Retro repair bench hangouts
Press Start To Feel Old
Beginner-friendly repair bench hangouts for restoring, fixing, customizing, and modding game consoles and controllers.
What This Is
Press Start to Feel Old is a laid-back corner of the internet for retro gaming hardware repair, mods, and troubleshooting. Expect relaxed bench-cam streams, satisfying fixes, custom builds, and a healthy dose of nostalgia.
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Live on Twitch
Live repair streams happen on Twitch.
Join the bench for real-time repairs, troubleshooting, Q&A, community hangs, good tunes, and busted consoles.
Live most nights
Follow on TwitchWhat I Work On
Game Boy Mods
Backlights, IPS screens, audio upgrades, and more.
DS Repairs
Hinges, screens, charging ports, and teardown work.
Controllers
Drift fixes, button swaps, cleaning, and cable rebuilds.
Screen Swaps
Replace damaged screens and bring clarity back.
Shell Swaps
Fresh shells, colors, custom builds, and full makeovers.
Soldering
Board repairs, reflows, and component swaps.
New Here?
Head to YouTube for finished videos and stream archives, or swing by Twitch to catch live bench-cam hangouts.