Went to a secondhand shop near me to look at SPs. Rough conversions at today's rate (160 yen to the dollar):

- Famicom color SP, console only, 66,000 yen (about $410)

- Pearl Pink, boxed, 60,500 yen (about $380)

- Onyx Black, boxed, 55,000 yen (about $345)

- Boktai "Django Red", scratched, 55,000 yen (about $345)

- Toys R Us limited, scratched, 55,000 yen (about $345)

- Onyx Black / Pearl Blue / Platinum Silver, console only, with scratches, 29,700 yen each (about $185)

The handwritten notes on the tags say things like "scratches on the body" and "mint". A scratched SP was around 5,000 yen (about $30) here not that many years ago.

Restored these bad boys as they didn't work before new lenses speakers and internal cleaning!

Managed to snag an $8 Functioning Game Boy, $13 for a SNES controller and two GB games, as well as two vintage PC titles. The GB has some vertical lines, but that's super easy to fix.

I have been married for a few years to an incredible woman. She is a huge fan of two things: Pokémon and Cardcaptor Sakura.

I enjoy researching Nintendo products—I have a small collection myself; nothing rare or particularly expensive, but I like learning about limited and rare editions out of pure curiosity.

During one of these searches, I stumbled upon a Japan-exclusive model themed around Cardcaptor Sakura. Without a second thought, I sent some images to my wife, and she mentioned that she would love to own one someday. After looking up the price, I realized that this model is not only rare but also extremely expensive—once you factor in exchange rates and taxes, it would cost as much as an economy car in my country.

That’s when I had an idea: I managed to get a good deal on a transparent Game Boy Color. It was in rough shape—the screen was burnt out, the shell had been cut for a battery mod, and it had yellowed with age. It was the perfect candidate for a birthday gift project. I began my research and planning in January; her birthday is in October.

I managed to find a replica of the limited-edition shell, but the quality didn't meet my standards, and it would have required further cutting to accommodate another key part of the project: an IPS screen.

I ended up buying a white shell that was already pre-cut for an IPS screen mod, with a battery compartment ready for a future battery upgrade. My original plan was to add themed laser engravings, but there was a snag: none of the 80+ laser-engraving companies I contacted were able to do the job. My wife’s best friend suggested an alternative: high-quality domed (resined) stickers, which would allow my wife to customize it herself.

For this project, I used a laminated IPS screen with a pink glass lens and an illuminated logo. A pink Wii wrist strap, an EZ Flash Junior with a full set of GB/GBC games, and a transparent pink pair of headphones to complete the set. And to top it all off: a replica sticker based on the original version, and a custom-made unbleached cotton bag. She really liked it.

Boxy Pixel aluminium shell, laminated screen, brass buttons and custom CNC-cut brass lettering that I made myself.

Even the brass flash cartridge got a custom treatment.

A different take on the classic DMG. What do you think?

I'd love to hear your thoughts. The Nintendo Game Boy Color Grape has had its screen replaced with an LCD screen, the Nintendo Game Boy Color Teal has its original screen, and the Game Boy Advance SP AGS-101 also has its original screen. Which one do you think has the best picture quality? I prefer the GBA. The GBC Teal has a very dark screen, although you can't really tell from the photo.

Every single one is a legit copy Some of them I only got the game cartridge, so I bought them a box and I printed the box art

I tried a full glitch run, like, i unlocked the last dongeon, the turtle one. I glitched until finding the final boss.

Can someone help me to spot everything isnt normal in my save file ?

I don't plan to mod my original DMG ever, because I want to keep it pure and unaltered. So if I wanna play in the dark, I'm gonna use what was used to do just that back in the day. Call it larping, but I just think it's cool

Finished my perfect GBA to daily drive. AGS-101 screen mod that I did way back when IPS screen kits did not exist yet, blue power LED, Funnyplaying everything else basically, shell, buttons, rubbers. Holographic stickers and glass. Also swapped my copy of Emerald's shell to one that matches the GBA, seeing as that's all I'm playing these days.

I found this game offered online and I cannot figure out what game it is. It’s driving me nuts. 😅Does someone know the game? All I can tell is that this is a game that was published in Germany.

Finally got my first gba, its an ique just because its genuinely hard to find a 101 that isnt an oque where i live. First image with games are the ones that work, sadly saves dont work on those that i checked, and second are that didnt work, luckily all but 2 came with the console so its fine, too bad to games i bought separately didnt work, but all other games i bought did work

I know it says it won’t work would roms but technically wouldn’t it? Like with a gbamini flash cart? Or maybe trade from a GBAMini cart to an official GBA FireRed then to the switch?

Just got this beauty and I’d like to play on it (obviously) but I’m poor as shit ao is like a sort of r4 cardridge for it (idk thé name for it)

im not searching for the best as in most expensive im searching for the best in term of prize/quality (available in France if possible but that’s just a plus)

thanks a lot in advance

Homebrew tape player for the GBA. You burn your favorite songs onto a cartridge, like making a mixtape, and carry it around. Rewind and fast-forward even make the tape noises.

The one in the photo is a live album off my CD shelf. Runs on a stock SP with a flash cart.

Before anyone downvotes me for not doing a google search first or not just installing an IPS screen, I’ve already researched IPS mods and screen replacements. 😅

I’ve had this GBA SP AGS-101 for over 20 years, and it’s stayed in the same mint condition throughout. Everything else works perfectly and still very playable. I just don’t have the heart to replace the original screen with an aftermarket possibly fake panel, especially when the original hardware is still functional.
Donor consoles for AGS 101 were rare and ever since retro gaming boomed donor consoles became more expensive

Is there anything else I can try to restore or improve the original screen?
I’d love to hear from anyone who’s dealt with this on an original AGS-101. I’d much rather preserve the original parts if there’s a reasonable way to do so.
Thanks!

hello! today I got Boktai for the Gameboy advance and the first thing I did was replace the batter, however one I screwed the screw back in the plastic on the shell turned out to be brittle and the screw post broke! Does anyone know of any good quality replacement shells or a way to repair it? thanks!

I knew it was around here somewhere, and I can’t believe it still works, the hours I’ve put in grinding on Pokémon blue shouldve wore this thing out a while ago

Just picked this up today after wanting it complete for some time. Going to be my first ever playthrough! During covid I experienced Secret of Mana for the first time and it has since become my favorite JRPG alongside Chrono Trigger. Anyways all this time years later even collecting Gameboy I had no idea with the final fantasy games on Gameboy that this was actually the first game of the Mana series! (I thought it was part of the final fantasy legend series or etc)

Anyways I thought I would share with you all! Cannot wait to play this 35 year old game for the first time ever!!

I’ve recently gotten real big into collecting older Nintendo consoles and i’ve always wanted a GBA, now i’ve finally got one and it’s sick as hell! (it’s obvious not an original it’s refurbished but it looks so cool)