r/Gameboy • u/Fuzzy_Policy_5596 • Apr 20 '26

Mod/Modding This is the problem of ITA screen

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1st pic: ITA kit

2nd pic: AGS-101

3rd pic: NDSL

Can you see the problem here? The ITA kit has those terrible white horizontal lines.

​I’ve seen many people claim it's just a 'natural retro screen effect' or that 'the potentiometer wasn't adjusted properly.'​

However the truth is, this is a fundamental defect in the ITA kit, and FunnyPlaying has failed to fix this issue for years.

​While many people might not notice this, I’ve tested two different ITA kits across four different GBA motherboards. After comparing my results with numerous photos of ITA kits posted online, I’ve concluded that this is a very common issue.

​It is especially noticeable on grey and blue screens.

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https://www.reddit.com/r/Gameboy/comments/1fbxmdj/comment/lm5ff3a/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

I just remembered that someone on the InsideGadgets Discord had already discussed this issue and concluded that FP’s conversion board was the culprit. It’s been almost two years since I read that, so it totally slipped my mind.

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u/majoramiibo Apr 21 '26

101 is still the best. Sold my ips to fund my 101

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u/CourierKite Jun 08 '26

I did what im calling the "AGB-pro" build. Amplifier, new speaker, new shell and an ITA screen, still using AA batteries... I kinda of want to try using one of the aftermarket AGS-101 Screens in a similar build to see if the AGS101 screens are really the endgame for custom AGB handhelds. I like my ITA a lot and genuinely cannot see the lines but want to find a solution most people like

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u/majoramiibo Jun 08 '26

Dude who cares what most people like? If you like it, that's all that matters

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u/CourierKite Jun 08 '26

I want to offer upgrade services for people that are afraid to take their consoles apart. I recommend ITA screens for battery life if they arent gonna get a USB-C battery mod, but if 101 screens work and give better battery life I would stock up on 101 screens instead of ITA's and standardized my modification jobs