dmcnelly
Member
Hello everyone!
I recently came into a couple Game Boy Pockets (a US-Spec clear model and a JPN-Spec transparent purple model), and I'm interested in modding them.
Firstly, I'm nervous about doing the backlight mod to the purple one, as apparently it's somewhat rare, however I've purchased a cyan backlight kit for the clear one. Now, new to console modding but not small electronics, but I've never had to fiddle around with tearing apart an LCD screen before.
Is there any hints or pointers you could give to me to make it a smooth process?
Soldering isn't a problem, it's just tearing apart and reassembling the danged LCD that gives me the heebie jeebies.
Secondly, what kind of battery life can I expect with a backlit MGB? (I plan on just running it straight from the main power switch.)
Thirdly, am I correct in saying the transparent purple MGB is somewhat rare? I've never seen one before, and I got it for a pretty good price. It's new in box, if that means anything, but there's almost no documentation about it across the internet.
Finally, what other neat mods are there that I can do to these awesome little buggers?
I've wanted a Game Boy Pocket since I was about 7 years old (14 years ago!
), and now I finally have the opportunity to have one. My first Game Boy was an Advance, so I missed out on the whole first generation of Game Boys. I've already bought a bunch of games, and I'm super excited to get started.
Thank you so much for your help! I really do appreciate it, and I see some amazing stuff going on on these boards. I hope to become a part of that.
I recently came into a couple Game Boy Pockets (a US-Spec clear model and a JPN-Spec transparent purple model), and I'm interested in modding them.
Firstly, I'm nervous about doing the backlight mod to the purple one, as apparently it's somewhat rare, however I've purchased a cyan backlight kit for the clear one. Now, new to console modding but not small electronics, but I've never had to fiddle around with tearing apart an LCD screen before.
Is there any hints or pointers you could give to me to make it a smooth process?
Soldering isn't a problem, it's just tearing apart and reassembling the danged LCD that gives me the heebie jeebies.
Secondly, what kind of battery life can I expect with a backlit MGB? (I plan on just running it straight from the main power switch.)
Thirdly, am I correct in saying the transparent purple MGB is somewhat rare? I've never seen one before, and I got it for a pretty good price. It's new in box, if that means anything, but there's almost no documentation about it across the internet.
Finally, what other neat mods are there that I can do to these awesome little buggers?
I've wanted a Game Boy Pocket since I was about 7 years old (14 years ago!
), and now I finally have the opportunity to have one. My first Game Boy was an Advance, so I missed out on the whole first generation of Game Boys. I've already bought a bunch of games, and I'm super excited to get started.Thank you so much for your help! I really do appreciate it, and I see some amazing stuff going on on these boards. I hope to become a part of that.
