What Happened to EB Games Reboot? | Console Repair Alternative NZ
What Happened to EB Games Reboot in New Zealand?
If you have been searching for EB Games Reboot or wondering where to get your console repaired now that the service has ended, you are not alone.
EB Games Reboot was a console repair service available through selected EB Games stores across New Zealand. The service ceased operating in January 2026, leaving many gamers looking for a reliable alternative for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo console repairs.
Fortunately, experienced independent repair specialists are still available throughout New Zealand.
Looking for an Alternative to EB Games Reboot?
At Lounge Lizard Gaming, we repair game consoles for customers throughout New Zealand.
Whether you visit us in Christchurch or send your console by courier, every repair is completed by our own technicians in-house. Your console is not forwarded to another repair company, helping reduce unnecessary courier delays and allowing us to maintain quality control throughout the repair process.
We repair a wide range of gaming hardware, including:
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- Xbox One
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo controllers
Common repairs include:
- HDMI port replacement
- Overheating repairs and servicing
- Hard drive and SSD upgrades
- Disc drive repairs
- Power faults
- Controller stick drift repairs
- Liquid damage assessment and repair
- General fault diagnosis
Why Choose an Independent Console Repair Specialist?
Some large retail repair services act as collection points, with the repair completed at another location. Dealing directly with the repairer has several advantages.
At Lounge Lizard Gaming:
- All repairs are completed in-house by our own technicians.
- You can communicate directly with the people repairing your console.
- We provide clear advice before and after the repair.
- We stock a wide range of replacement parts.
- We offer competitive repair pricing.
- There are no extra courier travel times between a retail store and an external repair centre.
Our goal is to provide honest advice, quality workmanship and a straightforward repair service.
Courier Console Repairs Available Nationwide
You do not need to live in Christchurch to use our repair service.
Customers from across New Zealand can send their consoles to us by courier. Once the repair is complete, we carefully package and return the console using a tracked courier service.
Local customers can also drop their console directly at our Christchurch workshop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EB Games Reboot still operating?
No. The EB Games Reboot repair service in New Zealand closed in January 2026.
Does EB Games still repair consoles?
The Reboot repair service is no longer operating in New Zealand. Customers looking for console repairs can use an independent console repair specialist instead.
Where can I get my PlayStation or Xbox repaired now?
Lounge Lizard Gaming repairs PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles for customers throughout New Zealand. Local drop-off and nationwide courier repair options are available.
Do you repair consoles that were previously sent to EB Games Reboot?
Yes. We repair consoles regardless of where they were purchased or whether they have previously been assessed or repaired elsewhere.
Are all repairs completed at your Christchurch workshop?
Yes. Our console repairs are completed in-house by our own technicians. We do not send consoles to another repair company for the work to be completed.
Need Your Console Repaired?
If you have been searching for an alternative to EB Games Reboot, Lounge Lizard Gaming can help.
Whether your console has a damaged HDMI port, will not turn on, is overheating, will not read discs or is experiencing another fault, our technicians can diagnose the problem and recommend a suitable repair.
Contact Lounge Lizard Gaming today for advice or to arrange a console repair.
Lounge Lizard Gaming is an independent repair business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or associated with EB Games or the former Reboot repair service. EB Games and Reboot are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the former repair service.