Hii everyone!! ☺️ Here’s my two GameBoys that I have had since I was a kid. I’m thinking for the GameBoy Color to do the screen upgrade with backlight. For the GameBoy Pocket, I will need to do a screen replacement which I want to go with an OEM replacement, or at least OEM spec. I also need to find a battery cover replacement for the Pocket.
Any advice on what to look out for opening these up? And also any advice on where I can start sourcing what I need?
Thanks in advance!
I modded my gameboy color with the display from FunnyPlaying. I’m very happy with the result
I used this one : https://funnyplaying.com/products/gbc-retro-pixel-ips-lcd-kit-1
This is what I originally had in mind! I might do case too if I can find a Kiwi Color especially! I already have one original Kiwi Color, but I would love to have a second but with this screen.
Did you consider the OLED option?
I did, but there were no sufficiently accessible options at that time. I am very happy with the IPS Screen and the fact that it’s pre-laminated to the lens means there is no need to be careful about dust ingress.
Ah good point!
Yeah I’m leaning towards the IPS instead of the OLED. Can’t wait to get Pokemon Yellow cranking on this thing again 😄
Yeah, I had Blue as a kid :) still love starting it up once in a while.
I also got the pre-made case with it so I didn’t have to cut up my original childhood GBC. Still the same Colour though :)