I Paid £30 For an "UNTESTED" Grandstand FIREFOX F-7

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I Paid £30 For an "UNTESTED" Grandstand FIREFOX F-7 | Can I FIX It?

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2 жыл бұрын

I love "untested" things, for some reason they never seem to work. This one is a lovely Grandstand Firefox F7 Electronic Game that I bought for £30 off of eBay.
Surprisingly, it has no power.
Let's try and fix it!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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@JessHull 2 жыл бұрын

Untested always seems to mean, it was tested and didn't work, and they're afraid to indicate as such for fear of devaluing the item. its annoying.

@bsdjunkie1805 2 жыл бұрын

One could understand it if it had a 63 pin rhombus shaped power plug with 15 different voltages, but a few C cells, come on

@JessHull 2 жыл бұрын

@@bsdjunkie1805 Exactly, lmao! lol

@Tay58382 2 жыл бұрын

Such a small lie is why we all get sick grow old and die Genesis 3:4 ►

@andrewholdaway813 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think he was surprised.

@CasperUK31 2 жыл бұрын

It's hilarious "Not tested as no game cartridge" then later in the listing "See my other listings for games for this system

@craigwilkie 2 жыл бұрын

I had one of these "consoles" when I was a kid. Before you even switched it on, I knew exactly what the sounds effects were going to be. The reminiscence is strong with this one!

@Wolfspirt19 2 жыл бұрын

I had firefox too. kept me amused for hours

@aishalotter9995 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had a Firefox played it forever back in the day!!!

@CasperUK31 2 жыл бұрын

When I finished it, I thought I had broken it. That level end tune was repeated about 30 times. Da da dada da da diddle diddle daaaaaaaaaa.

@ericthebestrice3754 2 жыл бұрын

me too

@starytancerz 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@HD41117 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see this! Firefox was one of the only games I completed as a kid. Over and over again. My poor parents. 😆

@mrstephenpariah 2 жыл бұрын

I had it aged 3 or 4. I loved the music! Bits of Planet suite and stuff.

@paddyk3079 2 жыл бұрын

Usually KZfaq "recommended" videos have little interest to me. However, they've come up trumps with this one. Absolutely loved that game as a youngster.Was beginning to think it was a figment of my imagination. Thank you so much for getting it wotking & bringing back great memories...👍

@THESnicz 2 жыл бұрын

I had this game as a boy on the 80’s. So cool to have such a powerful flashback seeing it working again. Well done Steve. Great.

@zebedee147 2 жыл бұрын

Same!

@attentionaddicts 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@ALXD1974 2 жыл бұрын

@@attentionaddicts ☝

@nickxcore74 2 жыл бұрын

Me too mate.

@johnfairhurst882 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the copper tape tip. My old DVD remote had a faulty on/off button but this has brought it back to life 👍

@janbpunktde 2 жыл бұрын

If you have no copper tape handy, just rub the button with a pencil. The graphite does the same job.

@robinsutcliffe-video_art 2 жыл бұрын

@Mark Mowadeeb there's a conductive paint that works VERY well if all of these attempts fail

@niaimack Жыл бұрын

That tape will loose its stickiness and fall off at some point.

@Sniffy1975 5 ай бұрын

I've used glued on aluminum foil for the same purpose to fix the worn out buttons on a remote

@no-py3xo 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel so much. Your videos are so relaxing and entertaining at the same time. Easily one of my favorite channels of all time. Keep it up!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks let do! I really appreciate that, and I'm glad you like the channel! 👍😍

@ioanbristow3376 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god! The nostalgia factor 100% I remembered that game the second you showed it and the sound hit me as if I played it yesterday. I loved it although it's not a ps5

@james-5560 2 жыл бұрын

I really love your style, dry humour and no hype.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, really appreciate that 👍

@stevieb6173 2 жыл бұрын

I am in awe of people like you who have the patience to fix these things , it looks great fun, I mean the fixing , not the game 👍👍

@TheBelrick 2 жыл бұрын

I loved this random video. I used to be an electronic technician until my industry died 20 years ago (board jockying, replace faulty parts with new instead of fixing) and seeing the tools and methods in use once more brought a tear to my eye.

@The4thDensity 2 жыл бұрын

Never had this one, but I do remember having 'Grandstand Astro Wars'. I think my brother still has it in the original box.

@DissociatedWomenIncorporated 2 жыл бұрын

I remember this game, I found it in a charity shop as a little girl for something like 50p or £1 in the early 90s, had loads of fun with it 😁 I wonder where my one is…

@onlineamiga 2 жыл бұрын

I had one of these as a kid and another called one Star Force. Spent hours on them as kids. Nice repair. Mine still worked but just took them apart to give a nice clean/service and all good!

@Mymatevince 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Steve and Dave 👍

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vince! 😁

@BuyitFixit 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago to fix on my channel too! It also came with a Grandstand Puckmonster for £24. I haven't got round to looking at them yet as I've been busy mainly fixing Milwaukee Cordless tools.

@bobhopemaryjane2 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix I commented on your video and then I received a comment from a suspicious, almost you name. Please check the reply to my comment as it looks dodgy and seems to be using your name as its name with a telegram at the end.

@tedcruz1774 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobhopemaryjane2 I got it also. Not sure what they are trying to accomplish. They said I won a gaming device. They misspelled "divice".

@The_Great_Escapist 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, I used to have one of these. Hearing those sounds took me right back. Great job repairing it.

@marcinkossowski6579 2 жыл бұрын

This kind of content is so addictive. Really love having this playing on one of my screens while I work. Lovely

@adamsandrey1557 2 жыл бұрын

The start up sound and music are iconic. I remember them so well from my childhood. I inherited a few other machines like this from my much older brothers when I was a small child in the late 80s and early 90s. They've got to be kicking around somewhere in my childhood home.

@remko2 2 жыл бұрын

startup sound is the Thunderbirds theme :) the other one sounds like the Wilhelm Tell Ouverture

@Vamptonius 10 ай бұрын

@@remko2Ride of The Valkyries and a little Jerusalem at the end.

@simonmcguirk4164 3 ай бұрын

@@Vamptonius Ride of the Valkaries, spot on, AKA The Dambuster's theme tune.

@InMeShed247 2 жыл бұрын

Great repair Dave, yes I know it's you that does all the work for no reward, Voice Over Steve told me.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 he actually contributed in this one! 😁

@kiwibonsai2355 2 жыл бұрын

I remember playing this light up game under the bed in the dark for the best effects back in the 80s lol. ✌️❤️🇳🇿

@waynerochester1954 2 ай бұрын

Same, my brother got this for Christmas one year and we were glued to it. I still remember Christmas Day playing it to death and getting the dreaded call from mum, your dinner is ready. We carried on playing till mum came and took it off us lol, having to eat Christmas dinner before we could play again was a pain I won't forget!

@kreasenchetty 2 жыл бұрын

This video was randomly suggested to me. Old game consoles are always cool and I was not expecting a repair. What had me hooked for the entire video was the detail of your repair and generosity of your knowledge. Kudos to you and I have subscribed.

@BuyitFixit 2 жыл бұрын

If you like this sort of thing. I've recently repaired quite a few of these types of games.

@EaziGX 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos get better each time. I glad I found your channel.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks EaziG! Much appreciated! 👍

@bultronlagore4932 2 жыл бұрын

Give it time, continue releasing awesome content, and this channel will blow up. Thank you for taking the time to create this awesome material and sharing it with all of us. I don’t know if your familiar with “ASMR” but you have some great unintentional ASMR content which the unintentional ASMR is always the best!!!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bultron, I love a bit of accidental ASMR! Thank you 👍

@NerdGlassGamingPA 2 жыл бұрын

Did it blow up ? because I just saw this randomly !?

@bultronlagore4932 2 жыл бұрын

@@NerdGlassGamingPA 🤯

@joshuamacdonald4913 2 жыл бұрын

That brings me back to games I had in my childhood.

@farrellscott 2 жыл бұрын

Had this as a kid and just hearing the startup music brought back so many memories, thanks.

@MrThunderwing 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have one of these when I was a kid (and a Mario's cement factory tabletop)! Absolutely loved Firefox, the amount of colour and sound in it made it feel like something special compared to all the monochrome Game and Watch stuff.

@MrThunderwing 2 жыл бұрын

Hello again. As a non-electronics or soldering person, can you please explain what tekno-sorcery is happening at 05:23, where a bit of what looks like KY Jelly and a soldering iron suddenly gets those manky old contacts looking like new again? Ta.

@davidf2281 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrThunderwing The KY Jelly is soldering flux, which takes many forms but they all mainly prevent oxidation (ie corrosion) when hot metal is exposed to air, so instead of horrid burnt-looking solder joints you get those lovely shiny ones, with the solder obediently flowing where it's supposed to. And honestly, even though I've been using it for decades it does still sort of feel like a magic substance every time.

@MrThunderwing 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidf2281 Nice one, good to know, cheers!

@aamram85 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve! I've been watching a lot of your videos since I found you on YT last week. Pretty cool indeed. It would be very satisfying if you start giving proper bubble baths to all your retro equipment after you fix it to remove all that dust and grime. Keep up the good work! Cheers froms Dominican Republic

@Shinobi33 2 жыл бұрын

You're a good man for keeping our nostalgia alive and well. I'll send you my two broken PS3 60GB. Fix 'em both and keep one of them and send me back the other.

@fuzzblightyear145 2 жыл бұрын

You remind me of my dad when we were kids in the 80s, very handy with a soldering iron! We kids were always breaking these games (Frogger, Astrowars etc) and he'd have to take them apart and re-solder joysticks & buttons and glue bits back together.

@DiYei 2 жыл бұрын

for the carbon-rubber buttons you can use silver conductive paint, it works wonders, a bit tricky to apply tho

@bentosan 2 жыл бұрын

I have also heard graphite powder mixed with acetone and superglue. Im about to try this on my remove in the next couple days. The acetone helps with working time.

@opticaltrace4382 2 жыл бұрын

For those pads you can rub on some powdered lead from a pencil. Has saved me many tv remote controls 👍

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Someone else mentioned this too, so I'm definitely gonna give it a try on my next one! 👍

@roywilson4514 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Loads of memories flashing back watching this. Awesome sound effects.

@violetson5118 2 жыл бұрын

Was recommended this video few days ago by the algorhythm and have since watched dozens of your vids. Really loving them, and especially the more recent ones. Keep going Steve!

@dr_ned_flanders 2 жыл бұрын

Good fix Steve. I didn't know you could get replacement traces, but they seem more fiddly then just using the enamelled wire.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ned! Yeah, definitely fiddly-er! I just wanted to try one out, but I think they'd be better served on a ripped pad on a HDMI port or similar! 👍

@KoSLoW27 2 жыл бұрын

Noticed the cat touching store at the end ? 😅 by the way great repair as always 😎

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks KoSlow! Yeah, the scratchy-bitey cat made a cameo appearance! I forgot to close the door 😁

@neale76 2 жыл бұрын

Still have my one in box with all the instructions and leaflets, not played it for ages but loved this when I was younger.

@hokudadog7637 2 жыл бұрын

You are so engaging and pleasant to watch. I enjoy watching your expertise in action

@Tim_3100 2 жыл бұрын

Love these old machines amazing how things have changed

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, things have definitely impoved in the technology department! 😁

@Charlie_Fucsard 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix Indeed. They certainly didn't have robotic cleaning cloth's back in the 80's like you use in this clip :)

@jacobbaylis5532 2 жыл бұрын

for future reference Steve, for the carbon button pad, there's a trick to cleaning them to make better contact. you take a piece of paper and rub the carbon contact pad on the paper, you should see a small black streak where you rubbed it on the paper to know if you did it right. great video keep up the good work, I have been on a binge watch of your videos today trying to catch up, been too busy this semester with all my classes and my senior project class so I have not been watching, almost done though, one more final project then I am done and off to graduation.

@teh_supar_hackr 2 жыл бұрын

You can then use a graphite pencil and put the graphite from the pencil onto the underside of the contact.

@Septer_Sever 2 жыл бұрын

Those soldering money shots always seem to relax me...you are highly entertaining, too! Very well shot repair videos with the right amount of humor. I'm really enjoying your channel!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Septer! 🤩

@georgeduncan9443 2 жыл бұрын

wow i had one of these. must of been around '83 ? all those sounds are flooding back into my brain ! thanks for the trip down memory lane dude !

@SiCrewe 2 жыл бұрын

Similar thing with TV remotes - the carbon pad for the "standby" button is always the one that wears out. Trouble is, of course, that the entire keypad is molded from one lump of rubber. If all else fails, I find that a tiny bit of kitkat wrapper superglued to the pad will restore function. Kitkat wrappers seem to work especially well because they're super-thin tinfoil.

@JMcMillen 2 жыл бұрын

I know there used to be kits where you could get electrically conductive paint to redo the backs of buttons that wore out.

@gentlepersuader 2 жыл бұрын

I had this game as a kid (mid 80's). The music tracks were a mix of Thunderbirds and Star Wars amongst others. Standard Eveready batteries only lasted about 10 or 20 games so I ended up with the AC transformer. I bought this game on eBay about 15 years ago for nostalgia. Also bought the Astro Wars predecessor which I first saw at a school camp in '84. Happy memories!

@webrosc 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the confirmation, the startup was so short i wasn't 100% it was Thunderbirds

@peewhocantbeaimed6954 2 жыл бұрын

And Holst's Jupiter from The Planets, a suite everyone should hear at least once in their lives 🤘

@timmymo1810 2 жыл бұрын

It’s the theme from the A team isn’t it?

@ian_morg 2 жыл бұрын

This video popped up on my feed and brought back loads of memories! I had that game, hearing those sounds was awesome! Great fix too!

@tomh6588 2 жыл бұрын

I had one similar to this as a kid and completely forgot about it until I watched this video. Thanks!

@talos86 2 жыл бұрын

Alu foil or copper tape is perfect for those worn out carbon pads. Ive done it many times with my C64 controllers.

@2j4ez 2 жыл бұрын

You can normally run a rubber over the rubber pad to bring it back to life. Thunderbirds and Star Wars tunes in the game how did they get away with that?

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I didn't think of that, I'll give that a go on the next one, thanks for the tip! 👍 I know, I think there are some other ripped off tunes in there too! 😳

@germancarfan 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel by chance it was in suggestions. Great work fixing the game. I have subscribed now and just off to watch more of your videos

@milgeekmedia 2 жыл бұрын

I know NOTHING about electronics (I can barely change a plug) but I found this fascinating! Really enjoyed this thank you. 👍

@SparksNZeros 2 жыл бұрын

for contacts like that you might like to try conductive paint for restoring keyboard contacts, it's very effective and has less issues of it potentially falling off like the copper tape (it will eventually 'wear out' again but how much use are these things going to get now tbh xD )

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Good shout, thanks Sparks, I'll try thst next time! 👍

@CAPR0NA 2 жыл бұрын

+1 this. Was just about to comment the same thing. It’s really good stuff. I’ve repaired ancient TV remotes back to perfect working order with it.

@pqrstzxerty1296 2 жыл бұрын

True, but I bet the rubber plastic button is also getting perished. Sometimes you can't get the conductive paint to stick on when they are perished. Only way foward is to glue a tiny bit of alu foil. Superglue should not be used in electronics as it will leave a white coating from fumes over the pcb and eventually corrode it, its like battery or capacitor leakage but white.

@joostluyten_ON3JT 2 жыл бұрын

I used a "soft" pencil year ago, but that was also temporary

@Ratchet_effect 2 жыл бұрын

Did you win? Yes you did, can I fix it ? Yes you can, well I'm gone. Tip! to make the carbon pads conductive #awesome brother Steve! Pencil clean/white paper Rub the pencil on the paper make a lot of thick dust, then rub the non working pad on that. Put it in the game/machine/console etc.. hey presto button works! 🤓👍🏻

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

😁 Ah-ha! Thanks brother Steve, an excellent tip! I'll definitely try that next time. Much appreciated, as always! 👍

@jekylthorn8969 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy carbon pencil sticks as well.

@Ratchet_effect 2 жыл бұрын

@@jekylthorn8969 True! good call.

@dannyrobinson9725 2 жыл бұрын

Still have mine after nearly 40 years and it always seems to work perfectly once those large batteries have been replaced.....those noise effects bought back memories👍👍🙂

@DoctorMobius 2 жыл бұрын

I love the accessibility of old (non-micro) electronics... just dive in and solve it yourself - lovely.

@teachingfeller 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m new to your channel. Really enjoyed this whole process! What kind of flux are you using when cleaning the solder?

@shudarschway9479 2 жыл бұрын

I asked the same question. No answer yet

@SixtyDoesStuff 2 жыл бұрын

It's so funny the difference between "untested" when I order something from the US versus Japan. When I order stuff from Japan untested, half the time it works fine. I like to pronounce it multimeter myself.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

😁 yeah, most Japanese things are sold as "junk" without necessarily being tested.

@myvideosetc.8271 2 жыл бұрын

True, in most of the world "untested" means not working but i won't say, I have a lot of stuff labeled "junk" from japan that worked perfectly, in one shop they even tested the "junk" labeled item in front of me, of course it worked.

@GarryGri 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix In Japan auctions 'Junk' basically just means old!

@kuzadupa185 2 жыл бұрын

These older style video games really lent themselves to being opened and had atleast attempts at fixes done on them, back in the day. For the smarter gamer it may had even been the catalyst that got them interested in electronic engineering themed course work in college and when looking for a job. I know thats how things happened with me. Thanks for being such a great resource, me myself and Im sure others, have used your videos to buy, fix and test at least one vintage game we found on ebay that was listed as "untested".

@SimonEllwood 2 жыл бұрын

I would have epoxyed the PCB back together and then just used two small pieces of component lead (leftover trimmings from resistors/ capacitors/ diodes). I have fixed very large cracks with tens of traces like that and it gives a good result. I love the green enamel you added afterward I will have to order some of that.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon, I'll give that a go next time 👍

@willkra 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe, another great one!, but this game seemed better unrepaired:-)

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

😁 you're not wrong there, Willy! 🤣

@justchris123 2 жыл бұрын

Taking photos is such a simple tip so you don’t forget where things go thanks my man 👍

@njmiller5 2 жыл бұрын

I once owned one of these & had hours of entertainment. I remember there were 3 levels of play from easy, medium & hard. Managed to complete the whole stages on levels easy & medium many times but the hard only a few :)

@jimgrady7458 2 жыл бұрын

I pity the parent that gave that game to their child on Christmas morning

@albertstadt9853 2 жыл бұрын

instead of going thru all that trouble to repair the broken trace, it would have been easier and more effective to run a wire between the two solder joints that you were putting the meter on. I know it's less elegant!

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Albert, yeah it would probably be more effective but I do like practicing the little trace repairs! 😬

@pqrstzxerty1296 2 жыл бұрын

Them pcb's boards are quite fragile and crumbly.

@pzterf 2 жыл бұрын

But then he couldn't use the traces he got from off of China 😆

@carldraper616 2 жыл бұрын

Blasted me right back to the late 80's! Thanks!!

@djmyth84 2 жыл бұрын

I just discover yoyr channel. Your videoes are so satisfying and i learn alot from them. Amazing job with the editing and all. I am a DIY guy but have stayed away from small electric so many years. Greetings from Norway and you have got a new subscriber

@GarryGri 2 жыл бұрын

I once bought a lot of two 'untested' oscilloscopes for around £11 plus P&P from ebay and one actually did work, and lasted for years before it went! That was years ago on 'the old' ebay though, you know the one whare normal people used it to get rid of their old junk for a few quide! Who else still remembers that ebay!?

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

😁 I remember it well, Garry! It used to be a fun place to buy and sell!

@glenndoiron9317 2 жыл бұрын

I always assume "untested" is code for "does not work" .

@culttelevision 2 жыл бұрын

superb. Still got mine from 1985 in its box in the parents loft. Still works.

@DJZofPCB 2 жыл бұрын

there is no greater pride than having something last a long time because you took care of it, but you take it to another level.!!!

@My-Pal-Hal 2 жыл бұрын

NEVER POWER UP ANYTHING THAT RATTLES. And I'd never power up anything like that till I popped it open anyway. Who knows what kind of gunk, corrosion and jury rigged crap you may find in it. But that's just me ☺️

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's definitely good advice. But if I don't try it, I get "you didn't try to power it up, it probably already worked" comments! 🤣

@My-Pal-Hal 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix Aaaa. Screw Those Clowns. If they want to pay for it. Then they have a say 😏 Just take it apart off camera before you start. Just put a little piece of plastic back in when you're done. People are pretty slow these days. They'll believe Anything. 😂🤣😂 😳 ✌️

@My-Pal-Hal 2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix And don't worry. I won't tell anyone I told you that 🙄😏 Enjoy ☺️

@jeffyramalhocardioworkouts 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so ancient that I didn’t even know that this thing existed 😂 thanks for sharing.

@davidravenscroft1641 2 жыл бұрын

Oh the memories of playing this as a child!!..this and Bigtrak were my faves.

@megmucklebones7538 2 жыл бұрын

I had one of these. Wow, the memories. This unit got me into gaming.

@aroshaperera8750 2 жыл бұрын

I had one of these! the sounds brought back all the nostalgia!

@eoinhanley4185 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Moly , I had one of these as a kid.. Nostalgia overload!

@ForSquidSake 2 жыл бұрын

New to this channel, needless to say hooked. Interesting, informative, straight to the point, no in your face background music. I'm all in brother

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt! Really appreciate that 👍

@brushrescue1701 2 жыл бұрын

Had one of these and absolutely adored it

@falloutguy8878 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this video Steve great job in fixing? See you next time 😉

@Hairyskinback 2 жыл бұрын

I had the Scramble version of this as a boy. Good memories, thank you.

@Upuauta 2 жыл бұрын

I have this Firefox F-7 game since my childhood and it´s still working. :) Now I´m 46 years old and this video made me play it again.

@ooobbwolfooo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! 😊 I definitely heard the Star Wars music, but then at the end I was pleasantly surprised to hear what sounded like Holst’s “Jupiter” 😮👏👏👏

@FelonyBellend 2 жыл бұрын

wow I completely forgot about my old Firefox game until this popped into my feed. thanks for the nostalgia ❤

@sunshineskn 2 жыл бұрын

I had that game when I was lil. Spent plenty time listening to that soundtrack... Thanx for the memories.

@dreadhead170 2 жыл бұрын

Good job. Is very satisfying to watch. Great when you know what your doing.

@TheKurtsPlaceChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely put together video and very entertaining as well. Thanks for posting this.

@ianpatrickclarksr4074 Жыл бұрын

all great video. chill music w/ clean soldering best part. cheerz

@alanhowe5813 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I was 9 again watching this I had this one Christmas loved it by Boxing Day my dad shouting tun that down 😂great memories of times less difficult thank you for this xx

@robbeveridge9799 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a flashback to my childhood,on my bedroom floor,lights off,duvet over the top of me and being so disappointed going past 9999 to zero and nothing happened it just carried on playing,never played it again after that day

@ZiggyStardunk 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing how much better the connections looked after the reflow.

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they looked better than factory! 😁

@yuwish6320 2 жыл бұрын

I had one of these when I was a kid. Tons of fun. My cousin and I played the crap out of it.

@ianrendall 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see your subscribers increasing! 10k here we come! ❤️❤️

@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, hopefully soon! 👍

@simonmarsh9157 Жыл бұрын

As soon as that was turned it made me smile, loved that when it came out but it was hungry on the batteries.

@AtomicShrimp 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting little tunes on there - the startup tune is from Thunderbirds, then there's the bit of Star Wars, then a little bit of Holst - gameplay seems like it is a bit Star Wars inspired, but the styling of the name Firefox on the box and the game is quite similar to the text on the movie poster for the 1982 Clint Eastwood film of the same name. What an interesting mishmash!

@madgebishop5409 2 жыл бұрын

wow just hearing the sounds of that thing instantly took me back to childhood!

@tonymatthews2987 4 ай бұрын

Great job Steve what a cheesy retro game back from the 80's Nice and loud and clunky controls lol i find your channel very satisfying when you repair something and it works!!!!

@MTMDK 2 жыл бұрын

Still got mine from back when i was a kid, been in the original box in my closet for proberly 30 years or something, still works :)

@alanrobbie4851 2 жыл бұрын

I specialize in "security technology applications". I am very interested in your "clandestine, battery insertion techniques". They appear to be "magical" in some respect and that knowledge would certainly benefit my industry... Love the vids man! Keep them coming!