Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Get hands-on with gaming history at the MADE's Retro Restoration Workshop
In this all-ages, beginner-friendly session, you'll learn the basics of cleaning, maintaining, and restoring classic video game consoles, controllers, and cartridges. Our staff and volunteers will guide you through safe cleaning techniques, common repairs, and simple part replacements using real vintage hardware.
Whether you're looking to revive your own childhood console or just want to learn how these systems work under the hood, this workshop is a great introduction to the world of hardware preservation. No prior experience or tools required-just curiosity and a love for classic games.
Come learn how to keep your retro gear running for years to come!
All tools and materials provided. Great for beginners, tinkerers, and collectors alike.
We will be cleaning restoring items from the MADE collection, so please do not bring your own items.
MAGFest is run by MAGFest, Inc., a volunteer-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the appreciation of video games, video game culture, and video game music. We achieve this through numerous events, such as Super MAGFest, MAGWest, MAGStock, and Bit Gen Gamer Fest. We also support other not-for-profit organizations, such as Child’s Play. Learn more at https://magfest.org.
Get hands-on with gaming history at the MADE's Retro Restoration Workshop
In this all-ages, beginner-friendly session, you'll learn the basics of cleaning, maintaining, and restoring classic video game consoles, controllers, and cartridges. Our staff and volunteers will guide you through safe cleaning techniques, common repairs, and simple part replacements using real vintage hardware.
Whether you're looking to revive your own childhood console or just want to learn how these systems work under the hood, this workshop is a great introduction to the world of hardware preservation. No prior experience or tools required-just curiosity and a love for classic games.
Come learn how to keep your retro gear running for years to come!
All tools and materials provided. Great for beginners, tinkerers, and collectors alike.
We will be cleaning restoring items from the MADE collection, so please do not bring your own items.
MAGFest is run by MAGFest, Inc., a volunteer-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the appreciation of video games, video game culture, and video game music. We achieve this through numerous events, such as Super MAGFest, MAGWest, MAGStock, and Bit Gen Gamer Fest. We also support other not-for-profit organizations, such as Child’s Play. Learn more at https://magfest.org.
