Marius, le « chirurgien » qui redonne vie à vos anciennes Game Boy

Summary

The video follows a man named Marius who repairs and modifies old video game consoles as a hobby and business. He shows his workshop, explains how he upgrades consoles like the Game Boy with new components to improve them, and demonstrates the process on a faulty Game Boy Color. The narrator brings him a damaged game cartridge to fix, revealing his own love for retro gaming and interest in preserving old systems. Marius seems able to restore the narrator's nostalgic cartridge, highlighting his expertise.

Takeaways

• 😊 Marius modifies and upgrades old video game consoles with modern hardware.
• 🕹 He can make old Game Boy models compatible with both original and color games.
• 💾 He salvages usable components from non-working consoles to build new ones.
• 👨‍🔧 His workshop is filled with old game cartridges and console parts.
• 😎 The narrator shares Marius' passion for retro gaming and hardware.
• 🔧 Marius solders new circuits and components into old consoles.
• ⚙️ He replaces perishable parts to make consoles last longer.
• 🖥 The CPU is transferred from a damaged board to a new one.
• 🪄 Custom backlit LCD screens are added for better visibility.
• 💪 The modded consoles play games again like new.

Q & A

How did Marius first get interested in retro gaming and console modding?

Marius first got interested by modifying his own consoles over the years. He then started repairing consoles he found at flea markets and second hand shops before eventually modding consoles for others.

What does Marius do to 'restore' old game consoles?

He replaces the internal electronics with new components to improve performance and longevity. He also upgrades screens to modern IPS displays with multiple display options.

Why does Marius think restoring old consoles is important?

He believes it helps preserve the consoles for future generations. The original components can deteriorate over time, so replacing them helps ensure the consoles remain functional.

What allows the modded Game Boy console to play both original and Color games?

Marius solders the CPU (brain) from a damaged Color console onto a new motherboard, giving it Color compatibility while retaining Game Boy functionality.

How long does the modded Game Boy's battery last?

The modded Game Boy has a battery that provides 20-25 hours of battery life.

What is Marius' favorite console to work on?

Marius says the original 'Game Boy fat' (DMG-01) is his favorite console to mod.

What music does Marius listen to while modding consoles?

He says he likes to listen to music shows or playlists while soldering components and modding consoles.

Why does the person showing Marius their game cartridge pretend it doesn't work properly?

They likely wanted an excuse to meet Marius and have him take a look at their damaged cartridge.

What is Marius' workshop filled with?

It's filled with old game cartridges and console parts scattered around.

What display mod does Marius add to the consoles?

He adds modern IPS displays which have improved image quality and viewing angles compared to the original displays.