Oregon YouTuber Inspects Temu 'Refurbished' Consoles

• Key Takeaways:
• YouTuber TronicsFix bought four “refurbished” consoles on Temu: Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch OLED, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo 64.
• All four units powered on and worked, but most showed signs of being used rather than professionally refurbished.
• Issues ranged from cosmetic scratches and dirt to dusty internals and a modified N64 cartridge tray; some units could be cheaper or cleaner on eBay.

What TronicsFix bought and why

TronicsFix ordered four consoles from Temu to test whether listings labeled “refurbished” matched professional refurbishment standards. The purchases included a Switch Lite, Switch OLED, PS5, and an N64.

The goal was practical: open each unit, inspect internal condition, and assess whether Temu’s refurbished label was accurate.

Condition by console

Nintendo Switch Lite ($178.54)

The Switch Lite arrived in a worn box but included an original charger. Inside, metal components and the motherboard looked clean and well-preserved.

TronicsFix judged this unit to be a clean used device rather than a professionally refurbished one. He noted the same model could likely be found cheaper on eBay.

Nintendo 64 ($104.99)

The N64 fared worst. It came with a dirty controller and a scratched, discolored exterior. The unit was a Japanese model modified with a 3D-printed cartridge tray to accept US cartridges.

Internally the motherboard and cavities were dusty, indicating an incomplete or minimal refurbishment rather than a full service.

Nintendo Switch OLED ($282)

Although the Switch OLED showed light scratches on the screen and did not arrive in a retail box as the Temu listing suggested, its internals were otherwise in reasonable shape.

Again, TronicsFix assessed the item as a used console reset to factory settings, not a fully remanufactured product.

PlayStation 5 ($427)

The PS5 powered on and worked but contained hair and debris inside and had dusty power supply vents. TronicsFix warned that the console should be cleaned to avoid potential overheating issues.

He reiterated that comparable, cleaner units are often available on resale sites like eBay.

What “refurbished” on Temu appears to mean

Across the four consoles, “refurbished” appeared to mean “used and factory-reset” rather than professionally inspected and serviced. While functionality was intact for all units, cosmetic flaws and internal dust were common.

Bottom line

If you’re buying from Temu, expect working used hardware but verify cosmetic and internal condition. For buyers seeking certified refurbishment or warranty-backed servicing, traditional retailers or specialist refurbishers remain the safer option.

Watch the full teardown on TronicsFix’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQwNkmBRO5U