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My 2 GameBoys - Looking for advice (piefed.cdn.blahaj.zone)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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Hii everyone!! ☺️ Here's my two GameBoys that I have had since I was a kid. I'm thinking for the GameBoy Color to do the screen upgrade with backlight. For the GameBoy Pocket, I will need to do a screen replacement which I want to go with an OEM replacement, or at least OEM spec. I also need to find a battery cover replacement for the Pocket.

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

Thanks in advance!

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[–] 15 points 3 months ago* (1 child)

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

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  • [–] [S] 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    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?

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  • [–] 7 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    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.

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  • [–] [S] 4 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    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 😄

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago

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

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

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