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 plug in your Nintendo Switch, expecting that happy little charging icon to pop up. Instead? Nada. Black screen. No reassuring sound—just a Switch doing its best brick impression. If you’re like most gamers, this is the moment when panic sets in. Is your console dead for good, or just being dramatic? Before you shop […]
It starts with a drop, a slip, or a “whoops” moment. Suddenly your Nintendo Switch screen is cracked, scratched, or just looks… tired. Before you panic — yes, your Switch can be saved. We fix damaged screens every month here at OneUpFix Barrie, and your console is next. What Screen Problems Can We Fix? ✔ […]
Nothing kills game night faster than a dead Nintendo Switch that refuses to charge. You plug it in, and… nothing. No light. No battery icon. No life. It happens more than you think — and you don’t need to chuck your console or fork out for a new one. We fix this exact issue every […]
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 […]
You tilt left, it moves right. You stop moving, but your game character keeps wandering off like it’s got its own agenda. Yep — that’s Joycon drift. It’s one of the most annoying and most common problems we fix here at OneUpFix in Barrie. The good news? You don’t need to spend $100+ on a […]
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 Switch Is Hot—And Not In The Good Way The Nintendo Switch is awesome. It’s portable, fun, and lets you game anywhere. But when your console starts heating up like a toaster oven, you’ve got a problem. Overheating doesn’t just slow things down—it quietly kills your Switch over time. We see this at OneUpFix Barrie […]
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) […]
Some Switches get dropped.Some get chewed on.Some get “repaired” with Super Glue, duct tape, and hope. We’ve seen it all here at OneUpFix, and while we never name names, we do quietly shake our heads when things go off the rails. So today, let’s break down the top 5 Nintendo Switch fails we’ve actually repaired […]