Testing and Fixing $1000 Worth of Game Consoles from Goodwill

TLDRIn this video, we test and fix about 10 game consoles from Goodwill in the hopes of making a profit. We find a Wii from the Middle East and discover interesting games and save data. We also encounter a black Wii that needs a new disk drive and successfully repair it. We finish with a white GameCube-compatible Wii with an SD card containing photos or mods.

Key insights

💸Testing and fixing game consoles bought at a low cost can lead to a profit.

🌍Consoles from Goodwill can come from unexpected regions, like the Middle East.

🔍Exploring the games and save data on the consoles can reveal interesting finds.

💡Replacing faulty components, like the disk drive, can bring a console back to working condition.

📷SD cards found in consoles may contain photos or mods.

Q&A

Is it possible to make a profit from buying consoles at Goodwill?

Yes, by testing and fixing the consoles, you can sell them at a higher price and make a profit.

What interesting findings were discovered on the consoles?

We found a Wii from the Middle East and interesting games and save data on several consoles.

How difficult is it to replace a Wii's disk drive?

Swapping out a Wii's disk drive is a straightforward process and can bring a non-functional console back to working condition.

What can be found on the SD cards in the consoles?

The SD cards may contain photos or mods that were previously used with the console.

What is the benefit of buying white GameCube-compatible Wiis?

White GameCube-compatible Wiis allow you to play both Wii and GameCube games on the same console.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introducing the challenge of testing and fixing game consoles bought from Goodwill.

02:45Discovering a Wii from the Middle East and examining its unique features.

05:02Testing a black Wii that requires a new disk drive, successfully repairing it.

07:56Exploring a white GameCube-compatible Wii with an SD card containing photos or mods.