Press Start to Get Old is a beginner-friendly repair hangout for people who love video games, old hardware, and fixing things without pretending it always goes smoothly.
I restore, fix, customize, and mod video game systems from retro handhelds to modern consoles and controllers. Expect bench-cam streams, shell swaps, screen upgrades, controller repairs, hall effect joystick mods, tiny plastic parts, occasional swearing, and a lot of retro nostalgia.
Current projects include Game Boy Advance IPS screen mods, Nintendo DS Lite and DSi repairs, Nintendo Switch shell replacements, Xbox controller upgrades, and Xbox Elite controller fixes.
If you’re curious about repair or modding but feel intimidated, you’re in the right place. Pull up a chair at the workbench.