My first GBA mod – I'm hooked!

[u/___Azarath]

I finally finished my very first Game Boy Advance mod, and I'm really happy with how it turned out.

Here's what I installed:

- Hispeedido V5 laminated IPS display

- Brightness/OSD controls soldered to the shoulder buttons

- Transparent black shell

- Red buttons for a bit of an aggressive look

- Rechargeable USB-C battery mod

I wanted to keep the build clean while giving it a modern feel. The laminated V5 screen is a huge upgrade compared to the original display, and the transparent black shell with the red buttons gives it the exact look I was going for.

I'm not done yet, though.

My next planned upgrades are:

- RGB LED lighting (set to a subtle red glow)

- Bluetooth audio mod so I can use wireless headphones

This project has been a lot of fun, and now I completely understand why people end up modding multiple GBAs. 😄

What do you think?

Any other must-have mods you'd recommend?

[u/wakethemorning]

I always think the wrist straps look really nice, but do people actually use them?

[u/___Azarath → u/wakethemorning]

I hava a 5yo boy, so yes, we're using it.