Absolutely LOVE this shell, just wish compatibility with accessories could have been maintained. I'm also a bit disappointed that the shoulder buttons were not replaced-- they're probably my least favorite part of the standard SP. Some larger, metal shoulder buttons would be really nice!
Probably not because they go on the bandwagon "making it metal = premium". BTW metal housings are not more expensive as plastic in production, it's just markup because companies know that metal is associated with higher Quality (which it isn't) so they charge you more.
Great video man, definitely was excited to check this one out. I got my hands on this myself and I gotta say I have a few issues with it myself. Most you already addressed, but a big one for me were the L/R buttons, the loss of the springs makes the buttons feel stiff and not having that slight kickback from them just doesn't feel right. They still work just fine, but in terms of comfortability, I'd say it just doesn't feel too good pushing those buttons, especially when they're so close to the upper back of the shell now. It's almost a deal breaker for me if I'm going to be perfectly honest. The light pipe not fitting properly was also pretty disappointing. But, seeing what you did gave me an idea of what I can do instead. The other issue I had, it's not too bad, but I have to point it out. I ordered the 3D printed parts to fit over the optional USB-C and headphone jack openings and temporarily installed them, but I ran into an issue where the parts just don't stay in place. Maybe I'm missing something? But it looked as though the GBA SP motherboard is supposed to hold them in place, but I found that nothing worked to keep those parts there, and I really didn't want to use hot glue. Overall, I think this shell is amazing aside from those issues I ran into. The big one for me is mostly the L/R feel.
I hate to say this.... someone could copy it in and 3d Print but that would be super DICK move since they went through the trouble to make this in AWESOME aluninum. maybe the $94 you can do like I used to do to be able to afford things.. I put an envelope on the wall and would put a couple bucks in it until I could buy what I wanted.. Just a suggestion.
@@adonian there are 3d printed non folding case for the gba sp since months on Plattform like thingiverse. But not looking the same on the display part
So beautiful and premium. I dig it... and I'm still mad at myself, years later, for selling my silver SP with Metroid Fusion, Golden Sun, Castlavania: Circle of the Moon and LoD: The Minish Cap. I wish I would still have these today
@@MachoNachoProductions I’ve got an sp ags-001 in desperate need of a shell replacement and, if I can get the cash together, this would be amazing. Like you said it, it’s the perfect game boy I never knew I needed!
@@ViolinistProductions yes, but if it's already at $94 i think trying to add something like that would be an extra $50 and nobody wants to pay $150 for a GBA shell
@@levanpolka289 You have to remember, the average person isn't looking at this, it's already a specialty item. Setting it up to be top cart loading would be more beneficial to those already looking at this, than not.
@@ViolinistProductions Nah. Having to desolder and re-wire the cardridge slot to move it would put this in a whole different level of skill to do. Right now it's mostly screws, you want to move it into advanced soldering. Whole different skill set, whole different potential userbase.
I love your choice of jazzy soundtracks btw. Your videos are very soft on the ears. I also like your level-headed pros and cons approach to every mod. Great stuff, man 👍
This looks beautiful. Not really interested in doing this myself (I'm a novice at soldering and my gba sp has been a paperweight for many years) but it's really cool that such options exist.
Boxypixel said in his original facebook post that the hinged version will be coming soon too! Personally I am going to wait for that version, but this version looks pretty darn sweet too.
That’s a great looking console! Never bought any boxy pixel products before, because I couldn’t justify the price tag; however I drank the Kool Aid on this one. Now after watching your video you put me in a big dilemma: I ordered the whole anodized black buttons & all the gimmicks! But now I really want to do the one you did! Looks awesome man! Congratulations and glad you’re doing well in your channel!
@@saddlesore_adventures well u gotta ask BoxyPixel for that, he makes these aluminum shells for GB color, GBA and now GBA SP. I would assume AGS101 screen are fairly rare as a stand alone display kit and most AGS101 owners would not want to "ruin" the original device. Honestly though i prefer the IPS screen over the AGS101, it is brighter, sharper and most importantly, fully laminated.
@@MachoNachoProductions Yeah I think I'll continue living vicariously through your youtube mod builds lol I knew a machined aluminum housing wouldn't be cheap, but buttons and the IPS display bring this up to price that I probably couldn't justify modding for a system I admittedly don't play as much anymore. lol
Since this is a shell from scratch, I really wish they would've focused on making the battery space even bigger since the ips mod is so power hungry and 1700mAh isnt enough
@@DokterRoetker i guess i was a little misleading in my comment and i apologize for that. what i meant was that even though 1700 is really great and enough for 1-2 days of gameplay (i have the retromodding 1700mAh in my GBA), i wish that they at least could've maybe made the space somewhat bigger for the battery. I only have this opinion based on that this is a custom shell and they can therefore make it as custom as they like. i quess it probably was on the table when they developed this, but the size shouldnt be too thicc either
@@crilleredits6360 okay fair enough. But to have a bigger battery option one would only need to exchange the rear housing, so it's still feasible in the long term
@@DokterRoetker true, if they did make a seperate back for this shell so you could choose a bigger battery (and maybe fix the L and R trigger issue ive been reading), then it would be a win win :)
The issue with the GameCube adapter identified at 15:18 in the video is a physical issue caused by those clips. You can remove the clips from the adapter without breaking them and that would solve the issue. You would of course have to be a bit more careful in how you handle the GBA. This should also apply to the Infrared and Wireless Adapters, which have similar clips. The e-reader may be tricky due to the way its link port extender is placed, (see its wiki for details)
Your content stands out so much!! Such amazing production, and you never skimp on the details of the process I have now modded a Gameboy DMG, and Gameboy Color a GBA, and a GBA SP and your content was one of my biggest inspirations as well as my step by step guide! So glad that the retro handheld community has someone of your caliber as part of it! Keep going dude 💪🏾!
That really means a lot me Mr. Ventura! I’m so thrilled you’re enjoying the channel and that your getting into modding! Sounds like you have an awesome collection of modded systems! Cheers buddy!
@@20cent yeah some extra pcb and soldering would be needed. Would probably try to extend the slot with a ribbon to move it up and have an extra pcb on the bottom to move the charger and link
@@Jaxru if there was an adapter cable that plugged into the cartridge slot, and ran to the top that would be ideal. Kind of how gamesharks used to work. Might make the system a little thicker though.
@@lapislazuli1431 yeah something like that, shouldn't be impossible to do without adding thickness, just got to secure the cable. Tempted to try and make a case and 3d print it. But don't have excess sp's to experiment on
Really hope a plastic/3D printed version pops up of this. While I imagine the aluminum shell and brass buttons feel really nice, the price is just something I myself cannot justify.
You should have mentioned that you need some foam for the screen. I dunno if that "issue" was present on the v1 case, but v2 needs definitely some foam between the metal and the screen. Otherwise it wobbles inside the case.
well without having the motherboard under the screen or resoldering the port and bringing it up to the top its pretty hard obviously if you’ve opened one up or atleast seen a tear down video youd know that whilst it’s possible its hard and besides this is just a case
I said the same exact thing!!! my pocket is on the way also lol...but these mods are so beautiful. I may just do one for fun.... Also check out the aluminum casings boxypixel is selling for cartridges...You can have an aluminum version of pokemon red / blue etc. Amazing, I dont think anyone has done it yet.
@@turtles38x19 ooh, that’s super cool, I’ll have to check out the aluminum game cases!! i recently got some flash carts in preparation for my Analogue Pocket haha
Haha, I actually just launched a Patreon! I put a link to it in the video description. I’m going to be updating the benefits. That may be a good one to include! Cheers dude!
@@MachoNachoProductions Hey man, did that the lens come with the kit? It looks custom, but since I ordered my screen direct from Funnyplaying, I want to make sure I didn't miss out.
It’s actually a generic IPs kit that I bought from retro game repair shop. It’s probably my favorite one since the lens comes attached and the lettering is rather nice. Also I like the white border. Cheers!
One of the best mods Tito! Never knew the existence of that shell. Too expensive though but.....we only live once!!! ;-) Another great quality video! Thanks for sharing. Peace & Love from Greece!!!!!
Unhinged V2 tomorrow green with black buttons. Plus i designed a file to engrave rayquaza on the battery cover. Got the V2 Unhinged and its sweet! 1 thing about the tutorial is the usb c wires need to be either really thin or put the black wire towards the bottom most part of the ground shielding and rout them hard turned right and down into the hole. Putting them over the chip like you have or soldering the ground to the middle of the side caused the shell not able to close. 1 thing i wish was in the same video was that headphone jack because idk where im going to route those wires even after seeing your jack and blu tooth video
The hinges are a stress point, sure, but that the new narrow space behind the screen doesn't look much better. If you sit wrong with that in your pocket, I can't imagine that won't bend in a bad way.
Wow this is beautiful. I've been waiting for the Analogue pocket to finally be available for some time now, but this looks just as good. This and the Analogue have similar form factors.
2 questions: do you have a video showing how to wire up the LED light pipe? Does the speaker need to be wired to anything? Great video! Absolutely loved it
I feel like they could have made the body a bit thicker to have the OG gameboy astetic. Then again you need space for the shoulder buttons. Maybe for a V2 they could make it thicker witb an indent for comfortable shoulder buttons?
I know the metal is supposd to feel premium but in a handheld game system it somehow feels... cheaper? I don't really know why. I guess my brain is just saying "Hey, this isn't a real game boy" the whole time I'm holding it or something. It's really cool and I'm glad someone is making it but my brain wants plastic lol. Now, one thing I would be super interested in is a more modern, squared-off shell for the game boy micro. Maybe they'll do something for it in the future. The swoop shape hasn't aged well.
Wonderful video! this my first time on your channel, and it's safe to say I have a new favorite person to watch! This thing is really elegant, and I thought before about how a game boy advance SP win fully open is similar to an original game boy in shape and layout... To see it in this package is beautiful! I'm not very good at soldering yet... But I did just find my AGS 001 from a long time ago... This would be sick! Thank you for this!
Jamal, you’re most welcome! And thank you so much for the kind words 🙏! So glad you are enjoying the channel and that I was able to show you something new! Cheers dude!
the biggest con for me (not mentioned in the video) is that the GBA -> Gamecube cable wont fit anymore since it latches into 2 hole's that arnt cnc'ed into this case. They could ahve made the case even a little bit thicker, moved the gba connectors a bit and added a slot where you can put the games into, like you would on a Gameboy Pocket.
That's an awesome looking shell. It's just the price for me, because I don't have an extra GBA, otherwise I'd love having one of these. And damn does that sweater look comfortable.
I just bought a beat up SP for this project. I have a spare ips for a GBC, but no board. May end up painting this shell. Not really excited about the colors offered. But def can't wait to make this.
It looks awesome but I think it would get really sweaty compared to plastic. Maybe some sort of padding on the back would help. And I'd prefer plastic buttons.
I have brass buttons on my boxypixle build for GBA I recommend putting brass lacquer on them to stop them from tarnishing. They get quite dirty looking quicker than I would like.
thinking I might just do this, wondering how far we can take this, blue-tooth audio, stereo sound (as memory serves the audio jack supports it) mod the link cable, wireless transfer pack, and maybe add in cartage-free rubble-pack... maybe a switch to change the lighting levels on the fly (if it doesn't already have one) mod the planet
Nice mod, through & through ... Although, i would have gone with Jtagging the battery - socket & connector - in case U would need to take it apart again to perform whatever future mods or repairs more easy than desoldering the terminals everytime .. Otherwise, great work & looks a high quality mod .. Cheers
looks great, but i wonder how the adhesive keeping the usb-c board in place is going to hold up (and i guess the headphone jack would be attached this way too). maybe it's fitted snugly enough that it won't be an issue?
Absolutely LOVE this shell, just wish compatibility with accessories could have been maintained. I'm also a bit disappointed that the shoulder buttons were not replaced-- they're probably my least favorite part of the standard SP. Some larger, metal shoulder buttons would be really nice!
I can confirm, the larger metal should buttons are really nice!
flat out! you got the dopest synth intro in the whole retrogaming community!
I hope they make an affordable plastic version
That would be awesome!
It would probably more comfortable as well. Probably
Probably not because they go on the bandwagon "making it metal = premium".
BTW metal housings are not more expensive as plastic in production, it's just markup because companies know that metal is associated with higher Quality (which it isn't) so they charge you more.
@@livinlicious I mean, metal is more expensive; but it's like 20%, not 200%.
@@scrubscrub4492 yeah but of course having any injection molded parts would be significantly more expensive than anything milled or printed.
Great video man, definitely was excited to check this one out.
I got my hands on this myself and I gotta say I have a few issues with it myself. Most you already addressed, but a big one for me were the L/R buttons, the loss of the springs makes the buttons feel stiff and not having that slight kickback from them just doesn't feel right. They still work just fine, but in terms of comfortability, I'd say it just doesn't feel too good pushing those buttons, especially when they're so close to the upper back of the shell now. It's almost a deal breaker for me if I'm going to be perfectly honest.
The light pipe not fitting properly was also pretty disappointing. But, seeing what you did gave me an idea of what I can do instead.
The other issue I had, it's not too bad, but I have to point it out. I ordered the 3D printed parts to fit over the optional USB-C and headphone jack openings and temporarily installed them, but I ran into an issue where the parts just don't stay in place. Maybe I'm missing something? But it looked as though the GBA SP motherboard is supposed to hold them in place, but I found that nothing worked to keep those parts there, and I really didn't want to use hot glue.
Overall, I think this shell is amazing aside from those issues I ran into. The big one for me is mostly the L/R feel.
Thankfully barely any games use those buttons
Honestly wish they also offered a budget friendly version of this design.... that $94 price tag is for like the 1% consumer....
I’de take a plastic clear version
Yeah I think a plastic Version would be cheaper
I hate to say this.... someone could copy it in and 3d Print but that would be super DICK move since they went through the trouble to make this in AWESOME aluninum.
maybe the $94 you can do like I used to do to be able to afford things.. I put an envelope on the wall and would put a couple bucks in it until I could buy what I wanted.. Just a suggestion.
@@adonian there are 3d printed non folding case for the gba sp since months on Plattform like thingiverse.
But not looking the same on the display part
There will be some company making a plastic version if this is even a tiny bit popular
BRUH $94 for a door wedge 😂
i will take 10
😂
Got a 2DS for 20 bucks and with that form factor it's definitely the better door wedge.
Got a 2DS for 20 bucks and with that form factor it's definitely the better door wedge.
xDDDDDDDDDDDDD
@@DieAlteistwiederda AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH
So beautiful and premium. I dig it... and I'm still mad at myself, years later, for selling my silver SP with Metroid Fusion, Golden Sun, Castlavania: Circle of the Moon and LoD: The Minish Cap. I wish I would still have these today
Oh man those games are classics! Great taste!
@@MachoNachoProductions thanks, and congrats for your very educative and interesting content, I've discovered your because of My Life in Gaming
Dang, that’s sharp. I’ve been waiting for this one!
I love it! Fantastic build quality!
@@MachoNachoProductions I’ve got an sp ags-001 in desperate need of a shell replacement and, if I can get the cash together, this would be amazing. Like you said it, it’s the perfect game boy I never knew I needed!
When this had been announced as being GBC oriented, I was hoping for top loading instead of bottom loading carts. :(
kind of hard to do
@@levanpolka289 Not particularly. I've taken apart the Gamester Game Changer. I know what's required to do it
@@ViolinistProductions yes, but if it's already at $94 i think trying to add something like that would be an extra $50 and nobody wants to pay $150 for a GBA shell
@@levanpolka289 You have to remember, the average person isn't looking at this, it's already a specialty item. Setting it up to be top cart loading would be more beneficial to those already looking at this, than not.
@@ViolinistProductions Nah. Having to desolder and re-wire the cardridge slot to move it would put this in a whole different level of skill to do. Right now it's mostly screws, you want to move it into advanced soldering. Whole different skill set, whole different potential userbase.
Man, thought I was watching This Does Not Compute.
Witch isn't a bad thing. I could watch Macho & Compute back 2 back all day
@@Corylewis5 time to make a playlist ;D
I expected this to be that British guy who Mods GBs all the time.
Been waiting for your install and review since the pre-order announcement. Can’t wait to get one! Thanks!!!!
Where can i get one
This is one of the coolest looking mods ever. Wow. It's so much cooler than the vanilla SP in my opinion. Nice video as always as well!
Thanks Alexander! It really is an awesome mod! Cheers!
I found this video extremely helpful in 2023! Thank you kindly for all the thoughtful and great work!
WOAHHH GAMEBOY WITH NO HINGE 😳
luckily I came across this video in my recommended. Such clean editing with an aesthetic I cant get enough of! Love the content. Subbed.
I love your choice of jazzy soundtracks btw. Your videos are very soft on the ears. I also like your level-headed pros and cons approach to every mod. Great stuff, man 👍
So glad you have a Patreon now! I just backed it, the quality and thoroughness of your videos is unmatched. Keep up the amazing work, Tito!
Its really cool just dont know if its 100$ + cool.
This looks beautiful. Not really interested in doing this myself (I'm a novice at soldering and my gba sp has been a paperweight for many years) but it's really cool that such options exist.
oh Tito. your really good at making me want to spend money XD
Advertising is designed to do that.
Boxypixel said in his original facebook post that the hinged version will be coming soon too! Personally I am going to wait for that version, but this version looks pretty darn sweet too.
I would tend to argue that hingeless is cooler
Can I just say that your soldering is so clean!! I don’t even do projects like these but I can you really take pride in your work.
Thank you🙏! I’ve definitely improved over the years. Comes with practice.
Thank you for watching the channel! Cheers!
That’s a great looking console! Never bought any boxy pixel products before, because I couldn’t justify the price tag; however I drank the Kool Aid on this one. Now after watching your video you put me in a big dilemma:
I ordered the whole anodized black buttons & all the gimmicks! But now I really want to do the one you did! Looks awesome man! Congratulations and glad you’re doing well in your channel!
I need to pick this shell up, it looks so good
I wish I could solder that well 😭 this is awesome!
You don't really need to solder beautifully, Since your ugly work will be covered by a beautiful shell.
What the hell, this looks beautiful. I might finally be convinced to mod one of my 101's...
It’s a great shell! Unfortunately it only works with an IPS screen. Cheers!
@@MachoNachoProductions what? why? :(
@@saddlesore_adventures well u gotta ask BoxyPixel for that, he makes these aluminum shells for GB color, GBA and now GBA SP. I would assume AGS101 screen are fairly rare as a stand alone display kit and most AGS101 owners would not want to "ruin" the original device. Honestly though i prefer the IPS screen over the AGS101, it is brighter, sharper and most importantly, fully laminated.
@@MachoNachoProductions Yeah I think I'll continue living vicariously through your youtube mod builds lol
I knew a machined aluminum housing wouldn't be cheap, but buttons and the IPS display bring this up to price that I probably couldn't justify modding for a system I admittedly don't play as much anymore. lol
Agree it is pricey. I too wish they were more affordable. Cheers!
Since this is a shell from scratch, I really wish they would've focused on making the battery space even bigger since the ips mod is so power hungry and 1700mAh isnt enough
Dang, cant you just play plugged in? Where do you play that you burn out of 1700mAh and have no wall outlet? Just curious.
1700mah is over twice the standard SP battery size...
@@DokterRoetker i guess i was a little misleading in my comment and i apologize for that. what i meant was that even though 1700 is really great and enough for 1-2 days of gameplay (i have the retromodding 1700mAh in my GBA), i wish that they at least could've maybe made the space somewhat bigger for the battery. I only have this opinion based on that this is a custom shell and they can therefore make it as custom as they like. i quess it probably was on the table when they developed this, but the size shouldnt be too thicc either
@@crilleredits6360 okay fair enough. But to have a bigger battery option one would only need to exchange the rear housing, so it's still feasible in the long term
@@DokterRoetker true, if they did make a seperate back for this shell so you could choose a bigger battery (and maybe fix the L and R trigger issue ive been reading), then it would be a win win :)
This is pretty much exactly how I wished the SP was! Might have to save up for a while to get this
Totally agree! 💯 It’s my favorite way to play!
The issue with the GameCube adapter identified at 15:18 in the video is a physical issue caused by those clips. You can remove the clips from the adapter without breaking them and that would solve the issue. You would of course have to be a bit more careful in how you handle the GBA. This should also apply to the Infrared and Wireless Adapters, which have similar clips. The e-reader may be tricky due to the way its link port extender is placed, (see its wiki for details)
eagerly awaiting mine. it looks like it could be lost in the mail...
Yeah, "accidentally".
Your content stands out so much!! Such amazing production, and you never skimp on the details of the process I have now modded a Gameboy DMG, and Gameboy Color a GBA, and a GBA SP and your content was one of my biggest inspirations as well as my step by step guide! So glad that the retro handheld community has someone of your caliber as part of it! Keep going dude 💪🏾!
That really means a lot me Mr. Ventura! I’m so thrilled you’re enjoying the channel and that your getting into modding! Sounds like you have an awesome collection of modded systems! Cheers buddy!
Wish this shell flipped the motherboard having the cartridges on the top behind the screen
That would end up with reversed controls
@@20cent yeah some extra pcb and soldering would be needed. Would probably try to extend the slot with a ribbon to move it up and have an extra pcb on the bottom to move the charger and link
@@Jaxru if there was an adapter cable that plugged into the cartridge slot, and ran to the top that would be ideal. Kind of how gamesharks used to work. Might make the system a little thicker though.
@@lapislazuli1431 yeah something like that, shouldn't be impossible to do without adding thickness, just got to secure the cable.
Tempted to try and make a case and 3d print it.
But don't have excess sp's to experiment on
Buddy this is insane , i had Never seen one of your videos, 2 minutes into this one and i must subscribe !
I've been checking out Boxy Pixel recently and this build had me interested. I still might do it, but a little nervous because I solder like a slob.
Man it's really a gameboy sp with no hinge is so cool
This video is so high quality. You deserve more subs.
I've been waiting for the video since the announcement, and it's finally soon.
I hope you enjoy the video!
@@MachoNachoProductionsAll of your videos are great. Keep it up bro.
Beautiful installation and video! Man, Boxy Pixel's shells are all so beautiful. I have the GB Macro one myself and I LOVE IT.
Thank you 🙏! Yes his shells are awesome! The macro is one of my favs!
That thin top would have me freaked out I'd like it to be a little bit bulkier
Really hope a plastic/3D printed version pops up of this. While I imagine the aluminum shell and brass buttons feel really nice, the price is just something I myself cannot justify.
You should have mentioned that you need some foam for the screen. I dunno if that "issue" was present on the v1 case, but v2 needs definitely some foam between the metal and the screen. Otherwise it wobbles inside the case.
Can't wait to get this on eBay for six bucks when I'm 48.
You.... managed to jumpscare me with that cursed ass Chimera gameboy in the thumbnail. Stand proud, you can cook.
I finally got my shipping notification from Boxy Pixel on this mod! I can’t wait to get it going once it arrives!
The one feature that I wanted to see covered that was not, was how far the games stick out if you play with an original GB game.
I never even owned a gameboy but i love watching mods of them. Very nice
Thank you 🙏
I love you Mac set up in the background
Why isn't the game slot at the top, it'd look amazing without a classic Gameboy cartridge sticking out of the bottom
well without having the motherboard under the screen or resoldering the port and bringing it up to the top its pretty hard obviously if you’ve opened one up or atleast seen a tear down video youd know that whilst it’s possible its hard and besides this is just a case
I've been waiting for this for such a long time!
Finally the design Nintendo should of went with for the GBA SP! Looks amazing!
What? It's great but youre trippin if you think this is superior to the foldable SP.
that is fire. I'd get one if someone sold it like that. My hands are way too shaky to pull that off .
Damn this mod is TEMPTING to get, but I gotta remember my Analogue Pocket will be here soon
Barely 3 months away, brother!!! We've got this!
I said the same exact thing!!! my pocket is on the way also lol...but these mods are so beautiful.
I may just do one for fun....
Also check out the aluminum casings boxypixel is selling for cartridges...You can have an aluminum version of pokemon red / blue etc. Amazing, I dont think anyone has done it yet.
@@turtles38x19 ooh, that’s super cool, I’ll have to check out the aluminum game cases!! i recently got some flash carts in preparation for my Analogue Pocket haha
So this is where Analogue based their Pocket design on!
Yo man, you need a Patreon page so we can support...but also can I can see these videos in advance HA!
Haha, I actually just launched a Patreon! I put a link to it in the video description. I’m going to be updating the benefits. That may be a good one to include! Cheers dude!
I just signed up! I’m your number 2 patron. Someone beat me to #1, but I’m just down to support. Congrats and may we be the first of many more.
Dude! Thank you so much🙏! I can’t tell you how much that means to me! Really appreciate the support!
@@MachoNachoProductions Hey man, did that the lens come with the kit? It looks custom, but since I ordered my screen direct from Funnyplaying, I want to make sure I didn't miss out.
It’s actually a generic IPs kit that I bought from retro game repair shop. It’s probably my favorite one since the lens comes attached and the lettering is rather nice. Also I like the white border. Cheers!
One of the best mods Tito! Never knew the existence of that shell. Too expensive though but.....we only live once!!! ;-)
Another great quality video! Thanks for sharing. Peace & Love from Greece!!!!!
Really appreciate it Tsigarinho 🙏! So happy you’re enjoying the channel! Cheers buddy!
Unhinged V2 tomorrow green with black buttons. Plus i designed a file to engrave rayquaza on the battery cover. Got the V2 Unhinged and its sweet! 1 thing about the tutorial is the usb c wires need to be either really thin or put the black wire towards the bottom most part of the ground shielding and rout them hard turned right and down into the hole. Putting them over the chip like you have or soldering the ground to the middle of the side caused the shell not able to close. 1 thing i wish was in the same video was that headphone jack because idk where im going to route those wires even after seeing your jack and blu tooth video
just built this. thanks so much for the helpful videos. my only previous soldering experience was mechanical keyboards.
This should not be taken down by nintendo.
The hinges are a stress point, sure, but that the new narrow space behind the screen doesn't look much better. If you sit wrong with that in your pocket, I can't imagine that won't bend in a bad way.
$95!? I'll pass, thanks.
I was thinking of replacing the old shell to a new one but this is so much better!
It's beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. This is next level modding.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
This is fantastic. Phenomenally beautiful. Superb! 🤟
Too expensive
Wow this is beautiful. I've been waiting for the Analogue pocket to finally be available for some time now, but this looks just as good. This and the Analogue have similar form factors.
I’m an idiot, so I’m gonna get both 😃
Yaaaas I was waiting for a review on this one. I been eyeballing it since forever, but was never sure.
Hope the video was informative. Cheers Paul!
Oh very!
Great mod... weird way to snap fingers. Great video as usual.
2 questions: do you have a video showing how to wire up the LED light pipe?
Does the speaker need to be wired to anything?
Great video! Absolutely loved it
Reminds me of the gameboy pocket, which was my favourite design, however the og advance was the most comfortable.
Looks so good! Nostalgic and looks really premium.
I feel like they could have made the body a bit thicker to have the OG gameboy astetic. Then again you need space for the shoulder buttons.
Maybe for a V2 they could make it thicker witb an indent for comfortable shoulder buttons?
I know the metal is supposd to feel premium but in a handheld game system it somehow feels... cheaper? I don't really know why. I guess my brain is just saying "Hey, this isn't a real game boy" the whole time I'm holding it or something. It's really cool and I'm glad someone is making it but my brain wants plastic lol. Now, one thing I would be super interested in is a more modern, squared-off shell for the game boy micro. Maybe they'll do something for it in the future. The swoop shape hasn't aged well.
Best mod is GBA SP screen + GBA case/button layout really. Shoulder buttons need the old GBA case for easy access.
Is it quite a bit heavier? I like how many of the mods are optional. What a beautiful Gameboy. Thanks for all that you do man.
Man that looks absolutely gorgeous!
have to say, mad props on the stream last night for going through comments.
Thanks dude! Really appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
This is awesome, I’m always impressed with your work!
Thank you so much Astral 🙏!
Wonderful video! this my first time on your channel, and it's safe to say I have a new favorite person to watch!
This thing is really elegant, and I thought before about how a game boy advance SP win fully open is similar to an original game boy in shape and layout... To see it in this package is beautiful!
I'm not very good at soldering yet... But I did just find my AGS 001 from a long time ago... This would be sick!
Thank you for this!
Jamal, you’re most welcome! And thank you so much for the kind words 🙏! So glad you are enjoying the channel and that I was able to show you something new! Cheers dude!
the biggest con for me (not mentioned in the video) is that the GBA -> Gamecube cable wont fit anymore since it latches into 2 hole's that arnt cnc'ed into this case. They could ahve made the case even a little bit thicker, moved the gba connectors a bit and added a slot where you can put the games into, like you would on a Gameboy Pocket.
This is nice and how it’s a little more compact in height! I want one.
That's an awesome looking shell. It's just the price for me, because I don't have an extra GBA, otherwise I'd love having one of these.
And damn does that sweater look comfortable.
I just bought a beat up SP for this project. I have a spare ips for a GBC, but no board. May end up painting this shell. Not really excited about the colors offered. But def can't wait to make this.
It’s a great shell! I’m sure you’d be happy with it!
I did not search for this video but I'm ordering one now.
I want my DS lite with this kind of mod. I feel the hinges on it are gonna give with the clam type open and close motions on it anytime soon.
The quality of your video are amazing! You deserve way more subscribers :)
Thank you so much Lamington! Means a lot dude!
One of most beauty mod of GBA
Finally I been requesting this since forever!
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It looks awesome but I think it would get really sweaty compared to plastic. Maybe some sort of padding on the back would help. And I'd prefer plastic buttons.
YO THIS IS SICK, can’t wait to see more from you dude ✌🏻
Thank you Pat🙏! Thrilled you’re enjoying the channel! Plenty more cool videos to come dude! Cheers!
I have brass buttons on my boxypixle build for GBA I recommend putting brass lacquer on them to stop them from tarnishing. They get quite dirty looking quicker than I would like.
That’s a good solution! I kinda like the tarnished look. It sorta looks like an antique and has a nice aged patina. Cheers!
Beautiful! Thanks for the video!
It definitely looks cool but it has a lot more soldering than I can do. I think I'll stick with the folding design
That's an unhinged idea! ...but a pretty solid execution!
thinking I might just do this, wondering how far we can take this, blue-tooth audio, stereo sound (as memory serves the audio jack supports it) mod the link cable, wireless transfer pack, and maybe add in cartage-free rubble-pack... maybe a switch to change the lighting levels on the fly (if it doesn't already have one) mod the planet
This mod looks awsome! I think make one in future in this case.
It would be funny if they made one out of solid gold, sterling sliver or platinum. The even more funny thing is...I would probably buy it.
Nice mod, through & through ... Although, i would have gone with Jtagging the battery - socket & connector - in case U would need to take it apart again to perform whatever future mods or repairs more easy than desoldering the terminals everytime .. Otherwise, great work & looks a high quality mod .. Cheers
Thank you for all of the steps. This was a great tutorial. I can't wait to make my own.
Your welcome dude! And that you for the support bud! Much appreciated!
This is a gorgeous little beast of a mod. I like it!
looks great, but i wonder how the adhesive keeping the usb-c board in place is going to hold up (and i guess the headphone jack would be attached this way too). maybe it's fitted snugly enough that it won't be an issue?
The tape helps but it also has walls around it to keep it secure also. Agree it would be nice to have it secured by screws. Cheers!