The Ultimate All Metal GAME BOY
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
- I Built The Ultimate Original GAME BOY DMG . . . Out Of Metal!
Boxy Pixel finally released a machined aluminum shell for the Original Game Boy DMG! I have been waiting for this shell for a long time and it’s finally here. With this metal shell, I think we can finally build the Ultimate Game Boy DMG money can buy. I installed a couple other great mods to round out this build. Hope you enjoy!
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2:11 Parts Needed for Ultimate DMG Build
4:40 Boxy Pixel Shell Tutorial
9:29 Features of the Metal Shell
12:15 Pros And Cons
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I'm loving the fact that this new shell lets you use normal AA batteries and leaves the door open for a rechargeable one in the future. More options are always a good thing!
100% agree!
f i n a l l y 😭
Even after all these years, people still cherish the original Game Boy. And it makes me so happy
The camera duster sounds like a must-have. Thanks.
It totally is. It's very cheap too. I have one for my DSLR camera but you can also use it when applying a screen protector to electronics as well.
Absolutely! I use it all the time!
Would be nice if they redid the GBA shell to be like this one.
I hope it happens!
There’s been metal gba shells for sale on aliexpress for a while
would be nice to see a Steam Deck one too
@@amirpourghoureiyan1637 because the deck needs to be heavier???😂
@@LeSanglierQuiRit it's pretty light, I don't get where the "heavy" opinion comes from
Not disappointed, another great video ! You're right, that's definitely "What if Apple made a game boy ?".
The battery opening compartment and the bigger space to see the cartridge really is a nice touch.
What did you think of the additional weight btw ?
Come on Tito, reopen it and add the clean amp and funny playing speaker just to push it a little bit !
Already waiting for my next fix of Macho Nacho.
Haha, I did think about adding an amp! The eight isn’t bad at all given it’s size, definitely feels premium 😁
i prefer a burnt screen and a bit of 30 year old finger cheese
🤣
9:50 Whoa! This is Heavy Doc.
Finally we can call it METAL GEAR 😶😆
Man I love your videos, you truly are a great content creator, I'll like to see some videos on any existing shell mods / replacements for the GameCube
Great video! Neat to see that there is almost no soldering involved in assembly!
Thanks! If you just re use all the original DMG parts and don’t do the ips kit, it can be solder free
This is one of those really beautiful creations that needs no justification other than how wonderful it is.
My personal favorite shell mods for gameboys have always been the clear ones and the metal ones, especially ones in blue or purple
Great video. Your production quality is top notch.
Thank you Stephen 🙏 very much appreciated!
That looks Sick I was thinking what I do with 4 Dmg I have and now you change my mind ,thank you for the video
You’re most welcome buddy!
I've been waiting for your video on this I can't wait to make mine!
This is amazing! I have some new, clear red and green start buttons that would look killer on this thing!
Absolutely! That would be a sweet combo
I love the look of the Metal DMG. I need one of these in my life. Thanks for the review.
Looks amazing! I personally would've gone for black start/select and black lens, but it's really nice
That would look great!
Excellent content, my friend! Been enjoying your videos for the last several hours now and I'm excited to see more. Subscribed as of now :)
Nice job! Case looks phenomenal as usual
Thanks StonedEdge!!
That’s so sick!
Your B-roll is so satisfying to look at, fantastic video as always.
That looks amazing. Now all it needs is machined aluminum start/select buttons and a transparent aluminum screen cover to make every exterior part metal. Granted, that screen protector would probably more than double the cost of the kits.
This is so cool! I wish you could buy these fully built. I don’t think I have the confidence to be able to make this myself lol. Great video. Thanks for sharing
WOW, that metal shells is so freaking awesome ! 😅
Thank you for your video
Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoyed it 👍
Sick video Tito!
Thank Ian!
Stupendo !
🙏
Pure art
Once again geat stuff man keep up the awesome content.
If you ever need a new idea for content you could start doing a "pimp my ride" style segment where you pick people to send in their old handhelds and you can trick them out for the channel. I would love my GBC re-shelled with a back-lit screen some day haha.
The metal gameboy is Awesome and it was Awesome Video
Thanks Richard!
Dang, it looks like even my old shakey hands could do all of this!
Easily one of the best retro video game channels out there. Even if you compulse me to drain my wallet on a never ending list of projects. All metal dmg build looks legit .
Thank you dude 🙏 so glad you’re enjoying the channel!
As soon as I saw your video I had to order a blue anodized shell to go with my blue anodized GBA :-) The video was helpful as always, thank you very much Tito!
Nice! I love the blue color. I’m always torn which color to get. I hope you enjoy your new shell!
I'm eager to see a boxy pixel PSP aluminum shell
I’d love to see that! PSP needs some love
I've been waiting this for a long time
Me too!
Yea. For me it's difficle to get that mod because i'm from Italy. It takes too much time
Another great vid!
Thank you PRLA 🙏
Considering that the Play It Loud clear DMG I used to have only cost US$50 new when my mom got it for me and I ended up trading it in towards one of the translucent frost colored GBAs (I forget if it was frost blue or frost purple, it's in storage right now), I'm probably not someone who would spend almost $300 to metalize a classic Game Boy that only plays on a monochromatic screen. It looks hella pimp, though.
Great, time to go to the gym in order to be able to play with this.
Play game boy and excessive at the same time 😅 it’s the ultimate mod
Make one out of a block of sterling 925 silver… That’d be some real heavy metal!
Nintendo: "Check out the gameboy that survived a bombing in the Gulf War".
Boxy Pixel: "....Hold my beer!"
🤣
Looking good 👌
Thanks! Love the metal DMG looks!
Rad vid man.
Thank you 🙏
This is STUNNING!!! I’m still trying to learn to solder to have the courage to make my red boxy pocket color… but damn, I do think this metal DMG is sexy ❤
It’s definitely a good looking shell. If you don’t do the ips mod and use the original screen, there’s no need for soldering 👍
Macho nacho great muchacho
I did the full retrosix mod (capacitors, screen, sound board, and power board with usb-c) for my gamegear.... next I will get myself an everdrive for it... but the missing thing that I'm hoping for one day.. is a boxy pixel game gear shell... that make the game gear absolutely incredible...
I think we may see a metal game gear shell soon 😉
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I was just cleaning out my cabinet and dug out my old DMG Gameboy and this popped out on my recommendation. It's like the universe is telling me something...
Yes, the universe is telling you to mod it. You cannot deny the universe 😅
Dope video
Thanks 🙏 so glad you enjoyed it!!
I very like the Boxy Pixel aluminium shell, they're feel so premium and High Quality than if taxe for import aren't that high from US to France, I think I already buy every one of them 😁.
Now I'm curious to saw If they're doing aluminium shell for the other handheld like the Game Gear, NG Pocket, Wonderswan or even both PSP and Vita 🤤.
Heck, why not doing aluminium case for Home Console... Just imagine a aluminium GameCube 🥰🥰🥰.
I think we may see a game gear one soon
This is awesome, would prefer it in black with a rechargeable battery conversion kit using the cutouts already implemented then it's the ultimate DMG to me! The cost is understandable for the quality and materials.
Man boxy pixel really keeps upping the game! I'd love to see this shell but with colour correct anodized buttons! Is there any reason why the power switch cap is the original one though? Thanks Tito for another great video!
Thanks ratykay! I’m sure he could have made a metal power switch, not sure why he decided not to. Cheers buddy!
That thumbnail. 🤌
Eager to see that, need my fix of Macho Nacho.
Thanks dude! Hope you enjoy this episode!
"This is one of the most anticipated DMG mods I've been personally been waiting for." More than a IPS ready TurboExpress Boxy Pixel shell? 🙂
BTW, love the video!
I’d love that too! We need more TurboExpress love!
Thanks Tighe 🙏
Nobody beats Boxy Pixel...
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I did a green one a week ago and laser etched a venusaur on it my friend drew up for me. Got a green aluminum cart shell too. favorite thing is the thumb screw and changing the batteries haha I also went with a rips TV out ips kit instead of the funnyplaying. Absolutely in love with it. It's my favorite boxypixel device so far and I have all boxys stuff except the unhinged.
Edit: I hope he sells the thumb screws seperate. I'd love to have like 3 just in case ya know ;)
Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I think it would be smart if they sold them separately.
I think that Thumb screw is sweet, The $$$ is up there, but I've even bought killer RhinoCasees for my early PDAs. Definitely get what you pay for
My build had a few speed bumps compared to Tito's. The most important was that I used the included screen bracket; I chose everything off the list on this video except the 3d printed bracket mentioned in the video. The 4 square blocks on the screen bracket that came with the kit needed to be filed down. This was to stop the click wheel being forced against the back shell and stopping it turning.
The other was more bad luck, the adhesive on the glass lens was not perfectly cut leaving some glue on the back side. I ended up having to clean off all the adhesive, polish the screen and apply my own cut strips of 3M double sided. All of this took several re-openings, but in the end I have a really nice result and the Gameboy is great to hold and play.
Man wish I’d have seen this comment before starting my build. I’m running into the same issue. Put it back together and the contrast wheel is jammed. Couldn’t figure out what the issue was. Wish this video was amended. With a mention of this. That was the only part the I used different from Tito.
@@nicolasbray2407 after the fact I noticed that boxy ended up producing a bracket in the same material as the plastic battery connector pieces, one day I might install one just to fully complete the build (even though I would be the only one who knew about it).
Batteries are awesome, after a few years you can barely get a charge on most non-battery machines or they look like they are ready to explode, my NEO GEO X won't charge at all.
@machonacho Claim what?
Awesome! I dreaming for metal shells for NES, Famicom, Atari VCS, Atari 2600 Jr ☺️
I'm hoping he releases a metal shell for the Pocket as I'd love to have an all metal black Analogue Pocket.
That’s would be sweet! There is a sweet case modeled after the gb pocket that fits a color motherboard which is pretty great!
Let's see if this can survive a bomb blast like the original shell
Hey Tito do you think the Cleanjuice rechargeable battery would work with this shell? I'm fine with unscrewing the back plate to charge it, but I wonder if it'd fit. Would you still need to buy both the battery contact clips and battery isolator halves?
Hmm that’s a great question. I would think that the battery insulators and contacts wouldn’t be needed. Hard to say exactly without knowing the dimensions. I think it should work but it 100% sure
Oh, I think I totally missed the metal Macro mod.... going to go watch that one now
It was my first boxy pixel mod. And one of my favorites 😁
@@MachoNachoProductions It was pretty cool, wonder if they'd make a 2nd revision with a full shell?
I hope they make a clamp shell gba sp too
That would be amazing!
I think the battery insert should come with the kit standard. I think it's a little silly to not at least include everything you need to make a stock dmg work. Charging for each battery insert separately just doesn't look good to me.
I think it’s for the future when there will be an option for yawing regular batteries or installing a rechargeable lithium ion one
I get that point. Although personally after doing a few different mods I have accumulated quite the pile of unused bits and pieces!
I wonder when will we see aftermarket love for the NDS lite. A bigger LCD screen and an aluminum shell would be dope as fuck lol
I would absolutely love to see that!
will you do the rechargeable battery mod? I'd love to see how it works.... and I want to know how lighter it will be with the mod vs the 4AAs
so not to be a negative nancy but after trying a couple of these builds myself; they look and feel amazing as far as overall presentation and attention to detail. That said, for performance; if you intend to actually use the gameboy, these kits are not that great (especially if you choose to go with the metal buttons). The OEM button pads aren't clicky enough to return to origin with the metal buttons+triggers or the extended plastic buttons to provide an OEM fit, finish, and function. As a daily driver I wouldn't recommend as I found myself going back to the original GBA or SP with replacement plastic shells and keeping the aluminum kits on display.
That’s true, I can see that the plastic buttons feel more original. I think the combo of a metal shell and plastic buttons could be a good middle ground
A rechargeable battery upgrade would be good. AA batteries are handy and a bit of nostalgic, but get annoying to replace after a while.
Quick question, do you or can you do a new video on the drift stick fix, is this board updated or is it the same one also I notice when I researched this there are other places with similar boards will they work because the one you mention is out of stock thank you in advance
I got mine fully built today. I love the build quality and attention to detail.
Also great tutorial vid as usual 😇
Nice dude!
Do you think there would be any technical issues with using the usb c hardware for the GBC Pocket for this one? Besides the bracket not being compatible
If boxy pixel is watching. Please make a DMG thicc boi shell for the Analogue Pocket. My hands cramp so much on the stock shell.
That would be sweet!
Tito, I would love to see you review the laminated IPS for the GBA that funnyplaying released. Either the ITA or the IPS.
I’ll definitely be doing the IPs laminated when available.
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My hope is one day for something like this that'll enable you to add the guts from a GBC; then you'd have the ultimate DMG that's able to play the entire Game Boy range (not including GBA).
Coming soon 👍
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Hello does the case also works with a FUNNYPLAYING DMG RETRO PIXEL IPS LCD SCREEN?
Now if they can make one for Analogue Pocket, with less Apple and more Nintendo vibe.
Man, I so want to see one for the Steam Deck.
That would both be amazing and probably weigh a ton 😅
@@MachoNachoProductions I really wouldn't mind that, cuz it would be sitting in the dock for me all day. 😂
Would the aluminum case for the GBA work with a modern IPS replacement?
Is it possible to use this kit with a good ol' backlit and biverted stock screen?
he said it was compatible with the stock screen, if it can fit an entire ips kit id think it fit a backlit and biverted screen.
Still waiting for an aluminum shell for Nintendo DS
Not a fan of metal handhelds but it is nice to look at.
Yeah, it definitely changes the feel of the device.
Can the buttons be ordered individually? Don't need a metal shell but would love the buttons.
This video reminds me of the movie Robocop.
Where Murphy is trashed but then is transformed into Robocop.
To save space for a massive battery or other upgrades, couldn’t one put the Gameboy Pocket internals inside a Gameboy DMG shell? Or even GBC internals inside the DMG?
I suppose it’s possible.
Benefits: Heavier. Prone to rust.
The anodized finish should prevent any oxidation.
Weight: *5 MILLIONS TONS*
... still looks cool tho
I'm still looking for a metal or a transparent purple replacement shell for new 3ds xl
I think I’ve seen some transparent purple ones being sold
Fyi, the bracket that comes with the IPS kit is too thick. You can’t close the DMG fully when using it since it will put force on the IPS kit and volume wheel. Which bracket did you use in the video, I didn’t find it in the links in the description 😊
Could you please do one of the rechargeable battery videos that is compatible with this case? Or I would be forever grateful if you could point us in the right direction as to what to buy
Does it have a spot to add a wrist strap?
Lovely. I'm going to end up doing one of these aren't I?
Yes, yes you are 😅
It finally got here to Brisbane! Hurry up, weekend
Is the usb c cutout or do you have to do it yourself?
It’s pre cut out 👍
needs the Nintendo gameboy branding. maybe a laser etcher would work
Boxy pixel offers a laser etching service I believe.
@@MachoNachoProductions dunno if they'd do the logo because of copyright
Backlight bivert gang
I still have my bivert DMG and pocket
It's cool af but for the price I'll just spend the extra and buy a pre built modded dmg since I got no tools or soldering experience
neat
Hope you enjoyed the video!
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Can you use rechargale AA and charge via USB?
Yep you can use rechargeable AA batteries but it would require modification to be able to recharge them while they’re inside the console.
I just built mine but the control wheel on the retro pixel board is getting compressed so I can't operate the wheel. Has anyone had this problem and solved it?
I don't really want to file the shell!
I have a soft spot for the DMG as it was the most amazing portable device of the 90's. Great video and looks totally awesome!
Thanks buddy! The DMG is certainly iconic 90s
I always wonder, why nobody has tried to make modded cases, buttons or screens for consoles like the DSI or the 3DS?
It’s a more complicated shell design and would be quite a bit more expensive to manufacture. The game boy line of consoles are much simpler to manufacture would be my guess
the 3ds is a nightmare to disassemble and not for the feint of heart lol / tons of tiny flex cables and odd bends
i always sweat profusely when i have to get in there 😭