Mail-In Console Restoration

Faithfully restored or completely reimagined.

Every legendary artifact has a story.

Tell us about the console that mattered to you, the condition it's in today, and what you hope it can become. Every submission is personally reviewed before restoration begins in The Forge.

Please do not ship your console until your request has been approved and you've received your Artifact Intake Number.

How It Works

1. Tell us your console's story.
2. Receive approval and your Artifact Intake Number.
3. Ship your console to The Villain's Lair.
4. Review your diagnosis and approve the final quote.
5. Receive your restored artifact.
   

Choose Your Restoration

Every artifact receives the same obsessive attention to detail. The difference isn't how much care it receives, it's how far you'd like us to take the restoration. We never cut corners, rush repairs, or perform work we wouldn't proudly display in our own collection.

Tier I — As You Remember It

Faithful Restoration

For those who simply want their childhood console back.

• Deep cleaning inside and out
• Repair faulty components
• Replace worn parts using OEM or equivalent-quality parts
• Restore plastics whenever possible
• Preserve the original appearance
• Fully tested and ready to play

The Goal
To make it feel like opening that console for the very first time again.
Starting at $99

Tier II — Better Than You Remember It

Enhanced Restoration

Everything included in Tier I, enhanced with carefully selected modern upgrades while preserving the original spirit of the console.

• HDMI upgrades (where available)
• USB-C power conversion
• Improved cooling
• Flash cartridges or optical drive emulators (where supported)
• Battery replacements
• Audio and video enhancements

The Goal
To preserve the original look while giving it the reliability and convenience of modern hardware.
Starting at $199

Tier III — How You Always Imagined

Re-imagined Builds

This is where imagination takes over.
Perfect for collectors seeking the special edition they always wished existed.

• Premium custom shells
• Themed builds (Pokémon, Zelda, Metroid, Dragon Ball, One Piece, and more)
• Professional paint and hydro-dipping
• Tasteful LED lighting
• Matching custom controllers
• One-of-a-kind commissioned collector pieces

The Goal
To create the console you've always imagined; one that feels like a special edition from another timeline.
Starting at $349

Every Artifact Is Unique
Every artifact arrives with its own history. Final pricing depends on the console, its condition, and the restoration it requires. You'll always receive a complete diagnosis and final quote before any work begins.

Some artifacts belong on a shelf. Others belong back in your hands.

Let's bring yours back to life.