My plan here is to unpack various ways to get that new-to-you cartridge, console, or controller looking sweet. Retro gaming has its own unique scenarios (like Sharpie on game cartridges) that sent me looking for even more tricks.
Over the years, I have picked up a number of great techniques for getting my finds clean. I have always enjoyed buying old stuff - auctions, flea markets, junks shops and yard sales. Special Cases - Permanent Marker, Stickers, and More.Next Level Cleaning - Leveling Up That Look.Basic Clean - Removing Schmutz From Old Games.Cotton swabs, Magic Erasers, isopropyl alcohol, toothpicks, lighter fluid, dry erase markers, and Goo Gone will get you far. Easily clean off most junk from a cartridge, console, or controller with a few tools & techniques. I don’t let this stuff put me off, since there are plenty of ways to make it pristine.ĭirt, stickers, and permanent marker make your retro games look bad. Grunge, stickers, and even Sharpie marker. Often times though, because we’re talking about older, used items, they often show signs of use. I love it when I make a great find - a game, or console that I’ve been wanting. NES, SNES, Atari: CRT vs LCD/LED - Which is Better?.
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