Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Many of you have asked how I make labels for my various "physical" PC game projects. So this video is all about my new HDD/SSD vinyl wraps! It is long and boring, but you will see exactly how I make my new wraps for my PC "cartridge" games!
Join my channel by clicking here! youtube.com/channel/UCIAbuzOWxEgpCjcwo1-E3HQ/join
HDD/SSD Label Templates: dropbox.com/scl/fi/r2sc7uys0aygzlno5vwyk/HDD-SSD-Wraps-Template.zip?rlkey=5tf8v84k1il1mdolw7x9qyb26&st=bwse2jhy&dl=0
Epson XP-7100 Printer (affiliate link): amzn.to/4wum9tn
Koala Vinyl Labels (affiliate link): amzn.to/3Tn9UQP
Cricut Joy Xtra (affiliate link): amzn.to/4yMocux
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - I Have Templates For 7mm And 9mm Drives
1:56 - My Printer
2:06 - Vinyl Stickers And Cutter I Am Using
2:26 - Game Label I Am Demoing Today
2:41 - Template Overview
3:20 - Note About My HDD Drive Masking
4:06 - Designing The Label Spines
5:11 - Toshiba Drives Require Extra Steps
5:45 - Designing The Label Spines Continued
5:54 - Designing The Label Front
6:16 - Note About HDD Breathing Hole Masks
6:46 - Designing The Label Front Continued
9:36 - Designing The Label Back
12:24 - Toshiba Drive Back Breathing Hole Note
13:22 - Designing The Label Back Continued
14:55 - Save Your Label
15:20 - Note About SSD Labels
15:39 - Printing And Cutting Your Label
21:12 - Checking Our Print Quality
21:50 - Cutting Our Label Continued
24:05 - Applying Our Label
26:09 - Final Result
27:26 - Outro/Support
Video transitions made by Zachary of andyshat.com
This video was possible thanks to all the amazing people who supported me on YouTube and Patreon!
YouTube Members:
Carol E, Andy's Hat, SMWiz, ThisMachineWill, Lukas P, Mister Lindon, Craig N, CatGPT, Jon D, MagnusZilla, beLIEve_1286, Leonard P, MRSGG Johnston, Sara S, Bronson B, Bavanity, AlanyG21, Kraig J, and VoxpopulliThePeoplesVoice
Patreon Supporters:
Zerro0713, HamsterGT, Jeff M, Russ C, SMWiz, Adam V, DJ_Femur, EternalCommando, Jamie N, McClaz, Schabeugen04, Mister Lindon, ZooKneeKnow, Matthew F, Francisco P, and AlanyG21
Any footage captured from retro console hardware (not emulation) has been done so using the RetroTink 4K from Mike Chi. This amazing device provides the best-looking footage I have ever worked with up to resolutions of 2160P! If you are interested in giving your own setup an upgrade go support Mike and check out retrotink.com
Come help charity!
Come help a good cause and donate money to extra life! donations to extra life are given to children's hospitals!
bit.ly/2D8XoZ3
Remember to Like and subscribe you can also follow me on Twitch and Twitter!
twitch.tv/icestrike256
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Support the Channel!
You can help support the channel by donating, supporting me on Patreon, and shopping through my Amazon and CastleMania Games affiliate links.
Shopping with these links costs you nothing, but I receive a small commission for the referrals! For CastleMania Games shoppers, using the discount code ARCHADES can save an additional 10% on most purchases!
Donate: streamlabs.com/icestrike256
Patreon: patreon.com/icestrike256
Amazon Affiliate Link: amzn.to/2FLgZAq
CastleMania Games Link: castlemaniagames.com/?ref=Archades
Many of you have asked how I make labels for my various "physical" PC game projects. So this video is all about my new HDD/SSD vinyl wraps! It is long and boring, but you will see exactly how I make my new wraps for my PC "cartridge" games!
Join my channel by clicking here! youtube.com/channel/UCIAbuzOWxEgpCjcwo1-E3HQ/join
HDD/SSD Label Templates: dropbox.com/scl/fi/r2sc7uys0aygzlno5vwyk/HDD-SSD-Wraps-Template.zip?rlkey=5tf8v84k1il1mdolw7x9qyb26&st=bwse2jhy&dl=0
Epson XP-7100 Printer (affiliate link): amzn.to/4wum9tn
Koala Vinyl Labels (affiliate link): amzn.to/3Tn9UQP
Cricut Joy Xtra (affiliate link): amzn.to/4yMocux
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - I Have Templates For 7mm And 9mm Drives
1:56 - My Printer
2:06 - Vinyl Stickers And Cutter I Am Using
2:26 - Game Label I Am Demoing Today
2:41 - Template Overview
3:20 - Note About My HDD Drive Masking
4:06 - Designing The Label Spines
5:11 - Toshiba Drives Require Extra Steps
5:45 - Designing The Label Spines Continued
5:54 - Designing The Label Front
6:16 - Note About HDD Breathing Hole Masks
6:46 - Designing The Label Front Continued
9:36 - Designing The Label Back
12:24 - Toshiba Drive Back Breathing Hole Note
13:22 - Designing The Label Back Continued
14:55 - Save Your Label
15:20 - Note About SSD Labels
15:39 - Printing And Cutting Your Label
21:12 - Checking Our Print Quality
21:50 - Cutting Our Label Continued
24:05 - Applying Our Label
26:09 - Final Result
27:26 - Outro/Support
Video transitions made by Zachary of andyshat.com
This video was possible thanks to all the amazing people who supported me on YouTube and Patreon!
YouTube Members:
Carol E, Andy's Hat, SMWiz, ThisMachineWill, Lukas P, Mister Lindon, Craig N, CatGPT, Jon D, MagnusZilla, beLIEve_1286, Leonard P, MRSGG Johnston, Sara S, Bronson B, Bavanity, AlanyG21, Kraig J, and VoxpopulliThePeoplesVoice
Patreon Supporters:
Zerro0713, HamsterGT, Jeff M, Russ C, SMWiz, Adam V, DJ_Femur, EternalCommando, Jamie N, McClaz, Schabeugen04, Mister Lindon, ZooKneeKnow, Matthew F, Francisco P, and AlanyG21
Any footage captured from retro console hardware (not emulation) has been done so using the RetroTink 4K from Mike Chi. This amazing device provides the best-looking footage I have ever worked with up to resolutions of 2160P! If you are interested in giving your own setup an upgrade go support Mike and check out retrotink.com
Come help charity!
Come help a good cause and donate money to extra life! donations to extra life are given to children's hospitals!
bit.ly/2D8XoZ3
Remember to Like and subscribe you can also follow me on Twitch and Twitter!
twitch.tv/icestrike256
twitter.com/icestrike256
Support the Channel!
You can help support the channel by donating, supporting me on Patreon, and shopping through my Amazon and CastleMania Games affiliate links.
Shopping with these links costs you nothing, but I receive a small commission for the referrals! For CastleMania Games shoppers, using the discount code ARCHADES can save an additional 10% on most purchases!
Donate: streamlabs.com/icestrike256
Patreon: patreon.com/icestrike256
Amazon Affiliate Link: amzn.to/2FLgZAq
CastleMania Games Link: castlemaniagames.com/?ref=Archades
