Yeah. I've already got a Hakko, so I'll pass on it too. But I do hope iFixit open sources their tips, though. Proprietary tips (if they stay that way) is a bad move on their part for sure!
Excellent!! The only thing missing is for the community to start paying more attention to the Bluetooth Mod. Playing on your GBA using headphones and with excellent sound quality is "the dream"!
Unfortunately, Bluetooth audio latency makes it less than ideal for games. :( For media playback it’s less important because the playback device can compensate for
@@emmettturner9452 Wouldn't there be a way to compensate for this loss? About 6 months ago he showed a new motherboard for GBA made by FunnyPlaying. Wouldn't it be possible to take advantage of and improve this technology to have good functionality? What I want to say is, take advantage of the fact that they are making a brand new motherboard and add Bluetooth or at least support for it
Great build. Would you ever consider doing a video of your fails or issues with your modding processes? I think it’s super important to get to see how we fail because I swear when I mod my systems I have multiple moments in a build where I want to give up or I do something wrong and it makes me nervous and question my abilities. You’re a great solderer and have good editing skills but I think behind every great skill came lots of failures and it’s how we handle things like that that really make us skilled. Thanks macho for the great vids and keep it up!
I'm so with you on this. I've recently been adding Modbo 5.0 to the PS2 79k, and the 4 wires soldered directly to the chip can take me hours to complete. It works when I'm done, and nothing is destroyed, but you still hear that voice in your head saying, 'You suck at this.' Then you finally get it, and it works. I love this retro console world-challenging and rewarding. One of the things I like about Tito's videos is that he does talk about his mistakes without getting too bogged down in the details. As a fan, a 'Lessons Learned' video would be another valuable addition.
One thing future mod I’d hope to see would be an OLED panel. I’ve love the art/graphics of this handheld the most, the games just look high quality. Imagine all that on an OLED 🥹
The 3d printed brackets, even if not the highest quality, are perhaps the biggest win for me. Different screen comes out? swap the brackets. Plus, you won't see them again after you've done with the installation so quality isn't that big of an issue.
Great video, Tito! I'd really like a spreadsheet of "this is the temperature I use for _______". It'd be really handy to have to print out and post over at my soldering station. Obviously those temps aren't absolutes, but it gives a good starting point. Then we can adjust accordingly ourselves!
Temps are very dependent on the soldering iron that you are using, and the tip installed. Smaller tips some times require a lot more power since they lack the thermal inertia of the bulky ones.
We really need an OLED GBA mod.... We were flying along with all the newest upgradeable screens, then just hit a wall. It was nice to see GBC and Switch/Lite getting OLEDs though. Hopefully we see more retro handhelds get them
The portability of that soldering station is going to be amazing! Wish they included more iron tips at that price. Speaking of new "Ultimate" GBAs...something old, yet new, is coming soon.
As cool as many of these mods are, I wish there were aftermarket motherboards that came with many of the features added out of the box and more modern components like solid state capacitors so it looks cleaner in a clear shell.
@jacobjacksonsson9375 minimum quantity orders for PCB's are as low as 5. And you can have them finished assembled with components as PCBA's with the same low order amount. Of course if you are designing complex PCBs, it gets more expensive because you have to order 5 every time you make a prototype revision. If you can hand solder the components at least for the prototypes it will of course not be so expensive. It is injection molded cases that really cost a lot. When a simple mold cost about 4 thousand dollars. And a complex mold or several simple molds can then cost you 40k dollars. So plastic shells cost so much more to mass produce than the pcb.
I did product testing with the Ifixit team regarding the iron. They put a lot of care into it and listened to all the feedback we gave them. I was a particular fan of that product because it was easy for me to climb into large CNCs and do repairs easier. I was telling them they have a product that could branch into some trades, not just for tech and small electronic repairs.
Man, I don't even know what we could do with the GBA at this point. Pretty much all of the wish list items are covered. HDMI out, consolizing, shells, buttons, batteries, screens, audio. I honestly have no idea. If I could have my dream GBA, it'd have an OLED screen, stereo speakers, and a rechargeable battery. No metal shell, but a nice aftermarket plastic shell, maybe with a cool UV print.
Tito, your videos are so awesome that I press "like" and add to my Mods playlist before watching the full video. 😁 Love the great quality and awesome production you bring to UA-cam and the retro community.
I would love a mod that allows bluetooth for an external controller compatibility, earbud/headphones or something like that. I think these custom GBA designs are amazing and I would love to see more game themed designs.
I don't think there are any more mods they could do for the GBA besides somehow making it stereo sound. I could really use one of those mats though. Love your videos, Tito.
I'm happy to see the GBA so loved, there's so much cool mod work that I can't really even think about anything off the top of my head that I'd want~ but it would be so cool to see some of this tech and support on other handhelds too!~
Hey Tito, FYI anodized aluminum does not conduct electricity but I get the fact "better be safe than sorry" element playing. I really love your videos and always looking forward to your new upcoming ones! Continue the good work my dude!
Price point is high. Only thing saving it is if repair parts don’t break the bank to. I have a cheap solder iron for 40 dollars that I can plug into the power bank that came with my car battery jumper and use it outside. That setup is less than 70 dollars and if I fry either one it’s not an arm and a leg to go replace. I just wonder how much a replacement tip is or things like the battery that go in it would be. I feel like those would be the main things being replaced
Such a solid build! The next mod that I'd hope would come out would be an OLED screen, that way you could have a complete package with a HDMI dock, usb-c, OLED screen for on the go and surely that would improve the battery life!
I wish the gba moddung community actually had a designated Bluetooth system for the gbs, especially when watching the shows or movies it could be connected to earphones or a bt speaker to add a new depth to the gba. Possibly even having a set LED setup for the gba logo to make it stand out more
That is an excellent GBA. It reminds me of the Japanese-exclusive Golden Sun Gold GBA from 2001. That is an excellent recreation of the GBA logo on the lens. Most repros of the GBA logos on the lens are either too thin, occasionally too thick or just of inconsistent thickness.
Awesome videos like always Tito! Keep up the good work! If you can show your best method for installing surface mounted leds and if you can incorporate a Bluetooth module for the GBA would be great.....
Love your videos. You can tell you put a lot into your production quality and editing. Something I’d love to see with future GBA mods is fitting in Bluetooth audio capability inside the shell versus using a 3.5mm adapter.
In my opinion, its about time developers start to producing games for gba that uses all the gimmics it has, like cable link compatibility, e-reader, gamecube to gna link cable with aweso.e features etc... the gba is already been modded to perfection so far, now we need new games!
I like the aesthetic of the iFix-it Soldering Station But it's competing with Irons that work with other Tips, Both the TS100 and Pinecil work with 12 - 24v tips are interchangeable and even work with the Hakko T12 style handle tips, I can fit both Irons in a little box and use any number of Dewalt Milwaukee Ryobi or Hitachi batteries with a very cheap adapter, Can buy the drill battery adapter with pre-made up lead using XT60 connectors.
As far as GBA mods go that I’d like to see is LEDs on the Left and right bumper pads. Make the bumper pads clear and run RGB LEDs in them so you can change the color whenever you want.
Oh man. My girlfriend was watching this video without headphones from across the room and was like "yo I really like that soldering iron" If I were to win the giveaway that'd be awesome, I could give it to her for Christmas. We've both modded GBAs before but she's wayyyyy more talented than I am. Getting her a quality soldering iron would be amazing
According to the description, the giveaway does not include the soldering station. If you want to get your girlfriend a quality soldering station for Christmas you had better go shopping.
I've really come to like the more accurate color reproduction seen on the Analogue Pocket. I really hope we start to see this become an option for GBA and GBC replacement LCDs.
Love the metal look! Another mod for GBA could be OLED screen maybe? There are already good replacement screen options that are good, but the colors of an oled would be amazing!
I like the overall aesthetic but I think if I were to do a "Zelda" theme I would want to have some small green accents - maybe the buttons, side bump guard strips, etc. Still - looks great as always bro.
Not even done watching the video, but damn, finally. Thank you for just skipping the disassembly process with a finger snap. It was genuinely a waste of ~40 seconds of time when anyone with half a brain can undo a few screws, remove a battery door cover, or failing that, just google a GBA disassembly video. It cuts right to the chase, saves you editing time, and saves time for the viewer. I get it for more complex consoles, like a GameCube or PS2 or whatnot, but there's not a lot to a GBA.
If it wasn't for the price, the iFixIt Solding Station looks like a champ! For the GBA mods...IDK really. I'm more of an GBA SP user because I got my Grandmother's SP after she passed away. Maybe more Mods for that.
I have a nostalgic connection with the Game Boy Advance. It was one of the first game consoles I owned, and I still have my childhood GBA with a new shell and IPS panel I bought a few years back. To be honest, I’m not crazy about the buttons that shell came with, and I feel like I made a mistake not getting the USB battery mod with it. To be honest, I’d love if somebody came out with a mod to give it clicky buttons like the SP. That combined with the original model’s form factor would make for the perfect GBA.
is probably just me but i always associated "Hyrule Editions" with White buttons rather than Gold on Gold, but other than that the kit is utterly gorgeous & yeah i would like a full review of the iFixit kit, because that price tag with non-standard tips requires a lot of justifying
I would love to see a not so practical Switch sized gba mod. I haven't really abandoned playing my GBA systems, but the older I get the less likely my eyes want to. 😅
It's really impressive how many mods you can cram in a GBA, i wonder if they can just turn the motherboard into a whole console so you can play on your TV with a controller in hand.
really a beautiful shell i've been looking to mod a GBA for a while now this might be the one, a cool mod i would love to see be made one day would be one that could allow to transmit video footage to my screen wirelessly
I'm missing the Slate or even Unhinged SP mods. They had a cool idea and we're at a point now where it's not easy to get them any longer unless you want to pay someone a premium to do the mod for you. I know the cost of manufacture is a prohibition of the mod, but maybe someone can provide a solid plastic alternative one day.
The fixhub soldering station seems really nice, but I have to say I am not a fan of the GBA build this time. The aluminium shell is pretty cool, but the whole thing in gold without any Zelda logo defeats the purpose of a Zelda build imo and I am amazed how far taste can differ when it comes to the gold flake resin buttons. Cool video nontheless.
In terms of GBA mods I want to see the screens continue to iterate until there's a genuinely colour-perfect version. The latest M2 has a few settings that brings it close imo, but it's still not quite the same as an OG screen
Hi Tito, U have forgotten to mention how long it takes for the soldering station to charge and is there also an option that you can directly plug in the station and make use of it. I would definitely like to see a review on this station.
Regarding what I want to see for GBA mods, I would like to see a Project Atlantis mod in the same style as the Sega Neptune mod. Maybe they could make a Project Atlantis custom board alongside a custom Project Atlantis shell for the project.
I personally would love to see a Bluetooth mod for audio, and Wireless charging for the battery if it doesn't exist already. Otherwise...i think every mod i'd want for the GBA exists already. lol
A ds inside a gba shell would be so cool would prolly require ALOT of soldering but if you've got "good soldering" tools I bet u it's going to be a breeze 🗿👍
I’m eagerly awaiting a high quality OLED GBA screen mod. Then I will finally have no need to keep upgrading it. Maybe Retro Remake will come out with one?
I would immediately jump on the ifixit iron if they made a version with t12 tips, I have some incredibly fine tipped import t12’s that make it possible to solder 0402 smd a breeze under magnification
The Fixhub seems convenient but having proprietary tips seems like a miss. Wondering how the quality compares to Weller and Hakko. Would consider buying if the price was lower and had compatibility with standard soldering tips.
I can’t think of any new mods I would want because everything I’m thinking of has been made already. Maybe a new shell for people with bigger hands. Mine get cramped. Or a little bit bigger screen.
Holy flipping crap, $350 Canadian for a soldering station? I've been using my $30 soldering iron with a $15 pack of better tips for over 2 years. I've soldered a lot this year alone even micro soldered Switch Lite parts, and my USB C modification for my New 3DS XL. Unless this thing is cooking me my meals, it's a hard pass for my wallet!
Im new to the modding scene but feel I've come in at a great time. I wish there were more novice friendly kits like the funny playing games one except for gba or gba sp
That iFixit station looks cool and I'm sure performs okay but that price tag + proprietary tips is a hard no.
Yeah. I've already got a Hakko, so I'll pass on it too.
But I do hope iFixit open sources their tips, though.
Proprietary tips (if they stay that way) is a bad move on their part for sure!
Its more to do with the tips, its a straight no. Any company that uses proprietary addons is cancer.
Yeah dude I've got a $15 portable solder from aliexpress.... so why the fuck would I pay 250?!😅
Not to mention properitary powerbank! Move the display to the Iron as with other portable solutions.
I've already got a Weller tank and a Pinecil for portability. But I do wish it had a stand.
When glueing in magnets, really do make sure that the orientation is correct or the magnets will repel each other instead of attract each other.
Excellent!! The only thing missing is for the community to start paying more attention to the Bluetooth Mod. Playing on your GBA using headphones and with excellent sound quality is "the dream"!
Unfortunately, Bluetooth audio latency makes it less than ideal for games. :( For media playback it’s less important because the playback device can compensate for
@@emmettturner9452 Wouldn't there be a way to compensate for this loss? About 6 months ago he showed a new motherboard for GBA made by FunnyPlaying. Wouldn't it be possible to take advantage of and improve this technology to have good functionality? What I want to say is, take advantage of the fact that they are making a brand new motherboard and add Bluetooth or at least support for it
the headphone jack
Great build. Would you ever consider doing a video of your fails or issues with your modding processes? I think it’s super important to get to see how we fail because I swear when I mod my systems I have multiple moments in a build where I want to give up or I do something wrong and it makes me nervous and question my abilities. You’re a great solderer and have good editing skills but I think behind every great skill came lots of failures and it’s how we handle things like that that really make us skilled. Thanks macho for the great vids and keep it up!
I'm so with you on this. I've recently been adding Modbo 5.0 to the PS2 79k, and the 4 wires soldered directly to the chip can take me hours to complete. It works when I'm done, and nothing is destroyed, but you still hear that voice in your head saying, 'You suck at this.' Then you finally get it, and it works. I love this retro console world-challenging and rewarding.
One of the things I like about Tito's videos is that he does talk about his mistakes without getting too bogged down in the details. As a fan, a 'Lessons Learned' video would be another valuable addition.
I'd definitely watch a video talking about times Tito has had to redo the same solder joint over and over, or projects he's given up on.
One thing future mod I’d hope to see would be an OLED panel. I’ve love the art/graphics of this handheld the most, the games just look high quality. Imagine all that on an OLED 🥹
The 3d printed brackets, even if not the highest quality, are perhaps the biggest win for me. Different screen comes out? swap the brackets. Plus, you won't see them again after you've done with the installation so quality isn't that big of an issue.
Great video, Tito!
I'd really like a spreadsheet of "this is the temperature I use for _______".
It'd be really handy to have to print out and post over at my soldering station.
Obviously those temps aren't absolutes, but it gives a good starting point. Then we can adjust accordingly ourselves!
Temps are very dependent on the soldering iron that you are using, and the tip installed. Smaller tips some times require a lot more power since they lack the thermal inertia of the bulky ones.
We really need an OLED GBA mod....
We were flying along with all the newest upgradeable screens, then just hit a wall.
It was nice to see GBC and Switch/Lite getting OLEDs though. Hopefully we see more retro handhelds get them
The portability of that soldering station is going to be amazing! Wish they included more iron tips at that price.
Speaking of new "Ultimate" GBAs...something old, yet new, is coming soon.
As cool as many of these mods are, I wish there were aftermarket motherboards that came with many of the features added out of the box and more modern components like solid state capacitors so it looks cleaner in a clear shell.
That’s expensive, you’d have to order tens of thousands from the factories for them to accept an order
Funnyplaying makes a brand new GBA board with integrated LEDs and a few other extras. You just have to transfer over an original CPU and RAM.
@jacobjacksonsson9375 minimum quantity orders for PCB's are as low as 5. And you can have them finished assembled with components as PCBA's with the same low order amount.
Of course if you are designing complex PCBs, it gets more expensive because you have to order 5 every time you make a prototype revision. If you can hand solder the components at least for the prototypes it will of course not be so expensive.
It is injection molded cases that really cost a lot. When a simple mold cost about 4 thousand dollars. And a complex mold or several simple molds can then cost you 40k dollars. So plastic shells cost so much more to mass produce than the pcb.
I just built a gba with a beautiful aftermarket board yesterday
What would be the fun in that? Some of us want to do it ourselves.
I did product testing with the Ifixit team regarding the iron. They put a lot of care into it and listened to all the feedback we gave them. I was a particular fan of that product because it was easy for me to climb into large CNCs and do repairs easier. I was telling them they have a product that could branch into some trades, not just for tech and small electronic repairs.
Man, I don't even know what we could do with the GBA at this point. Pretty much all of the wish list items are covered. HDMI out, consolizing, shells, buttons, batteries, screens, audio. I honestly have no idea. If I could have my dream GBA, it'd have an OLED screen, stereo speakers, and a rechargeable battery. No metal shell, but a nice aftermarket plastic shell, maybe with a cool UV print.
The metal shell looks absolutely gorgeous! 🤩
FPGA GBA is the obvious next step in preserving the gaming experience without having to 20+ year old hardware.
Top tier videos......the fact that you do pros and cons shows you're not biased. I've been watching your video for a few years now.
Tito, your videos are so awesome that I press "like" and add to my Mods playlist before watching the full video. 😁 Love the great quality and awesome production you bring to UA-cam and the retro community.
I would love a mod that allows bluetooth for an external controller compatibility, earbud/headphones or something like that. I think these custom GBA designs are amazing and I would love to see more game themed designs.
Thanks for the video. Some chill jazz in there, very relaxing.
I love seeing current tech in retro tech
It's pretty impressive that it's portable and had no trouble with those large blobs of power-plane solder blobs. Thanks for another great video!
Thank you for being honest to your loyal patrons, as well as being unbiased with product review.
Need you to post more 😂 I’m always over here dying waiting on your next video. Great stuff my guy!! ❤
I don't think there are any more mods they could do for the GBA besides somehow making it stereo sound. I could really use one of those mats though.
Love your videos, Tito.
I'm happy to see the GBA so loved, there's so much cool mod work that I can't really even think about anything off the top of my head that I'd want~ but it would be so cool to see some of this tech and support on other handhelds too!~
Hey Tito,
FYI anodized aluminum does not conduct electricity but I get the fact "better be safe than sorry" element playing. I really love your videos and always looking forward to your new upcoming ones! Continue the good work my dude!
Tad boy color video is definitely coming!
Very soon!!
@@MachoNachoProductions ❤
Tito, I admire that you always find new and interesting projects to make even if I think I saw it all!!
Price point is high. Only thing saving it is if repair parts don’t break the bank to. I have a cheap solder iron for 40 dollars that I can plug into the power bank that came with my car battery jumper and use it outside. That setup is less than 70 dollars and if I fry either one it’s not an arm and a leg to go replace. I just wonder how much a replacement tip is or things like the battery that go in it would be. I feel like those would be the main things being replaced
classic intro music = insta like
Such a solid build!
The next mod that I'd hope would come out would be an OLED screen, that way you could have a complete package with a HDMI dock, usb-c, OLED screen for on the go and surely that would improve the battery life!
I wish the gba moddung community actually had a designated Bluetooth system for the gbs, especially when watching the shows or movies it could be connected to earphones or a bt speaker to add a new depth to the gba. Possibly even having a set LED setup for the gba logo to make it stand out more
That is an excellent GBA. It reminds me of the Japanese-exclusive Golden Sun Gold GBA from 2001.
That is an excellent recreation of the GBA logo on the lens. Most repros of the GBA logos on the lens are either too thin, occasionally too thick or just of inconsistent thickness.
That looks amazing! The soldering station is very nice quality but the price tag is crazy
Awesome videos like always Tito! Keep up the good work! If you can show your best method for installing surface mounted leds and if you can incorporate a Bluetooth module for the GBA would be great.....
Love your videos. You can tell you put a lot into your production quality and editing. Something I’d love to see with future GBA mods is fitting in Bluetooth audio capability inside the shell versus using a 3.5mm adapter.
Latency is the main problem with bluetooth audio.
In my opinion, its about time developers start to producing games for gba that uses all the gimmics it has, like cable link compatibility, e-reader, gamecube to gna link cable with aweso.e features etc... the gba is already been modded to perfection so far, now we need new games!
That case is incredible! Only thing missing for the GBA is an OLED screen mod.
I like the aesthetic of the iFix-it Soldering Station But it's competing with Irons that work with other Tips, Both the TS100 and Pinecil work with 12 - 24v tips are interchangeable and even work with the Hakko T12 style handle tips, I can fit both Irons in a little box and use any number of Dewalt Milwaukee Ryobi or Hitachi batteries with a very cheap adapter, Can buy the drill battery adapter with pre-made up lead using XT60 connectors.
As far as GBA mods go that I’d like to see is LEDs on the Left and right bumper pads. Make the bumper pads clear and run RGB LEDs in them so you can change the color whenever you want.
Oh man. My girlfriend was watching this video without headphones from across the room and was like "yo I really like that soldering iron"
If I were to win the giveaway that'd be awesome, I could give it to her for Christmas. We've both modded GBAs before but she's wayyyyy more talented than I am. Getting her a quality soldering iron would be amazing
According to the description, the giveaway does not include the soldering station. If you want to get your girlfriend a quality soldering station for Christmas you had better go shopping.
I've really come to like the more accurate color reproduction seen on the Analogue Pocket. I really hope we start to see this become an option for GBA and GBC replacement LCDs.
Boxy pixel vs retrogame repairshop. Two gameboy comparison!
For me the ultimate GBA would be an unhinged, metal case, mechnical buttons, Oled, stereo GBA :P
God I love GBA modding!!! ❤️
Great Video Tito!! I look forward to every video you make.
GBA Bluetooth mod.
Love the metal look!
Another mod for GBA could be OLED screen maybe? There are already good replacement screen options that are good, but the colors of an oled would be amazing!
This is beautiful. I would like to see the Nintendo Switch OLED upgrade mods
I like the overall aesthetic but I think if I were to do a "Zelda" theme I would want to have some small green accents - maybe the buttons, side bump guard strips, etc. Still - looks great as always bro.
Not even done watching the video, but damn, finally. Thank you for just skipping the disassembly process with a finger snap. It was genuinely a waste of ~40 seconds of time when anyone with half a brain can undo a few screws, remove a battery door cover, or failing that, just google a GBA disassembly video. It cuts right to the chase, saves you editing time, and saves time for the viewer. I get it for more complex consoles, like a GameCube or PS2 or whatnot, but there's not a lot to a GBA.
bluetooth audio would be nice, i'd also love wireless charging support (or even magsafe-compatible charging)
An OLED screen like for the Gameboy Color would be great and of course, thank you for your great videos!
Honestly not sure what else they could add to a GBA for me at this point, I think they have everything I'd ever want
Looks pretty nice, the soldering station looks neat too but the price is where I would probably invest in a standard soldering station.
If it wasn't for the price, the iFixIt Solding Station looks like a champ! For the GBA mods...IDK really. I'm more of an GBA SP user because I got my Grandmother's SP after she passed away. Maybe more Mods for that.
I have a nostalgic connection with the Game Boy Advance. It was one of the first game consoles I owned, and I still have my childhood GBA with a new shell and IPS panel I bought a few years back. To be honest, I’m not crazy about the buttons that shell came with, and I feel like I made a mistake not getting the USB battery mod with it. To be honest, I’d love if somebody came out with a mod to give it clicky buttons like the SP. That combined with the original model’s form factor would make for the perfect GBA.
is probably just me but i always associated "Hyrule Editions" with White buttons rather than Gold on Gold, but other than that the kit is utterly gorgeous
& yeah i would like a full review of the iFixit kit, because that price tag with non-standard tips requires a lot of justifying
I think the number one GBA mod I'd like to see is an OLED screen. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I would love to see a not so practical Switch sized gba mod. I haven't really abandoned playing my GBA systems, but the older I get the less likely my eyes want to. 😅
You do a great job. I like the idea of a BT game controller as a mod.
Damn man, I can buy the Pinecil with literally every accessory for less than half that price, and they have a ton of tips.
I want to see a GBA mod that turns it into a dockable unit with hdmi out and wireless controllers or at least wired controller ports. Awesome video!
Builds Hyrule, Shows Mushroom Kingdom
It's really impressive how many mods you can cram in a GBA, i wonder if they can just turn the motherboard into a whole console so you can play on your TV with a controller in hand.
About time!
This is the kind of mod I've been wanting!
Here’s an idea for a GBA mod: attach an EverDrive internally and forego an external cartridge slot.
really a beautiful shell i've been looking to mod a GBA for a while now this might be the one, a cool mod i would love to see be made one day would be one that could allow to transmit video footage to my screen wirelessly
Great video as always.
I would have went with some shade of green for the buttons.
Well maybe green backlights for the yellow buttons.
Those gold flake buttons would be perfect for a Golden Sun GBA.
I really hope to see a GBA version of FunnyPlaying's FPGBC. The FPGBC is amazing, and the biggest problem with it is that it's not a Game Boy Advance.
I'm missing the Slate or even Unhinged SP mods. They had a cool idea and we're at a point now where it's not easy to get them any longer unless you want to pay someone a premium to do the mod for you. I know the cost of manufacture is a prohibition of the mod, but maybe someone can provide a solid plastic alternative one day.
Great video Tito!
Would you recommend this solder station to someone who’s completely new to soldering?
I'd love to see mods for the Game Boy Advance that would integrate an OLED screen along with Bluetooth audio to enjoy my wireless headphones.
Like I said awesome video, I was hoping you were going to wash that PCB in your ultrasonic cleaner!
The fixhub soldering station seems really nice, but I have to say I am not a fan of the GBA build this time.
The aluminium shell is pretty cool, but the whole thing in gold without any Zelda logo defeats the purpose of a Zelda build imo and I am amazed how far taste can differ when it comes to the gold flake resin buttons.
Cool video nontheless.
Thank you for your video 🤩
I'd still like to see a bluetooth audio mod for the gba. It seems like the only thing missing to make it compete with modern devices.
You’ve done so many GBA mods and I haven’t even done one 😂
Can't even imagine a mod that doesn't already exist. Better speaker?
In terms of GBA mods I want to see the screens continue to iterate until there's a genuinely colour-perfect version. The latest M2 has a few settings that brings it close imo, but it's still not quite the same as an OG screen
Hi Tito, U have forgotten to mention how long it takes for the soldering station to charge and is there also an option that you can directly plug in the station and make use of it. I would definitely like to see a review on this station.
Regarding what I want to see for GBA mods, I would like to see a Project Atlantis mod in the same style as the Sega Neptune mod. Maybe they could make a Project Atlantis custom board alongside a custom Project Atlantis shell for the project.
I personally would love to see a Bluetooth mod for audio, and Wireless charging for the battery if it doesn't exist already.
Otherwise...i think every mod i'd want for the GBA exists already. lol
Tito, do you think you'll cover the switch lite oled screen upgrade soon? It looks good and pretty user friendly as far as installing.
The Mister Rogers of console modding++
Gameboy Advance Micro mods would be fun
great video as always ♥
Would love to see an OLED mod for GBA, with some sort of HDMI out. Really make the "Ultimate" Ultimate GBA! Give it a little Bluetooth as well!
Awesome video Tito! I have a Pinecil USB C iron, have you used one before? If so how does it compare?
A ds inside a gba shell would be so cool would prolly require ALOT of soldering but if you've got "good soldering" tools I bet u it's going to be a breeze 🗿👍
I’m eagerly awaiting a high quality OLED GBA screen mod. Then I will finally have no need to keep upgrading it. Maybe Retro Remake will come out with one?
All this progress, and still no burgundy GBA shell for the Famicom aesthetic. Or cream buttons, more shockingly.
Sheeeesh. For the price of that iron I prefer to go for a TS100 with a good pair of battery packs.
I would immediately jump on the ifixit iron if they made a version with t12 tips, I have some incredibly fine tipped import t12’s that make it possible to solder 0402 smd a breeze under magnification
The Fixhub seems convenient but having proprietary tips seems like a miss. Wondering how the quality compares to Weller and Hakko. Would consider buying if the price was lower and had compatibility with standard soldering tips.
Great video!! I would love to see if a Bluetooth capabilities for headphones or even magnetic charging for a gba mod
I can’t think of any new mods I would want because everything I’m thinking of has been made already. Maybe a new shell for people with bigger hands. Mine get cramped. Or a little bit bigger screen.
Holy flipping crap, $350 Canadian for a soldering station? I've been using my $30 soldering iron with a $15 pack of better tips for over 2 years. I've soldered a lot this year alone even micro soldered Switch Lite parts, and my USB C modification for my New 3DS XL. Unless this thing is cooking me my meals, it's a hard pass for my wallet!
Im new to the modding scene but feel I've come in at a great time. I wish there were more novice friendly kits like the funny playing games one except for gba or gba sp