Nintendo Gameboy Color - McWill LCD Screen Mod - New (2019) Screen
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Installing the new LCD screen from McWill. And a quick look at a few games on it afterwards.
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If you want to skip most of the install stuff and just get an overview, jump to 38:23.
Note: Whilst it says "Includes Paid Promotion" at the start of the video - I haven't been paid - the screen was sent to me for free though.
Sigh, YT rules that don't apply to UK peeps getting enforced I guess. YT should have to put "This video was heavily funded to appear on the suggested videos" on their stuff too C***s.
I have just installed the same mod and I keep getting problems with mine turning on the first time. I've been using quality batteries but I have to turn my gameboy on and off like three times before it stays on. It's a weird issue as this only happens when it has been turned off for an extended period of time. I wonder if anyone else has been having this same issue?
would be worth doing if they made the screen larger so it fits properly . . . . . . .
what a wonderful way to spend Sunday morning watching you at work thanks Chris
It'd be nice to cover the LCD silver frame with black tape. Black kapton tape would be good. Or a front bezel with a fitted black border. Otherwise awesome!
Or a different bezel
I have a McWill LCD for one of my Atari Lynx that will be added this summer. Regarding these McWill modifications? Simply incredible. The research, engineering and work involved vs. the little to any revenue McWill earns? Let me just formally thank McWill for his talent, passion and support to these extinct vintage handhelds.
Looks like a lovely LCD with great colour saturation but I'd definitely put a strip of black tape down either side of the silver bezel to disguise it.
Haha, yes, I did think about that but since its totally straight it doesn't bother me. If anything it makes it easy to notice it has a different screen.
Top video Chris, the LCD screen looks great. I'm sure McWill could have new bezels made to go with the screen to hide the fact it's slightly smaller in size, I don't own a game boy colour but I may have to pick one up now.
What a difference! I'm still holding out for a screen replacement for my PSP1003. I think I've mentioned before how I hate the ghosting on the original PSP screen.
The only additional thing I would do (because seeing the silver bezel of the screen would get to me) is use some black insulation tape to cover the silver bezel pieces that you can see. That way it will blend into the rest of the screen and wont look obvious that the screen is slightly smaller than the original.
Even with cored colder, a little extra flux makes everything 10x easier, less time per joint.
I just finished my mcwill mod on my gbc,works perfectly,and i followed your video perfectly,thx again gadget,no problems while fitting it.
Awesome!!!!!
Just for some clarification, the BennVenn GBC screen is completely solderless and has also organised a front bezel from JellyBelly to make the fit perfect.
Oh, and a (tested) 22hrs vs 4hrs. And he will have a Euro supplier in a few days.
Wait for a GBC screen mod vid, and two come along at once! Good to see your McWill mod, after seeing the one showcased on This Does Not Compute. Ended up buying Benn Venn’s ‘Freckle’ screen.
Another great video, I’d be so tempted to colour the silver bands on the screen black to help it blend into the screen bezel
Haha =D Seems lots of people are bothered by that! I was initially but the screen is straight and bang in the middle, so it doesn't bother me.
I like BennVenn's version more. For roughly the same price, you can buy a kit that doesn't require any soldering whatsoever, thus making it stupidly easier (or at the very least more convenient) for the average person that doesn't do this for a job or a hobby and as such doesn't need to buy a soldering iron that may be used once and never again. Oh, and he's also testing a variant that fits in a GBP aswell as possibly a DMG GB.
Great video, and timely with the 30th anniversary of the Gameboy :-)
F*****g awesome, a vid to watch while I have breakfast tomorrow! I have a GBC and would love a backlit screen for it, so I can get an LSDJ cart eventually and make tunes while not requiring to hold the GBC at a bloody awkward angle lol. I hope you are well Gadge.
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Thanks mate =D
Great job on the install, I really like how you mounted the oscillator. I have one of these but haven't installed it yet so I'm going to copy your method. Some of the other videos I've seen were pretty sloppy with the oscillator and had a 1/4 mile of extra wire stuffed in there.
and yeah fitting everything in for the tv out was a touch challenge for me the main issue is keeping it neat looking
Nice video gadget,ordered mine on atariage and probably showing up next week,gona fit it next weekend.
Thanks, and awesome!!! Glad you are getting one, you won't regret it!
What a difference a backlight makes Chris great vlog mate as always 😀😀😀 Kim 😀😀😀
Cheers Kim =D Your channel name changes more than the weather here! - but loving the current one!
Awesome! If there's a revised version that is the correct size, where the casing isn't showing through, and where the picture is the same size as the original screen, then this is definitely something i'll jump on!
Unfortunately, like it is now, i don't think i would want it though, the fact that the image is smaller, and that the casing is showing through, just rubs me the wrong way, it doesn't look quite right. I'm hoping for a revised version soon!
Mine comes from Dragon Box too ! Thank you sir for this awesome video !
Another good video. I dont have the skills to do this kind of mod. But its great to see original hardware being used!
Not buying one but super loved the video and did give me an insight into how good these screen mods are getting so thanks.
looking forward to the vga mod. probably my biggest reason for wanting the mcwill kit.
Might get around to the VGA mod soon!
Nice job. The price seems pretty reasonable as well.
Fantastic screen, great job my friend.
Great video! Ordered a screen and new glass cover.
Cheers!
Worked out well. Cool GB too, nice color. Had a Blue one back in the day I got on a school trip to Manchester. Found it frustrating to use without a back light.
Yeah, I somehow used the original Gameboy a LOT, but I think the color screen is harder to use for long periods of time.
Looks great. My OCD would make me use black tape or paint the silver bezel so it doesn't show through the screen lens. Are you planning on trying out BennVenns new Lynx screen and compare it to the MC Will screen? Curious if there is a quality difference since the BennVenn one is half the price.
I might check out one of the Benn Venn screens at some point, just got too many things I need to also cover.
Been waiting for this since I saw your twitter post.
Samsung makes a very slick mini-vga port for their old laptops, but idk where to even begin finding the ports/components for installing one myself.
What'd be really slick is a way of routing one of the pins to the switch, so that when you plug it in, it auto-switches.
Especially if you can carry audio to the source as well....
I used to have this giant magnification device that attached to the gameboy, don't recall how, and it had a light somewhere that lit the screen up. It was clunky as hell though.
TFW literally three different screen mods like this just came out at the same time
Now this is right up my street.i have a clear GBC that I would love to do. I'll press play now and watch away. Also, could you not take vcc from the led leg to save trying to solder to the tiny cap? Could you not also neatly put black tape on the left/right side of the screen to hide the chrome screen surround. Another question, lol. What is the crystal used for, does it need it?
You would need to check that the LED is fed with 5v - it probably goes through a resistor to drop it, so I wouldn't take 5v from there. You could put tape down the sides of the screen there - I considered that but was happy as it is tbh. The crystal provides a clock to the CPLD / FPGA, so it is required!
A. Why not replace the IR-port with a VGA-connector?
B. How about using a closed-circuit-detector as switch? (just plug in the cable to switch to VGA)
Tricky to find one that fits the size, I think a little black Sharpie on the silver would obscure the trim some. Always bugged me how it's 160x144, why not just do 160x160? ^_^
Screen looks great .
Maybe a Mini-VGA connector to replace the infrared module at the top? I’m not sure what games might use that, though.
There’s been rapid progress by numerous folk in a short period with GBC backlight solutions; I’m still hoping someone finds a larger display however, as the GBC’s screen is already smaller than its cousins anyway (DMG, GBP).
Good evening sir awesome vid do u sell these as im interested in buying one
yeah my only hold up for people would be the oscillator but its great none the less
Never seen the inside of a Game Boy. Looked like a bit of a fiddle this one. However it wasn't a problem for you. The screen looked amazing. Great Video Mr Gadget.
Thanks mate =D
Great video as always!
BennVenns adapter is not compatible with Nintendo AGS101 Screens btw.
This is what I was talking about:- www.retromodding.com/products/bennvenns-gbc-backlight-conversion-ribbon-cable-for-ags-101-lcd?variant=12570392199191
So yes, it is compatible =D You are thinking about the new one he has just released I think.
I personally dont like the mcphill. Lots of backflips just to make it work. And as for the freckle shack there's no telling when the hell they will be shipping. I bought a midwest embedded and it's really easy and straightforward
I've seen how the midwest embedded screen is fitted and it's not easier at all imo. You have to cut the plastic again and trim bits down, then attach wires, and if you chose to add the brightness control via the buttons you have wires there too. It also uses exactly the same LCD display with the same metal bits showing (unless you replace the front bezel), and in the videos I've seen the screen is not centralised, ie. the few videos I've seen you see more of the silver left hand side than the right hand side. Might be a bit easier for some to install, but I am not convinced on that one!
Nice video. I just installed one and while the screen looks great, I was disappointed to see a single screen tear every few seconds and wondered if you had noticed on yours.
Thanks! I haven't noticed any tearing - what games in particular are you seeing that problem?
isn't there any display kit with the same screen size?
Honestly no idea! Maybe the Benn Venn one is larger?
What is the best appropriate battery to be used with this?
I am getting a custom one made with a McWill LCD, but I don't if my Eneloop Pro batteries will supply the desired voltage.
Honestly no idea at this stage - I haven't compared current vs an unmodded screen - I would assume it draws more current. So high capacity eneloop is probably what I would go for.
I noticed you have some sort of mult loader for the gameboy Chris. What's that called? Because I might get one of those.
Perfect little tutorial video this. It's very clear what to do and how to do it.
It's called an Everdrive. You can get them for a lot of cartridge based systems.
@@akira1310 Thanks Marc.
What can I type on eBay in order to find the same magnifying lens as yours?
electronics magnifier
@@GadgetUK164 thanks, keep going with the channel :-)
I have just installed the same mod and I keep getting problems with mine turning on the first time when it's been off for awhile. I've been using quality batteries but I have to turn my gameboy on and off like three times before it stays on. It's a weird issue as this only happens when it has been turned off for an extended period of time. I wonder if anyone else has been having this same issue?
This can happen! The same thing happens with the GameGear, but often its only when used in conjuction with an Everdrive. I believe it's due to inrush current and the fact the capacitor on the main power input not having enough charge. A quick switch off and back on should resolve it. I will test my Gameboy Colour out with the everdrive more later to see if I can re-create the same behaviour.
@@GadgetUK164 ok thanks for the response!
R-TYPE for the win!
Super nice video! Very clear and understandable even to me, which I am far from being an expert. Thank you!
I would like to have the same mod on my GameBoy Advance SP, which unfortunately isn't the AGS 101. Do you know if there is something similar for it?
That's easier. If you have a certain case color you love. But it didn't have the AGS 101 screen. You can just swap out the screens. There's no proprietary configuration between the two. I put a AGS 101 screen in my NES GBA SP Edition.
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Mine is a silver SP. Problem is finding an ags 101 screen.
You don't need anything new or in good shape. Just the screen has to be fine. I remember I got mine for $35. @@MauroSanna
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Very interesting. I need to do some research.
@@MauroSanna It's really easy to swap out. The only hard part is removing the screw covers on the screen. Without damaging them.
That cat hair stuck to your screwdriver was making me feel extremely ocd! 🐱😣
Haha, yes - I spotted that watching back later! I've cleaned that tool now! It had a little flux on the end which was causing things to stick onto it =/
i'am i alone to rather prefer the original screen ? whith the native resolution and the retro fade color aspect ? seriously guys those who wants a backlighting, just get an sp ags-101 and that's it
No, you are not alone! If it hadn't been sent to me I probably wouldn't have bothered with a mod as I mostly just use the GBA (or Super Gameboy) for my GameBoy gaming!
If he had installed the Freckle Shack this video would be less than 10 minutes long.
To be fair, if I hadn't done a video - it would take LESS than 10 minutes to fit the McWill screen! Most of the time spent in this video is me waffling about how best to approach it.
Just bought 3 of em lmao
This mod looked easy at the beginning, but for novices it clearly isn't.
I can understand getting a pocket neogeo back lit. But what is the point in this? Just buy an advanced. No disrespect, you are very good at what you do.
It's perfect for people who don't use a everdrive and want the GB/GBC carts not to stick out. Like on a GBA SP. It's uncomfortable having the old carts under your hands for a long period of time. You'd also be able to use the link cable system. Since you can't use GB/GBC link games through the SP.
It's about nostalgia too - some people grew up using the GB Color. I personally prefer to play GB/C games on the GameCube adapter.
Shame to see you using the Chinese ripoff of the Everdrive. You know, they have the actual real Gameboy Everdrives for very cheap now, it would be worth getting one. Also kind of a shame to see that the replacement screen is even smaller than the already tiny GBC screen. Otherwise it does look quite nice.
It was a gift! I have every other everdrive produced up until the new range, all originals!
@@GadgetUK164ah, good to hear.
Yeah lol, you can see on my other videos that I always go for genuine krikzz hardware - on this occasion I asked for it as a gift and someone went price comparing against eBay...
Ah..everdrive
This might be one of the weakest screen solutions for a GBC I've ever seen. I'm sure the manufacture cost is high to justify the price tag, but by appearances alone, it looks remarkably low-rent.
Pain in the ass to install too...
To be fair, try finding a screen that is precisely the size of the original one - they don't exist! You either have to go larger or smaller. Personally I think the only things that could make this perfect is to somehow mount the crystal on the PCB, alter the PCB layout so no cuts of the plastic are required. That said, it has been reported (by other reviewers) that it is brighter and clearer than the AGS-101 screen mod you can do to these. Furthermore, the screen from Benn Venn apparently is exactly the same! The only difference is a custom bezel to hide the silver bits. So what is the better option then?