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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 01/07/2026

I have a hard time believing Sony is killing disc production because of “customer demand”. From my perspective people want more physical media. Not less.

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 02/12/2025

In our latest YouTube video we discuss the most common "no power" issue with the PS2 Fat...the elusive C009 capacitor! youtu.be/haxA0BKZawE 🙏 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more retro repair content!

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Diagnosing and Fixing a Faulty PS2 Fat Power Supply Unit (PSU) | Retro Relics

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Tom Eston @agent0x0.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Are you into or interested in repairing and restoring retro video game consoles? Subscribe to my new YouTube channel where I’ll be posting repair videos and more! Thank you for your support! 🙏🙏 youtube.com/@retrorelics...

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Retro Relics

Welcome to Retro Relics — where old tech finds new life! I’m Tom, and I’ve been collecting, fixing, and restoring retro video games, consoles, and vintage electronics for years. On this channel, I sh...

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 18/11/2025

We just launched our YouTube channel where we will be posting console repair and restoration videos and more! The first video is on disassembling a PS2 Fat! Check it out and please like and subscribe! 🙏🙏 youtu.be/n-wVQbVaopc

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Step-by-Step PS2 Fat Disassembly Tutorial | Retro Relics

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 07/11/2025

This bundle is sold! Still looking for a PS2 bundle like this one? We still have a PS2 Slim with a beautiful crystal shell and God of War available! Ships fast! merc.li/mExGUwqxb?sv=0

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PS2 Slim Custom Crystal Edition Ultimate

Shop smarter: PS2 Slim Custom Crystal Edition Ultimate Bundle Sony consoles, 14% off from verified 5-star seller. Good condition.

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 07/11/2025

Just listed another PS2 ultimate bundle available on our Mercari store. This one won’t last long! merc.li/g69e7uEYb?sv=0

PS2 Fat with controller, game, all cables, memory card, and PS2 to HDMI adapter.

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 28/10/2025

Several new items for sale in our Mercari store! Wii Sports Bundle w/two controllers, nunchucks, power supply, new sensor bar, and AV cable. Tested and cleaned! merc.li/tvfH9HKxb?sv=0

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 23/10/2025

I recently gave this Atari 2600 four switch “Vader” new life with a capacitor replacement kit from Console5 and swapped out the broken power switch with a refurbished one. Also replaced the joystick port as one pin had a crack which caused the joystick to not work properly.

2600 system board with a new joystick port and power switch before the capacitor replacement kit installation

Close up of the new switch and joystick port

Pin 1 fell off as soon as I desoldered the joystick port

All capacitors replaced, new joystick port, and power switch, plus the voltage regulator. Old caps and parts on the right side

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 14/08/2025

Restoring this really beat up PS4 and…my god…this might take the award for most dust I’ve seen in any console ever 😂 🤮

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 11/05/2025

🔥 Several new items now available in our Mercari store! Always happy to combine multiple orders to save on shipping! 🙂👍 Original NES Console - Fully cleaned, restored, and tested + tightened and adjusted 72-pin connector. www.mercari.com/us/item/m223...

NES console with Legend of Zelda playing on a CRT

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Retro Blast 💫 @retroblastpod.com · 09/05/2025

If you mostly play modern video games, I encourage you to play some retro games as well. I think it's healthy to reconnect with positive aspects of years gone by. If you played a game that made you happy many years ago? Go back to it! You can't stay in the past, but you can still visit.💜

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 09/05/2025

Nintendo GameCube DOL-101 transparent purple bundle now available on our Mercari store! www.mercari.com/us/item/m455...

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Tom Eston @agent0x0.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Almost all PS2 fat “no power” issues can be attributed to the PSU capacitors. Specifically capacitor C009. 1/3 🧵 below!

The C009 capacitor on a PS2 fat PSU is almost always the issue with a PS2 fat that won’t power on

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 13/04/2025

PS One ultimate ready to play bundle available now! Bundle includes AV upscaler to play on your modern flatscreen TV and Gran Turismo 2 + more! Visit our store for this and more retro games and consoles: www.mercari.com/us/item/m811...

PS One ultimate bundle for sale on Mercari

PS One playing Gran Turismo 2 on a modern flatscreen TV using an upscaler

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Tom Eston @agent0x0.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

This past weekend’s project was a N64 deep clean and re-shell. This N64 was nasty! But the result was fantastic! Went with a “extreme green” shell and even moved over the stickers. See 🧵 for before and after pics. This N64 came out so well I might have to add it to the personal collection🤔

Restored N64 with Legend of Zelda Ocarina of time showing on a CRT

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Tom Eston @agent0x0.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

My first PSP-1001 restore complete! This was a fun one. New powder blue shell, new lcd screen, new battery, deep cleaned, UMD drive lubed, and even moved the original stickers to the new shell. Works like new! Will be up on the @retrorelics.store soon!

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 09/02/2025

Xbox One bundle with controller, 1TB HDD, and new laser available now in our store! www.mercari.com/us/item/m244...

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Tom Eston @agent0x0.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Tried out these new SEQURE HT140 Hot Tweezers to replace the SMD capacitors in my GameBoy Color. They work great but I need more practice with soldering SMD capacitors. Especially small ones! They need patience and a steady hand 😬

SEQURE HT140 2-IN-1 Hot Tweezers in the foreground. Gameboy Color in background

Gameboy Color bottom shell on the left. Inside of said Gameboy with new SMD electrolytic capacitors.

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Retro Relics @retrorelics.store · 29/12/2024

PlayStation 2 ultimate bundle now available! Fully restored and renewed PS2 Fat SCPH-39001, OEM clear ocean blue controller, new power cable, audio/video cable, Grand Theft Auto Vice City, memory card, PS2 to HDMI adapter, and more! Purchase on Mercari: www.mercari.com/us/item/m933...

Grand theft auto vice city shown on an LCD monitor using an HDMI adapter for the PS2

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Tom Eston @agent0x0.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Replaced a Xbox One laser over the weekend. First time working on an Xbox and let me tell you…Microsoft did not make it easy to repair these consoles. Hardest part is getting the case off and not ripping the thin cable off the back of the front panel. 😬

Xbox One disk drive with its laser removed

Xbox One laser carrier with new laser installed

Xbox One disc drive with new laser installed. Old laser on the right.

Reassembled Xbox One console. The case was difficult to remove

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Tom Eston @agent0x0.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Finally got around to upgrading the fan on my personal PS2 fat (39001) with a nice and quiet Noctua (NF-A6x25). It’s so quiet, I thought the fan wasn’t working! 🤣 See 🧵for pics of the install.

PS2 fat about to be upgraded with a Noctua fan and 3D printed fan housing.

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