Kip Hakes
@kiphakes.bsky.social
YouTube content creator and designer of things from Essex.
I really should use this more! 😀
October 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I really should use this more! 😀
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Is Piers Morgan trolling your audience by putting ads for 'Woke is Dead' in your show? 🙃
October 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social Is Piers Morgan trolling your audience by putting ads for 'Woke is Dead' in your show? 🙃
So you might have seen recently that after 44 years of feeling a bit like a square peg trying to get in a round hole.. I started the journey see if I have ADHD. Me being me, I've recorded it all, and now it's time to share the first part of it..
October 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
So you might have seen recently that after 44 years of feeling a bit like a square peg trying to get in a round hole.. I started the journey see if I have ADHD. Me being me, I've recorded it all, and now it's time to share the first part of it..
I’m trying to repair a classic childhood toy that is broken.. can I make my own replacement parts for it too?
Go and watch, please give it a like, drop a comment and maybe hype it? All free things that can make the world of difference to me.
youtu.be/C_PIBhshjlA
Go and watch, please give it a like, drop a comment and maybe hype it? All free things that can make the world of difference to me.
youtu.be/C_PIBhshjlA
TOMY Atomic Pinball - Childhood Classic is DEAD! Can I fix it?
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
September 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
I’m trying to repair a classic childhood toy that is broken.. can I make my own replacement parts for it too?
Go and watch, please give it a like, drop a comment and maybe hype it? All free things that can make the world of difference to me.
youtu.be/C_PIBhshjlA
Go and watch, please give it a like, drop a comment and maybe hype it? All free things that can make the world of difference to me.
youtu.be/C_PIBhshjlA
@mrjamesob.bsky.social - seems apt for your discussion now 🙃
President
Always
Reflecting
Away
Covering
Epstein
The
Autism
Madness
Overexcites
Losers
Always
Reflecting
Away
Covering
Epstein
The
Autism
Madness
Overexcites
Losers
September 23, 2025 at 9:42 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social - seems apt for your discussion now 🙃
President
Always
Reflecting
Away
Covering
Epstein
The
Autism
Madness
Overexcites
Losers
Always
Reflecting
Away
Covering
Epstein
The
Autism
Madness
Overexcites
Losers
September 23, 2025 at 9:32 AM
President
Always
Reflecting
Away
Covering
Epstein
The
Autism
Madness
Overexcites
Losers
Always
Reflecting
Away
Covering
Epstein
The
Autism
Madness
Overexcites
Losers
Tonight's video might be a controversial one.. so strap in! You might have seen me and James have been building some fake, or perhaps 'dupe' AliExpress LEGO recently. Here's a video showing it in a little bit more detail.
Go give it a watch?
youtu.be/PB3E9bc9_HE
Go give it a watch?
youtu.be/PB3E9bc9_HE
Is DUPE LEGO from AliExpress any good? Fake LEGO ECTO-1 Build
YouTube video by Kip's Bits
youtu.be
September 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Tonight's video might be a controversial one.. so strap in! You might have seen me and James have been building some fake, or perhaps 'dupe' AliExpress LEGO recently. Here's a video showing it in a little bit more detail.
Go give it a watch?
youtu.be/PB3E9bc9_HE
Go give it a watch?
youtu.be/PB3E9bc9_HE
These are strange names to call your sons.. but okay.
September 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
These are strange names to call your sons.. but okay.
Yo! Tonight, I’m trying to make my rather sad looking Game Boy Advance SP look IMMEASURABLY better by upgrading it with a new screen, and a new case - I’m SO pleased how this came out.
Please go give it a watch youtu.be/lhQ2dEpk4Xk
Please go give it a watch youtu.be/lhQ2dEpk4Xk
Game Boy Advance SP - Hispeedido IPS LED Screen and Case Upgrade - Full Guide
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
September 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Yo! Tonight, I’m trying to make my rather sad looking Game Boy Advance SP look IMMEASURABLY better by upgrading it with a new screen, and a new case - I’m SO pleased how this came out.
Please go give it a watch youtu.be/lhQ2dEpk4Xk
Please go give it a watch youtu.be/lhQ2dEpk4Xk
If you’ve ever wondered about owning a Ring Battery Doorbell I’ve collated all the models, all the costs, and subscription options in this handy video. Not sponsored, I paid for everything in this vid - so please give it a watch, drop a like, comment or just share it
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjU_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjU_...
NEW Ring Battery Video Doorbell PRO - FULL REVIEW - Unboxing, Install, Setup, Example Videos
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
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September 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
If you’ve ever wondered about owning a Ring Battery Doorbell I’ve collated all the models, all the costs, and subscription options in this handy video. Not sponsored, I paid for everything in this vid - so please give it a watch, drop a like, comment or just share it
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjU_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjU_...
Ad - In tonight's video I'm working on a console I've never owned before, and never seen one in the flesh either.. the HUUGE original Master System! Can I fix this dead classic? Or do I mess it up.. We both know either is possible! Watch and see!
youtu.be/OWEV6pxPGiY
youtu.be/OWEV6pxPGiY
SEGA Master System - It's DEAD - But can I fix it? Quick Fix it Friday
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
August 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ad - In tonight's video I'm working on a console I've never owned before, and never seen one in the flesh either.. the HUUGE original Master System! Can I fix this dead classic? Or do I mess it up.. We both know either is possible! Watch and see!
youtu.be/OWEV6pxPGiY
youtu.be/OWEV6pxPGiY
Ad - In tonight’s video I’m trying to fix a Game Boy Advance - however, I break it more first :(
It’s a MESS!
Go watch - youtu.be/RBQLYZcwbSY
It’s a MESS!
Go watch - youtu.be/RBQLYZcwbSY
Faulty Game Boy Advance Power Switch Repair Goes WRONG - Quick Fix It Friday
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Ad - In tonight’s video I’m trying to fix a Game Boy Advance - however, I break it more first :(
It’s a MESS!
Go watch - youtu.be/RBQLYZcwbSY
It’s a MESS!
Go watch - youtu.be/RBQLYZcwbSY
This is a video I've wanted to make for years, and it's my biggest, best, and most expensive video yet. I would REALLY love if you give it a watch, and give me the chance to entertain you for a little bit. It's not just for nerds, I've tried to make it as accessible as possible. youtu.be/-3HMOwcoRTU
Gaming PC Build with ONLY AliExpress Parts and a £500 budget = SHOCKING result!
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
August 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This is a video I've wanted to make for years, and it's my biggest, best, and most expensive video yet. I would REALLY love if you give it a watch, and give me the chance to entertain you for a little bit. It's not just for nerds, I've tried to make it as accessible as possible. youtu.be/-3HMOwcoRTU
Hey Hey! It’s Friday which means I’m trying to fix something - this time it’s a manky Mega Drive 2 from eBay! Can I fix it and make it even better?
Watch and see!
youtu.be/lerwax7zz3U
Watch and see!
youtu.be/lerwax7zz3U
Fixing a Broken SEGA Mega Drive 2 + Region Mod Upgrade | Fix It Friday
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Hey Hey! It’s Friday which means I’m trying to fix something - this time it’s a manky Mega Drive 2 from eBay! Can I fix it and make it even better?
Watch and see!
youtu.be/lerwax7zz3U
Watch and see!
youtu.be/lerwax7zz3U
It's Friday! So it's time for FIX IT FRIDAY! I'm trying to improve my Super Nintendo and get my games running at full speed and also play games from different countries! I used a TEENY little mod from RetroSix called the PicoCIC - Can I fit it and make it work!?
Watch and see!
youtu.be/GnAgREasMcg
Watch and see!
youtu.be/GnAgREasMcg
Modding my SNES with RetroSix PicoCIC - Unlocking FULL SPEED Gaming for £12
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
June 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
It's Friday! So it's time for FIX IT FRIDAY! I'm trying to improve my Super Nintendo and get my games running at full speed and also play games from different countries! I used a TEENY little mod from RetroSix called the PicoCIC - Can I fit it and make it work!?
Watch and see!
youtu.be/GnAgREasMcg
Watch and see!
youtu.be/GnAgREasMcg
Ad - In tonight's video, sponsored by AliExpress to celebrate their Summer Sale, I'm looking at a FLIPPING COOL console. It's handheld, compact and emulates SO MANY CONSOLES. Ideal for taking on travels, as it folds down into a tiny footprint.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kjv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kjv...
Miyoo Flip 2 - A flipping cool Emulation Handheld? - Random AliExpress Console Finds
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
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June 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Ad - In tonight's video, sponsored by AliExpress to celebrate their Summer Sale, I'm looking at a FLIPPING COOL console. It's handheld, compact and emulates SO MANY CONSOLES. Ideal for taking on travels, as it folds down into a tiny footprint.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kjv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kjv...
It absolutely blows my mind how we were robbed of full speed console gaming when we were younger in the UK. I’ve made a video about it while fixing my Mega Drive.
Go watch here
youtu.be/9gtlhSGRFAc
Go watch here
youtu.be/9gtlhSGRFAc
Fixing my DEAD Mega Drive and UPGRADING it too! 50-60Hz and Region Mod from Consoles Unleashed
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It absolutely blows my mind how we were robbed of full speed console gaming when we were younger in the UK. I’ve made a video about it while fixing my Mega Drive.
Go watch here
youtu.be/9gtlhSGRFAc
Go watch here
youtu.be/9gtlhSGRFAc
Yo! Bluesky!! I made this video today! Please go check it out, if you’re into retro gaming these tools are cooool
youtu.be/eJMQaYjaTxk
youtu.be/eJMQaYjaTxk
Using CHEAP Everdrive Cartridges from AliExpress DIAGNOSE and FIX Console Faults
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
February 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Yo! Bluesky!! I made this video today! Please go check it out, if you’re into retro gaming these tools are cooool
youtu.be/eJMQaYjaTxk
youtu.be/eJMQaYjaTxk
Just saw a video where a guy was judging a competition and had a T-Shirt that said
“Head Competition Judge”
Nice work if you can get it!
“Head Competition Judge”
Nice work if you can get it!
February 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Just saw a video where a guy was judging a competition and had a T-Shirt that said
“Head Competition Judge”
Nice work if you can get it!
“Head Competition Judge”
Nice work if you can get it!
I’d really appreciate it if you went and watched tonight’s video. I’m really proud of it and despite being nerdy, it’s pretty easy to follow. It really helps if you like and comment on it too x
Master System 2 - A £10 Kit will TRANSFORM the Graphics! Consoles Unleashed RGB Mod
youtu.be/jUaeK6K1wrQ
Master System 2 - A £10 Kit will TRANSFORM the Graphics! Consoles Unleashed RGB Mod
youtu.be/jUaeK6K1wrQ
Master System 2 - A £10 Kit will TRANSFORM the Graphics! Consoles Unleashed RGB Mod
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
youtu.be
February 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I’d really appreciate it if you went and watched tonight’s video. I’m really proud of it and despite being nerdy, it’s pretty easy to follow. It really helps if you like and comment on it too x
Master System 2 - A £10 Kit will TRANSFORM the Graphics! Consoles Unleashed RGB Mod
youtu.be/jUaeK6K1wrQ
Master System 2 - A £10 Kit will TRANSFORM the Graphics! Consoles Unleashed RGB Mod
youtu.be/jUaeK6K1wrQ
Tonight's video I'm working on a console I've never owned before, but it's a bit of a cult classic - the Atari Lynx!
I got it from eBay and it appeared to play blind.. however, there was a strange smell from it which turned out to be something quite serious..
Go see www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3CJ...
I got it from eBay and it appeared to play blind.. however, there was a strange smell from it which turned out to be something quite serious..
Go see www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3CJ...
Atari Lynx 2 is burning up! AliExpress Screen Mod / Cap Kit and Power Circuit Rebuild
YouTube video by Kip Hakes
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January 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Tonight's video I'm working on a console I've never owned before, but it's a bit of a cult classic - the Atari Lynx!
I got it from eBay and it appeared to play blind.. however, there was a strange smell from it which turned out to be something quite serious..
Go see www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3CJ...
I got it from eBay and it appeared to play blind.. however, there was a strange smell from it which turned out to be something quite serious..
Go see www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3CJ...
Why… why is this news?
January 27, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Why… why is this news?
The buyer will be offered a large bar of overpriced chocolate before they pay.
January 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The buyer will be offered a large bar of overpriced chocolate before they pay.