Barrie gamers, let’s be honest: consoles weren’t built for this much drama. Between HDMI ports getting yanked, Switches getting dropped, and PS5s overheating like they’re sunbathing on Kempenfelt Bay in July, we’ve seen it all come through our shop. Some issues are funny (until they aren’t), some are terrifying, and most are completely fixable. Here’s […]
You’re scrolling Facebook Marketplace, looking for a deal on a controller, and there it is: “Console repair – $40 – fast!”. Sounds too good to be true? Yeah… because it usually is. Here’s the thing: Facebook is full of great deals (I’ve found everything from lawnmowers to couches there). But when it comes to console […]
Gamers throw the word “bricked” around like it’s candy at Halloween. PS5 won’t boot? “It’s bricked.” Xbox won’t power on? “Bricked.” Switch won’t charge? Yep, must be bricked. But here’s the truth: most “bricked” consoles are not bricks at all. They’re more like toddlers refusing to get up for school. They look unresponsive, maybe a […]
You turn on your PS4, ready for some gaming therapy after a long day, and instead of that comforting white glow… you get a blinking blue light. No picture on the screen. No cheerful beep. Just the dreaded pulsing blue stare of doom. Congratulations, you’ve just met the infamous “Blue Light of Death.” Sounds dramatic? […]
Look, we get it. Your console breaks, you Google around, and suddenly every shop claims they’re the best thing since Mario 64. Fast, cheap, unbeatable service…blah, blah, blah. But when your $700+ PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch is on the line, the last thing you need is to hand it over to some mall workshop with […]
We get it. Your console breaks, and suddenly you’re spiraling down a YouTube rabbit hole, debating whether to fix it, replace it, or just emotionally detach and become a productive member of society (don’t worry, we know you’re not doing that last one). So — when is it actually worth repairing your console? And when […]
Your PS5 is not supposed to be a $700 doorstop. But when your HDMI port is busted, it’s basically just an expensive white noise machine.No signal. No picture. No game night. Just you, your blank TV, and your slowly dying soul. But don’t worry — you’re not alone. We’ve fixed a lot of PS5s right […]
Your PS5 Sounds Like It’s About to Take Off? Let’s Talk. Look, we love the PS5. It’s sleek, it’s powerful, and it’s the only reason half of us survived 2020. But when your PS5 sounds like a Boeing 747 is prepping for takeoff in your living room, you’ve got a problem. If your console’s fan […]
We’ve seen a lot at OneUpFix. PS5s soaked in cola. Switches sticky with mystery juice. Xboxes that smelled like burnt hair and despair. But the one that still gets talked about around here? The PS5 that survived a house fire. Yes, it happened. Yes, we fixed it. No, it didn’t smell great. The Call It […]
There’s a special place in controller hell for Joy-Con drift. You’re trying to play Zelda and Link decides to moonwalk off a cliff.You’re sneaking in Mario Kart on your lunch break, and the car veers left like it owes money. You didn’t choose chaos — your Joy-Cons did. Welcome to the most annoying (and common) […]