Repair & Service
Video game repair, restoration & upgrades
A city licensed and bonded repair business with more than 20 years of experience. We keep every generation of video game hardware working, in use and in people's homes, and out of the garbage and landfills.
Free in-store diagnosis
Bring in your system and we'll tell you what it needs. Nothing to buy.
Call us: 212-539-1039
Questions about a repair? Give us a call.
20+ years
of video game repair experience.
Licensed & bonded
A city licensed and bonded repair business.
In writing
Every repair includes a written quote and paperwork.
Bagged
Each repair is individually bagged to stay protected and clean.
Found a system? Inherited one? Something just stopped working?
A lot of people inherit or find systems with no cables, or have something that just doesn't work. Bring it in for our free in-store diagnosis. We'll see if your system works and let you know what you need. There's nothing to buy.
About free diagnosisWalk in or drop off
Quick, common services are walk-in. Most other repairs are drop-off.
Walk-in services
Done in a few minutes while you're here.
- Free in-store diagnosis
- Disc resurfacing: $5 per disc, about 5 minutes
- Cartridge battery replacement: $15 per cartridge
Drop-off repairs
Most other repairs. Come in anytime.
- Fill out paperwork and show an ID
- We tell you the general time frame
- We don't offer same-day repair
Video game repair services
Our repairs are split into a few main areas. Choose one to learn more.
Disc resurfacing
$5 per disc · about 5 minutesWe use proper industrial machines. Lower quality machines can damage the disc even more.
Fix scratched discsCartridge repair and save battery replacement
$15 per cartridgeFor cartridges whose battery has expired and can no longer keep save data or the clock. Includes a fresh battery with a warranty, and we clean the cartridge while it's open.
Replace a save batteryConsole restoration and upgrading
Classic system restoration is most popular for Game Boy systems: replacement housing or shell, new LCD, USB-C power, a new speaker and more. Most other handhelds can be restored too.
Refurbish classic systemsArcade stick repair and customization
Precision controllers for competition, kept in top shape. We diagnose problems, fix them and install new parts. Upgrades include a new PCB or controller board for modern systems, plus full custom looks with artwork printed on the panel and buttons or different color parts. We can build new sticks too.
Custom arcade sticksCustom fabrication
Need something made that doesn't exist yet? Tell us about your project.
Email us about fabricationQuestions about video game repair
Do you offer same-day repair?
No. We don't offer same-day repair for drop-off repairs. When you drop off, we'll tell you the general time frame.
Do I need an appointment?
No. For drop-off repairs, you can come in anytime. You'll fill out paperwork and show an ID. Walk-in services like disc resurfacing and cartridge battery replacement take just a few minutes.
How much does disc resurfacing cost?
$5 per disc, and it takes about 5 minutes. We use proper industrial machines.
How much is a game cartridge battery replacement?
$15 per cartridge, including a fresh battery installed with a warranty. We also clean the cartridge while it's open.
Can you tell me if my system works?
Yes. Our free in-store diagnosis lets us see whether your system works and tell you what you need. You don't need to buy anything.
Will I get a quote in writing?
Yes. All repairs include a written quote and paperwork.
Do you work on infested systems?
No. Repairing infested systems puts every other asset in our business at risk, so we can't work on them.
Keep it working. Keep it out of the landfill.
Our mission is to keep all generations of hardware working, in use and in people's homes, and out of the garbage and landfills.
202 East 6th Street, New York, NY 10003
212-539-1039Get directions