chalk board man
I will be trying this soon myself on 2 import sega Saturn's
I was just wondering can you just use straight peroxide ?
As alot of videos I've seen people dilute it with water
I have never used straight peroxide, nor seen anyone else use straight peroxide, so I'm not sure what would happen. I wouldn't suspect you would be able to get pure peroxide outside of some chem lab distributors. The kind I use is for hair salon applications, bleachings and such, and is pretty strong at 12%. I have received mild chemical burns using the products.
At best, a stronger solution might work faster. At worst it could degrade the plastic and cause irreparable damage, and is dangerous to use. So, if you try, please be careful and wear the proper PPE.
@@LastHeartGames sorry I didnt mean pure in that way just 12% on it's own without diluting with water ect
My fault for wording it badly
Thank you for getting back to me I appriciate it :)
My next project.
Have you ever had issues with the red Nintendo logo fading or turning pink from the whitening process? First NES I tried this on, it turned pink. Maybe I left it in too long.
Can the retro bright step damage or fade the red NES logo text on the door of the unit?
A year later and still no reply...
May I ask how it went for you? I'm planning to white out the discoloration on mine as well so it'd be really helpful!
Also, if you could share any tips I would really appreciate it.
@@mark030a I ended up only trying retro bright on my SNES out of fear of damaging the red logo on my NES. I followed the instructions precisely, using a brush on the disassembled pieces. I’d say it cleared up heavily yellowed parts about 50%. I did many applications over the course of a week. I purchased a pre mixed container from Amazon, so perhaps it didn’t have the correct ratio of chemicals.
My retro brighting never works it might be because I'm using 2 9 volt batteries on each end of the light strip would that be the reason why I'm not getting the results I want
I love that game
Ay, when you cleaned the exterior, did u use any particular soap or does any soap work?
no
I have an issue. I just got NES from offer up. When i got home tried it the power kept blinking and so is the TV what seems to be the problem? Was i ripped off?
It works it just means it is having a hard time reading the cartridge, you can either reposition the cartridge or cleaning the cartridge and 72 pin connector inside the console with alcohol, also hope this helps someone even though I sent it a year after this was posted 😂
What he doesn't tell you is that is not the cover that came with the system. If you try brightening that, you will destroy the lettering.
Can you clean the 72 pin connector in 91% alcohol
Hmm, free shipping. I was just looking at some Sega stuff, and shipping was usually in the 30's, a few 50 shipping fees. Ridiculous.
Just use an ultrasonic cleaner for the main board easier
What Soap Do I Use For It Any Type Or What????
Do you have to clean the mother board?
To make it work? Probably not. The pin connector is the only real part that absolutely needs to be cleaned or replaced if it's not working right. But it's always start to do a full cleaning while you already have it apart
Im gunna see if that same process will work on all my robie sr bots i have to restore lol havent tried it yet..
I stiil see the yellow on top a little bit
You can see his face in the reflection of the tv
wow its incredible only for $53????!!!!!
Every time you touch your screw driver you get audio interference. What did you do lol wtf
At 12:30 is he using a large pencil eraser or a “magic eraser”
Pencil eraser
thanks
What about some wind-dix
I tried this with mine and I ended up breaking it so please be very careful while doing this that’s 100$ down the drain
How Frustrating is that tho when it doesn't work
I was like wow no wonder it was a 2 console pack
Will 3% hydrogen peroxide work ?
Líquid is? Clore?
Part of me wishes you spoke faster
Does it have to be 99% alcohol?
It's one of the safest ways. 99% alcohol evaporates quickly, so the electronics won't get rusty or get short circuited by the liquid's conducting properties.
@@vincze1437 That 1% is water. The lower the alcohol % the higher the water. I know that the highest I have seen for sale in physical stores is about 90%. The higher the alcohol % the better.
@@Kara_Kay_Eschel That doesn't change my statement tho :)
But yes, you could use 96% too, as its still a high alcohol volume.
Skip to the end of the video the console is clean but it does not work lol Just kidding lol... Great tutorial...
it would've worked 1st try if you blew in it
I'm having trouble finding 12% hydrogen peroxide. My local drug store only has 3%. Where are you guys getting it from?
Here's the exact product I used. It's listed under 40 volume, which is another term for the 12% concentration.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TP1IZDE
I got the same for 100$
I’m probably not gonna do this I’m to scared I’m gonna Brake it
Can I use 3%?