Let’s settle something that gamers argue about harder than pineapple on pizza: Which console breaks more — PS5 or Xbox? We’re not talking about performance, exclusives, or whose controller feels better in adult-sized hands. We’re talking cold, hard reality. The part no one wants to brag about: Repair stats. Failures. Breakdowns. The stuff you call […]
When Jason walked into our shop, he looked like he hadn’t slept in 3 days. And honestly? He probably hadn’t.Because his kid’s Nintendo Switch — the Holy Grail of peace and silence in the house — had suddenly stopped charging. No lights. No beeps. No charge icon. Just a dead screen and pure panic.Jason Googled […]
You know that sound your PS5 makes right before it dies? Kind of like a jet engine trying to lift off… then choking on its own ambition? Yeah. We fix that. Also: no signal. Random shutdowns. Overheating tantrums. HDMI ports that got yeeted by your toddler or your roommate’s “gentle” unplugging. (He’s not gentle. He’s […]
Let’s face it: growing up gaming in the 80s, 90s, or even 2000s was basically an elaborate exercise in being lied to.We had no Google. Just rumors from the kid at recess whose uncle “worked at Nintendo.” And a whole lotta wild assumptions. I’m 40+ now, and guess what?I STILL call Link “Zelda.”Because some hills […]
Listen, fellow 40-somethings.We grew up in the golden age of gaming.NES, Genesis, SNES, Game Boy — we were there.We were the kids blowing into cartridges like that actually did something (it didn’t, but we’re keeping the tradition alive).We were the kids staying up until 3am playing “just one more level”… even if it was literally […]
Let’s be honest:We’re great at taking our cars for oil changes.We’ll get our teeth cleaned every six months.We’ll even take the dog to the vet for that mystery limp he’s faking for attention. But your gaming console?That thing hasn’t had a checkup since… well, ever. 👉 You’ve been treating your PlayStation like a medieval serf.“Keep […]
Let’s set the scene:You’re in the 89th minute of FIFA. You’re up by one. Victory is literally in your sweaty, overworked thumbs.Then the game decides, “LOL, nah.” Your opponent — who’s been AFK half the game — scores a miracle goal.Cue: The Rage. If you’ve ever yeeted your controller across the room or screamed so […]
Spoiler alert: If your console could talk, it would probably have filed for emotional damages by now. Some people wreck their consoles because of bad luck. Some because of questionable choices. And some because… well, natural selection needed a win that day. Grab a controller (preferably one that isn’t glued to a cat) and let’s […]
Because nothing says ‘rage quit’ like a frozen loading screen. Picture this: You’re on the brink of defeating the final boss, your thumbs are sweating, your heart’s racing, and then—poof—your PlayStation decides it’s the perfect time for a nap. Classic. But fear not, fellow gamer! If you’re in Barrie and your console’s acting more dramatic […]
Your PS5’s thermal paste isn’t immortal. If your console is overheating, crashing mid-boss fight, or sounding like a jet engine, it might be time for a thermal paste refresh. OneUpFix.com in Barrie, Ontario, has your back. 🎮 What Is Thermal Paste (and Why Should You Care)? Thermal paste, or thermal interface material (TIM), is the […]