How to Clean Classic Video Game Consoles

With a lot of people being stuck at home due to COVID-19 and summer coming up, spring cleaning doesn’t seem that boring. In this video, I demonstrate how to clean two classic consoles from 1991 and 2001 so that whether you’re looking to sell or maintain, they look presentable and stay in proper working order.

I came up with the idea on the spot considering my first idea didn’t go as planned and I had to clean the consoles sometime soon anyways. The main struggle I had was not so much filming, but the fact that my computer that had all my software ended up dying and wasn’t going to be repaired in time for when the project was due. This meant I had to work from the iMovie app on my phone and I couldn’t do certain things either because I couldn’t figure it out or it wasn’t possible. Finding the right day was a struggle as well, but after finally having sunlight, I decided to record in our Sun Room in order to get the best possible lighting. I filmed myself just because it was easier considering I knew the information, how to explain it and demonstrate it.

While filming the video solo was a bit of a struggle, I think the main issue was my computer breaking right before finals and leaving me with not much to do in terms of editing. The idea change wasn’t too much of a issue and I was actually happier with the change because I was able to work in a better pace.

To end this post, I hope you guys enjoy this video and I apologize for the simplicity. I wish I could’ve done more, but with everything from my computer (software) being gone, I had to make do with what I had. I’m proud of myself for overcoming the challenge and getting the work done despite it not being my best.

Video shots List

For this video I used my iPhone XR and this was actually surprisingly difficult. I had nobody who would be in the video due to lockdown so it was up to myself to be the focus. There were some shots that required me behind the camera so I used my pets to replace me as the focus. Another part that was difficult was the Depth shots which even now, I am unsure of. The weather also was a factor, it hasn’t been nice out so I had to make do with what I had. There was also tech issues where my videos refused to transfer to my computer so I had to use the iMovie app in order to piece my shots together.

Illinois mom keeps busy during coronavirus lockdown.

During the exercise I decided to take pictures of Julie Covelli, my mother, during lockdown. Normally, she is working throughout the day, however due to the virus, she is limited to being at home and tries to keep herself busy. She discussed that due to stores being low on food, she has to cook in smaller portions while also having more time than she knows what to do with. It was difficult getting a fourth photo, mainly due to the area and being limited to the home environment.

Who’s Jamie Cove340?

My name is Jamie Covelli and I’m a Broadcasting major with minors in Journalism and Multimedia Design. I’m a very big media person, mainly in the Video Game department. I started playing my first video game when I was 2 or 3 years-old on the Nintendo Entertainment System (Released in the 1980s) and have played almost every console since then.

So why start a blog and what’s with the 340?

This blog was created as a way to learn how to blog and write a journalistic piece in the digital world, which is actually what the 340 is. The class that helps teach this is called Journalism 340: Intro to Digital Journalism which is taught at Central Michigan University. With this class, it is to help hone in the skills that are needed in this new age of journalism. So what do you say? Care to join in the journey the digital world has to offer?