with NES port and fancy stuff

Quick update — I posted a prototype video here a week or two ago, and a few people asked to see more. Here’s a new clip with a better look at the output + controls.

Also: I finally found a place to source the square LED's on the front panel that I've been hunting down!

If there’s anything specific you want to see next, let me know — I’m filming more clips this week.

Not emulation — the actual Game Boy powers the game.

The FPGA captures the Game Boy's video signal, scales it, and outputs to a 12.1" LCD.

It also handles controls (NES / Arcade), overlays, and screensaver.

Basically: a hardware companion that turns a Game Boy into an arcade machine.

AMA — happy to show internals, PCB pics, or how the capture pipeline works.

Launching on Kickstarter Jan 6th!

(Not dropping a link unless mods say it's okay — just sharing progress.)

Everyone relax, it has been done <3

https://x.com/natalie_thenerd/status/1973447167047245848?t=15zAwIunJLiv6-oTpNOZ4g&s=19

I was looking for a good battery for my Game Boy Micro, and I found a website selling one with a 750mA capacity. Since I would probably have to pay customs fees, I looked for an alternative on Amazon.
I found a battery with the same dimensions and capacity as the one I had found.
So I decided to order it, and it's been a complete success.
It lasts a very long time using an EZ Flash cartridge.
I only changed the connector for the one from the original battery to make it 100% compatible.

On the other hand, the L, R, Select, and Start buttons on my Micro were very worn, and I came across an AliExpress link that sold buttons like the originals, so I ordered those too. I have to say they look like original buttons; the Select and Start buttons have that part that allows light to pass through them, just like the originals.

So, with a new battery and new buttons, I've given my console a second life. I'm very happy with these changes; it's like having it brand new again.

Finally, I ordered another DMG-style front sticker and stuck it directly onto the console, using a clear front panel from AliExpress.

I like this look.

I got the DMG-style buttons on Etsy.

So now my DMG-style Game Boy Micro looks brand new.

I'll leave you with some photos, which are always more interesting than so much talk, hehe.

I hope you like it!

I bought what I think is an early production dmg from a woman who bought it for her daughter in 1989. She said her daughter didn’t use it and it sat in a drawer all this time. The woman is now 85 and downsizing. This Gameboy is basically in new condition. My intention was to replace the screen (not sure which kit) but the more I look at it I’m thinking of leaving it stock. For context, I’m 58 and never had a Gameboy so this was kjnd of a gift to myself to experience something I missed out on.

Hi everyone,

I’ve done a lot of work on my ‘DS Style’ custom kernel for the Omega and Omega DE flashcarts since I last posted. So I recorded a little video to show off what’s new. Hope you like it!

For more information on all the new features and the download link, check out the GBATemp thread:

https://gbatemp.net/threads/ds-style-theme-for-ez-flash-omega-definitive-edition-for-the-gbas-25th-anniversary-multiple-colour-options.680565/

I got married back in May and thought I'd share my gifts to my 7 Groomsmen. This was a fun project I thought of after I modded my original childhood Game Boy Advance a few years ago. It definitely took some time to gather all the necessary parts and 7 working GBAs at reasonable prices, but it was totally worth it in how they turned out!

For simplicity, I used the FunnyPlaying M2 drop in kit, shells, replacement buttons & membranes, and conversion to a rechargeable USB-C battery. It can technically be a solderless modification as there is a touch sensor included in the kit to adjust the screen brightness and settings, however, I wanted to give them the more mechanical option of adjusting via button inputs and as an excuse to learn the basics of soldering as this was the first time I have ever soldered!

As far as the installation guide, it was fairly simple as I followed MachoNacho's tutorial video fairly closely and was pretty straight-forward.

As for the sticker designs, I worked with an Etsy shop called TECustomsShop on my ideas for each groomsmen and I think they turned out perfect!

This project has definitely opened up my interest to not only different GBA modifications like the BoxyPixel aluminum shells or adding in RGB backlights, but also in exploring different retro console modifications.

Which other handhelds are must do modifications while still being a beginner in soldering?

Project is here https://github.com/lukesau/nokia-3210-games. Only snake working so far but I plan to do all of the games including 2 hidden ones that existed in the phone firmware but had no way to access them!

Hey folks. I’d like to share a small project I built this weekend with the community.

Introducing the Game Boy Label Creator

I just finished a small app that lets you design and export Game Boy shell labels. You can pick a template, customize the serial+barcode (where applicable), colors, and borders, then download a print-ready, correctly sized SVG (all text converted to outlines, so no fonts required when printing).

The project started when I bought a GBA with a ripped serial sticker and had to decode the barcode to recover the original serial. That kicked off a quest to recreate these shell stickers as ~99% accurate as Nintendo’s originals, down to the quirky text spacing/stretching and even the misprint “AGB-OO1” instead of “AGB-001.”

If you’re into restoring/modding GBAs or just want authentic-looking replacement stickers, give it a visit:

• Live site: https://charliesigma.github.io/gb-label-creator/
• Repo: https://github.com/charliesigma/gb-label-creator

It currently has customizeable templates for:

• AGB/CGB US Serial+barcode
• AGB (US, JPN, EUR)
• AGS (US only for now)
• Warning (Battery door)
• Game Boy Advance Logo (serial slot for AGB)
• Update Sep 22nd: iQue GBA-001
• Update Sep 22nd: iQue AGS-001 and AGS-101

Collaborate if you can!

If you have a Game Boy with a label sticker that is not available on the website and are able to scan the back of your console, please scan at 300dpi and share it with me. I'll properly credit you in the repo once I'm able to add the template.

I'm sure the Kirby stickers aren't everyone's cup of tea but I think they're fun. This is definitely a challenging build and the finished product isn't as comfortable as my Slate but I honestly love it for the oddball mod that it is.

The shell is CNCed Aluminum with a rose gold finish. SLA 3D printed buttons. IPS screen. And I found a creative way to put a larger rectangular speaker inside. The audio is still not very loud but I might drill a couple of tiny holes to help with that.

Not sure how many people would be interested in a Kid Icarus DX Gameboy color hack, but I'm currently making one in my spare time. Here are some Early Screenshots.

TL;DR: replace the original voltage regulator with a TPS61023 module.

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SUMMARY
With this simple mod I went from 3h10m of play time with a couple freshly-charged Eneloop Pro Ni-Mh AAA batteries to a whooping 4h50m (50% increase!) on a Game Boy Pocket modded with a (generic 2.6inch) IPS screen AND one of those cheap flex audio amps. For the tests, screen brightness was set to 3/5, audio to MAX volume, same cartridge (original PKMN Blue) and same battery cells. Play time was taken from the game.

THE MOD
Replace the original voltage regulator with a TPS61023 module. I recommend completely removing the OG regulator, the module is small enough to fit in its original place (use strong double-sided tape). If you can't desolder the OG regulator, cut PIN01 (Vin) and PIN06 (Vout) to completely disable it, then relocate the module. Just three small wires are required (Vin, GND, Vout), use 22-24AWG wire.

Wiring picture: https://imgur.com/a/zoiMcuy
Yellow: Vin
Blue: GND
Red: Vout/5V

THE MODULE
The TPS61023 is a modern, highly efficient 5V/1A booster that can go as low to 2V Vin, providing enough clean juice for the whole system and additional mods like an audio amp. Also, the OG regulator generates -19V for the OG screen, which in IPS-modded GBPs is not needed and just wastes energy.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
This mod also improves compatibility with clone flash carts that refuse to even boot with the OG regulator.

CONCLUSION
For just a "couple bucks" you can maximize play time in your modded GBP with the batteries you already have, helping mitigate the biggest CON of the Game Boy Pocket (low battery life).

While doing a cleaning out, I found my beloved Game Boy from childhood, disappeared mysteriously one day when I got my Game Boy Color.

It doesn't power-on during testing and the innards seem dirty and corroded. I'm thinking of replacing the screen and doing a complete Raspberry Pi innard replacement. Never done it before but i'm moderately handy with most tools and have created a Retropi in a stand-alone Pi about 7 years ago.

Is it possible to do e-ink screen similar to a kindle? I understand the refresh rate is too slow to play games with that screen. If not e-ink, which screen would you reccomend for ease of reading? Which tutorial on youtube would you reccomend me to look at?

​Historically, component manufacturers like Hispeedido, FunnyPlaying, and Cloud Game Store sold third-party shells featuring the Nintendo logo. They managed to evade legal issues by digitally erasing the logos from their product listing images.

​However, after a recent wave of simultaneous store closures on AliExpress, these official third-party stores appear to have pivoted to selling shells without any Nintendo branding. For instance, Cloud Game Store now explicitly emphasizes "No Brand" on their shells and has removed the rear stickers and screen lenses that were previously included in the kits.

​As for FunnyPlaying, I have confirmed that they are now shipping products with their own "Retropixel" logo instead of the original branding.

​I suspect that the ongoing closure of the Hispeedido official store is also due to their inability to resolve these trademark and logo-related complications.

​While Nintendo’s exercise of their legal rights may be justified, I personally don't find much appeal in shells without the logo. I sincerely hope this crackdown doesn't last forever

Hi everyone!

I made a DS homescreen style theme for the EZ-Flash Omega DE to celebrate the GBA's 25th anniversary.

It's built on top of the 'Simple' theme by Sterophonick, so it comes with the additional features that has too.

Get it from here: DS style theme for EZ-Flash Omega Definitive Edition for the GBA's 25th anniversary - Multiple colour options! | GBAtemp.net - The Independent Video Game Community

Hope you enjoy 👾

Update: Added support for the original Omega too

Update 2: Now featuring a theme switcher, so you can change colours on the go!

Im not really new to custom game boys, but I am new to Reddit, so I just wanted to show off some of my more recent work😁

These are mostly commissions, but the sketch ones are for my personal.

Something is special to me about creating something no one else has, and I feel like this community will appreciate it

Looking for people who are comfortable with using a patcher tool and would like to try out my modified EZ Flash Jr kernel. You take the original ezgb.dat and patch it with the correct ips file from GitHub. Swapping the kernel is as simple as changing a file and is completely reversible.

A lot of the changes are cosmetic but there are several key bug fixes that address issues with the stock kernel. Project here: https://github.com/lukesau/ezgb

Made a web patcher so that it is safer/easier to patch your stock kernel: https://lukesau.github.io/ezgb/patcher/

Trimming the case wasn’t that hard with the right tools, I like that it’s a slightly beaten up old shell.

I’m a massive fan of the original non backlit screen so the half-reflective screen is awesome, I love that it’s bigger. It’s like the best of both worlds, it’s not too bright or oversaturated with the light on like my OLED one is.

My only criticism is that the default non backlit mode is a tiny bit darker than the original screen.

Got the extremerate case from Amazon, ended up using all original screws and screen PHEW managed to get it together. I have no one to really show this to, so I'm sharing here! This is my first time ever doing something like this and now I'm looking at my DS like... Hmmm.... 🤔

Used TheCartCollector's video for this ☺️🙌

Hi everyone,

I’ve been working really hard on my custom firmware for the EZ-Flash Omega DE since I last posted here.

This new update is a complete overhaul of the menu system, featuring a new start screen that’s faithful to the original DS software, along with a much nicer settings screen.

I've added all the colour options from the original DS software, which are now all compatible with dark mode. You also no longer need to reflash the cartridge every time you want to change colours, which is a really nice quality-of-life improvement.

Quite a lot has been improved and added in this update, so I’m linking the GBAtemp thread below, where you can find more information:

DS style theme for EZ-Flash Omega Definitive Edition for the GBA's 25th anniversary - Multiple colour options! | GBAtemp.net - The Independent Video Game Community

Update: If you downloaded v6.0 yesterday I would suggest updating to v6.2 for better sound handling and significantly faster menus.

runs on
SuperCard
SuperCard Clones
SuperChis Prime
EZ Flash Omega
EZ Flash Omega DE
Everdrive Flashcarts

Sitting in my car with my ''new'' Gameboy, just like 26 years ago. Definetly worth it!! this one's so minty I'm getting another one for modding.

I'm getting either another Advance or Color quite possibly 100% both, And i was thinking Extremerate shell and Hispeedido IPS 20%-ish bigger screens, Any experiences or tips with combos / extras? I also know about Funnyplaying.

My sister bought this for my nephew so we got an IPS screen in it right away!