Console
Restoration
Full-service restoration for Sega, Nintendo, PlayStation and Atari consoles. Teardown, clean, recap, mechanical service, video testing — everything needed to get your console playing like it's 1994.
$80–$200
Most consoles
Full restoration
48h
Burn-in test
Every console
RGB
Output tested
Where supported
All
Caps replaced
Nichicon / Panasonic
What does it cost?
Typical price range
$80 – $200
For most classic consoles — full restoration service
Final quote confirmed after inspection. Some consoles (Saturn, CD drive units) may vary.
How it works
Receive
Console received and logged. Photos taken of condition before any work begins.
Full Teardown
Complete disassembly — shells, shielding, boards, mechanical components all separated and documented.
Clean
All components cleaned. Board ultrasonic where needed. Shell cleaned and deodorised.
Identify Faults
Full inspection and testing. Every fault documented before repair begins.
Recap
All electrolytic caps replaced with quality Nichicon/Panasonic parts. ESR tested.
Service Mechanics
Laser calibrated or replaced, disc deck serviced, belts replaced, cartridge slot cleaned.
Reassemble & Test
Console reassembled and tested on all video outputs — composite, S-Video, RGB where applicable.
Burn-in & Return
48-hour burn-in test, then safely packaged and returned with full service report.
Receive
Console received and logged. Photos taken of condition before any work begins.
Full Teardown
Complete disassembly — shells, shielding, boards, mechanical components all separated and documented.
Clean
All components cleaned. Board ultrasonic where needed. Shell cleaned and deodorised.
Identify Faults
Full inspection and testing. Every fault documented before repair begins.
Recap
All electrolytic caps replaced with quality Nichicon/Panasonic parts. ESR tested.
Service Mechanics
Laser calibrated or replaced, disc deck serviced, belts replaced, cartridge slot cleaned.
Reassemble & Test
Console reassembled and tested on all video outputs — composite, S-Video, RGB where applicable.
Burn-in & Return
48-hour burn-in test, then safely packaged and returned with full service report.
Is your console showing these signs?
These symptoms are all repairable. Most are caused by capacitor failure or mechanical wear.
No power / won't switch on
Power supply caps or regulator failure — very common on aged consoles
No video or black screen
Video circuit failure, dead encoder chip, or output caps failed
Distorted audio — bass heavy or tinny
Classic cap failure in the audio output stage
Disc read errors or won't load
Laser deterioration, dirty lens, or worn disc mechanism
AV output degraded — fuzzy/dim composite
Output coupling caps have drifted — RGB usually still works fine
Intermittent power or resets during play
Power supply caps failing under load — replace before they cause damage
What's included in a full restoration
What we restore
Don't see your console? Get in touch — our expertise extends well beyond this list.
💡 RGB makes everything better
Common questions
Do you service CD mechanisms?
Yes. For PlayStation 1, Sega Saturn and Sega CD, we clean, calibrate and service the disc mechanism as part of a full restoration. If the laser is beyond calibration, we can source and fit a replacement laser unit.
Can you add RGB output mods?
Yes — RGB output mods are available as an add-on for consoles that support it. The Mega Drive outputs RGB natively via its EXT port (with a cable). NES and SNES RGB mods are available. Ask when booking.
What about region-free mods?
Region-free modifications are available for most consoles as an add-on service. Ask when booking — we'll confirm compatibility and pricing for your specific model and revision.
How do you test consoles after repair?
Every console is tested on a reference monitor via all available video outputs — composite, S-Video, and RGB (SCART or component where supported). Audio is tested. For disc-based consoles, we test with multiple discs across different regions. Then 48 hours of burn-in under operating conditions.
Ready to restore your console?
Submit your console and we'll get it playing like new. Australia-wide mail-in accepted.