Retro Computing & Gaming Repairs on YouTube
Watch Mark Fixes Stuff restore vintage computers and gaming systems. Discover tutorials, upgrades, and repairs that keep classic technology working for the next generation..
Testing Barbara: The Vintage Commodore 64 #shorts
Discovering the rare ‘Barbara’ model of the Commodore 64. Does it boot? Does the keyboard work? Let’…
Testing Vintage C64s: The Chunky Fudge! #shorts
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
A beige Commodore 64, affectionately nicknamed ‘Doris,’ boots up and runs Ms. Pac-Man flawlessly. A …
Testing a Vintage Commodore 64: Will it Boot?…
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…
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?…
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…
Seven unknown vintage Commodore 64 computers, one questionable original C64 power supply, and no ide…
How to Create a New Solder Pad on…
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
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
After capacitor resoldering, this Game Gear shows signs of life! See the visual glitches and surpris…
This Sharp Twin Famicom Part Was Too Thin…
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…
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 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
A 3D print gone wrong reveals a common problem: errors in the 3D model that the slicer can’t underst…
I 3D Printed Retro Gaming Parts You CAN'T…
UK Link : https://uk.anycubic.com/products/kobra-x?ref=wobghxyx&sub_id=KX-kol-MK US Link: https:…
This ColecoVision board looks the worst, but there's…
High temperature soot damage like this happens when superheated gases from a house fire embed into a…
Wrong screwdriver, one slip from stripping this ColecoVision…
This screw almost joined the growing pile of stripped ones on my ColecoVision Looping cartridge rest…
Can You Name These 5 British Bands? #shorts
Time for one of my end credits quizzes! Five British bands, described using abstract clues. Can you …
Jetpac on the ZX Spectrum: How Was This…
Jetpac on the ZX Spectrum is one of my earliest gaming memories. While testing the external ROM boar…
Creating a Retro Cartridge Label in Photoshop #shorts
Watch as we craft a vintage-style label in Photoshop, using rounded rectangles, strokes, and classic…
Building a Homebrew ColecoVision Cartridge #shorts
Today we’re building a homebrew ColecoVision cartridge for Caverns of Titan. With the board and shel…
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.
