Can we all agree that Tito's channel is probably the BEST retro modding channel? AWESOME video as always, Tito! I need my GBA in HD! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays my friend!
Why it gotta be like that though "the best" infers some contest... as if there has to be a contest... I love other retro modding channels too. Some day you gotta realize statements like that are subjective at best.
There's also Mr. Mario, but he doesn't get into the hardware side of modding like Tito does. Voultar does hardware mods, but he's not as friendly as Tito, so... you might be right!
That's the thing - I fully support things like this and LOVE that they exist but they're always priced so far out of the realm of what I'd consider reasonable.
That's really expensive though. You can buy fully functioning game boys online for like $80. And for anybody not so keen on playing on original hardware can either use an emulator or for even better buy a GameCube with a GBA adapter
I’m so happy to see more open sourced projects put out there, especially for this use case how cool!! I wonder if anyone in the future will make a browser plug-in so one can play their console-ized GB/GBA over the internet when away from home. This would also be a great work around for allowing un-jailbroken iPhones to play that library of games, and another way to crowd play longer grind-ey games like Pokèmon. As always love your crisp clean videos Tito, thanks for another!!
That's one crazy kit, I thought for sure it was a GBA-SP based one instead, but this was unexpected. I quite like this new-ish trend of grabbing the important parts (like CPU and RAM) from a dead console and making a new one basically, that way you achieve 100% (or as close as possible) game compatibility, no emulation errors and so on while still getting all the advantages of an emulation console. Gotta say we're right on the edge between just using the FPGA to simulate the hardware itself, and the normal consolizers that just add stuff to an actual console.
Your soldering skills are amazing!! This video really motivates me to learn to solder SMD components as well. Recently my laptop's power button broke off its board so I'll need to solder those on via SMD. Which is gonna be interesting for sure.
Cool mod, but just from a financial point of view it doesn't make sense. There are other kits for the same (or less) money that are available that don't have to be put together from 3 different sources and require less assembly (the more assembly, the more risk something can go wrong)
Another great looking option. I'm just kinda sad that there still isn't one with 240p RGB output for us CRT fans. Now, the gameboy player with gameboy interface is of course always an option but it gets annoying having to boot into GBI using a homebrew solution every time. It would be so nice to just have a dedicated consolized GBA with 240P output and support for SNES controllers.
Luckily there is the Picoboot mod now which makes it super easy to install and can be setup to boot directly into gameboy interface, which would kind of solve your issue
Crts aren't gonna be around forever. Most of this projects try to get old games on new screens because most people don't have CRT and even if they do it will go bad in a few years.
@@SIPEROTH Well I just want to enjoy them for the time being while we still have them. With proper maintenance they will last for a very long time to come most likely. Now of course we should be developing solutions for modern displays but I'd just love to see both. The more options, the better.
I picked up this kit based on this video. NGL, the soldering required was wild. But I preservered thanks to this excellent build walktrough. The final result is fantastic! Thank you so much!
Really enjoy watching your videos. Even if I'm not doing said mod, the way you put together your videos is leagues above others I've watched. I sincerely wish you the best and always can't wait for your next video. Keep up the good work!
I always say this but this is the best modding channel. High quality editing, very informative, step by step instructions, pros and cons, and comparisons. A lot of the time if I know how to do a mod I have a macho nacho video playing just in case I missed something. I especially like the more complex mods even if I won’t do them it’s good to know how they work and see what can be done.
wait hold up, this thing wants your router's ssid & password in a plain text file? talk about insecure lol
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It always breaks my heart when you see people throwing away old consoles and systems because they are broken. Older hardware like NES, SNES, N64, GB, GBA etc are getting so old, that they start to become rare. Not only rare if you want a working model, but rare in general. This is why we need such projects and things like this. We have to utilise, recycle and upcycle those old devices as much as possible to preserve them.
An interesting project. Surprisingly it's quite affordable (at least, compared to other kits... still oddly expensive given GBAs can be cycle accurate emulated from like 60$ onward...) but that's more to do with the working cost in terms of microsoldering. Still, it seems to offer the best quality, and it's a nice form factor.
Like the others, I love this, especially how small it is. While the soldering is the most difficult part for most of these setups, and I speak as a less experienced user, your technque is interesting. It looks like the flux helps keep the solder on the tiny pins so you can do a quick swipe over them with the iron, and it looks like it won't bridge as easily as I've seen happen otherwise. I know it's sped up in the video so it might just look easier than it is. That's something I wouldn't mind practicing myself
Flux is your friend when you're drag soldering or doing very fine pitch soldering. Ensuring you have the correct tip will help immensely in these situations also. Tito has a video going over his favorite modding tools that I highly recommend watching as well.
This things are just too ridiculously expensive, IMO. It's $110 for the "DIY" base, then you need another "accelerator" board for *another* $110, before you even add the GBA. Want a full kit? That's $350. The hell? You can get a MiSTer for that, for crying out loud. I hate these "kits", this kind of pointless retro parasitism drives me crazy.
(regardless of content or my personal opinions regarding pricing, your videos are always awesome and SUPER chill! You make construction and soldering look so easy, heh)
This is preserving original hardware, the pocket is only emulating that hardware. While it's still a great option for game preservation, hardware preservation is a different thing all together.
For me part of the allure is assembling myself. It's like going and buying a model car/plane kit from the store when they already sale toy car/planes off the shelf.
That’s what I’d do if given the choice. Eventually emulation will be the best option as time moves on. And it’s the same price and plays more games. This is more for enthusiasts who know how to solder. I don’t know how to do it unfortunately so it gets too expensive when comparing options.
Great kit just wish the power button wasn't so recessed into the case. It's the one gripe I have with the kit. It's hard to get at but other than that this is an awesome gba consolizer. The web ui firmware updater alone makes this the best kit out there in my opinion!
This is super cool, but the difficulty and expense prices me right out. I also kinda prefer the "Switch" style units, where you can play the GBA portably as well...
These consolizers aren't very good in concept. Nintended (get it) to play it on the go. I play on it when I'm not home or I'm listening where viewing isn't necessary. I would appreciate a mobile consolizer option.
Cannot wait for the lag testing episode, lag is the bane of my rhythm gaming ass and I was always wondering if any of these extra boards delay anything.
You have to log into a website to change settings? Nope, I learned my lesson on web supported stuff with C.H.i.P. I have several of those boards and cannot do anything with it because the flasher was locked behind a website the chips require ocassional re flashes and the guy who owns the flasher now is just sitting in it.
This is neat, thanks for the video. I really like what I'm seeing of these pixel grid options, but I haven't got to see it in person on anything yet. What I'd really like to see is a Neo Geo Pocket Color consolizer. I've read that there's one in the works, so that would like to see a video of that when it releases!
one of these days they are going to have an option to tunnel the link port through wifi for potential online play and it's going to be the best thing to ever happen to the GBA
Just purchased with the affiliate link! Been watching your content for awhile now and always love the quality you put out. Can’t wait to watch this video multiple times as I make my own! Take care
This thing is awesome. If I had any skill with a soldering iron, I'd definitely make this happen. Maybe, I'll be able to spare the $400 one day to get a pre-built one. Anyway, thank you for this awesome video. I can't wait to see what comes next.
idont get it wht anyone would spend $400 on it when steam deck can do more. Buying the diy kit option sure, its fun But buying a prebuilt one? It doesnt make any sense.
@@Bos_Meong in that regard, the PSP, psv, ps3, ps4, 3ds, new 3ds, pc, and raspberry pis I have can also emulate. Possibly even the ps2, but I've not looked into it. And I'm fully down to emulate on a steam deck if I ever get one. But there's something special about the quirks of original hardware, even if they're modified to fit a different screen. Besides, I grew up playing a lot of these titles on the real thing and emulation just isn't quite the same.
This is pretty dang cool! I am interested in your up coming video of lag testing! For me part of the fun will be assembly. I do wish it had a USB input for USB controllers. I have a 8bitdo wired pro2 I would like to use.
I don't remember if you said it already, but the reason why the solder pads for the RAM chip are so long is because some GBA's (including the SP) uses a smaller version with the same pinout. Edit: also really hoping the Spartan Boards get cheaper due to the shortage slowly resolving. I'm hoping since they used to be not in stock at all.
Interesting kit. I always consider it a valiant effort to salvage components with signs of corrosion on the leads, however... I've experienced over several decades that corrosion can sometimes migrate through the leads of an IC, which may eventually cause damage beyond repair. I don't know whether or not the examples in this video was the case, but it appears likely to be. Just my 2 cents. 😎
Does this support loading multiboot roms? If it does it could be used as a way to test whether the CPU and RAM from the donor GBA are good. There are probably already homebrew roms that were made for testing emulator accuracy that can handle the necessary testing functions.
God damn. You retro modders don't play. $360 for something I can do on my steam deck? I understand the nostalgia and feeling of playing on OH, but that cost is so high. This has to be a super niche crowd I've stumbled onto.
Steam Deck is emulation. This is OG CPU and RAM and, yes, some of us will pay the price to keep our old systems alive. I have a Game Gear that I've modded with, literally, everything but the kitchen sink and I'm approaching around $500 invested in it (including the EverDrive). Worth every.single.cent.
@@brentumina6072 I know steam deck is emulation, been doing it since Samsung epic 4g. Very well versed in emulation. The SD is just my dream device. Only had two hours on an actual Sega game gear when I was a kid (my uncle's). Wanted one ever since. But was always a poor kid. By the time I was old enough, it was old tech and not supported anymore. This was internet infancy. Resources didn't exist today like they did back then. Plus didn't want to deal w/ umd disc's from Sony (expensive, fragile, etc.). And wasn't into modern Nintendo child like audience. Got into pc gaming as a young adult. So when the SD was released, it was like I finally got my game gear + my pc games. Now I'm 37. I remember duck hunt and Mario bros at my friend's house when I was 5. Tmnt 3. My uncle had sonic 2 loaded into the game gear. It was a blast.
How's compatibility with this kit? I've yet to find a consolizer that works with my TV or capture cards. I've tried Woozle's consolizer, as well as the GameBox GBHD Advance.
This worked with the datapath card as well as my Yamaha home receiver. Cant speak to the other cards but since they tend to not use the hdmi standard, it can be hit or miss
Another great video as always. If I get the proper tools and a GBA, I think this would be a fun project. Are you able to use GBA-SP chips on this as well?
The NES was gray, the SNES was gray and purple, the N64 was dark gray and a slew of color (none black), the gamecube was purple orange or black, the wii was white or black or red, the wii u was white or black, the switch came with gray or Blue/red controller. "I wEnT wITh blAcK aNd rED fOr ThAt clAsSiC NiNteNDo LoOK!" You're drunk Tito...
It would be a shame if this channel had 2ds/3ds content! Especially new 2ds/3ds mods! Oh the humanity! (I'm only slightly kidding, your content is amazing Tito
Nice video, but sooo much flux, do you use flux-core solder also? Just curious, in the class 3 / aerospace field we know the damage flux can do especially on ICs. Drag soldering is so much fun :)
I also think it would be great if you could do a comprehensive video comparing all of the consolizers (plus analogue pocket) in other aspects too, like picture quality, audio quality if possible, etc. You're content is awesome, thanks for putting these out!
Needing to use an SD card just for the wifi password is quite excessive. Is there any support for backing up the ROM and/or save files to or playing roms from the SD card?
I have a GBA SP. The internals are still in great condition but the casing, around the power switch and joint, is broken. I'm not able to solder. Is there a kit I can use to convert my old GBA into a HDMI console? I'd really like to be able to use it again. Also, I kinda want to run rom hacks on it too.
I'd also like to know how these consolizers compare to the analogue pocket. Could you include the Analogue Pocket in your lag comparison video? I think it would be great if you could.
Personally, I think the "Pros and Cons" section at the end of each of your videos is 100% redundant, and should be replaced with a "Notes" section where you let viewers know things that would normally be a pro or con but *haven't* already been mentioned.
@@MachoNachoProductions I know it’s two different chips. I’m asking if the ram is married to the cpu. Meaning, does the ram chip need that specific cpu to work or vice versa. Or can any ram or cpu from a similar model gba be just swapped with no issues.? Thanks for your response in advance .( no pun intended lol )
I'm no cybersecurity expert but having your router credentials in a plain text file on a device connected to the internet is quite dangerous. If it ever gets hacked you are screwed
I really want to know how does this compare to the original GBA Consolizer, since the original one keeps aspect ratios and resolution as well as the quality, how does this do against that
Ok this is a cool feat but completely useless not only is it ruining original hardware (at least in some way) but i know a raspberry pi can do even more.
In comparison, a gamecube + some kind of swiss mod to run game boy interface + a game boy player + any gamecube HDMI adapter will get you comparable results with very little soldering if any depending on what kind of mod you do and it's WAY cheaper. Cost me about $260 and I slightly overpaid for the gamecube. This consolizer costs $400 LMAO
Can we all agree that Tito's channel is probably the BEST retro modding channel? AWESOME video as always, Tito! I need my GBA in HD! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays my friend!
Thank you Todd! 🙏 really appreciate it brother. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to you and your family!
Hear hear!
Why it gotta be like that though "the best" infers some contest... as if there has to be a contest... I love other retro modding channels too. Some day you gotta realize statements like that are subjective at best.
@@Enders I guess but Tito has such high quality videos and tutorials compared to many others
There's also Mr. Mario, but he doesn't get into the hardware side of modding like Tito does. Voultar does hardware mods, but he's not as friendly as Tito, so... you might be right!
not worth it lol 400$ before tax and shipping
That's the thing - I fully support things like this and LOVE that they exist but they're always priced so far out of the realm of what I'd consider reasonable.
Your soldering in past videos has been really good but this project its exceptional
Thank you. Been getting a lot of practice 😅
@@MachoNachoProductions Agreed! What temp(s) do you use with your j-tip?
That's really expensive though. You can buy fully functioning game boys online for like $80. And for anybody not so keen on playing on original hardware can either use an emulator or for even better buy a GameCube with a GBA adapter
A Game Boy doesn't have video out for gameplay capture or streaming. A GameCube with GBA Adapter AND an HDMI mod will run similar prices
I’m so happy to see more open sourced projects put out there, especially for this use case how cool!! I wonder if anyone in the future will make a browser plug-in so one can play their console-ized GB/GBA over the internet when away from home. This would also be a great work around for allowing un-jailbroken iPhones to play that library of games, and another way to crowd play longer grind-ey games like Pokèmon. As always love your crisp clean videos Tito, thanks for another!!
Glad you enjoyed this one. Playing gba online would be amazing
That's one crazy kit, I thought for sure it was a GBA-SP based one instead, but this was unexpected. I quite like this new-ish trend of grabbing the important parts (like CPU and RAM) from a dead console and making a new one basically, that way you achieve 100% (or as close as possible) game compatibility, no emulation errors and so on while still getting all the advantages of an emulation console. Gotta say we're right on the edge between just using the FPGA to simulate the hardware itself, and the normal consolizers that just add stuff to an actual console.
i harvest the lcd for a gba sp (a crappy one) to put them in a gba, so i have a gba sp disassembly, can take the chips of the gba sp for this mod??
Your soldering skills are amazing!! This video really motivates me to learn to solder SMD components as well. Recently my laptop's power button broke off its board so I'll need to solder those on via SMD. Which is gonna be interesting for sure.
Please never ever change your intro - It gives me chills every single time - It's so clean and perfect ... also love the video! lol
Cool mod, but just from a financial point of view it doesn't make sense. There are other kits for the same (or less) money that are available that don't have to be put together from 3 different sources and require less assembly (the more assembly, the more risk something can go wrong)
Another great looking option. I'm just kinda sad that there still isn't one with 240p RGB output for us CRT fans. Now, the gameboy player with gameboy interface is of course always an option but it gets annoying having to boot into GBI using a homebrew solution every time. It would be so nice to just have a dedicated consolized GBA with 240P output and support for SNES controllers.
It's an underserved market for sure. I would be way into this. HD retro consoles don't interest me.
Luckily there is the Picoboot mod now which makes it super easy to install and can be setup to boot directly into gameboy interface, which would kind of solve your issue
Crts aren't gonna be around forever. Most of this projects try to get old games on new screens because most people don't have CRT and even if they do it will go bad in a few years.
@@SIPEROTH Well I just want to enjoy them for the time being while we still have them. With proper maintenance they will last for a very long time to come most likely. Now of course we should be developing solutions for modern displays but I'd just love to see both. The more options, the better.
I miss CRTs
I picked up this kit based on this video. NGL, the soldering required was wild. But I preservered thanks to this excellent build walktrough. The final result is fantastic! Thank you so much!
I'm waiting for one that can do 240p for CRTs or 480p for integer scaling. For now, I think the Game Boy Player with GBI is still the best option.
There is a 480p bitstream available that you can load manually.
I wish gba was harder to emulate to justify something like this.
I have to stop watching these my wallet can't take much more.
Really enjoy watching your videos. Even if I'm not doing said mod, the way you put together your videos is leagues above others I've watched. I sincerely wish you the best and always can't wait for your next video. Keep up the good work!
Who needs FPGA when you can harvest period accurate parts? This is so cool!
I always say this but this is the best modding channel. High quality editing, very informative, step by step instructions, pros and cons, and comparisons. A lot of the time if I know how to do a mod I have a macho nacho video playing just in case I missed something. I especially like the more complex mods even if I won’t do them it’s good to know how they work and see what can be done.
wait hold up, this thing wants your router's ssid & password in a plain text file? talk about insecure lol
It always breaks my heart when you see people throwing away old consoles and systems because they are broken.
Older hardware like NES, SNES, N64, GB, GBA etc are getting so old, that they start to become rare. Not only rare if you want a working model, but rare in general.
This is why we need such projects and things like this. We have to utilise, recycle and upcycle those old devices as much as possible to preserve them.
330 Euros for this thing, 150 for the diy bunde, are you f ing kidding me
This shield make everything much smoother. I built one last year with a gba sp board and it is a MESS of wires. Works like a charm though.
An interesting project. Surprisingly it's quite affordable (at least, compared to other kits... still oddly expensive given GBAs can be cycle accurate emulated from like 60$ onward...) but that's more to do with the working cost in terms of microsoldering. Still, it seems to offer the best quality, and it's a nice form factor.
Like the others, I love this, especially how small it is. While the soldering is the most difficult part for most of these setups, and I speak as a less experienced user, your technque is interesting. It looks like the flux helps keep the solder on the tiny pins so you can do a quick swipe over them with the iron, and it looks like it won't bridge as easily as I've seen happen otherwise. I know it's sped up in the video so it might just look easier than it is. That's something I wouldn't mind practicing myself
That is correct, the flux helps keep the solder on the pins/pads. It’s an absolute must to use
Flux is your friend when you're drag soldering or doing very fine pitch soldering. Ensuring you have the correct tip will help immensely in these situations also. Tito has a video going over his favorite modding tools that I highly recommend watching as well.
@@brentumina6072 I already watched it, I have some of the tools, but haven't had as many opportunities as I'd like to work with solder
This things are just too ridiculously expensive, IMO. It's $110 for the "DIY" base, then you need another "accelerator" board for *another* $110, before you even add the GBA. Want a full kit? That's $350.
The hell? You can get a MiSTer for that, for crying out loud. I hate these "kits", this kind of pointless retro parasitism drives me crazy.
(regardless of content or my personal opinions regarding pricing, your videos are always awesome and SUPER chill! You make construction and soldering look so easy, heh)
These are cool if you're into DIY, but the analogue pocket seems make these projects less important.
True. It sucks you have to wait a long time to get one though.
This is preserving original hardware, the pocket is only emulating that hardware.
While it's still a great option for game preservation, hardware preservation is a different thing all together.
For me part of the allure is assembling myself. It's like going and buying a model car/plane kit from the store when they already sale toy car/planes off the shelf.
That’s what I’d do if given the choice. Eventually emulation will be the best option as time moves on. And it’s the same price and plays more games. This is more for enthusiasts who know how to solder. I don’t know how to do it unfortunately so it gets too expensive when comparing options.
Analoge Pocket has no soul imo, real hardware is more fun to work with and play on :)
Great kit just wish the power button wasn't so recessed into the case. It's the one gripe I have with the kit. It's hard to get at but other than that this is an awesome gba consolizer. The web ui firmware updater alone makes this the best kit out there in my opinion!
Out of all the GBA consolizer's you've done videos on, if you could only keep one, which would be your favorite/the best?
Tito - what temperature and airflow do you use for your air station for removal of these chips?
This is super cool, but the difficulty and expense prices me right out. I also kinda prefer the "Switch" style units, where you can play the GBA portably as well...
These consolizers aren't very good in concept. Nintended (get it) to play it on the go. I play on it when I'm not home or I'm listening where viewing isn't necessary. I would appreciate a mobile consolizer option.
Cannot wait for the lag testing episode, lag is the bane of my rhythm gaming ass and I was always wondering if any of these extra boards delay anything.
There's that weird looking "A" letter again...
You have to log into a website to change settings? Nope, I learned my lesson on web supported stuff with C.H.i.P. I have several of those boards and cannot do anything with it because the flasher was locked behind a website the chips require ocassional re flashes and the guy who owns the flasher now is just sitting in it.
This is neat, thanks for the video. I really like what I'm seeing of these pixel grid options, but I haven't got to see it in person on anything yet. What I'd really like to see is a Neo Geo Pocket Color consolizer. I've read that there's one in the works, so that would like to see a video of that when it releases!
I could play GBA games emulated well even on my first PC over 20 years ago. So... why?
one of these days they are going to have an option to tunnel the link port through wifi for potential online play and it's going to be the best thing to ever happen to the GBA
That would be pretty amazing!
idk how i found this video but its genuinely calming.
Prices start at $365.
THESE PEOPLE ARE OUT OF THEIR DAMN MINDS!
That is an awful lot of work to play some old ass GBA games that you could just emulate on PC 🤣🤣
That is the worst condition GBA I have ever seen. Looks like it might have been in a flood.
Are there board replacement kits that keep them portable?
I believe there is one. I forgot who makes it
Just purchased with the affiliate link! Been watching your content for awhile now and always love the quality you put out. Can’t wait to watch this video multiple times as I make my own! Take care
This thing is awesome. If I had any skill with a soldering iron, I'd definitely make this happen. Maybe, I'll be able to spare the $400 one day to get a pre-built one. Anyway, thank you for this awesome video. I can't wait to see what comes next.
idont get it wht anyone would spend $400 on it when steam deck can do more.
Buying the diy kit option sure, its fun
But buying a prebuilt one? It doesnt make any sense.
@@Bos_Meong in that regard, the PSP, psv, ps3, ps4, 3ds, new 3ds, pc, and raspberry pis I have can also emulate. Possibly even the ps2, but I've not looked into it. And I'm fully down to emulate on a steam deck if I ever get one. But there's something special about the quirks of original hardware, even if they're modified to fit a different screen. Besides, I grew up playing a lot of these titles on the real thing and emulation just isn't quite the same.
Watching Tito mod retro consoles is so satisfying for me.
This is pretty dang cool! I am interested in your up coming video of lag testing! For me part of the fun will be assembly. I do wish it had a USB input for USB controllers. I have a 8bitdo wired pro2 I would like to use.
I don't remember if you said it already, but the reason why the solder pads for the RAM chip are so long is because some GBA's (including the SP) uses a smaller version with the same pinout.
Edit: also really hoping the Spartan Boards get cheaper due to the shortage slowly resolving. I'm hoping since they used to be not in stock at all.
200 + a gameboy advance board and a sd card...so more like 250+
Can’t wait for the shoot out video! Can’t decide which one to go for! As of now I’m still leaning towards the GBAConsolizer
I really like your soldering very nice you Inspire me to do better
People keep making new different GBA hdmi mods, but still not a single one for NGPC 😒
That would be awesome to see one day
Interesting kit. I always consider it a valiant effort to salvage components with signs of corrosion on the leads, however... I've experienced over several decades that corrosion can sometimes migrate through the leads of an IC, which may eventually cause damage beyond repair. I don't know whether or not the examples in this video was the case, but it appears likely to be. Just my 2 cents. 😎
i found it's the easiest to clean the pads, apply solder paste from a syringe and then just heat from below
Does this support loading multiboot roms? If it does it could be used as a way to test whether the CPU and RAM from the donor GBA are good. There are probably already homebrew roms that were made for testing emulator accuracy that can handle the necessary testing functions.
God damn. You retro modders don't play. $360 for something I can do on my steam deck? I understand the nostalgia and feeling of playing on OH, but that cost is so high. This has to be a super niche crowd I've stumbled onto.
Steam Deck is emulation. This is OG CPU and RAM and, yes, some of us will pay the price to keep our old systems alive. I have a Game Gear that I've modded with, literally, everything but the kitchen sink and I'm approaching around $500 invested in it (including the EverDrive). Worth every.single.cent.
@@brentumina6072 I know steam deck is emulation, been doing it since Samsung epic 4g. Very well versed in emulation.
The SD is just my dream device. Only had two hours on an actual Sega game gear when I was a kid (my uncle's). Wanted one ever since. But was always a poor kid. By the time I was old enough, it was old tech and not supported anymore. This was internet infancy. Resources didn't exist today like they did back then. Plus didn't want to deal w/ umd disc's from Sony (expensive, fragile, etc.). And wasn't into modern Nintendo child like audience. Got into pc gaming as a young adult. So when the SD was released, it was like I finally got my game gear + my pc games. Now I'm 37. I remember duck hunt and Mario bros at my friend's house when I was 5. Tmnt 3. My uncle had sonic 2 loaded into the game gear. It was a blast.
How's compatibility with this kit? I've yet to find a consolizer that works with my TV or capture cards. I've tried Woozle's consolizer, as well as the GameBox GBHD Advance.
This worked with the datapath card as well as my Yamaha home receiver. Cant speak to the other cards but since they tend to not use the hdmi standard, it can be hit or miss
I've had the gba consolizer that never worked with any of my tvs. This one works with all my tvs.
Another great video as always. If I get the proper tools and a GBA, I think this would be a fun project. Are you able to use GBA-SP chips on this as well?
I don’t see why not.
This kit is not for the SP, the SP CPU has a larger chip size
@@bugiusproduction I didn’t know that now is there any performance differences at all?
Not as far as I can tell. But if i start finding lots of broken sp boards i might build an sp version of the shield.
The NES was gray, the SNES was gray and purple, the N64 was dark gray and a slew of color (none black), the gamecube was purple orange or black, the wii was white or black or red, the wii u was white or black, the switch came with gray or Blue/red controller.
"I wEnT wITh blAcK aNd rED fOr ThAt clAsSiC NiNteNDo LoOK!"
You're drunk Tito...
You could have used the AGS Aging Cartridge to test the CPU/RAM.
Also anyone that uses those smoothing filters should go directly to jail.
This is amazing and seems to be the best GBA kit so far but requires mad skills that you have to assemble. 😉
If the GBA Consolizer was ever in stock, that mod is easier. A bit cheaper too, because you don't need the Spartan Edge board.
It would be a shame if this channel had 2ds/3ds content! Especially new 2ds/3ds mods!
Oh the humanity!
(I'm only slightly kidding, your content is amazing Tito
Nice video, but sooo much flux, do you use flux-core solder also? Just curious, in the class 3 / aerospace field we know the damage flux can do especially on ICs. Drag soldering is so much fun :)
I also think it would be great if you could do a comprehensive video comparing all of the consolizers (plus analogue pocket) in other aspects too, like picture quality, audio quality if possible, etc. You're content is awesome, thanks for putting these out!
what are the controls like using a SNES controller? If I remember right, using woozle's mod you can make Y=B and B=A. Can you do the same here?
Needing to use an SD card just for the wifi password is quite excessive. Is there any support for backing up the ROM and/or save files to or playing roms from the SD card?
Beautiful mod. If you're looking to get this done, give us a shout. We do all things SMD and would be happy to help build this for you!
I have a GBA SP. The internals are still in great condition but the casing, around the power switch and joint, is broken. I'm not able to solder. Is there a kit I can use to convert my old GBA into a HDMI console? I'd really like to be able to use it again. Also, I kinda want to run rom hacks on it too.
200+ for something you can just play on a modded Snes Classic... nah,.. this stuff is horribly over priced.
As much as id like to buy this, i already have an hdmi modded gamecube with a gba player so id just have no portable gameboy
Wonder if they’ll introduce support for RetroNAS via WiFi? Could use the micro SD for (temporary) near edge storage of rom and save data.
I'd also like to know how these consolizers compare to the analogue pocket. Could you include the Analogue Pocket in your lag comparison video? I think it would be great if you could.
Cool project and all, but I'll stick to and definitely suggest the MiSTer FPGA instead.
Personally, I think the "Pros and Cons" section at the end of each of your videos is 100% redundant, and should be replaced with a "Notes" section where you let viewers know things that would normally be a pro or con but *haven't* already been mentioned.
hmmmmm HMMMMMM I have a loose damaged GBA SP board in case I ever needed parts from it.. looks like I found a use for the parts!
Ever used visualboy ?
Is the ram married to the cpu? Or could you of easily just replace the bad chip by it self?.
The ram and cpu are 2 separate chips
@@MachoNachoProductions I know it’s two different chips. I’m asking if the ram is married to the cpu. Meaning, does the ram chip need that specific cpu to work or vice versa. Or can any ram or cpu from a similar model gba be just swapped with no issues.? Thanks for your response in advance .( no pun intended lol )
@@eathenalexander2836 There is no hard coding between the RAM and CPU. You can use good components from two different systems with no ill effect.
I keep getting a Timed out Waiting for packet header at 50%, anyone else had this problem while programming the spartan?
Being that it has internet connectivity, it must have some kind of system clock. Will it bypass the game clock on cartridges with depleted batteries?
Thank you for your video
Might be a dumb question but would any of these consolizers be usable with a capture device to stream/record?
That gameboy was the perfect one to use for this mod. You couldn't salvage anything else from that mess.
I'm no cybersecurity expert but having your router credentials in a plain text file on a device connected to the internet is quite dangerous. If it ever gets hacked you are screwed
I really want to know how does this compare to the original GBA Consolizer, since the original one keeps aspect ratios and resolution as well as the quality, how does this do against that
Only a matter of time until that SD card port finds some new uses.. maybe even that FPGA, too...
That's called Bluetooth lag and you've been playing games with it for most of your life.
When I saw how slim it was, I thought it would be using an SP motherboard.
I was wondering if you’d be able to stream with it?
Or any comsolizer for that matter sorry I’m a n00b
Holy shit bro that’s amazing playing our fave gba games in hd on a tv 😊
what a disappointment, to go through all that effort and to end up with a broken cup/ram then undoing the work to fix it. Least he fixed it.
Great video as usual, I said it before and say it again, I love the intro man, thanks for the video. 12:43 where can I get this hub?
Ok this is a cool feat but completely useless not only is it ruining original hardware (at least in some way) but i know a raspberry pi can do even more.
Ordered this and can't wait to see if it will fit in my custom shell that also fits the woozle kit and Gamebox kits.
In comparison, a gamecube + some kind of swiss mod to run game boy interface + a game boy player + any gamecube HDMI adapter will get you comparable results with very little soldering if any depending on what kind of mod you do and it's WAY cheaper. Cost me about $260 and I slightly overpaid for the gamecube. This consolizer costs $400 LMAO
It's also an official product and can play gamecube games!
Does the kit comes with a card detection switch? I got a bga pcb which someone removed the card reader to install it on a ds lite...
Is there a way to connect a arcade control pad and coin op machine because i love to turn a gba into s full arcade machine with one of these mods
"It is a bit fiddly but you will eventually get it."
Finally, someone who believes in me.
I love the idea, but the consolizer itself is too rich for my blood.
I wish there was a version with a USB controller port instead of an SNES one...
Yeeeeeees I love it♥️
I wonder if the cpu and ram can be retrieved from a disc-less game boy player