Transparent Precision Rates.

Our pricing structure reflects the technical complexity and bench time required for each platform. Every service includes diagnostic assessment and quality verification.

Legacy Tier 1

$42.00

Systems: NES, GameCube, Dreamcast, Genesis, Xbox 360 (External Drive Units)

Baseline bench labor standard for classic platforms with a typical market resale value under $100. This is our absolute minimum price floor.

Legacy Tier 2

$52.50

Systems: PS2, Wii, N64, Xbox 360 (Slim & Model E), SNES

Standard bench labor for classic hardware variants with a typical market resale value under $130.

Legacy Tier 3 Premium

$63.00

Systems: Sega Saturn & Premium Retro Systems

Specialized labor tracking for high-end, vintage collectible retro systems carrying a market valuation averaging $200 or more.

Next-Gen Tier 1

$63.00

Systems: PS3 (Non-Backwards Compatible), Xbox One (All Models), Wii U

Service scale adjusted for system architecture complexity, applied to platforms tracking under a $200 market valuation.

Next-Gen Tier 2

$73.50

Systems: PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S

Elite tier labor allocated for modern flagship hardware systems demanding complex teardowns and intricate mainboard handling.

Special Tier

$84.00

Systems: PS3 Launch Models (CECHA01, CECHB01, CECHE01)

Dedicated exclusively to elite, highly valued native backward-compatible hardware requiring specialized, intensive bench protocols.

Handheld Systems Matrix

$42.00 – $84.00

Included Systems: Nintendo Switch (All Models), Switch Lite, Switch 2, Game Boy Family, DS/3DS lines, PSP, and PS Vita

Base Labor Rate: $63.00

This operates on a flexible sliding scale from $42.00 to $84.00. Simple component fixes drop the rate down, while exhaustive trace repairs or total physical shell rebuilds scale upward to reflect bench time.

Advanced Board Soldering Rates

Precision Mainboard Soldering

+$22.00 to +$105.00

Covers precision board-level procedures including HDMI ports, USB-C/Charging ports, component capacitor kits, and other complex trace or circuit restorations. Final rate scales purely based on trace complexity and hardware generation.

💡 Solder-Combo Discount: If a repair requires micro-soldering, the foundational base labor fee instantly receives a $5.00 to $10.00 discount to optimize bundle value. (This discount excludes Legacy Tier 1, which sits at our bare minimum floor pricing.)

📦 Complete Package Note: Advanced soldering rates (such as a PS5 HDMI port repair) completely include a diagnostic teardown, a full internal deep clean, and a premium refresh of liquid metal or high-grade thermal compound.

Console Modding Rates

Software Modifications

$31.50+

Covers custom firmware setup, softmods, and system optimization. Labor for software mods starts at $31.50 plus the cost of any software or media needed to be purchased.

Hardware Modifications

$52.50+

Covers modchips, screen upgrades, HDMI output mods, and shell swaps. Labor starts at $52.50 plus applicable soldering fees and the cost of parts.

Variable Scope Notice

Variable Pricing

Modding a console is variable pricing depending on the job, console generation, and required hardware components.

Transparent Bench Policies

Certified Standards

Every system leaving our bench is strictly designated as "Certified Optimized" following vigorous diagnostic loops and stability testing under load.

Thermal Maintenance Fee

A flat, straightforward $15.00 fee applies if high-grade thermal paste or liquid metal servicing is required exclusively.

Component Cost Transparency

For all replacement hardware parts, clients enjoy 100% cost transparency: You pay exactly what we pay for the source part plus exact shipping and handling. No installations are ever initialized without explicit client authorization upfront.

💰 Payment Incentive: 4.76% Cash Discount Applied in Person at Drop-off.

💰 Payments: All payments including labor costs, add-ons and parts pricing is due at Drop-off