Collectors, note: Clean Those Dirty PSP UMD (PlayStation Portable Disc)

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
  • There's no obvious way to clean PSP media. My method is tedious, but you can remove those oily fingerprints and other gunk off the discs in your library without breaking the teeth around the edge of the UMD case.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 36

  • @mrblond750
    @mrblond750 2 місяці тому +2

    Best way I’ve found. Thanks for posting this technique.

  • @arcadesunday4592
    @arcadesunday4592 3 роки тому +3

    Certainly an interesting method to clean UMD discs. Looks pretty effective!

  • @TyrannicalCannibal
    @TyrannicalCannibal 2 роки тому +7

    thanks dude!! you helped save my copy of gta vice city stories

  • @lightsabersamurai1040
    @lightsabersamurai1040 4 роки тому +3

    cool pro tip my psp collection has been growing so ill be using this method for sure

  • @hemrawc5252
    @hemrawc5252 4 роки тому +2

    Nice video. If your UMD case breaks you can buy replacement ones.

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  4 роки тому +1

      I figured as much since I occasionally see UMD in translucent cases.

  • @Twintania
    @Twintania 3 роки тому +1

    nice video most videos i found were about replacing the caddy not cleaning the actual umd

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  3 роки тому +1

      Brutal. I like to keep things as close to original condition as possible.

  • @RETROGameGuide80
    @RETROGameGuide80 4 роки тому +2

    Ha. I do this too when I pick up PSP games. Good video!

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  4 роки тому

      Yeah, nothing goes in my library before it's cleaned.

  • @lostboysoul71
    @lostboysoul71 2 роки тому +1

    I’d rather crack it open to clean and put a replacement case on it. The video method looks too rough compared to the way I handle my umd. As a collector watching the sharpie and the finger spin technique had me going insane.

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  2 роки тому +1

      Are you worried about the fingerprint left in the center metal disc? Wipe it afterward. Are you worried about the disc cracking as it moves past the smooth interior edges of the case? It's doing that already on occasion at higher speeds while spinning inside the PSP's disc drive.
      I like my solution more than opening up the case since it preserves the original Sony-branded case. Once the case is cracked open, I don't believe you can snap it back together. The only replacement UMD cases I've seen are generics.
      I wouldn't worry about the sharpie-ed UMD I chose to exemplify how the disc spins using the finger movement. It's just a demo disc.

  • @thomasdavis8722
    @thomasdavis8722 2 роки тому +1

    Yyyessss just bought a copy of prince of persia revelations that has some dirt bits on the disc. Was about to crack it open when i found this vid.

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  2 роки тому +1

      and if you cracked it open, there would be no way to put it back. There are replacement disc caddies, but they are not official. I'm glad I helped you.

  • @urrugames4062
    @urrugames4062 2 роки тому +1

    Pretty useful, thanks

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  2 роки тому +1

      You'd think UMDs would stay clean inside their cages. I'm glad this could help.

    • @urrugames4062
      @urrugames4062 2 роки тому

      @@WhatsOnMyShelf I'm increasing my collection and some
      2nd hand cartridges come with lots of dirt unfortunately

  • @drago2431
    @drago2431 Рік тому

    Hi, so I think I got a problem, I got the game DBZ Shin Budokai and no matter what I have done, it’s always the same, being slow…..like as in starting up the game slow, the disc isn’t scratched but it has these weird looking bubbles on the disc, is there a way to get rid of this? Let me know please

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  Рік тому

      Bubbles? Are the bubbles on the UMD itself or the plastic caddy? I never heard that could happen to the UMD or caddy. I have seen bubbles on plastic of SNES and NES carts that were sitting in water for a long time at one point before they dried out. Maybe that warped the plastic.
      If bubbles are on the surface of the UMD (as in they cause the surface to be raised in that area, rather than just a flat circular mark on the UMD), then no, the UMD is not fixable. The laser of the UMD drive must hit the disc head-on. A raised bubble would causing the laser to refract in some undesired direction, making it impossible to read the data.

    • @drago2431
      @drago2431 Рік тому

      @@WhatsOnMyShelf I can’t really tell, but it looks like it might be on surface of the disc, I could send you a picture of it if you give me like a Gmail or something to use. Like I said I can’t really tell if it is on the disc itself or on some sort of plastic like cover of the disc itself but I think it might be on the disc fully

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  Рік тому

      @@drago2431 You can use a site like post image to upload a pic and then share the link. The site does not require signup

    • @sameash3153
      @sameash3153 11 місяців тому

      I know exactly what you're talking about, I have the same problem, there's 4 "bubbles" in an almost square like pattern around the center of the plastic case.

    • @drago2431
      @drago2431 11 місяців тому

      @@sameash3153 yeah that was the same for my disc, I don’t have it anymore due to me throwing it away but I am curious on why it was there and how to fix it if there is a way to fix it of course

  • @foxtrot8134
    @foxtrot8134 2 роки тому

    What type of clean stuff I need?

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  2 роки тому

      I'd like to help you, but could you rephrase your request so that I can understand what you are asking?

    • @donkeykongisytpooping3002
      @donkeykongisytpooping3002 2 роки тому

      @@WhatsOnMyShelf He’s asking you what stuff does he need.

  • @thequi-ken9608
    @thequi-ken9608 Рік тому +2

    Get to the point Jesus

  • @Thievius333
    @Thievius333 Рік тому +1

    Happy little circles, really? Ok, Bob Ross. What an unnecessary, pointless video.

    • @WhatsOnMyShelf
      @WhatsOnMyShelf  Рік тому +2

      Other viewers have found this technique helpful and commented as much. Some people get their games used, and the previous owners may not have been so careful with their games. You are the most awesome person in the world for not needing to clean your UMDs. Have a fantastic day.

    • @KarlMancini
      @KarlMancini 8 місяців тому +1

      Your video was very helpful. Thx.