Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I was sent this vintage and yellowed Game Boy from Japan alongside the challenge to restore it to its former glory. I opened it, cleaned it, and let it go through a few retrobrighting sessions. I filmed the process so you can see how it's done. Please note that I was asked to change the screen for a new one - it had some scratches that are difficult to see in the video.
For the retrobrighting process, I used both liquid hydrogen peroxide and cream peroxide, as I wanted to try different techniques and compare their effectiveness. For the record, liquid peroxide in a bag works the best!
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:03
- Opening the Game Boy: 0:33
- Cleaning the Game Boy with water and soap: 02:14
- Removing marks from the case with magic eraser: 02:52
- Retrobrighting: 03:58
- Changing the screen protector: 05:31
- Cleaning the inside of the Game Boy: 06:25
- Re-assembling: 07:05
- Results (Before and After): 08:34
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Find a vintage Game Boy on eBay: ebay.us/GLJ3qQ
Materials used (Note: As an affiliate, I get a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase. There's no extra cost for you):
- Hydrogen peroxide 12% (any will work): amzn.to/3cVQGbX
- Peroxide cream: amzn.to/2LQaNPv
- Magic Eraser sponge: amzn.to/2PIRXLm
- Cif cream cleaner grime remover: amzn.to/2LtG2zv
- Biodegradable Cotton buds: amzn.to/3id4T6q
- Westcott Titanium Bonded Hobby Knife: amzn.to/3sowfev
- X-Acto blades (Z-11): amzn.to/3smrO3T
- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
- Softboxes and tripods: amzn.to/2N25Lzv
How to make your own UV box:
- Quick and Easy UV Light Chamber for Curing, Retrobrighting and Cleaning Toys: youtu.be/pqP677Byv-Q
Game Boy is a trademark of Nintendo. I am not affiliated with Game Boy or Nintendo in any way.
Music by Wintergatan. These tracks can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net. Free License to use these tracks in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net.
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I was sent this vintage and yellowed Game Boy from Japan alongside the challenge to restore it to its former glory. I opened it, cleaned it, and let it go through a few retrobrighting sessions. I filmed the process so you can see how it's done. Please note that I was asked to change the screen for a new one - it had some scratches that are difficult to see in the video.
For the retrobrighting process, I used both liquid hydrogen peroxide and cream peroxide, as I wanted to try different techniques and compare their effectiveness. For the record, liquid peroxide in a bag works the best!
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:03
- Opening the Game Boy: 0:33
- Cleaning the Game Boy with water and soap: 02:14
- Removing marks from the case with magic eraser: 02:52
- Retrobrighting: 03:58
- Changing the screen protector: 05:31
- Cleaning the inside of the Game Boy: 06:25
- Re-assembling: 07:05
- Results (Before and After): 08:34
Become a Patreon and access Restoration School!: patreon.com/retrogeekcrafts
Find a vintage Game Boy on eBay: ebay.us/GLJ3qQ
Materials used (Note: As an affiliate, I get a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase. There's no extra cost for you):
- Hydrogen peroxide 12% (any will work): amzn.to/3cVQGbX
- Peroxide cream: amzn.to/2LQaNPv
- Magic Eraser sponge: amzn.to/2PIRXLm
- Cif cream cleaner grime remover: amzn.to/2LtG2zv
- Biodegradable Cotton buds: amzn.to/3id4T6q
- Westcott Titanium Bonded Hobby Knife: amzn.to/3sowfev
- X-Acto blades (Z-11): amzn.to/3smrO3T
- Nitrile gloves: amzn.to/366WKf2
- Softboxes and tripods: amzn.to/2N25Lzv
How to make your own UV box:
- Quick and Easy UV Light Chamber for Curing, Retrobrighting and Cleaning Toys: youtu.be/pqP677Byv-Q
Game Boy is a trademark of Nintendo. I am not affiliated with Game Boy or Nintendo in any way.
Music by Wintergatan. These tracks can be downloaded for free at www.wintergatan.net. Free License to use these tracks in your video can be downloaded at www.wintergatan.net.
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