I Upgraded a Junk Japanese Gameboy Advance

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I searched Japan's secondhand hardware stores to find a cheap GBA, then I upgraded it!
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  • @michaelcartoccio156
    @michaelcartoccio1569 ай бұрын

    Semi-transparent cases were the peak of tech aesthetics. We need more.

  • @AnonymousGentleman08

    @AnonymousGentleman08

    9 ай бұрын

    *Translucent

  • @rockythecoolkid

    @rockythecoolkid

    9 ай бұрын

    To be honest, I’m not a fan of see-through cases.

  • @Jamaniak

    @Jamaniak

    8 ай бұрын

    Atomic Purple is the best colour any console has been released in.

  • @Eviloops

    @Eviloops

    8 ай бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more

  • @Eviloops

    @Eviloops

    8 ай бұрын

    @@rockythecoolkidwhen I was younger I used to think the look was tacky. Now that I’m older, I want/miss that aesthetic

  • @sambeawesome
    @sambeawesome9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @HostileGamer
    @HostileGamer9 ай бұрын

    I'd love to see more collection/modding content from you Nick, its relaxing to just chill and enjoy the process honestly.

  • @Dedman_Tech

    @Dedman_Tech

    2 ай бұрын

    Just stumbled upon his channel, and I'm sad that he's not made anything in the last few months :( Awaiting my boy Nick!

  • @PiratePazu
    @PiratePazu7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Kid_Wolkenflitzer

    @Kid_Wolkenflitzer

    5 ай бұрын

    Wonderfull writen wish i could do it this way like you sorry for my english😂❤

  • @reversal
    @reversal9 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @jakeberry9931

    @jakeberry9931

    9 ай бұрын

    Ratio

  • @SendFoodz
    @SendFoodz9 ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @Purgatoriesify
    @Purgatoriesify4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Lulzigi
    @Lulzigi9 ай бұрын

    I forgot this channel existed! Cool work. Love these kinds of mods.

  • @curtneedsaride
    @curtneedsaride9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ryancolegrove5994
    @ryancolegrove59949 ай бұрын

    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

  • @sanghasaga994
    @sanghasaga9949 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @anthonymoya9143
    @anthonymoya91439 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @klone57
    @klone579 ай бұрын

    I've wanted to try this myself since seeing your original GameBoy work. Awesome job!

  • @PorxSiempre
    @PorxSiempre9 ай бұрын

    it looks so good!!! honestly you did an amazing job on this 🎉

  • @mikev7158
    @mikev71589 ай бұрын

    This video brought me so much peace and nostalgia… keep up the amazing content 🙏🏽

  • @2006irish
    @2006irish9 ай бұрын

    This was one of the most interesting videos you have ever done. Thank you so much!

  • @beckg7317
    @beckg73179 ай бұрын

    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

  • @HannahFoll
    @HannahFoll9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Selestina118
    @Selestina1189 ай бұрын

    That GBA mod is gorgeous - great work, Nick!

  • @VEXG32
    @VEXG323 ай бұрын

    Love the step by step instructions! Awesome video! I’m hoping to get one and do these mods too.

  • @jak2rocks
    @jak2rocks9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ROSAS9ROJAS
    @ROSAS9ROJAS9 ай бұрын

    I love this new hobby you have found. Hope you enjoy rebuilding more games

  • @yourmom666
    @yourmom6669 ай бұрын

    I actually love the green with the pink. Clear with pink buttons would have been cool, but as a grass type lover, I think this works for you! Great job, loved watching. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

  • @Jeroen026PoGo
    @Jeroen026PoGo9 ай бұрын

    The Gameboy I didnt know I needed! Awesome video Nick!

  • @michellemelendez383
    @michellemelendez3838 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @CaptainSarahSparrow
    @CaptainSarahSparrow9 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @_Flux_
    @_Flux_8 ай бұрын

    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 !

  • @thomasprice1913
    @thomasprice19133 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @twintvofficial5980
    @twintvofficial59803 ай бұрын

    Iv been waiting for this type of video for so long thank you!!!

  • 9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @anthonythompson2970
    @anthonythompson29703 ай бұрын

    It’s been years since I’ve seen your videos, I used to love watching the early Pokémon go videos. Great video!

  • @aaronmullen2795
    @aaronmullen27956 ай бұрын

    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. 😂

  • @hamanu23
    @hamanu237 ай бұрын

    I would like it if you had a list of the items you used in this video with links to buy them.

  • @LuftpolsterManu
    @LuftpolsterManu9 ай бұрын

    More of this stuff please. :) I am amazed how you sound like an expert already, when saying its your first gameboy color you opened.

  • @Dragon1276
    @Dragon1276Ай бұрын

    I can't tell if this guy is a teenager or 40… 🧐

  • @Bookableclaw

    @Bookableclaw

    18 күн бұрын

    Than he’s probably 30

  • @JohnathanGG

    @JohnathanGG

    9 күн бұрын

    @@Bookableclaw “*then” 🤓

  • @Funnykid33
    @Funnykid332 ай бұрын

    Subscribed. I enjoyed this taste of nostalgia and no fluff content. Thanks for being you. :)

  • @noahwalsh8456
    @noahwalsh84569 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @doshiboshi
    @doshiboshi9 ай бұрын

    this is so relaxing! please do another one with gameboy SP!

  • @Marekprime
    @Marekprime9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @markianclark9645

    @markianclark9645

    8 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Sidola97
    @Sidola977 ай бұрын

    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

  • @MystikMelody
    @MystikMelody9 ай бұрын

    What an awesome hobby to have! Great job, it looks amazing 💚.

  • @jamiecantwell7480
    @jamiecantwell74809 ай бұрын

    That was very enjoyable just watching you rebuild that gameboy advanced, great video. 👍

  • @lukasmihara
    @lukasmihara9 ай бұрын

    This is so nice! Two beautiful GameBoys! Someday I might want to try this, too :) I'm looking forward to the next video!

  • @dustinkingsbury5554
    @dustinkingsbury55549 ай бұрын

    I’m a big fan of this kind of content Nick!

  • @johnflapper
    @johnflapper9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Zac_Frost
    @Zac_Frost9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @itsgxvin
    @itsgxvin8 ай бұрын

    so dope bro, i want a GB color soooo bad, especially with that ips screen. looks amazing. u living out my dream bro 😩

  • @socalrcguy1
    @socalrcguy14 ай бұрын

    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

  • @maurorecio
    @maurorecio9 ай бұрын

    This kind of video is great, hope you can do more like this.

  • @grilo7805
    @grilo78059 ай бұрын

    So good to see you post here again Nick !

  • @TotalMK
    @TotalMK9 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @domingonobody2464
    @domingonobody24648 ай бұрын

    Awesome work Nick! Makes me want to go out and get some old school game boys.

  • @techno31
    @techno313 ай бұрын

    Nice vid bro. Just ordered everything I need from funnyplaying to do a similar build. I love playing gba games!

  • @MelSavageKiller
    @MelSavageKiller9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @noeldoesthings

    @noeldoesthings

    9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Wi11duhbea5t
    @Wi11duhbea5t9 ай бұрын

    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

  • @jeffstephan5863
    @jeffstephan58639 ай бұрын

    So nice! I love the cooler choices.

  • @moztheravensfan
    @moztheravensfan7 ай бұрын

    The green and pink look so much better than the clear. Glad you were forced to use it

  • @jasobeats2644
    @jasobeats26444 ай бұрын

    Just came across your channel. You’re awesome!

  • @JustValiant-
    @JustValiant-9 ай бұрын

    Amazing work! That mod looks so cool

  • @ezrar1786
    @ezrar17868 ай бұрын

    Amazing! It looks so good !

  • @clockadile
    @clockadile2 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @WMchannel0126
    @WMchannel01268 ай бұрын

    So cool, i love your content bro keep it up! Youre a legendary

  • @SarahColledge
    @SarahColledge9 ай бұрын

    That looks great, you did a good job! I still have all of my old Pokemon games and handheld devices, including a Pokemon GameBoy Micro which is probably the most beautiful thing I own 🤤

  • @ashlysamone8062
    @ashlysamone80629 ай бұрын

    Dang it looks so good🔥

  • @OkiDingo
    @OkiDingo4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @WorldEaterZero
    @WorldEaterZero9 ай бұрын

    This video is so calming to watch

  • @michaelx66
    @michaelx669 ай бұрын

    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

  • @sarcastic4694
    @sarcastic46949 ай бұрын

    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

  • @vilecorrupt
    @vilecorruptАй бұрын

    Pink and green color combo always looks so dang good !!

  • @AbdulMax021
    @AbdulMax0219 ай бұрын

    the colors look so good

  • @Raion-Games
    @Raion-Games9 ай бұрын

    awesome work dude !

  • @albertofabianrivashrdz.1737
    @albertofabianrivashrdz.17378 ай бұрын

    Hi! Can you please share the links to where you bought the case and screen?

  • @CavyWarrior
    @CavyWarrior9 ай бұрын

    Great video! My younger brother mod one for me. It is one of my most prized possessions.

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @ademirperez4874
    @ademirperez48749 ай бұрын

    Bro that game boy advance u built is fire & that new screen 🔥

  • @ronaldhenson3379
    @ronaldhenson33799 ай бұрын

    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

  • @vaveraste1
    @vaveraste19 ай бұрын

    Nice, this is compleatly diferent Nick and i love it

  • @PixelBlock1k
    @PixelBlock1kАй бұрын

    I enjoy watching videos like this since in the future i hope i can do stuff like this! :)

  • @tugsman5
    @tugsman59 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @alicehewett6253
    @alicehewett62539 ай бұрын

    Would love you pay you do this. ❤ Been inspired since I watched your Gameboy Colour video. 😍

  • @droogsurgeon1440
    @droogsurgeon14408 ай бұрын

    Green and pink are my favorite colors, you legit made my dream game boy. I’m SO jealous.

  • @jctocino2054
    @jctocino20548 ай бұрын

    Galing mo pre! Cheers!

  • @drewh9878
    @drewh98785 ай бұрын

    Really loved this video makes me want to get one 👍🏽

  • @lfish21.
    @lfish21.9 ай бұрын

    I absolutely LOVE clear game boys and other devices. One of my favorite things about 90s tech

  • @RAPHIIC
    @RAPHIIC3 ай бұрын

    You look a lot like Eric in That 70’s show hahaha great video man!

  • @raadraad6448
    @raadraad64489 ай бұрын

    So f*cking cool man- i would love a gba modified like yours.

  • @freedapeoples3790
    @freedapeoples37909 ай бұрын

    This makes my heart so happy!

  • @cargorunner9960
    @cargorunner99604 ай бұрын

    Great job, looks fantastic. I love translucent consoles shame they are not made anymore.

  • @squeak340
    @squeak3409 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Tropictopic69

    @Tropictopic69

    7 ай бұрын

    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

  • @SpeedDemonExpress
    @SpeedDemonExpress8 ай бұрын

    This is cool! I didn’t k ow this was a thing. Time to break out my old indigo gameboy advance!

  • @5000PokemonMaster
    @5000PokemonMaster9 ай бұрын

    Great job! Looks amazing. Wild it has USB-C lol

  • @Frank7489
    @Frank74896 күн бұрын

    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 😅)

  • @Dwellic
    @Dwellic5 ай бұрын

    This reminds me of what I did for my gameboy SP. Got a Pikachu shell and a IPS screen with a longer lasting battery. Was worth it but it’s also really small. Might have to get a gameboy advance and try the mods in this video.

  • @OMundodaTutu
    @OMundodaTutu8 ай бұрын

    Seriously loving the green shell with the pink buttons 👌🏻 a perfect accident 😂

  • @laer423
    @laer4236 ай бұрын

    this is amazing!!

  • @tingledinkle
    @tingledinkle5 ай бұрын

    That is really pleasing, sorry that you cracked the Leaf Green cartridge though

  • @patrick2099_
    @patrick2099_9 ай бұрын

    I want to do this so bad, gonna start with my gameboy color because I no longer own my og advance. Loved this ❤

  • @TehSymbiote
    @TehSymbiote9 ай бұрын

    Yooo, let's go, Nick! It's been a while since I've seen an upload from this channel!

  • @Doxsein
    @Doxsein6 ай бұрын

    I like your energy! That's so fcking cool that it has a IPS display AND USB-C charging!

  • @pauInathanieI
    @pauInathanieI9 ай бұрын

    Nick, thank you for introducing me into probably my new hobby.

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