Thanks for testing all the new kits. Always looking forward to another video. I don't have one yet but I'd also prefer the laminated kit. However, I usually miss the option to turn back the colors, because GBC games were not designed with backlight and vibrant LCDs in mind. Infact I think most of the games look over-saturated on these modern displays. Some emulators also provide an option to remedy that.

I only completed a 2.2" install 3 months ago - I guess I'm getting this kit now to mod my other GBC :) Thank you for the review. All the information I need to confirm that I'll enjoy this kit.

Just completed this mod in like 20 mins, great tutorial! Super easy mod and works great!!

Thanks for the GB wiki, I recently got interested in reviving my GBC and it comes super handy

... just plain beautiful!

Great job! Looks amazing! 🔥🔥🔥

Yeah I do like the laminated Q5, but that gold lettering looks really nice.

May try this one out, I have a rare-ish shell I don't want to cut so it kind of limits which one I can pick. Seems pretty good though, I don't mind TFT viewing angles tbh.

Can I use this with a non-specialized lens provided I don't care about adjusting brightness? I have a Game Boy Horror one I want to use with this.,

Do you know if there's a way to adjust the vertical position of the display? When powered on you can tell ithe output is being positioned via something on the included board, my problem is mine is too far vertical by like 4 or five rows of pixels. I can see the whole screen with a bit of a tilt but it's a bit too much. Kinda a bummer considering the install says to push it all the way up and into the corner.

@makho

Жыл бұрын

To my knowledge, no, adjustment like that is not available for this kit. You'd have to physically move the LCD (though the I don't really recommend it if you used any adhesives).

Hey thank you so much for this video! I'm new to soldering and GBC modding and this vid was unbelievably helpful in getting this backlit screen installed. I know this vid is a year old already and this comment is probably a long-shot, but after following your lead and soldering the wire to the C pin on the power switch, the screen worked perfectly for a few hours, then after sitting unplayed overnight when I turned it on I started having issues with the screen flickering. Do you think that's a soldering issue or maybe something wrong with the touch pad?

@swierzbokij

4 ай бұрын

Check other batteries or rechargeable batteries. This screen consumes more power than the original screen.

Couple quesitons- at 17:22 Do you need to use the the white paper adhesive? I placed mine in a shell only to want to place it in another later. And at 23:54, I can't really see but do you put the spacer flat face down? or you you press it against the wall (toward the LED)

@makho

Жыл бұрын

1) It's just pre-cut adhesive. You can use whatever you want, you'll just have to cut it yourself next time. Good luck though because typically the adhesive is intended to be permanent. 2) Flat, yes.

How visible is the screen in the sun compared to a Q5 for example? As a weirdo who not only plays her gameboys but plays them outside sometimes.

@MoswenMedia

2 жыл бұрын

As someone who recently took his Gameboy camping, for me the Q5 in sunlight was fine. Im sure a TN display would probably be a little better, but I couldn't complain about the Q5. That being said it might not be the best for you, thats just my experience.

just to clarify, the OEM size lens will work for this kit? I realize there's a small size difference but the viewing area is the same? wanted to make sure bc I thought you used an OEM sized one in the vid. wiki says custom lens required. sorry for the confusion

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

oops it should not require a custom lens. 2.45" works with stock. I must have just copy/pasted the line from the 2.6" kit and forgot to change that.

Hey makho, these shells look amazing - do you think it'd be an easy-ish trim to get them ready for the laminated funnyplaying kits? Sry if you discussed that and i missed it in the vid.

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

not an easy trim at all, especially in a clear shell that will show all your cuts

@raindx

2 жыл бұрын

@@makho ahh darn, that plan is toast then. Hope they bring these out for the fp screens. Would be very nice to see DMG shells this clear too, particularly as the play it loud ones were pretty clear in the first place..

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

@@raindx that is extremely unlikely that CGS will make their shells compatible with the competitions' hardware. My understanding is that they intend to make shells for every model GB, however.

Hello! About the soldering, I have to donit to the pin C or the pin 3 of the switch? In some tutorials says 3 but you have solder it to the C and it works. Thanks for the tutorial!!!❤

@makho

9 ай бұрын

Both connect to main battery power. C is only when console is on, 3 is on always.

Hey makho, considering you've done literally dozens of different screen mods for any given GameBoy console, which one do you think is "the best" (or, at least, your favourite)? And why? Like, have you thought of doing an updated comparison between all the different screen kits currently available for, let's say, the GBC? Keep rocking, your videos are kinda awesome!

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

There is no "best". Check my wiki.

@MoswenMedia

2 жыл бұрын

He has a whole huge spreadsheet comparing almost all kits.

@cidkramer

2 жыл бұрын

Obviously it's the 2.2 drop in kits 😆

@frankgile1996

2 жыл бұрын

@@cidkramer lol. Maybe, haha... Let's hear from the man himself though, shall we?

@cidkramer

2 жыл бұрын

@@frankgile1996 check his wiki, like he suggests

hey there, very nice video you have here, congrats! can you tell me if you had any problem with this kit using rechargeable batteries? here at my country we have access only to 1.2v, and even with 2700mah batteries I have some flickering that indicates that the gameboy is not getting enough charge the game doesnt crash, but the backlight seems to shut down and comes back eventually

@makho

Жыл бұрын

Is your power wire soldered? This is more likely a problem with the install.

@Robs.Coelho

Жыл бұрын

@@makho Yeah, It was bad connected as the vendors page said it doesnt need soldering , I soldered and it became all functional again! thank you!

Hello. This is the best 2.45 inch screen for Game Boy Color? Are there any newer and better original size screens for gbc?

That old 2.2 inch thing you no longer recommend still has a niche use in my eyes. Its the best gbc for camping. As it has decent visibility in both sun and dark! Similar use case for me as an unmodded ags 001. Like otherwise, stock is best for sun, and Q5 for indoors/darkness absolutely. But i wanna pack light as possible if camping.

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

but functionally an AGS-001 is the better console, like you just said. It even gets better battery life than a modded GBC and much smaller too. Your example doesn't work as well as you think it does

@Otigyrum

2 жыл бұрын

​@@makho I agree with you that my example is weak and I want to add that my example isn't really a promotion to go buy the old kit. It stands more as my rationale for why I don't think I'd bother swapping out the kit in my TFT gbc. With my current backpacking gear, most of it runs off AAs anyway so there's a strong convenience there to just extend that supply to my handheld of choice. Bringing more batteries for the handheld adds redundancy for my other stuff! If you can recommend an AGB kit that looks decent in most light conditions (without having to crank the brightness to max) that would be perfection for me. I bring my AGS-001 if I am currently playing through an advance title, if it dies I can accept it's dead the rest of the trip. I only will pack one game per backpacking trip so that really is the deciding factor for what I bring with. For those who camp with a massive power bank and/or a solar rig, none of the above matters. You can pack a switch at that point if you like. But I figured you might get a kick that someone has a stupidly niche use for an otherwise completely obsolete kit.

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

@@Otigyrum I've always said that the best backlight kit is the one you already own. Diminishing returns. My statements regarding this kit obsoleting the 2.2" is in regards to new builds.

I need some chunky tweezers like that. My ifixit ones leave more 'chunk' to be desired :\

Not sure how much interest there is on this but could you show how to unbrick one of those clones? I lost track of my SD cards and one had a higher firmware on it and locked up the lower firmware one so it's stuck having the same game on it

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

It's not an easy process and I apparently managed to brick the one I got to unbrick my others so I'll need to grab yet another again

If wrapping the wire around the positive terminal, would you strip it first?

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

solder it

I have this kit coming in the mail, I want to keep my lens and my shell. In that case would you remove the original adhesive for the screen and use the adhesive provided with the kit, or put the kit adhesive on top of the original, or just use the original for the new screen?

@makho

Жыл бұрын

the new stuff will likely be easier to work with but if your old stuff is still sticky, that works too

@GilesMarchand

Жыл бұрын

@@makho I’ll use the new stuff! I was just thinking that the screen would be closer to the lens with the old stuff since the new adhesive is a bit thicker, but it’s like half a millimetre so I doubt it makes much of a difference! Haha

Do you need to do any Shell Trimming if you're using a standard shell from 1998? And you mentioned you used the wrong lens for a 2.45 screen. What lens size did you use?

@swierzbokij

Жыл бұрын

You absolutely don't need to cut anything. This screen works perfectly with the original shell and original lens.

@makho

Жыл бұрын

There are multiple sizes of backlight kits. Smaller (2.2"), OEM (2.4"), and Larger (2.6"). The only difference is the size (and potentially location) of the cutout for the screen. This kit uses OEM size lenses.

I tried using this kit with a brand new replacement shell (the non trimmed versions) from Handheld Legend, but the stop block that's included isn't holding the screen in place at all. there's too much space so it moves around in the screen frame. what do i do?

@makho

Жыл бұрын

Did you use the adhesive?

So I am one of the lames that wanted to keep my shell without cutting it haha. I know the cost difference is pretty negligible between this and the ips you mentioned, is it worth taking the risk you think? I just want my old gameboy shell. I dont want to ruin it with my dremel or somethin

@makho

Жыл бұрын

It's really not that difficult if you take your time.

I have a limited edition gameboy, could I just drop in this kit in? Or will I have to trim the shell?

@MikuCobraCole

2 жыл бұрын

If you watch the entire video "maybe" you will find out lol

Hello. Minimum brightness of this 2.45'' TN screen is much lower than that of 2.6'' IPS screens?

@makho

11 ай бұрын

I believe they are about the same.

Is the resolution the same as the original LCD of the gbc? or 4 in 1?

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

I put this info in the wiki linked in the description

Hello! I've installed this mod, and sometimes the screen is flickering. And when I touche the sensor to change intensity It fixe it. Do you know which could be the problem? I've soldered the cable to Port C. Maybe the touch sensor is sleazy? Thanks!!!

@MikuCobraCole

2 жыл бұрын

I assume you did everything right so my guess is that your batteries are probably dying, try new ones. The screen needs energy, the lower you suply then the flickering will appear (issues to properly turn the backlight on).

@nestorferranti3260

Жыл бұрын

@@MikuCobraCole thanks! I change the batteries for a 1.5 V rechargeable ones and works fine! THANKS!

@MikuCobraCole

Жыл бұрын

@@nestorferranti3260 I'm glad I could help you 🤗

Unfortunately the 'retro-pixel' effect works well only on high resolution screens like Q5 XL or FunnyPlaying.

@makho

Жыл бұрын

I'd argue at least a 3:1 scale is needed but 4:1 or higher is better. This screen is 2:1 and the Q5 screens are 4:1

Hi. This screen work fine with EZ-FLASH Junior and 2x AA 2500 mAh PANASONIC Eneloop Pro 1.2V?

@makho

Жыл бұрын

It should

As a total soldering noob, these faux "Solder Free!" mods where you wrap a cable around a terminal scare me MORE than soldering lmao. Seems like a quick way to get electrocuted.

If you aren't using a clear shell, how do you change the screen brightness??

@swierzbokij

Жыл бұрын

Same as in the transparent case. I have this screen in OEM Banana Yellow Shell.

@makho

Жыл бұрын

Touch sensor.

41:56 true thats why i like laminated screens

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

I mean, that's only a problem when filming. You don't have to worry about different angles when playing the console.

Is that flashcart in a crystal cart an everdrive or something custom?

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

I covered this in a previous video -- it's an Everdrive GB-X7

Has this mod some pìxel mode?

@MikuCobraCole

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, around the end of the video he test again the screen modes

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikuCobraCole even linked images in the description.

@ColtPython02

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Finally I bought a one but touch doesn't work and I don't know why. Maybe for take power from "C" instead of take directly to the positive pole of battery? Cos I had the same problem with a Funnyplaying Laminated IPS kit (but in this one, touch works touching directly but not inside the case touching a corner, for example)

@MikuCobraCole

2 жыл бұрын

@@ColtPython02 deduzco por tu nick que hablas español, no sigas la Guía el anuncio del vendedor, es mejor soldarlo a la placa como hace mahko en el vídeo, tal vez el táctil no esté bien colocado y no llegue señal, yo uso una carcasa transparente y sin problemas

How's the plastic around the buttons on the front shell? I noticed a problem on clear shells where the clearness goes opaque/white once you fasten the shell up

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

That's only an issue if you overtighten your screws. It's plastic, the torque spec is "snug". If your screwdriver is camming out, you're doing it wrong.

@cidkramer

2 жыл бұрын

@@makho I haven't had an issue until I ordered a clear gameboy light shell. Only the a and b button areas were affected. I normally don't go to strip screws, so it's the normal amount of torque I tend to apply for ang shell. New shells don't seem to be too bad for making new threads in.. but maybe on my replacement I'll go ahead and pre screw it before putting in the motherboard.

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

@@cidkramer I haven't had that issue on any plastic shells as long as I don't overtorque the screws, even on those clear Light shells.

@ZippletTech

2 жыл бұрын

@@cidkramer Thought I'd chime in here since I ordered a replacement GB Light clear shell as well, and we probably got the same shell (not many manufacturers). Completed my build last year and it was ok without any issues, so I also suspect you might have overtightened it. If you get another I hope it goes better for you next time, those shells are really nice and feel like OEM! Mine still looks + feels great a couple months down the line.

Damn, why couldn't this screen be IPS

@makho

Жыл бұрын

there is a 2.6" version that is

@miyakogfl

Жыл бұрын

I just did the mod myself (went really smooth aside from having to reconnect the speaker but those wires sucked anyway so I just swapped em), and I can hardly even tell it's TN. If I didn't know beforehand I'd say it's IPS. I don't see any screen wash out at all even holding it almost perpendicular, it looks really nice in person. I recapped it and changed the ports at the same time, the display install only takes a few secs really. I forgot about the pixel grid things tho and wondered why my screen suddenly looked worse when I rested my index finger on top lol. The pixel grid mode really does not look great. Honestly I think it's relatively comparable to other IPS screens I've seen. In the int scaling mode it's honestly kinda hard to hold it at a bad viewing angle. You might lose the left or right column of pixels depending on the angle you hold it at but I think it looks pretty good tbh. My kit seemed to be missing the adhesive for the touch ribbon but it holds itself in the top fine so it's not a huge deal.

This definitely need a battery mod then.. cus I mean 200mAh 😅

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

That is not how units work and if you mean a LiPo battery mod, those are actually lower capacity than a good set of NiMh (like the IKEA LADDAs I showed)

@ginmil3436

2 жыл бұрын

@@makho ohww ok I didn't know.. thanks for answering I've learned so much from you thank you for all the work!!!

known of u a while but never watched ur videos. Do you have an instagram where you post builds that you have done? If so, would u mind adding it to your description copypasta for future videos?

@makho

2 жыл бұрын

it's already on my about page but I don't really post my builds there