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My 2 GameBoys - Looking for advice (piefed.cdn.blahaj.zone)
submitted 1 month ago by Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zone to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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Hii everyone!! ☺️ Here's my two GameBoys that I have had since I was a kid. I'm thinking for the GameBoy Color to do the screen upgrade with backlight. For the GameBoy Pocket, I will need to do a screen replacement which I want to go with an OEM replacement, or at least OEM spec. I also need to find a battery cover replacement for the Pocket.

Any advice on what to look out for opening these up? And also any advice on where I can start sourcing what I need?

Thanks in advance!

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[-] YourAvgDuckHead@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 1 month ago

I added an OLED display to both my GBC and DMG, and I'm very happy with it. I wrote about in on my blog :)

[-] Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago

Thanks! I'll check out your blog 😊 I didn't consider OLED displays, but that would definitely be cool!

[-] neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

One thing I read when looking into it is that the gameboy pockets 2 aaa batteries are kind weak to power an oled. But… if you get an lithium ion rechargeable battery back I think it’s better and that should solve the cover issue too

[-] Quibblekrust@thelemmy.club 1 points 1 month ago

The link in your blog post that goes to the OLED screen on AliExpress is a 404 error.

[-] YourAvgDuckHead@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Well I think it's just because they used official Nintendo logos, so the listings on AliExpress probably got taken down (maybe only in Europe?).

But the company still exists and you can get their stuff on other shops. But you'll have to do some research I guess. I found this German shop that still has some.

[-] Double_A@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 month ago

Btw I kinda regretted modding my childhood gameboy, because suddenly it wasn't my gameboy anymore.

[-] Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago

I thought about this too, but this is actually a secondary one. I also have a Kiwi coloured GameBoy Color put away which is staying exactly how it is

[-] InFerNo@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago

We had the kiwi, so many fond memories

[-] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah, i got my original DMG refurbished and working and as terrible as the screen is, i don't want to change it. It's the first gameboy ever made, so there should be a bunch of original ones out there so kids can see just how terrible it was to play in the dark.

I will buy a gameboy color to mod instead.

[-] InFerNo@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

If they still work perfectly I wouldn't alter them.

[-] SW42@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I modded my gameboy color with the display from FunnyPlaying. I’m very happy with the result

I used this one : https://funnyplaying.com/products/gbc-retro-pixel-ips-lcd-kit-1

[-] Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 month ago

This is what I originally had in mind! I might do case too if I can find a Kiwi Color especially! I already have one original Kiwi Color, but I would love to have a second but with this screen.

Did you consider the OLED option?

[-] SW42@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I did, but there were no sufficiently accessible options at that time. I am very happy with the IPS Screen and the fact that it’s pre-laminated to the lens means there is no need to be careful about dust ingress.

[-] Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zone 0 points 1 month ago

Ah good point!

Yeah I'm leaning towards the IPS instead of the OLED. Can't wait to get Pokemon Yellow cranking on this thing again 😄

[-] SW42@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah, I had Blue as a kid :) still love starting it up once in a while.

I also got the pre-made case with it so I didn’t have to cut up my original childhood GBC. Still the same Colour though :)

[-] HuudaHarkiten@piefed.social 2 points 1 month ago

Heres a video about making a CRT GameBoy https://youtu.be/irHI_2WdQXc

[-] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Does that say 2 minutes of battery life?

[-] HuudaHarkiten@piefed.social 1 points 1 month ago

Yup.

[-] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Really giving the Game Gear a run for worst battery life.

[-] HuudaHarkiten@piefed.social 1 points 1 month ago

Haha. I got a Game Gear as a christmas present back in the ancient times. Good thing my dad was smart enough to buy the enormous external, rechargeable battery thing.

[-] Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago

Hahaha just finished watching, that was great! Thanks for sharing 😊

2min 5second battery life.. totally worth it! Lol

[-] HuudaHarkiten@piefed.social 1 points 1 month ago

James Channel is great. Lots of silly stuff like that in there. Like a handheld OG xbox, a SNES that plays PS1 games etc :D

[-] mojofrododojo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

get a wide hinge and some epoxy and you got a DS!

[-] WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

I’ve gotten some good stuff from https://handheldlegend.com/ before.

[-] J3N5T4R@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Them pixle worms on the pocket. Every single one I've ever seen has that as well as my own one. Poor things.

[-] ClipperDefiance@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

This is a really good resource on Game Boy modding and repair..

For my own Color I went with the Hispeedido/OneChip OLED kit. I'm happy with it. I recommend using NiMH rechargeable batteries with it. I get around 5 to 6 hours on two Eneloop Pro AA batteries.

Obligatory picture of the Boy.

As for the Pocket, you're probably going to have to cannibalize the part from another unit. I did a quick search on eBay and did see a few working LCDs for around $50 each. That isn't really a good price since it's possible to find a functional Pocket for around the same price. Though, it can be difficult to find one without screen cancer these days.

[-] Magnum@infosec.pub 1 points 1 month ago

Oh wow I like how you tried to make Pikachus balls clickable. Its a bit off, I would've suggested using it as his nipples instead, but I like your vision. Great.

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