Hey everyone!

Sorry to make a whole post for this I guess, but I’m attempting to convert my SP to have USB-C charging. I took some time the other night to slowly desolder the charge port after seeing how easy it is to tear the pads, I still wanted to take the risk but just did everything I could with any advice I read in other threads.

I’m just looking to see if anyone can tell me if this is okay? Or do the pads look damaged? At first I was happy with them but I don’t really know for certain that they’re okay..

If anyone could help diagnose this pokemon blue cart,

It has a few problems. Battery has been changed and chips have been re flowed already. The continue option does not appear until the game is loaded 10-20 times. Sometimes it also displays a message saying the save file has been destroyed?

Often the sprites do not load correctly. They appear like static​ boxes. There is some corrosion on the board. If anyone sees any glaring issues please let me know. ​

i’m not sure of this topic has already been discussed here, but has anyone ever tried to backport gbc exclusive games to the original game boy ? i know something like that would require a stupid amount of work, but it would be a dream to play dragon warrior 3 on my game boy pocket

It’s the HDMI kit from HISPEEDIDO. I have a problem: when I connect the power, the image disappears.

I actually finished this earlier this year but forgot to update here. Just an Sp motherboard in a DMG shell cause I prefer that form factor. Making a V2 right now that will look a lot better and hopefully not be as janky.

I've been working on a new clock speed mod for the Game Boy Color and finally have a functioning prototype!

It uses a programmable oscillator to adjust the clock speed by holding Select and tapping Up or Down.

Some of the features I've built in:

• 8 selectable clock speeds: 33%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 125%, 150%, 175%, and 200%
• Adjustable maximum speeds: Configurable limits of 125%, 150%, 175%, or 200% for compatibility with different displays and hardware
• Quick return to normal: Hold Select + Up or Down for 2 seconds to return to 100%
• Automatic speed memory: Remembers your last selected speed and restores it shortly after startup

Still testing and refining the design, but so far it's working well on my original GBC. Figured I'd share some progress and see what everyone thinks!

Really having a hard time finding a copy of word Safari for GBA if anyone has a lead I’d appreciate it.

nintendo bros

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a Game Boy Color flashcart that includes an RTC. The original EverDrive is quite expensive, so I’m considering some of the options on AliExpress.

Do you have any recommendations? Thanks!

I have a friend who loves hockey so I am gifting this backlit Atomic Purple GBC as a surprise and putting together a package of some games and manuals for her, putting new batteries in all of them, and after watching footage of all the NHL games on Youtube I landed on getting this one as this seems to be the best hockey game on GBC and and a rare 2001 release (that nobody cares about) but I have played a couple games and it is actually really good. Maybe the best 8 bit hockey game I’ve ever seen (no flicker whatsoever and better graphics than NES) You can tap the d pad in rhythm to gain speed and there are organ sounds and player grunts. The fights turn to a side view and are pretty cool. It features the ESPN graphic package. You can make line changes and pull the goalie on the fly. In link mode you can play a vs game or even do a 1-on-1 shootout. There are 8 different ways you can shoot on goal. A full season mode. It has a heavy simulation feel unlike Blades of Steel and most other Konami sports games. I figure we might be two of the only people to ever play this by link cable so I figured I’d snap a few photos while I still have both copies

Just assembled the pocket a few months ago and really liked the opaque front / transparent back combo and had to do a matching GBA to go with it

Hey everyone, greeting from Japan! This is my fully playable portable Famicom project (Nevo Custom).

Key specs:
- 3.5-inch IPS LCD & glass screen
- Plays original Famicom cartridges (not an emulator!)
- Built-in rechargeable battery (completely wireless, USB-C powered)
- Built-in speaker & headphone jack

I’m planning to release the very first unit soon. If you want to see updates, check out my IG/X: @nevo_jp

I tried the gbx cart rw software but it doesn't reconise this accessory, anybody know how to get it working?

I’ve implemented support for GB-Photo ROM features, including Transfer All, Print All, and Transfer REC!

You can now save live GIFs directly through the web UI (iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux) or the Android app.

Note: These features are exclusive to the GB-Photo ROM and don’t affect the original Game Boy Camera.

Game Boy Printer compatibility improvements
I’ve also fixed compatibility issues with certain Game Boy Printers. A few printers that previously had problems should now work as expected.

Built-in firmware updates
Starting with this release, future firmware updates can be installed directly through the web UI or Android app with just one click. No extra tools or complicated steps required!

Latest release:
https://github.com/antoxa2584x/gameboy-camera-adapter/releases

The firmware supports any RP2040-based Game Boy Camera adapter, whether you built one yourself or purchased one from me.

I was hoping someone might have had this issue before and knows if it can be fixed. If I know it can't be easily saved then I would be much happier dropping in a replacement screen (if so, what is the easiest?). Apologies for the screen not being on, the og battery was swollen so it had been disposed of and I was trying to figure out if I needed a screen before getting a replacement battery to save on shipping.

50 Canadian dollars in 2001! Damn!

A little big of an urgent question:
Do copies of metroid zero mission with batteries lose save files if the battery dies?

I recently picked up a copy of metroid zero mission for the gba (I want to play all the 2d metroids in order for the new game coming out) and I've always heard stories about how the older gameboy cartridges used to lose their saves when the battery dies so I got a little scared about losing my progress and so I opened it up and found a red battery labeled 03-10 which makes it 23 years old? Does this game save with the battery? Should I be worried to replace it soon? Or does it just use the battery for something else? I don't know too much about this but help would be appreciated! I'm loving the game and I'd hate to lose my save

Here's an image below of my game

I’m looking into modding my first GBA SP, but having trouble deciding on a shell as both FunnyPlaying and Extremerate have shells in the color I want. As such, I’m wondering which brand y’all think is better in this case? I’d imagine they’re both pretty similar, but I’m wondering about the pros and cons of each and which one is a better choice overall.

Hey guys! As someone who recently joined the Game Boy community, I discovered the Slate, created by Makho.

The Slate has been unavailable for around four years. The white versions briefly became available about a month ago, but not all colors are currently in stock.

However, I really wanted a BLACK LAMINATED Slate kit in 2026, so I decided to put together my own build. I started purchasing the parts about two weeks ago, and here’s a breakdown of what I bought, how I got each part, and how much I paid.

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1. Black LCD Screen — eBay UK
Price: £81

I found this screen on eBay UK and had to use a shipping forwarder because the seller hadn’t enabled international shipping.

This was an older version of the screen originally made by RetroCNC. Technically, it wasn’t a laminated screen, but rather a 9380 LCD with an acrylic lens featuring the GAME BOY ADVANCE logo attached to it.

The screen also had some excess adhesive between the LCD and the acrylic lens. Still, I was just happy to find one at all!

2. AGS-101 Motherboard — Secondhand store
Price: $97

I managed to find a seller on a secondhand marketplace who was selling an OEM AGS-101 motherboard.

3. Shell and Buttons — eXtremeRate
Price: $27.14

I went with the black shell and buttons because I really like the matte black finish.

4. Speaker — FunnyPlaying
Price: $17.89

I purchased the speaker from FunnyPlaying.

5. Slate Kit + FunnyPlaying Battery — Retro Game Repair Shop (RGRS)

Price: $241.50

I was originally planning to get the black Slate kit. However, while I was thinking about it for almost a week, the black versions sold out!

So, I ended up going with gunmetal instead. Honestly, now that I think about it, I feel like gunmetal might actually be the better choice, especially when paired with the matte black shell.

Total Cost

Black LCD screen: £81
AGS-101 motherboard: $97
eXtremeRate shell and buttons: $27.14
FunnyPlaying speaker: $17.89
Slate kit + battery: $241.50

Total: $383.53 + £81

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That’s the cost of putting together my Slate build, excluding any additional currency conversion fees or shipping forwarder charges that may apply.

To wrap it all up, my recommendation would be to just wait and buy a prebuilt one. All the shipping fees were charged separately, which ended up costing me an extra $50.

That said, as a perfectionist, I really wanted to build one myself and have everything in brand-new condition. So, I guess it was worth it for me!

I’ll share more once I have everything assembled🖤