Retro Computing & Gaming Repairs on YouTube

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Retro Console Design: '70s Nuclear Missile Launch Style #retrogaming
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Retro Console Design: '70s Nuclear Missile Launch Style…

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2 weeks ago
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A blast from the past! This console’s ’70s design, complete with wood trim and gold panel, evokes ‘7…

YouTuber's High-Stakes Tech Fail #shorts
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YouTuber's High-Stakes Tech Fail #shorts

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2 weeks ago
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Desperate for a video, this YouTuber faces a critical tech issue. Frog Bog, power cable, aerial lead…

Intellivision Multi-Cart Build #retrogaming
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Intellivision Multi-Cart Build #retrogaming

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2 weeks ago
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Building SukoPera’s variation of the PiRTO II, an open-source Intellivision multi-cart powered by th…

These Weird PCB Half-Holes Are There for a Reason…
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These Weird PCB Half-Holes Are There for a…

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2 weeks ago
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Ever seen those castle-like notches on Raspberry Pi boards? They’re called castellations! These plat…

I Only Had ONE Intellivision Game… So I Built This
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I Only Had ONE Intellivision Game… So I…

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3 weeks ago
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I had one filthy Intellivision game, Frog Bog, and a console I’d never used. So I restored the cartr…

Controller Drift Explained: Mechanical, Permanent Problem! #shorts
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Controller Drift Explained: Mechanical, Permanent Problem! #shorts

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4 weeks ago
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Why do Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons start drifting? Inside the original Joy-Con stick are potentiometer…

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Drift FIXED: iFixit GuliKit TMR Joystick Upgrade -  @iFixitYourself ​
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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Drift FIXED: iFixit GuliKit TMR…

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4 weeks ago
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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift is caused by wear inside the original joystick mechanism. In this vide…

Testing Barbara: The Vintage Commodore 64 #shorts
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Testing Barbara: The Vintage Commodore 64 #shorts

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1 month ago
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Discovering the rare ‘Barbara’ model of the Commodore 64. Does it boot? Does the keyboard work? Let’…

Testing Vintage C64s: The Chunky Fudge! #shorts
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Testing Vintage C64s: The Chunky Fudge! #shorts

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1 month ago
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Trying to boot up an old ‘Gladys’ computer, but encountering rusty ports and no video output. A proj…

Testing Doris the Dirty Commodore 64 #shorts
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Testing Doris the Dirty Commodore 64 #shorts

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1 month ago
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A beige Commodore 64, affectionately nicknamed ‘Doris,’ boots up and runs Ms. Pac-Man flawlessly. A …

Testing a Vintage Commodore 64: Will it Boot? #shorts
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Testing a Vintage Commodore 64: Will it Boot?…

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1 month ago
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A common Commodore 64 issue: a stuck shift lock key. Watch how this simple fix brings the legendary …

First Test: Will This Vintage Commodore 64 Still Work? #shorts
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First Test: Will This Vintage Commodore 64 Still…

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1 month ago
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Powering on a vintage Commodore 64. Watching that red LED light up is a great sign for this classic …

Will Any of These Vintage C64s Actually Work? #shorts
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Will Any of These Vintage C64s Actually Work?…

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1 month ago
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Exploring a treasure trove of beige beauties! Join us for Commodore bucket testing day as we uncover…

I Tested 7 Unknown Commodore 64s. How Many Still Work?
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I Tested 7 Unknown Commodore 64s. How Many…

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1 month ago
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Seven unknown vintage Commodore 64 computers, one questionable original C64 power supply, and no ide…

How to Create a New Solder Pad on Any Circuit Board (Mod Chip Install)
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How to Create a New Solder Pad on…

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2 months ago
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No solder pad? No problem: here’s how to make one on a Sega Megadrive PCB. Using a Dremel with a pr…

Mark Fixes Stuff: Introducing Damage Report #shorts
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Mark Fixes Stuff: Introducing Damage Report #shorts

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2 months ago
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The workshop got away from me. Starting a new patron-only series called Damage Report to show the re…

Game Gear Bad Screen: Does It Work? #shorts
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Game Gear Bad Screen: Does It Work? #shorts

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2 months ago
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After capacitor resoldering, this Game Gear shows signs of life! See the visual glitches and surpris…

This Sharp Twin Famicom Part Was Too Thin To Survive Printing... I Thought
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This Sharp Twin Famicom Part Was Too Thin…

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2 months ago
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This paper-thin Twin Famicom cable port cover has a 17-degree overhang with zero supports. The Anycu…

Are These AliExpress AY Chips Fake? (Under the Microscope)
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Are These AliExpress AY Chips Fake? (Under the…

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2 months ago
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Two AY-3-8910 chips from AliExpress for a ColecoVision Super Game Module build. Same batch numbers, …

Colecovision Super Game Module - Case Printed on the Anycubic Kobra X
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Colecovision Super Game Module – Case Printed on…

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2 months ago
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The ColecoVision Super Game Module needed a proper case, so I printed one on the Anycubic Kobra X. H…

3D Print Failure: The Model Error Explained #shorts
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3D Print Failure: The Model Error Explained #shorts

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2 months ago
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A 3D print gone wrong reveals a common problem: errors in the 3D model that the slicer can’t underst…

Keep Watching and Exploring

Every system has a story, and every repair uncovers a little piece of forgotten history. From retro gaming consoles and 8-bit home computers to classic audio gear and vintage tech restorations, each video on Mark Fixes Stuff brings old technology back to life with care, curiosity, and a touch of persistence.

If you enjoy learning how things work — or why they stopped working in the first place — you’ll find plenty more to discover. Watch rare systems being revived, see upgrades that keep classic machines usable today, and explore the creativity that defined the early days of home computing.

Visit Mark Fixes Stuff on YouTube to keep exploring the collection and uncover the next project that sparks your nostalgia.

Mark Fixes Stuff about to program an EPROM in a TL866II programmer
Mark Fixes Stuff about to program an EPROM in a TL866II programmer