This channel is very rapidly becoming "Shadow306k watches someone do things he'd love to do but never has the money for" and that's very bittersweet. Keep it up though, super enjoyable to watch, your video format is so easily digested

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos and like the format. Cheers buddy!

@Chrono_Dragoon

2 жыл бұрын

Oh big mood. I've done a couple of the mods Tito has shown us... but hot dang, I want to do them ALL!

@Primary-Ad

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions how match hours battery life?

I have a silver GameBoy Light that is in almost perfect condition given its age. It's nice to know there is a modern IPS display available for it, but I honestly think replacing its screen devalues what makes the Gameboy Light unique in the first place. Now I suppose I could look for another one that is damaged, but I honestly think a modded GameBoy Color fits the bill better. Leave GameBoy Lights alone.

@sos.gamers

2 жыл бұрын

Yup it's just dumb to add an IPS LCD to a Pocket Light 🤦🏻‍♂️

@DarkBowser64

2 жыл бұрын

There's actually ways to replace the electroluminescent backlight in the GB Light if it's worn out, which can happen depending on how much the EL panel is used--it darkens gradually over time. I do think that goes a long way towards preserving the original experience. But if the screen is hosed, then I don't mind it getting replaced with a new one. Screen rot happens way too often with these old consoles.

@sharkboy980

2 жыл бұрын

Same I didn’t realize it was so rare I have two of them in great condition

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! If it's working perfectly there is no need to change the screen. That's part of the charm of the GB Light. This is just a way to salvage an otherwise damaged GB Light. I'm still on the hunt for a mint condition Light (they're so expensive now 😫)

@joshi_6887

2 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy from discord !!

Recently modded my Original GB with a IPS v4. Excited to do the same with my light GB version!!!!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Nice dude! I really love the IPS kits for the original Game Boy, very thoughtfully designed. I think I only looked at the V3 and FunnyPlaying kits. How’s the v4 treating you so far?

@retrospect

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions Yea man! I like this one so far, makes Tetris a new experience haha🤘

@djfernando16

2 жыл бұрын

dude! don't be fooled by this stupid video to mod your gbl! It will become worthless. There are other ways to /REPAIR/ the gbl. just use the mod on a gameboy pocket! You'll regret otherwise.

Since Gameboy Lights are so expensive, I purchased one at a discount that had a working screen but shell that needed replaced. I also bought one of these shells and I can't speak enough for the quality - they feel absolutely amazing. By far the best aftermarket shell for any handheld out there. Great vid!

@nathanglynn7443

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get it from, the shell I mean

@DisguisedPigeonLOL

2 жыл бұрын

@@nathanglynn7443 eBay. Be patient and wait for a "deal". Still paid about $100 for one

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Link in description for the shell

My childhood friends dad traveled overseas a lot for work and brought him home a gameboy light. Holy cow I had never felt envy like that before haha

I've been thinking about using a Pocket screen with the rear polarizer removed and a replacement EL panel (like done by Prime Time Funk Mods). The dot matrix LCD with the creepy EL glow is what makes the light special!

I have been watching your videos for almost a year now, and let me just say .... bravo. Your videos are well structured, knowledgeable, and entertaining. As a novice modder, I can say, your channel is my primary resource for modding hardware. I seen your video linked on reviews on retro modding, amazon, and handheld legends so I would even say you are an ASSET to the modding community. Keep up the good work bro.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abraham! That really means a lot to me 🙏. Truly appreciate the kind words. Cheers buddy!

Great vid. Love your production values. The spinning consoles in the intro especially

Love this channel! Always a pleasure to watch! What is the smooth jazz in the background? Very classy!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew! Glad you are liking the channel! Cheers!

I’d never even heard of this model until now. Awesome video. Thanks for the archiving.

I used to watch modding videos to learn now I watch them for entertainment, thanks Tito! Btw your name means uncle in Tagalog lol 😂

Dude, I just found your channel, and I’m super impressed! Your videos are very well made, with high production values. I also find the idea of modding retro consoles very interesting. Looking forward to many more videos (while I check out all the ones you’ve made so far). 👍🏽

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you found the channel and are enjoying it! Cheers buddy!

I love your production quality so much, it makes the content so easy and fun to watch, keep up the good work man!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🙏

Been loving your content. Totally the reason that I got an IPS w/ AV out for my childhood GBA. Would love to see you do a NES/SNES fightstick or something like that. Could be a fun one to watch.

The grid function really is the cherry on top IMO. The case fit perfectly with the lens, too! Really dig the aesthetic. Great stuff as always dude.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you liked the build!

Yet another amazing video man!

I remember when i was a kid a friend of mines dad that traveled to japan for buisness brought one of these back and he had one, i was blown away that it had a built in backlight, this honestly would of been big if it was brought to the states imo back in the mid to late 90s

Tito you are hands down my favorite modder I've seen, great work.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Charlie! That means a lot to me! Cheers buddy!

This is a really cool mod for those that have bad screens on their Light, such as screens with screen rot! The AA batteries that the Light takes means that even with an IPS mod, the battery life should be far longer than the Pocket's. Since the Light is so similar to the Pocket, most mods for the Pocket will also work for it. Something else of note to prospective console restorers is that if your GB Light's screen is fine but your backlight is super dark/barely visible, you can actually replace that worn backlight with a new electroluminescent panel. You can cut a brand new electroluminescent panel down to size and wire it to the points on the board that the original EL panel connected to. If you perform a search on the Game Boy subreddit, you'll find a couple posts about it that detail how to do it. Electroluminescent panels lose brightness with use and age, so being able to do this goes a long way towards preserving the original look, feel, and experience of the Game Boy Light. You'll be able to toggle the light off and on as normal like on a stock system, and be able to see it outdoors or in bright lighting conditions, as well as in the dark. The backlight on the Light was generally always meant to be used in dark lighting conditions, and not turned on all the time. The more greenish-teal tone is a lot more friendly to the eyes in the dark compared to the bright, often pure white backlights of consoles like the AGS-101 or modern IPS displays.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the heads up dude! Cheers!

@mjc0961

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, hopefully we can get a video about that mod/repair one day.

@frankie6273

2 жыл бұрын

@@mjc0961 There already is - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qWmXzad8gs3NgtI.html

Nice to see some Game Boy stuff again, I'm never taking any of mine apart again after my recent disaster haha!

The GB Light shares the same screen as the GB Pocket so you can just replace the OEM screen with the pocket screen instead of essentially defeating the purpose of the Light.

You have a good point about the battery life but man that El backlight over the pocket style stn screen is probably the coolest thing about the light. But if the screen is fried it's fried 🤷

Am VERY glad that you're modding a unit w a broken screen. Would absolutely hate to see anyone mod a working GB Light due to the rarity.

@djfernando16

2 жыл бұрын

the dead lines on that screen could have been fixed, or replaced with a gbp display with semi transparent reflector film, lol. WHAT A WASTE OF VIDEO

The GB Light is a scarce resource, I'd rather they be left alone.

Some could say... There is a "Light" at the end of the tunnel. Great video, as always.

Thanks for the tutorial! thanks to this video I have given a second life to my old Gameboy Light in this 2023.

After searching high and low for a battery door for my GB Light, it's great to see replacement shells and other mods are hitting the market.

@vincentlagrua

2 жыл бұрын

Try finding it on Sendico or possibly eBay

eagerly waitign for the new kit for the DMG with also the rechargeable battery mod

Oh, yeah, the Light model. Yeah, it is true most people forget about it because it's Japan-exclusive. I wouldn't mind having one, though. But for me, I keep old consoles original to retain their authenticity.

Interested in a review of those batteries!

Your filmography is outstanding!

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I recently modified a Game Boy Light with a FunnyPlaying IPS LCD and followed the guide on how to modify the shell.

I've been looking for a replacment housing for my GB Light for such a long time. Ill have to get this kit ASAP!

I've never see a game boy light in my life. Must be really rare

Given that it is one of the rarer gameboys some should be left in stock format I am leaving my gameboy light the way it is stock!

@LITTLE1994

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Leave it original.

@djfernando16

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree!

I want this exact console, screen, shell and everything, my dream Gameboy 😍

I never get tired of your intro music. Hnnnggg

Happy to be here! I brought my popcorn :)

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Hope you enjoyed it!

These things don’t require mods, they are rare and collectible and aalready feature decent screens. They just need care and maintenance.

i would not dare remove the vintage green lit watch like screen of my original gameboy light and gladly settle for a less rare model with a backlight mod

My GBL screen just broke and I found this video! Great! But... did you find the solder points? I really need them -.-

I love the edition of your videos!!! Question, that IPS screen is only for GBL or is compatible with other gameboy models?

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

This screen works for both the Light and the Pocket. There are many other IPS kits available for other Game Boy handhelds. Check out Retro Game Repair Shop, they have a lot! Cheers!

I think I saw a gameboy light on a video from Retro Future. It's cool it's the first sorta lit screen

Makho and Macho Nacho always telling people about Retro Game Repair shop when they STILL don't ship to Canada :(

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

He’s looking to start shipping to Canada again. I hope he will soon

@nhlvan

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions good to hear!

The Game Boy Light is what the Pocket should have been and it's criminal that it didn't receive a wider release, it was even the basis for the GBC since the GBC's overall design is essentially the Light PCB layout with the power switch replacing the contrast wheel and the bottom of the board being rounded down.

Waiting for your work on Wonderswan. :)

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my IPS video on the Wonderswan. It's a great mod!

Man, really wish they had precut shells for a lot of these. That's honestly whats put me off for a lot of these is I'm terrified of messing up the shell by cutting it wrong 😭

I like everything but the lens. I would have preferred a more stock look or maybe holo print to go with the new sleep shell.

Yeah that's so weird. Doing that kind of mod to a Game Boy Light basically makes it a Game Boy Pocket. But hey, if the screen is broken, still better to have a working Game Boy than an unplayable Game Boy.

@mjc0961

2 жыл бұрын

Also weird: I got way more excited about those batteries than I did about the mod.

I really enjoy your strive to create the best version of every console. Do you also plan do make a PS2 mod, similar to your PS1 video?

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Absolutely, would love to make the ultimate PS2. Waiting on some new kits to come out before I do that though. Cheers!

it's weird how hard it was to get a hold of a true clear shell. I have the "mirror" shell from FunnyPlaying on one of my GBAs, its just a fully colorless clear and it looks great! Had to ship it from china though. This yellow one looks H O T , awesome build.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Really love the crystal clear shells too!

Hey Macho Nacho, I really need your help. There are NO guides out there about changing the GBA SP Glass Lenses on IPS Screens. I bought a new GBA SP glass from Bluish Squirrel, and tried to buy an IPS screen without the glass, but they apparently always come with that glass. I don't know a good strategy to remove the glass, can you please take a look into it?

I believe you can use a slightly modified Gameboy pocket screen to replace a Gameboy light screen

I grew up playing the gameboy light :). I got a silver one at age 12.

How do you do the 360° shots of the GBs for B roll? That's amazing

@LINKr2

2 жыл бұрын

Want to know too!

That made me think how cool would it be if someone made a custom rear shell for pocket with extra space for bigger battery

I modified my very beat up gold GBL with an IPS kit and posted my journey on Reddit. Think I made a lot of people angry... At the time, I couldn't find a replacement aftermarket shell so I had to trim the original shell, and I had already damaged 3 Pocket screens trying to peel off the rear polarizer layer so I could keep it electroluminescent lighting, but ended up going with a Pocket IPS screen kit.

The electroluminescent back light is so cool though. Is there any way to mod an electroluminescent backlight into a gameboy color or advance? I bet it would look really nice.

I just got my gameboy pocket out today thinking I should mod it.

I wonder if a pocket screen can be swapped in for the light screen. The backlight of the GB light functions identically to the old-fashioned backlight kits of yore, at least in principle.

@sjm4306

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I made a video on exactly this a good 6 or 7 years ago. My light was in pristine condition but the lcd had a severely damaged polarizer so I peeled a pocket lcd rear reflector off, added a diffuser in place of it and popped it into the light.

curiously I'm more interested in the featured batteries, still not much content on them I could find, they seem nice

hey bro we can use gameboy color rechargable batteries on this? and can you compare battery life witc gameboy pocket?

You mentioned power hungry mods. One of the things I've been trying to find out is which flash cart is best. Everdrive do a cart which claims low power consumption but they're $129 - a bit pricey for the 5 or so games I play! There seem to be two others, Everdrive clones and the Omega Jr. Do you have any of these carts? Any plans for a head-to-head, to-head?

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I think that would be a good video, not sure which one draws the least amount of power.

@alfajiri0013

2 жыл бұрын

I believe makho has a video on this kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqZ7ttyMosepqaQ.html

@cy8646

2 жыл бұрын

@@alfajiri0013 Interesting. So the Everdrive pips the EZ Flash. It doesn't seem like much though. I wonder still if the Everdrive clone is on par with the real thing.

@OkiDingo

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 3 or 4 different flash carts (including the EZ Flash Jr.) and the everdrive is the best……well worth the price tag.

@solidussnake1906

2 жыл бұрын

Depends which games those are, the everdrive you mentioned supports RTC, so if you're talking about any of those games, its immediately worth it in my eyes.

i have a gold gameboy light i had to repaint, the paint was so worn down it was more bare plastic than paint. Also i wonder if aftermarket gameboy color buttons would work in this model.

Macho Nacho vs The Retro Future GO!

Been a while since I had my Light open, isn't the screen the same as on a regular pocket? just without the white back?

ehh the Gameboy Light screen is what makes it the Gameboy Light 😀

I've just bought a destroyed Game Boy Light after watching this video. Need to see if it is actually salvageable before buying the screen/shell replacement but I'm hopeful.

@KanyeWestLover12345

5 ай бұрын

Was it salvageable?

Tito, I don't have a Gameboy Light to test but looking at some board views It looks like I can trace down the test points. Please let me know if you want to look into this on your discord.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

If you can provide any insight it would be most appreciated. I soldered to quite a few vias for the buttons and none seemed to work. It has to do with a diode in between the buttons and the vias. Thanks for the help!

I have a GB Light, but I messed up the screen when I tried to change the screen plastic protector. It now shows a very light vertical line. I can somewhat live with it. This mod though requires the shell to be shaved. I am sure I want to do that to my original GB Light. Would be nice if there is a screen where I can just swap.

I like colour option 12 it's close to the light look

can you maybe do some mods for the psp? would love to see that console getting some love

Tito! Cant wait :)

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it Richard! Cheers buddy!

I'm conflicted. I've done a shell/button swap on my Light, but left the original screen intact. I'd really like an ips screen, but I feel like the original is unique.

when you test those batteries see if they get stuck in things like the 360 controller or the steam controller that is my biggest problem with rechargeables.

Ive got 2 game boy lights, silver and gold. They are my baby’s nobody may touch them!

Think you can mod the Tiger Games Sonic handheld to give it an IPS display and better controls? That'd be great if you could.... Be all about that one!

It’s very important to use battery 1,5v and not 1,2v 👍 It’s better with IPS screen

Hey! Can I use some clips of your video when I make a video about my Game Boy Light console collection including those modified as long as give credit to you?

I wasnt planning on changing up my gameboy light, but now I want to because that shell looks awesome. I may just do a shell swap for now.....dang it lmao

@mtsarkful

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend getting the clear shell with some glow in the dark GBC buttons and GBP membranes.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

The shell is quite beautiful!

@freezyeazy1697

2 жыл бұрын

My shell isn't as terrible as yours but it definitely looks as though it's lost its color over the years. Plus I like that toys r us exclusive yellow. Man thats beautiful

Oh man, I love normal IPS mods and whatnot, but I just can't get myself to agree with modding the light.

When you say align to the left, do you mean left as if you're holding the console? Or left while the front shell is on your workspace (backwards basically)?

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

While shell is on workspace

@kyledownes7525

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions thank you. I'm sure that could make a pretty big impact going the other way.

Congratulations! You managed to ruin a gameboy light! This actually tops the bluetooth/wireless charging mod in uselessness! You outdone yourself!

You can peel off the led light and replace It with a Pocket screen

Can you make a modding, where you can play gb, gbc and gba games on a gameboy pocket?

Mate. How the hell do you take shots like that one at 25 seconds? I'm puzzled. I don't know much about movie making and I'm still trying to figure out how you do that

@ItalianRetroGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Is it fishing line?

Yo Tito is it possible to fit a gameboy color in the light shell?? Gameboy Light Color

“Forgotten” gameboy, which only released in Japan… its not forgotten, its not just very well known…

While it's very good (and let me tell ya those shell+lens are gorgeous) I'd rather do a "pocket colour" mod if I'll ever put my hands on a pocket/light model

Is there a solderless ie a solder free, no mod no cut/shave or scoring sort of non even in terms of case mod requiring screen that I can swap into a gbc with perfectly retained sbility for switching BACK to the original screen/regular one if there is a desire to do so in future? Also is it specifically possibly to have the screen use the same exact ribbon cable connector for instantly being compatible as the original screen is?

@bsanchez3563

Жыл бұрын

Or is the only way to do modless gaming with gba games as well by using a gba and/or gba sp etc?

@bsanchez3563

Жыл бұрын

Specifcally for purpose of having the gbc with a dcreen that is as already was with original one but with regardless wether it is a "ips"? Or prefferably a front lit but backlight or isp or whatever works heck even a el/electroluminescence is fine by me for the swap in screen to not have anything being altered on the gbc but rather at any time in future retained ability to put back in the original screen (most of all it is to not just retain og state or at leasf hardware besides the screen being original but the fact it is a sentimental and also was a gift so I do not wanna change anything hardwarewise etc and the fact it helps me use aa batteries befire they expire or can no longer hold their charge capacitance if rechearchable ones is also beyond sweet imho)

these might be rare in the US but there are tons of japanese ones on ebay for not a lot of money

Have always wanted a GB Light but never pulled the trigger. Probably too late now that prices are skyrocketing.

I skip the adhesive gasket personally, BUT, I think its good to use it for a buffer between the shell and the IPS screen. I would heavily suggest to not remove the backing to the gasket that adheres to the screen! This is because if you ever need to remove the screen, it'll basically be destroyed by the forces needed to remove it from the adhesive. unless of course you douse it in IPA before hand which has a chance to ruin the internal IPS panel. I believe Goosewerks feels similarly, but I wont speak for him.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Xipher! I used it in this case since I don’t have an aligning bracket. I would 100% love to not use an adhesive gasket especially with the ones that ship with these as they use a very strong adhesive. I need to work on my 3D modeling skills so I can start to make my own brackets. Wish I had the 3D modeling skill that you have. Cheers buddy!

@XipherDesign

2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions ahh yeah that makes sense. I should have expected that the Pocket Light doesn't probably have 3d brackets made for it since it's really rare. But great video and a beautiful build 🤙

Clear red buttons would be perfect for this build.

Watching this while my GBC is torn apart in front of me ready for a no cut IPS screen. Just needs to be cleaned up (it's filthy).

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Where do you get the aftermarket shells?

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I have a link in the video description.

Is there a link for the batteries?

now that there are apparently repro Light shells, I wanna know if a light back shell would fit on a pocket, or pocket be modified for light shell for AA battery goodness

@mtsarkful

2 жыл бұрын

The GBL shell is slightly bigger than a GBP shell. Since the GBP is smaller it might fit into a GBL shell, power switch might be an issue Tho.

@MachoNachoProductions

2 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. It wont be a one for one. The pocket pcb is a bit smaller and has different screw posts

@bland9876

2 жыл бұрын

They just need to make pocket shells with AA contacts.

@Nymunariya

2 жыл бұрын

@@bland9876 that would be an instant buy from me

@EnigPartyhaus

2 жыл бұрын

I have been studying the Pocket's back case design and I now believe that repro back shells can be made that allow for AA batteries by way of making the back protrude outward (preferabbly at least 8 to 10 or more mm down from the cart slot edge for aesthetic choice), replacing the terminals on the board with longer reaching ones and carefully positioning the left end of the compartment as to not intrude on the capacitors nearby. They left a lot of useless space in the Pocket's battery compartment to work with, so it really is just a matter of giving it more height to fit the batteries even more properly than the Light does.

Thumbs up for Link's Awakening and Wario Land.

* wallet intensifies *