/vr/ - Retro Games

>>5536796
None of the games are worth playing. All the good ones have superior remakes.

Are you aware of Mario Land DX, Super?

how's the battery life with these mods?

>>5537002
About 9.5 hours, probably less with an Everdrive as they drain more power.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9aeMjB0zfU

Although I'm not sure what kind of batteries were used in the above vid.

>>5536796
I think it's awesome that they're continuing to find new ways to convince people to butcher their consoles for muh backlight. My collection of CIB GBCs has skyrocketed in value from $5/each to $100 each in a few short years. If we can get like 100 million people to fuck of theirs prices could go through the roof.

Extremely based and redpilled
Planning on getting two GBCs this summer at classic game fest, going to backlight them both

>>5537667
> butcher their consoles
What do you mean? These mods don't require soldering or case milling so they could be fully reversed

>>5536796
I don't see much point in using it over an AGS-101 other than novelty

>>5537736
Ease?

>>5537736
I backlit my Game Boy Pocket for use with the Game Boy Camera. Taking pictures is more pleasurable with a backlight, so the SP is a okay solution, but unfortunately the SP's form factor makes it harder to use than top-loading Game Boys. I opted to mod my GBP because I wanted both a backlight and the ability to easily take selfies. That might sound silly, but whenever I bring my GBCamera to a social gathering, everyone wants to take a selfie.
The mod was a huge pain in the ass and cost a fair amount of money because I didn't already have a soldering iron etc. The new GBColor lcds that OP is talking about are probably a better deal if you want to backlight a gameboy on the cheap and don't already have materials to do it.
When I actually want to play Game Boy games I use my 3ds. I only installed the mod strictly for camera utility.

>>5537727
>ignorant parroting
If you'd wait 30 seconds to fact check before posting you'd look a lot less foolish. Maybe also if you'd wait 6 years to be old enough to be here.

>>5537727
Don't all the currently available light mods and screen replacements require removal of some of the plastic surrounding the screen to make them fit? And each one requires a different bit to be cut so you can't swap between them without further damage.
Also the midwest screen isn't even the right size and the bezels protrude into the viewing window.

looks cool, but my mom bought me my gbc 20 years ago there is no way i could butcher it.

One day we'll reach a point where zoomers have replaced all original Game Boy screens with backlit ones. Why don't they just buy a modern handheld and emulate on that instead of vandalising original systems?

>>5538736
Because once they buy their retro systems they can decide what to do with them. I'd like for more retro systems to go preserved as-is but it's not my decision to make for other people. And I imagine some of these systems are starting with broken original screens, so replacing them with something modern is actually the very best option for preserving their utility.

>>5538736
Let them, makes all unmodded devices so much more valuable.

>>5536796
Wow, you put 20 year old technology on 30 year old hardware. Congratulations, dude. The world is a better place.

The only thing worse than swapping out the screen is when people "refurbish" them with replacement lenses and buttons that look nothing like the originals.

>>5538130
If I was doing any of the these mods I'd be using replacement shells for the it. I mean it makes sense since essentially you only need the motherboard for it.

>>5536857
>super mario land
>mega man xtreme
>remakes
retard

>>5537727
>These mods don't require soldering or case milling
They do require case modification, and to get the full potential (controllable backlight brightness), soldering is required. That said, most people are going to use third party housings with these and anyone with half a brain won't fuck up the minimal soldering.

>>5536796
I don't see the point in this over a PSP or 3DS.

>>5539081
I said good ones.

>>5536796
>Ordered directly from BennVenn
>Cancelled to get from RetroModding quicker and cheaper
>Still hasn't shipped, and if it does ship it won't be the fixed version
fuck

>>5538130
The old AGS 101 mod and the Midwest Embedded screens do need some plastic removal, the Freckle Shack and McWill don't.

>>5539216
FreckleShack takes a small piece off of the bottom border. Not as invasive as the Midwest Embedded one, but there's still some plastic removal.

>>5539216
>i don't know what im talking about
lol

Are GBA backlight kits still a thing?

Last I heard they were just New Old Stock that was liquidated and the supply ran out

>>5541290
You mean front/sidelight kits, right?

>>5541310
I thought it would be neat to have a backlit gba, but then I got it and found out how quickly my ever drive drains that thing, so fuck it. I'll just stick with my gc Gameboy player. I don't need mobile gaming.

>>5536796
Meanwhile I've been enjoying a backlight on my Game Gear since 1995 because Sega weren't fucking retards when it came to handheld design.

>>5538106
except I can't take three steps without finding a million Gameboys for fifteen dollars. the idea that any of this shit would make the value of Gameboy games skyrocket is completely retarded. Cum to the real world were no one gives a shit about Gameboys

>>5536857
>>5539136
Jesus fucking christ, just use a trip or don't. Stop with this nonsense so we can filter you properly.

>>5541398
In 2 minute doses, anyway.

>>5541428
Battery life is actually around seven hours you retarded zoomer.

>>5541436
You can double that if you replace the flourescent tube with an led panel

It boggles my mind how someone would willing spend money on something that needs batteries in 2019. Its terrible for your wallet and the environment

>>5541620
Low self-discharge NiMHs exists. I assume they have the sense to use them.

>>5541620
wire it up with a cell you can power via usb.

>>5541620
You do seem stupid enough to think rechargeable batteries don't exist.

>>5536796
I don't see a point. I've been a Game Boy enthusiast for over 20 years, and I was into modding and swapping screens back when you could get an AGS-101 on ebay for under 20 bucks. If I want to play a GBC game with a backlight, the GBA SP does exactly that, no modding required. The only reason hipsters are buying into this shit is because they want the convenience of a backlight while still getting le ebin retro hipster nerd cred for toting around a retro Game Boy system.

I especially don't see the point here, because the original LCD screen in the GBC is fucking GORGEOUS when you play it inp proper lighting. Those systems were designed to look good under natural light, and replacing the screens with those backlit chink models is disgraceful. At least if they were modding an origina GBA to have a backlit screen, I would understand because those screens were notoriously shit-looking, even in direct light, plus the horizontal layout makes them way more comfy to play, especially with the shoulder buttons.

>>5541765
SP Dpad and buttons are garbage

>>5541290
Just get an AGS-101 screen and an adapter cable. You'll need to remove plastic from the housing, but yes they're still a thing.

>>5539106
I'm pretty sure psp and 3ds can't load gameboy cartridges

>>5541765
Replacing a functioning gbc color screen is a crime against humanity. God tier screens, those beautiful jewel tones are a feast for the eyes. Neogeo pocket color also has God tier screen. Broken screen, sure, replace it.

>>5541765
>I don't see a point.
Ok.

>>5541784
I guess what I meant is not seeing the point of that restriction either. But I'm not into collecting.

>>5541786
>OP asks for opinion
>OP gets opinion
>random anon somehow salty about this
Ok.

>>5541771
>muh buttonfeel
Get rek't, autismo.

>>5541895
This is 4chan, silly. He wasn't asking for other people's opinions, he was asking to have his validated.

>>5541904

>>5541436
>7 hours
Try around four. On SIX(6) name brand alkaline batteries. Which doesn't do much to dispel the myth.

Disgusting!!! Who in their right mind could enjoy an abomination such as this one? These modders have no respect for ebay resellers such as myself. Instead of DESTROYING this GBC it would have been better off gathering dust in my closet (until it's sold to a stranger online).

>>5537667
I just want you to know, that I drilled a hole in my NES to mod in composite. Have a nice day.

>>5542224
Doesn't the NES already have a composite port?
Or are you talking about the Top Loader model?

>>5542240
Even then he's a retard for not just getting rid of the RF modulator and putting the composite jack there

>>5542243
The RF can be removed, but its fun to add the salt just for fags that have a problem with modding.

>>5536796
But which one is actually good?

I have a GBA that's been sitting in my desk for some time now. Kinda tempted to do the backlight mod even thought i have zero knowledge about soldering. I'd also replace it's case since the original is heavily scratched on the back.

>>5542883
soldering is easy, you'll be fine. Just practice before you make a mess of things on your gba

>>5543107
I’m told on the plus side the wire just makes it brighter, you can live without the solder

>>5536796
>After the hard-to-fit AGS 101 mod
Why the ever loving fuck would someone remove a GBA screen and put it in a GBC? Just play your GBC games on the GBA.

>>5543182
It was the only thing they could think to use at the time before spare sp screens became scarce

How is the color temperature/contrast on these? My concern about them is that artists picked colors specifically for the washed out GBC screen and that these new ones will look just like an emulator (well, an emulator without that stuff set up).

>>5543182
Because it's shit. Neither of the backlit GBAs have a comfortable form factor. That leaves the OG GBA and the GBC. Either way you're modding something.

>>5541895
>present opinion
>don't get praised for it
>proceed to complain about lack of praise
Ok.

>>5543413
>comfortable form factor
just stick a grip on it

>>5541782
>Just get an AGS-101 screen and an adapter cable.
you cunts need to die in a fire.
killing a working ags-101 to make a agb-101 for leddit-upboats is wrong on so many levels.

>>5542883
Why do you want to mod a system you aren't using?

>>5537667
How dare they modify THEIR hardware in ways that make them happier with it.

Whatever happened to transparent consoles?

>>5543741
Whimsy is dead along with human optimism. if it isn't grimdark black then it deserves to be laughed at.

>>5543682
In general it’s actually just a Chinese aftermarket replacement screen for a 101.
They stopped making them which is why the price has skyrocketed

>>5543517
>that abomination
Truly a worse disservice than even chopping it up for parts.

>>5543683
The only reason it's not getting used is because I don't own a nuclear powered lamp to see the original screen with.

>buy 3ds
>it's actually a GBA, DS and has perfect emulation of every other nintendo handheld
>GBC and mgba give you multiplayer as well
>same with vita
>retards are still wasting money on this shit

>>5544515
not to be a party pooper but it's very unlikely you'll find someone willing to play gameboy multiplayer in this day and age

>>5543682
>d-don't hurt the g-g-gameboy!
lmao get fucked

>>5545225
My mother barely survived the GBC genocide. Oh gawd!

>>5538782
>I'd like for more retro systems to go preserved as-is
Don't the screens on these things degrade over time anyway.

>>5539094
Why not just use an OG GBA. Better form factor.

>>5539106
Can't interface with Pokemon Stadium.

>>5541398
Doesn't the screen on those things degrade over time.
>>5541606
Flourescent tube = soul

>>5541765
Bad form factor and this >>5541771 too.
Mushy master race.

>>5537667
piece of shit

>>5545589
>Don't the screens on these things degrade over time anyway.
The more they're used, yeah, but some devices get more use than others. And I'm all for repairing devices once they need it.

>>5543517
what the fuck is that
looks like a bedpan for gameboy

Time to get crucified. I play Gameboy games exclusively on 3DS.

>>5545667
Hello fren, peace be upon you on this fine Friday

>>5545667
you know what the 3DS screen with the 3D border is surprisingly crisp. It looks great, it's a fine way to play. Link's Awakening looked nice.

>>5543696
Like remodeling a broken hinge DS Lite into a Game Boy Macro

>>5544515
>no n3dsXL in yurop anymore since forever
Sad!

>>5546148
That's cool though

>>5536796
going to put something on this thing

>>5548057
this image has cured me of my desire to mod my consoles
thank you, the curse is lifted

>>5548057
What even is this supposed to be?

>>5548057
cursed image

>>5548057
why would you post this abomination? cursed image

>>5545589
>Don't the screens on these things degrade over time anyway.
Entropy always wins. This is why we repair and maintain things.

Is the Freckleshack screen compatible with BoyPixel's aluminum case?

https://www.boxypixel.com/collections/frontpage/products/machined-aluminum-buttons-and-directional-keypad-game-boy-color?variant=10051410067492

ITT: Buttblasted boomers

>>5538736
What's even the point of playing without a light?

>>5543793
>>5543682
>>5541290
>got one of these back in 2014
>the up (or down) on dpad is kinda fucky
>thing I got a fucked up dpad
>find out that's just what happens when that mod is installed
Literally how the fuck does that even make sense

>>5551431
Yeah, BoxyPixel sells an adapter that lets the Freckleshack fit.

I think they're still in the pre-order stage so I haven't seen anyone comment on how well they fit.

>>5552626

Nah, mate. You got a bad dpad membrane. The GBA backlight does not affect the dpad in any way, it is pretty much a drop in kit with some minor shell trimming so it fits.

Either try the cardboard trick, or get a better quality membrane from somewhere online.

Bros I can't afford ags-101. Are the original GBA screens that bad?

>>5552963
Yes. Even a DS would be better than an original GBA.

>>5552963
game devs changed the color-palettes of gba-games (even ports) to alleviate the shitty display.
does that answer your question?

>>5552678
I'm going for it. Got Freckle on order, an aluminium shell on order with all the parts, and a used, beat up gbc to mod.

>>5552970
This. Get a DS and use that.

>>5554642

Make sure to recap your GBC. v4 and v5 mobos are crash heavy on FS when they aren’t recapped.

>>5546148
Doesn't play GB/GBC games.

Best form factor right here. I like the new mod kits OP is talking about, but the OG GBA modded is still the best.

>>5554662
>recap your GBC
In English?

>>5554724

That is English.

Slang for replace capacitors. Kinda shocked you are going through all the trouble of the aluminum shell but don’t know what that means.

>>5554724
>wants to mod gameboys
>doesn't know what "recap" means
Please go back to /r/gameboy kthx.

>>5537817
>That might sound silly, but whenever I bring my GBCamera to a social gathering, everyone wants to take a selfie

>>5554921
>>5555695
Why replace capacitors on a healthy board, it sounds like some dumbfuckery right there.

>>5557371

Because the capacitors go bad and cause crashing issues thanks to the increased power draw of the FS.

Kinda on topic, is this oficial or is aftermarket

>>5555901
Look man I never claimed that I hang out with cool people

I took a few photos of frontlight VS backlogs the other day. And well... I think the photos talk for themselves...

Molemania looks especially ugly

>>5559058
I assume you're using an EZ Flash to play GBC on the Micro, since an Everdrive would be visible in the picture due to the size. How is the GB(C) emulation, and what do you think of the GB Micro overall?

>>5559173
You're right, the GB emulation is perfect, on survival kids some sprites didn't move at the same time the background did and in LSDJ the sounds are sometimes off.

But that's the only thing thats noticeable.
I'd recommend it.

>>5536796
So here is the question, is there a flashcard for gbc? Only reason to buy this is for pokemon, but playing other are probably fun too

>>5559178
I see. I actually ordered one just a couple days ago, after finding a good price on a (green) GB Micro, that should be in the mail tomorrow. I've never used one before, but I love how it looks. Seemed easier to get a hold of than an AGS101 SP as well.

>>5559180
There's GB/GBC Everdrives, but they're not cheap, especially if you want all the features. Unsure if there's any alternatives.

>>5559173

EZFlas)/Everdrive GB emulation is perfect.

GBC emulation is not so much. Many games have issues or sprite corruption. Crystal and any rom hack based on it especially.

>>5559180

Yea, but they are pricey.

A good flashcart is around $50 (ElCheapo) but it lacks a RTC. If you eant all the features you are spending $130 for an Everdrive GB X7.

>>5557478
What's the fail rate?

>>5559202
>Unsure if there's any alternatives.
yes, there are.
>>5560104
>0

>>5560104

Out of the 15 v4 boards I have handled, only two have worked properly. I have yet to see a functioning v5.

>>5548057
what the fuck

>>5559746
Or you can get a cheap cart without a RTC and just get $1 bootlegs of the few games that need one.

>>5562967

None of the $1 bootlegs have an RTC. In fact, very few have an RTC. Most just have a patched rom that removes the whole time system.

>>5558992
Could be but considering it has a chink multicart beside it it's safer to assume it's not official

>>5559058
yup, that's gonna be a big yikes! from me. Gonna avoid frontlight mods

>>5559180
>>5559202
https://shop.insidegadgets.com/ has the cheapest flash carts but not the usual SD/MicroSD type, these can only be flashed with the RW thing they sell.
Tho if all you want is pokeymans, aliexpress is filled with bootlegs that work and save just fine, some sellers even have romhacks.
The site says these same bootlegs can be reflashed, so that's an even cheaper alternative once you have the writer

>>5563246

The GB/C Pokemon bootlegs almost always work perfectly fine. They wont work with Pokémon Stadium though.

The GBA ones can be hit or miss, a lot lack enough save memory so they tend to corrupt when your save gets big enough (usually right after beating the elite four). They also won’t work with palpark on the DS games.

>>5563260
I got one of those "GAME" Pokemon Yellow carts and it works fine on Stadium 2.

>>5563026
I didn't even know you should find bootlegs for $1 any more. I thought zoomers had driven the price up to like five bucks already. Most bootlegs didn't have an RTC but I have plenty I paid less than a buck for that do.

>>5554705
neither does a gameboy micro

>>5537667
>CIB GBC
>$5
>ever
I know your post is 100% concentrated bait, but you could at least try. Here's your (You).

>>5563532
>zoomlets: literally not possible to know less than them

>>5541412
But those 15 dollar Game Boys you see everywhere on eBay are poorly refurbished crap with chink shells, screens, lenses, and buttons.

>>5563532
You must be young. I was collecting Game Boy shit back in the early 2000s after the Advance had just come out. There was a time before the era of AVGN where retro consoles were cheap as fuck, especially the handhelds. I got a mint-in-box GBA Micro, and it was the rare red and gold Famicom edition, for like 15 bucks back in 2008 or so. That same model is going for $300+ nowadays.

>>5559058
>talking frontlight vs. backlight
Anyone who was actually a functional human when the GBA SP came out is well aware of the difference, thanks, zoomer.

>>5563797
>when the GBA SP came out
but it didn't come out with a backlit screen?

>>5536796
>BennVenn 'Freckle Shack', the McWill and the Midwest Embedded

I've seen a comparison video of the BennVenn vs Mcwill, Mcwill one looked way overly bright.

really dont understand why anyone would do this over justr buying a gameboy advanced SP twice the library and comes rechargeable

>>5563965
but it's made for manlet-paws

>>5564280
hmm how about building it into the body of a gameboy color

>>5563965
>i'm not a retarded hipster

>>5563618
>>5563791
Ebin. Absolutely ebin. Of course I've bought shit retardedly cheap as well, even on ebay. That doesn't mean that $5 was ever the going price for a CIB GBC.

>>5564578
>Underage. Absolutely underage. Of course I've overpaid retardedly especially on ebay.
The pathetic wails of the ignorant zoomer. So sad, yet so entertaining.

>>5564759
Kys retard.

>>5564768
The stench of seething underage assmad permeates your post my child

>finally order a backlight mod kit for my GBA on Ebay
>specify in the options to trim the shell for the 101 screen to fit
>open the package
>check the case
>it's not trimmed
And i don't have the tools or the patience to trim the shell. Great.

>>5565541
Dude, some flush cutters and an x-acto and you are set.

Takes like five minutes.

>>5565541
b-b-but these mods are so easy even a zoomer can do it