View Full Version : Arizona DPers: Know of any repair shops for old systems?
Zadoc
06-06-2005, 03:24 AM
I noticed that there are a few DPers from Arizona here, especially from the Phoenix metro area.
Do any of you know of any trustworthy shops in town that work on older systems? I have a 2600 and an Odyssey in need of repair.
Thanks!
The guys at game zone (35th and peoria I think) will do the basics for you. THey'll clean it out and thats about the extent of what they do.
Game Dude did more in the repair depo, but he closed up shop more then a year ago.
I can do a bit more cleaning and checking fuses and such. I'm no expert but I have saved quite a few systems, but they were mostly newer systems. (SMS nes duo psx dc) If youd like I could give em A quick once over.
omnedon
06-06-2005, 11:02 AM
Not in Arizona, but I do systems for all of the continental US. :)
www.oldschoolgamer.ca
It's too niche a repair service for one to be in every city, or even state.
goatdan
06-06-2005, 11:15 AM
The problem with trying to get a console repaired by someone else is that chances are you'll be paying more for the repair than you will be for a different console. Unless you have a specific reason to keep these consoles (childhood memories, for instance) I would suggest just buying new ones. You could probably sell them for $5.00 and get working consoles for $75.00. If you got them repaired at a shop, expect repair bills of at least $50.00 apiece.
tynstar
06-06-2005, 11:41 AM
Game Dude did more in the repair depo, but he closed up shop more then a year ago.
He is at the Grey Hound Swap Meet now.
-hellvin-
06-06-2005, 12:21 PM
Game Dude did more in the repair depo, but he closed up shop more then a year ago.
He is at the Grey Hound Swap Meet now.
Yeah, I've seen him there a few times. Has some decent stuff still. I noticed he had a ton of bins under one of his tables but didn't bother him to go looking through them.
Reverend JagDiesel
06-06-2005, 12:49 PM
I'd say check with the guys over at Games+ in Mesa. They work on some systems, but I think they've only doing newer ones.
Also, depending on what's wrong with them. I have fixed systems in the past and may be able to help...
Zadoc
06-07-2005, 09:57 PM
Thanks, everyone!
omnedon
06-07-2005, 10:55 PM
The problem with trying to get a console repaired by someone else is that chances are you'll be paying more for the repair than you will be for a different console. Unless you have a specific reason to keep these consoles (childhood memories, for instance) I would suggest just buying new ones.
More for the repair than a replacement? Define replacement! :) Another used one about to crap out in the same way, or do you want one FIXED that will work like new for years?
I do NES's for as little as $25USD. It may be difficult to get a rebuilt warranteed one for that elsewhere.
In most cases (from OSG anyway) a repaired system from OSG is the same as new in function and reliability. Another used one, can sometimes put you right back where you started. It's getting to the point where I never find systems in the wild that pass the OSG functionality test.
Replacing used broken, with used about to break, is not necessarily the best way. Some people ust want it fixed so they can play it for years, worry free. that's where I come in.
Yes, I am biased, but my testimonials speak for themselves.
http://www.oldschoolgamer.ca/testimonials.aspx
:)
Sometimes replacement makes sense. With old systems (10 years plus) it often does not.
captain nintendo
06-08-2005, 08:52 AM
I'd say check with the guys over at Games+ in Mesa. They work on some systems, but I think they've only doing newer ones.
Also, depending on what's wrong with them. I have fixed systems in the past and may be able to help...
The guys at Games + are a bunch of idiots now. While they may be capable of fixing your issue (who knows?) They now sell all of the retro stock by checking ebay and yahoo auctions for prices :angry:
Darth Sensei
06-08-2005, 09:05 AM
The problem with trying to get a console repaired by someone else is that chances are you'll be paying more for the repair than you will be for a different console. Unless you have a specific reason to keep these consoles (childhood memories, for instance) I would suggest just buying new ones.
More for the repair than a replacement? Define replacement! :) Another used one about to crap out in the same way, or do you want one FIXED that will work like new for years?
I do NES's for as little as $25USD. It may be difficult to get a rebuilt warranteed one for that elsewhere.
In most cases (from OSG anyway) a repaired system from OSG is the same as new in function and reliability. Another used one, can sometimes put you right back where you started. It's getting to the point where I never find systems in the wild that pass the OSG functionality test.
Replacing used broken, with used about to break, is not necessarily the best way. Some people ust want it fixed so they can play it for years, worry free. that's where I come in.
Yes, I am biased, but my testimonials speak for themselves.
http://www.oldschoolgamer.ca/testimonials.aspx
:)
Sometimes replacement makes sense. With old systems (10 years plus) it often does not.
I'll vouch for Omnedon. He did some quality repair work for me.
fishsandwich
06-08-2005, 09:27 AM
Not in Arizona, but I do systems for all of the continental US. :)
www.oldschoolgamer.ca
It's too niche a repair service for one to be in every city, or even state.
I recomend this guy. He's very nice and knowledgeable.
:D