I really appreciate you not editing out your mistakes. Too often people get scared to try something that seems outside their scope of comfort and watching someone make and correct a misstep is all part of the learning process. Fantastic video and beautiful GBA.
Dude...seriously this was such an enjoy to watch. This is something I've been wanting to get into for a long time and to see it done with minimal experience, honest little mistakes, and giving us a chance to learn from them as you do just makes me want to take that leap. The option of solderless mods is awesome too. Love your energy, enthusiastic curiosity, and calm/humorous demeanor. I look forward to seeing more. Thank you for sharing this experience.
I am studying abroad in Japan right now, I have too have been looking at all the hard-offs for gameboys. I didnt know there were so many mods, the usb c battery will be a 100% purchase. Thanks for showing this off!
I loved every second of this video. It was so cool to see what a GBA looked like on the inside, how to take it apart, and what I would need to do this myself. This one you upgraded looks amazing, and I'm inspired to try this myself now! PS: Ruby and Sapphire are my favorite Pokemon games as well, nothing beats that nostalgia.
loved this Gameboy mod vid! Cool that you went with Venusaur color scheme basically. tbh I've never thought to do this with my old consoles and I honestly might try it myself after I get the right gear. Looking forward to the future video with seeing the rest of the haul from those stores
No clue how I ended up here, but nicely done! Nothing quite like building and customizing something with your own hands and bringing old games back to life, and you've done both in one swoop.
Love this vid so much! I’ve gotten into modding in the past couple years. Got 2 GBC mods I’ve done myself. But this will be my next step too! GBA looks good. I’m looking forward to seeing your modding journey! This one turned out great. And RIP Leaf Green.
I just got into modernizing gameboys and I just randomly clicked this video and saw you. At first I was like… did I click a pogo video and saw you had another channel. That’s sick man. I love all your videos. Keep modding and playing Pokemon!
I love these videos. My husband has this same talent/skill set of being able to take apart and repair electronics and is also able to solder. I think you just inspired us to replace the shell on our original DS Lite.
I modded my GBA during the Pandemic and love the screen and the new look. I've been wanting to do another GBA mode and might get the new screen you picked up in this video. Enjoy playing on a beautiful screen.
Marekprime we probably used the same older LCD display that was selling on AliExpress 2 years ago? i bought my kit and soldered the 2 wires for brightness...screen not laminated as there wasn't any then...that's a new idea...i want one but i accept the mod is finished...can't have it...did you do the mod because the original unlit screen was broken or just to upgrade it? mine was damaged anyway...no battery modification on mine...just an adaptor for 3v mains power...only mistake i made was sticking the LCD down before double checking alignment...it's 2mm offset to one side...not an issue...at least it's level
I just did my first mod on a GBA SP. It turned out sooo nice (so did yours!) and I'm so proud of it. I challenged myself and took the extra step for soldering and it went perfectly. The hinges were a big pain though. I'm already searching for my next modding project. 😂
Great job man! It’s very satisfying and exciting to work on a project of your own like that. It’s even more rewarding to feel a sense of accomplishment after the finished product is complete.
This video just inspired me to mod my old advanced, i was iffy since i dont know how to solder tiny components yet, but since we got that touch sensor now it seems easier so ill go ahead and do it ! Thanks Nicholas !
I thought the type C charging was a solder job, this is awesome to see it as such a simple drop in! I need to fix a special edition ds lite next, and have a set of joycon drifting to fix, but this would be good to do next
I used to have a blue SP but the modding hobby on this GBA is terrific, looks fun and now theres IPS screen available , it will make games look crisp and more colorful, love this hobby and good job Nick
The GBA is a great place to start...I got mine and did mod it 3 years ago and after that I moved to DS Lite repairs and I even repaired a 3DS, an Original Xbox and a PS2
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Hey Nick, I just find some of my old handheld and was searching to entrer the mod hobby. I'm so glad to find this video, I was missing to see your content since a stopped playing pokemonGO couple years a go. I hope you post more content on this.
Greatjob with this mod. I have been into Electronics my whole life and worked in an Electronics store for 2 years, I see you used all the right tools, Right Angle Precision Tweezers, Capton Tape, Precision Tri-Wing Screwdriver and you called the "light pipe" a "light pipe" not many people know that one! I was in Japan myself and looked around Tokyo Radio Department store and Akihabara. Tried to met you but lucked out on that :( Anyway Mod looks great!
didn't know Nick was active on this channel. Nick was such a big part of my growing up in 2016-2020, so glad to see he's doing stuff here, and better yet, he's kept up with the same hobbies im finding myself getting into!!
In India we didn't have game boy or GBA so I discovered the games when I got an android phone way later than most. I don't have the money to spend on purchasing the games and consoles, but I am happy that someone is living that dream. This is your second video I watched, and I feel happy and maybe someday I'd get to buy them too and catch 'em all
This is so cool Nick! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make more videos like these! I completely agree with you on getting distracted on phones and such. I'm actually going back to offline devices myself including an mp3 player, Zune.
I made a transparent red case for an SNES controller for my channel. I took one apart, 3D scanned the shell, did some 3D sculpting to make handles and texture, then printed it out in transparent red resin. It came out perfectly. I bet I could do it for a console shell as well.
It's cool to see other people getting into the modding hobby and how they're going about it. I got all the same stuff, but the entire thing for mine is clear. Buttons, case, battery cover, etc. I also got a custom white motherboard and the same rechargeable battery.
I did that same thing to my original sega game gear 2110g system I put a glass screen protector on it and replaced the battery terminals and it works excellent
I like these videos better than the PoGo videos, no offense. I love that content too. Just the market is so saturated with PoGo info, but this is awesome. We learn about your nationality, your likes and dislikes, etc etc. It's a really good look into your life. It's really fun. I enjoy the camping videos too. Overall, really glad you are back? loving the content
Im going to japan in feb and ill deff be getting a Gameboy advance. Wanted one so bad when I was a kid but we were way to poor to afford one so this will be the perfect time lol. Cant wait to get it and mod it like this.
What you said about the handheld being enjoyable because it takes you offline really resonated with me. The closest activity I can compare it to is reading a book. It’s kinda weird because spending time on a handheld or scrolling tiktok can both be seen as time wasting activities but with the handheld it doesn’t feel like that. After scrolling I feel a sorta guilt for the time wasted, but I don’t feel any of that after playing on a gba (I also modded my gba which makes me feel more connected to it. And I modded it back when everyone was soldering them so, I do feel a sense of pride just holding it which might be a little silly 😅)
Oh wow, i wasn't putting much faith on the pink buttons that worked really well ! If I had to name it myself I would go with the "Cactus Green" GBA, you know, the know transparent shell resembling a cactus with the pink buttons for the flowers it usually has !
green and pink was a great choice, the totally transparent shell + ips mods are gorgeous but there's a ton of them. this is unique and definitely caught my eye
Yo!! Nic. Can we get some links to where you got the screen and shells from? Or any sources you used? Looking to do this myself in the future and would love to know where this is all from. Looks great! Love the contrasting colour choice and in my opinion the green was going to look better than the clear.
the screens are everywhere, literally most marketplaces just google ips screen gamebot etc - there is ips v2 (maybe 3 now too). aftermarket shells you can find cheap from China etc
Would be beneficial for you and your viewers if you provided some (affiliate) links to the products you use in these types of videos! This would absolutely be on my (very long) to do list!!
Would love to see you do more modded videos in the future like a gamecube controller. A friend of mind built me a sick modded game cube controller for my birthday a few years back and overtime, some of the buttons stopped working. I always wanted to fix it but never had the time or the motivation to. I'm hoping to do it someday lol
How hard you searched to get a good condition GBA in Japan was all in vain lol. If all you need is a motherboard, any junk GBA will do. It's the Gameboy equivalent of the Ship of Theseus now 🤣
That is freakin awesome. Inspiring me to want to find an old gba and convert it to usbc with an ips screen. I have my original but would love to do what you just did. I really wish we had a Hard Off in the US.
I used to comment this ALL THE TIME like 2 or 3yrs ago on all your guys videos, but this comes the closest...you, mystic, and maybe zoe and someone should do a randomized pokemon nuzlocke series, even if it's just once! Those became my favorite thing during the Pandemic, and I did a few on my Nintendo Tugs channel.
I live in japan and mod GBAs…..99% of the time the power switch just need the lid desoldered and cleaned. A few years ago I would get GBAs used for ¥500-¥1000……crazy how expensive GBs are getting now a days.
Semi-transparent cases were the peak of tech aesthetics. We need more.
*Translucent
To be honest, I’m not a fan of see-through cases.
Atomic Purple is the best colour any console has been released in.
Couldn’t agree more
@@rockythecoolkidwhen I was younger I used to think the look was tacky. Now that I’m older, I want/miss that aesthetic
I really appreciate you not editing out your mistakes. Too often people get scared to try something that seems outside their scope of comfort and watching someone make and correct a misstep is all part of the learning process.
Fantastic video and beautiful GBA.
Dude...seriously this was such an enjoy to watch. This is something I've been wanting to get into for a long time and to see it done with minimal experience, honest little mistakes, and giving us a chance to learn from them as you do just makes me want to take that leap. The option of solderless mods is awesome too. Love your energy, enthusiastic curiosity, and calm/humorous demeanor. I look forward to seeing more. Thank you for sharing this experience.
Wonderfull writen wish i could do it this way like you sorry for my english😂❤
1:05 So you travelled across the land, searching far and wide?
I'd love to see more collection/modding content from you Nick, its relaxing to just chill and enjoy the process honestly.
Just stumbled upon his channel, and I'm sad that he's not made anything in the last few months :( Awaiting my boy Nick!
I love the pink and green combo. It looks so good! What an upgrade :D So wild to see the USB-C charger with it, haha.
Watermelon
Such a fun watch, I think I might've got to do this myself!
Always love these different kinda videos from you bru, hope to see more soon!
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I forgot this channel existed! Cool work. Love these kinds of mods.
I've wanted to try this myself since seeing your original GameBoy work. Awesome job!
I am studying abroad in Japan right now, I have too have been looking at all the hard-offs for gameboys. I didnt know there were so many mods, the usb c battery will be a 100% purchase. Thanks for showing this off!
I loved every second of this video. It was so cool to see what a GBA looked like on the inside, how to take it apart, and what I would need to do this myself. This one you upgraded looks amazing, and I'm inspired to try this myself now!
PS: Ruby and Sapphire are my favorite Pokemon games as well, nothing beats that nostalgia.
This was one of the most interesting videos you have ever done. Thank you so much!
loved this Gameboy mod vid! Cool that you went with Venusaur color scheme basically. tbh I've never thought to do this with my old consoles and I honestly might try it myself after I get the right gear. Looking forward to the future video with seeing the rest of the haul from those stores
No clue how I ended up here, but nicely done! Nothing quite like building and customizing something with your own hands and bringing old games back to life, and you've done both in one swoop.
Love this vid so much! I’ve gotten into modding in the past couple years. Got 2 GBC mods I’ve done myself. But this will be my next step too! GBA looks good. I’m looking forward to seeing your modding journey! This one turned out great. And RIP Leaf Green.
That GBA mod is gorgeous - great work, Nick!
this was such a satisfying watch honestly, another great video Nick, i didn't even realise you had a second channel but i am sold haha
I just got into modernizing gameboys and I just randomly clicked this video and saw you. At first I was like… did I click a pogo video and saw you had another channel. That’s sick man. I love all your videos. Keep modding and playing Pokemon!
15:43 Yes, offline gaming is the best.
I love these videos. My husband has this same talent/skill set of being able to take apart and repair electronics and is also able to solder. I think you just inspired us to replace the shell on our original DS Lite.
The Gameboy I didnt know I needed! Awesome video Nick!
I modded my GBA during the Pandemic and love the screen and the new look. I've been wanting to do another GBA mode and might get the new screen you picked up in this video. Enjoy playing on a beautiful screen.
Marekprime we probably used the same older LCD display that was selling on AliExpress 2 years ago? i bought my kit and soldered the 2 wires for brightness...screen not laminated as there wasn't any then...that's a new idea...i want one but i accept the mod is finished...can't have it...did you do the mod because the original unlit screen was broken or just to upgrade it? mine was damaged anyway...no battery modification on mine...just an adaptor for 3v mains power...only mistake i made was sticking the LCD down before double checking alignment...it's 2mm offset to one side...not an issue...at least it's level
it looks so good!!! honestly you did an amazing job on this 🎉
This video brought me so much peace and nostalgia… keep up the amazing content 🙏🏽
I love this new hobby you have found. Hope you enjoy rebuilding more games
I just did my first mod on a GBA SP. It turned out sooo nice (so did yours!) and I'm so proud of it. I challenged myself and took the extra step for soldering and it went perfectly. The hinges were a big pain though. I'm already searching for my next modding project. 😂
I stopped watching your main channel when I stopped playing Pokemon Go, but I'm glad I stayed subbed to this channel. This was cool!
this is so relaxing! please do another one with gameboy SP!
Great job man! It’s very satisfying and exciting to work on a project of your own like that. It’s even more rewarding to feel a sense of accomplishment after the finished product is complete.
It’s been years since I’ve seen your videos, I used to love watching the early Pokémon go videos. Great video!
This video just inspired me to mod my old advanced, i was iffy since i dont know how to solder tiny components yet, but since we got that touch sensor now it seems easier so ill go ahead and do it ! Thanks Nicholas !
I would like to try this I’m lucky enough to have two game boy advances. Looks like I’m going to be busy this Christmas. Thank you for the video
The green and pink look so much better than the clear. Glad you were forced to use it
I thought the type C charging was a solder job, this is awesome to see it as such a simple drop in! I need to fix a special edition ds lite next, and have a set of joycon drifting to fix, but this would be good to do next
I used to have a blue SP but the modding hobby on this GBA is terrific, looks fun and now theres IPS screen available , it will make games look crisp and more colorful, love this hobby and good job Nick
Looks great. I have been watching Retro Future do a lot of these and always thought of doing one myself. Also maybe restore my old N64.
The GBA is a great place to start...I got mine and did mod it 3 years ago and after that I moved to DS Lite repairs and I even repaired a 3DS, an Original Xbox and a PS2
Hey Nick,
I just find some of my old handheld and was searching to entrer the mod hobby. I'm so glad to find this video, I was missing to see your content since a stopped playing pokemonGO couple years a go. I hope you post more content on this.
Love the step by step instructions! Awesome video! I’m hoping to get one and do these mods too.
I’m a big fan of this kind of content Nick!
What an awesome hobby to have! Great job, it looks amazing 💚.
More of this stuff please. :) I am amazed how you sound like an expert already, when saying its your first gameboy color you opened.
Greatjob with this mod. I have been into Electronics my whole life and worked in an Electronics store for 2 years, I see you used all the right tools, Right Angle Precision Tweezers, Capton Tape, Precision Tri-Wing Screwdriver and you called the "light pipe" a "light pipe" not many people know that one! I was in Japan myself and looked around Tokyo Radio Department store and Akihabara. Tried to met you but lucked out on that :( Anyway Mod looks great!
didn't know Nick was active on this channel. Nick was such a big part of my growing up in 2016-2020, so glad to see he's doing stuff here, and better yet, he's kept up with the same hobbies im finding myself getting into!!
Iv been waiting for this type of video for so long thank you!!!
Subscribed. I enjoyed this taste of nostalgia and no fluff content. Thanks for being you. :)
In India we didn't have game boy or GBA so I discovered the games when I got an android phone way later than most. I don't have the money to spend on purchasing the games and consoles, but I am happy that someone is living that dream. This is your second video I watched, and I feel happy and maybe someday I'd get to buy them too and catch 'em all
This is so cool Nick! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make more videos like these! I completely agree with you on getting distracted on phones and such. I'm actually going back to offline devices myself including an mp3 player, Zune.
I’m so incredibly jealous you were able to do this. I miss these game boys so much. I need them back in my life haha.
I made a transparent red case for an SNES controller for my channel. I took one apart, 3D scanned the shell, did some 3D sculpting to make handles and texture, then printed it out in transparent red resin. It came out perfectly. I bet I could do it for a console shell as well.
It's cool to see other people getting into the modding hobby and how they're going about it. I got all the same stuff, but the entire thing for mine is clear. Buttons, case, battery cover, etc. I also got a custom white motherboard and the same rechargeable battery.
So good to see you post here again Nick !
Also been getting back into handheld GBA and DS. So nice to have a console that actually fits in a pocket and doesnt drain phone battery.
Pink and green color combo always looks so dang good !!
so dope bro, i want a GB color soooo bad, especially with that ips screen. looks amazing. u living out my dream bro 😩
This is so nice! Two beautiful GameBoys!
Someday I might want to try this, too :)
I'm looking forward to the next video!
I did that same thing to my original sega game gear 2110g system I put a glass screen protector on it and replaced the battery terminals and it works excellent
Dude where have I been I have watched every Pokémon go video on your other channel and never knew you had another this is awsome
This video is so calming to watch
I like these videos better than the PoGo videos, no offense. I love that content too. Just the market is so saturated with PoGo info, but this is awesome. We learn about your nationality, your likes and dislikes, etc etc. It's a really good look into your life. It's really fun. I enjoy the camping videos too. Overall, really glad you are back? loving the content
Nice vid bro. Just ordered everything I need from funnyplaying to do a similar build. I love playing gba games!
Green and pink are my favorite colors, you legit made my dream game boy. I’m SO jealous.
Great video! My younger brother mod one for me. It is one of my most prized possessions.
I would like it if you had a list of the items you used in this video with links to buy them.
the colors look so good
This kind of video is great, hope you can do more like this.
Im going to japan in feb and ill deff be getting a Gameboy advance. Wanted one so bad when I was a kid but we were way to poor to afford one so this will be the perfect time lol. Cant wait to get it and mod it like this.
What you said about the handheld being enjoyable because it takes you offline really resonated with me. The closest activity I can compare it to is reading a book.
It’s kinda weird because spending time on a handheld or scrolling tiktok can both be seen as time wasting activities but with the handheld it doesn’t feel like that. After scrolling I feel a sorta guilt for the time wasted, but I don’t feel any of that after playing on a gba
(I also modded my gba which makes me feel more connected to it. And I modded it back when everyone was soldering them so, I do feel a sense of pride just holding it which might be a little silly 😅)
Awesome work Nick! Makes me want to go out and get some old school game boys.
Amazing work! That mod looks so cool
Dang it looks so good🔥
That was very enjoyable just watching you rebuild that gameboy advanced, great video. 👍
So when is the Retro Future collab coming?
Oh wow, i wasn't putting much faith on the pink buttons that worked really well ! If I had to name it myself I would go with the "Cactus Green" GBA, you know, the know transparent shell resembling a cactus with the pink buttons for the flowers it usually has !
green and pink was a great choice, the totally transparent shell + ips mods are gorgeous but there's a ton of them. this is unique and definitely caught my eye
Yo!! Nic. Can we get some links to where you got the screen and shells from? Or any sources you used? Looking to do this myself in the future and would love to know where this is all from.
Looks great! Love the contrasting colour choice and in my opinion the green was going to look better than the clear.
the screens are everywhere, literally most marketplaces just google ips screen gamebot etc - there is ips v2 (maybe 3 now too). aftermarket shells you can find cheap from China etc
You look a lot like Eric in That 70’s show hahaha great video man!
Nick, thank you for introducing me into probably my new hobby.
I absolutely LOVE clear game boys and other devices. One of my favorite things about 90s tech
Just came across your channel. You’re awesome!
Would be beneficial for you and your viewers if you provided some (affiliate) links to the products you use in these types of videos!
This would absolutely be on my (very long) to do list!!
That is really pleasing, sorry that you cracked the Leaf Green cartridge though
So cool, i love your content bro keep it up! Youre a legendary
Bro just broke his Pokemon leaf green and treated it as if nothing happened 😭
😭😭
I can't tell if this guy is a teenager or 40… 🧐
Than he’s probably 30
@@Bookableclaw “*then” 🤓
That UA-camr is NOT a teenager and does NOT sound like a teenager.
He’s the man, helping us all relive our childhood
True
So nice! I love the cooler choices.
Would love to see you do more modded videos in the future like a gamecube controller. A friend of mind built me a sick modded game cube controller for my birthday a few years back and overtime, some of the buttons stopped working. I always wanted to fix it but never had the time or the motivation to. I'm hoping to do it someday lol
How hard you searched to get a good condition GBA in Japan was all in vain lol. If all you need is a motherboard, any junk GBA will do. It's the Gameboy equivalent of the Ship of Theseus now 🤣
my heart broken when you cracked that game omfg 💔💔💔 but great video, a joy to watch!
This video brings me back. I used to have a gameboy advanced. That was clear that I played games on.
The green shell with white bezel and clear button would been fire but otherwise cool built inspired me to mod mine
I like your energy! That's so fcking cool that it has a IPS display AND USB-C charging!
That is freakin awesome. Inspiring me to want to find an old gba and convert it to usbc with an ips screen. I have my original but would love to do what you just did. I really wish we had a Hard Off in the US.
This makes me want to mod my gameboys.
How?
I used to comment this ALL THE TIME like 2 or 3yrs ago on all your guys videos, but this comes the closest...you, mystic, and maybe zoe and someone should do a randomized pokemon nuzlocke series, even if it's just once! Those became my favorite thing during the Pandemic, and I did a few on my Nintendo Tugs channel.
Great video! Now I want to mod my GameBoy Advance SP with a IPS screen :)
Hi! Can you please share the links to where you bought the case and screen?
Trainer Tech Tips Nick 👍
Idk if I can't find it, but did you put any links to what you got stuff from? I really want that gbc set up too.
Your "new" Gameboy Advance looks beautiful.
I live in japan and mod GBAs…..99% of the time the power switch just need the lid desoldered and cleaned. A few years ago I would get GBAs used for ¥500-¥1000……crazy how expensive GBs are getting now a days.