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Price Rework 2026
I’ll be rolling out an extensive pricing update Next Month to improve overall clarity and consistency. This change is focused on: Increasing transparency across all services Replacing broad categories like “top / bottom / shell” with more precise breakdowns Introducing per device and per model pricing The goal is to make pricing easier to understand, more predictable, and better aligned with the actual work being done. Also New Logo!

Modded In The Valley
May 41 min read


Riding the Waves Again: A Wind Waker Themed 3DS LL Restoration
There is something timeless about The Wind Waker aesthetic. The bold blues, stylized waves, and sense of adventure translate surprisingly well onto handheld hardware. This project was about more than a cosmetic swap. It was a full restoration that blends modern usability with a classic Nintendo-inspired look. The Vision The goal was to take a worn 3DS LL and give it a second life that feels intentional and premium. The Wind Waker theme was chosen for its clean color palette a

Modded In The Valley
May 42 min read


Modernizing the Classics Without Losing Their Soul
One of the most rewarding aspects of console modding is taking hardware that defined an era and updating it to meet modern expectations… without compromising what made it special in the first place. Two of the most impactful upgrades available today are IPS screen installations and USB-C power mods, both of which dramatically improve usability while preserving the original experience.

Modded In The Valley
Jan 41 min read


PS2 on XBox Series X
I recently handled a mail in request from the lower 48 for an Xbox Series X setup. This was not a hardware repair. The system was sent in so I could install XBSX2 and set up the requested games. Shipping to and from Alaska is usually very reasonable, often under $10 for handhelds, but in this case the package was larger and the timing around the holidays pushed shipping costs higher than normal. Because of that, I encouraged the customer to go the remote route instead. Even k

Modded In The Valley
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Blue Screen/Freezing: Switch Lite Brought Back to Life
I recently helped out a friend by fixing their son’s Nintendo Switch Lite that had been dealing with blue screens, freezing, and general instability. What looked like a software issue at first turned out to be a problem with the SoC, which can cause all kinds of strange behavior when it starts to fail. After reworking the chip and restoring proper connections, I reshelled the console using a shell picked out by the son himself. Letting him choose the look made the repair even

Modded In The Valley
Dec 21, 20251 min read


New Site, Who dis?
If you are seeing this, you probably noticed things look a little different around here. Over the past few months, most of my updates and communication lived on Facebook. Unfortunately, Facebook restricted access to my business page and messaging tools with little warning and no clear resolution timeline (It's been over 24 hours and I still can't access it). That disruption made it difficult to communicate reliably with customers and highlighted a bigger issue: relying on a s

Modded In The Valley
Dec 20, 20251 min read
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