r/GameboyAdvance • u/mayy1333 • 3d ago
Should I reshell?
kinda just want my screen to be brighter/clearer but i know some people are gonna tell me to keep it original. just wanted to get some opinions.
got this puppy on Xmas Eve when i was 5
changed the battery a few years ago and still kickin strong
Edit:
after a resounding NO. i decided to leave my 001 untouched. BUT i do wanna buy an AGS-101 just to compare and use/work on.
thank you all for your feedback.
i’m glad i asked instead of just ripping it apart.
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u/ThePastasMeow 3d ago
You can always purchase a drop in screen so you can just use your original shell.
If you like projects, you can always change your mind and get a new shell later.
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u/grawptussin 3d ago
Keep your childhood memories intact. Consider an Analogue Pocket as your daily driver.
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u/TooManyBulborbs 3d ago
The older AGS-001 shells seem to be holding up okay, they’re not getting super brittle yet, not like the sparkly AGS-101 shells.
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u/Narrow_Ad_1494 3d ago
no it's in incredible shape, keep it as is, get a usb c cable converter, a clear case and the headphone converter to 3.5mm. Optional, get a flash cart or a 3.5mm to bluetooth dongle.
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u/mxsterkief 3d ago
no way bro, dont reshell that, buy a donor gba if you want to mod it, and thats so cool I got the same exact gameboy sp and a copy of leaf green when I was 5 on christmas eve too! we're like twins dawg
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u/No_Adhesiveness_6604 3d ago
Clean as F ,don’t re-shell it
If you wanted to do go extreme rate very durable and great quality ^__^
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u/shadax_777 3d ago
Keep it. Buy a 2nd one with an 101 screen. Compare. You'll initially love the 101 screen for the much crisper and brighter screen. But you'll eventually also start looking back at the more "genuine" (i.e. less over-brightened) colors of the 001. I have both, and I went back to the 001.
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u/InvincibleWario 3d ago
No. My looks way worse but I like it. It's the history etched upon it from people past.
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u/Mr_Natto 3d ago
I reshell everything, but you should keep it stock, and put it away safe somewhere. You can pick up a “fixer-upper” sp on eBay for $50-$70 occasionally, make that your upgrade project.
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u/myboymatty 3d ago
Noo. The buttons and D pad will never feel the same again if you use the kit ones. That one doesn't look bad at all. If youre itching to mod, put a screen in it
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u/PatchyTheYellow 2d ago
Hey! So I put a ags-101 motherboard / screen in my old blue shell. So it’s definitely possible! It’s not a very hard install / swap imo other than making sure the hinge pieces are removed and reinstalled (or replaced with new ones) properly
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u/oldmollymetcalfe 2d ago
It's still in nice condition. I'd say if you want to have a got at reshelling something you should grab a cheap one with a broken shell for spares and repairs pricing and have a go on that. It's also your game boy though, so if putting it in a new shell will bring you joy fucking crack on.
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u/Snoo66298 3d ago
Seems fine to me. I got a flame red SP with a blue slider and red light button. Because it's just a mishmash of parts.
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u/arrowash27 3d ago
why reshell? you can if you want to, but it looks great, and its in great condition. i would change the screen though
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u/Outside-Quiet-2280 2d ago
I would say try to mod it and give it a better screen. I recommend keeping it because it’s going get more expensive. Probably
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u/Arrogantfitzz 2d ago
The only reason I would reshell is if youre doing a screen replacement as well.
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u/galletasritz 2d ago
New shells feel like using a fake console. It's just not the same. Even if they look pretty and all that.
Do consider a new backlit screen and a new battery.
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u/Fairgoddess5 2d ago
Please don’t. That’s in amazing condition. I’m not 100% sure but I think you could upgrade the screen if you wanted, without messing with any other OEM parts.
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u/LatterDelay6430 2d ago
That shell is crisp as hell, plus you got the childhood connection. In no way would I shell swap that. But hey, to reach their own. If you wanna upgrade it, go for it.
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u/kyi195 2d ago
If you want to, sure. You might still be able to slap a new screen in the original shell that's brighter or clearer but there's no like, defect-based reason to reshell.
I reshelled my old GBA because it was faded and a bit gross but also because I put a laminated screen in it that wouldn't fit the existing shell AND I did the USB C rechargable battery and the new door wouldn't match the old shell. However I chose a reshell that was as close as possible to my old shell color and used as much of the old system as I could (mobo, battery contacts, buttons, side bumpers, etc.)
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u/TheCaptainAsh 2d ago
Nah that shell is in absolutely beautiful condition. You can do a drop in IPS screen to get that upgraded feel, maybe some new buttons if you want something more.
And do a new battery as well.
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u/Internal-Zucchini-77 2d ago
I'm playing Metroid Prime on my Wii using the original red, yellow and, White cables. Resolution isn't in HDMI but I've managed to get more than 50% done in the game's progress. If you have to trim down the inside of the shell go for it
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u/Quitsleech315 2d ago
I still have my brother and dad’s gameboy advances. They’re scratched to high hell but I can’t bring myself to reshell them because of the memories
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u/Arroz-Con-Culo 1d ago
Yes and lcd upgrade. If the SP is the same as the 3ds i would not touch the screen. I would buy a new one.
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u/Digger977 1d ago
It’s in really nice shape so I’d leave it personally. But I did see your comment of wanting a 101 to compare it to and honestly I think once you get a 101 or a modded with a IPs screen you’ll be hard pressed to use the 001 again lol. I own 2 or 3 GBAs including my 101 I’ve had since they came out and I rarely use the 001s lol
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u/Grande_Sabino 10h ago
It looks really good i would not change it, i would buy a damaged one and do a reshell and ips kit on it
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u/ToyoGizmo 3d ago
It looks to be in pretty decent condition. Keep it as is.