I'm here to make you happy and get your console running like new again.

Hi, I'm Marc!

Welcome to OneUpFix.com—where consoles get a second life and gamers get back to doing what they love.

I live in Barrie, Ontario with my amazing wife and our three awesome boys. Our house is a loud, fun, slightly chaotic hub of Nintendo showdowns, Mario Kart races, and yes… way too much Roblox. But that’s part of the magic, right? Gaming has always brought our family together—whether it's cooperative chaos in Mario Party or someone (usually me) dominating in Mario Kart.

I grew up with Zelda, Mario, and the pure joy of Super Mario World, which still holds the title as my all-time favorite game. I even have a little handheld emulator loaded with retro classics—because let’s be honest, nothing beats a bit of nostalgia on the go.

I started out years ago repairing phones and tablets, and pretty quickly, people started calling me to fix their consoles too. The more I did it, the more I realized: this isn’t just about fixing tech—it’s about saving someone’s favorite way to unwind, connect, or share time with their kids. So now, I’ve made the leap and decided to go all-in on console repairs.

Will it work out? I hope so. That depends on whether enough people need their consoles repaired here in Barrie and the surrounding area. But I’m giving it everything I’ve got—because I genuinely love doing this, and I treat every repair like it's my own kid's Switch that stopped working the night before a sleepover.

If you’ve got a console acting up, I’d love to help. Let’s get it fixed and back in your hands—fast, affordable, and with care.

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What I Believe

I believe gaming is more than just pushing buttons. It’s connection. It’s comfort. It’s being 8 years old again and firing up Super Mario World after school—or watching your kid’s face light up when their Switch finally loads the game they’ve been dying to play.

I believe consoles aren’t just plastic boxes—they’re memory-makers. They help us bond, decompress, escape, laugh, and sometimes yell “I SWEAR that shot landed!” at the TV.

That’s why I don’t treat what I do like just another tech fix. When I work on someone’s console, I’m not just fixing hardware—I’m restoring something meaningful. I’m bringing back game nights, solo escape sessions, and maybe even a little bit of sanity for a tired parent.

This matters to me, because gaming has always mattered to me. And if it matters to you too, you’re in the right place.

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Why Trust Me With Your Console?

You’re trusting someone with your console—your escape, your entertainment, your kid’s best friend. That’s not something I take lightly. I treat every repair like it matters, because it does. And while I’m not a big corporation with a shiny logo, I am someone who’s done this a long time, and I genuinely care about getting it right.

🛠️ Years of Experience

I’ve been fixing electronics for over 10 years—starting with phones and tablets, and eventually moving into consoles. It didn’t take long to realize this was more than a side gig—it’s what I love doing most.

🎮 Every Console, Every Condition

From launch-day PS5s to juice-covered 3DSs, I’ve handled it all. Xboxes that won’t power on, display-dead Switches, Wiis frozen since 2014—yep, been there.

👨‍👩‍👦 Kid-Tested Quality

I test every console like I’m handing it back to my own kids (and sometimes I actually am). If something feels off, I fix it—because saves matter.

📍 Local & Trusted

I’ve helped gamers from Barrie to Innisfil, Orillia to Muskoka. Whether you’re a Mario Kart casual or a retro handheld collector—I’ve got you.

Who I Work With

(Even If You Don’t Think You’re “That Kind” of Customer)
I work with all kinds of people, and I can promise—you’re not the first to show up holding a console like it’s a wounded animal and saying, “Okay... so this broke.” You don’t have to be a tech wizard, a leaderboard legend, or someone who even knows what a thermal paste is. If your console matters to you or your family, that’s enough.

Maybe you game daily, maybe your kids do, or maybe your console’s been collecting dust until the exact moment you finally had a free weekend—and that’s when it decided to stop working. Whether you’re deep in Tears of the Kingdom, running endless laps in Mario Kart, or just trying to keep the living room from descending into chaos, I’ve got you.

You don’t need to explain what happened or feel bad for what it looks like. I’ve seen consoles covered in stickers, snacks, and mystery goo. No judgment—just help. I’ll figure out what’s wrong and get it working again, so you can get back to gaming, relaxing, or handing your kid that long-promised rematch.

🎮 Parent Panic

Kids mid-meltdown because the Switch died mid-Minecraft. I’ve seen it. I’ve lived it. One second, everyone’s building pixelated mansions and arguing about diamonds, and the next, the console won’t turn on and the household descends into chaos. When your kid’s save file feels more urgent than dinner, I’m here to help bring peace (and pixels) back.

🕹️ Retro Collectors

You’ve got a shelf full of old-school magic: GameCube, Wii, 3DS—even that NES you rescued from your parents’ basement. These consoles may be outdated, but they’re priceless to you. If something’s not working right—or working at all—I’m here to help bring those classics back to life. Because some games never get old.

⏳ Quiet-Time Crash

After a long day of life/kids/work/survival, you finally sit down for 30 minutes of well-earned gaming... and your console doesn’t even turn on. The heartbreak is real. Don’t worry—I’ll figure it out and get it working again so you can go back to relaxing, escaping, or just zoning out in Animal Crossing for a bit.

💥 Rage Quit Recovery

You swore you’d stay calm this time. But then the boss one-shotted you again, your controller took a quick flight across the room, and now your console’s doing... nothing. Whether it’s a glitch, a loose HDMI port, or emotional damage (to the hardware, not you), I’ll help undo the damage—no judgment, just repairs.

📚 Dorm Room Lifeline

You’re juggling midterms, microwaved meals, and a roommate who thinks “borrowing” your controller is fine. When your console goes down, it’s a crisis. Whether it’s a Switch, PS5, or Xbox with zero power, I’ll get it fixed fast so you can get back to decompressing between chaos—and maybe finally beat that boss you’ve been stuck on for a week.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Casual Chaos

You’re not trying to top the leaderboards—you just want your kids off your phone and back on their console. But now the Switch is dead, they’re climbing the walls, and you’re Googling “emergency console repair near me.” I’ve got you. I’ll fix it fast and get your screen time situation back on track.

The Real Reason I Do This

It wasn’t some big business plan. It started with a screwdriver, a broken screen, and the look on my kid’s face when I brought his console back to life.

I’ve always loved fixing things. I was the one friends called when their phone cracked, when their tablet died, or when their kid’s console stopped powering on mid-battle. Eventually, the “can you fix this?” calls started happening more than anything else—and I realized this wasn’t just something I was good at. I actually loved it.

There’s something really satisfying about repairing a console. About hearing it power back on. About saving someone’s saved game (and their sanity). About helping parents avoid a total meltdown because the Switch bricked two hours before a road trip. This work matters more than people think—it’s not just tech, it’s someone’s escape, their fun, their connection.

Honestly? I’d rather be elbow-deep in a fried HDMI port than sitting at a desk doing something I don’t care about. So I made the leap. OneUpFix was born.

Now I get to spend my days helping other families and gamers enjoy what they love most. And I hope—if enough people need what I do—I’ll get to keep doing it full-time.

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Where It All Started (Sort Of)

Running Daniel’s Grandma’s Granola at Vaughan Mills was chaos, sugar, and straight-up joy. We set up shop, made money… and then the kids spent every dollar on VR games and pizza two stores down. They’d vanish with $100 and come back smiling like they'd won the lottery.

But honestly? I wouldn’t change a thing.

They learned how to sell, talk to customers, count change (sort of), and hustle hard for something they made themselves. And we did it together—as a team.

That weekend reminded me what I love about building things—whether it’s a business, a bonding moment, or a busted console. Helping people, working with my hands, and watching something broken come back to life? That’s my kind of fun.

And hey, if your kid's Switch dies mid-boss battle, you’ll want someone who knows a thing or two about keeping young entrepreneurs (and their consoles) running.

From Broken Consoles to Boss-Level Fixes