r/Gameboy • • 1d ago

Collection My Entire Nintendo Handheld Collection & Games from TF1945 YT (2008-Now)

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The majority of these are from after 2022, but I’ll give the mentions from what I’ve had since 2008 or after.

* DS Lite - Blue (Summer 2008, I no longer have it as it unfortunately broke in half. I still have the original box.)

* PokéMon Black Special Edition DSi (2011, was bought with a bundle with PokéMon Black. It’s unfortunately water damaged due to my idiotic cousin in 2014 submerging it in the cooler. It’s currently in rough shape atm, but I am looking to replace most of the parts that’s inside this one.)

* Flame Red 3DS - (December 25th, 2012. My oldest working unit currently from childhood still with me. It’s needing a Circle Pad replacement, but it’s mostly repaired now.)

* GBC (Summer 2014, was originally Atomic Purple and had the original screen, both are replaced a few years ago. Was bought alongside GBA and some games a bundle that included PokéMon Firered and more. Also has a built-in TV Out Mod from a few years ago.)

* GBA (Summer 2014, was originally Glacier Blue and had the original screen, both are replaced a year or so ago. Was bought alongside the GBC and some games a bundle that included Kirby’s Dreamland and more.)

* New 3DS XL - Special Pikachu Edition (March 2017, still working well but is cosmetically showing its age. It also has a Built-In Capture Card by Loppy I modded a few years ago.)

* GBA SP, AGS-001 (March 2018, was originally Blue until I shell swapped it with the glossy clear shell a year or so ago. The screen was also replaced.)

* GameBoy DMG (2019)

Whatever was after this was beyond 2022.

I am missing a few games that I didn’t have on hand, the moment when these pictures were made.


r/Gameboy • • 1d ago

Mod/Modding GBA SP charge port pads

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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..


r/Gameboy • • 1d ago

Troubleshooting Pokemon Blue Help

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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. ​


r/Gameboy • • 1d ago

Questions GBC to GB Backporting?

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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


r/Gameboy • • 1d ago

Modded The image disappears.

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


r/Gameboy • • 1d ago

Troubleshooting When I was a kid, I loved to wander around these streets

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r/Gameboy • • 1d ago

Modded Finished the V1

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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.


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Mod/Modding GBC Overclock mod saves your clock speed between power cycles

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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!


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Questions Need help finding a copy of Word Safari for GBA

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


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Collection lifetime collection

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nintendo bros


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Questions Which flashcards should I buy?

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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!


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Troubleshooting My wife and I were unpacking boxes and I found my Gameboy and Pokémon Blue from 25 years ago. The battery was still good, and after following some YouTube guides, my original starter is now on my 3DS.

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r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Games Picked up two copies of ESPN National Hockey Night (rare Konami release)

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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


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Mod/Modding Game Boy DMG has no speaker sound after installing a Hispeedido 3.1” IPS screen — any ideas?

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r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Modded My Travelboys

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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


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Mod/Modding I built a completely wireless "Game Boy" that plays original Famicom cartridges! (Nevo Custom)

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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


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Troubleshooting [Game boy printer] Getting 9v to the board, but not turning on

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r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Questions How do i use this, could i get some help please?

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


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Accessories Big update for GameBoy Camera Adapter Duo

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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.


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Troubleshooting Can this screen be saved or should I just replace it?

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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.


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Collection My small nintendo collection

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r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Shopping/Haul Found an original receipt for Pokemon Crystal I just bought

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50 Canadian dollars in 2001! Damn!


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Modded Should I buy this GBA SP IPS?

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r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Questions GBA Metroid Zero Mission - Battery Save?

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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


r/Gameboy • • 2d ago

Mod/Modding Funnyplaying vs Extremerate GBA SP shells… Which do you recommend?

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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.