After-Market GameBoy Micro Shell Replacements!

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The Retro Future

The Retro Future

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@jon_raymond
@jon_raymond 6 жыл бұрын
Watched for Gameboy Micro disassembly. Was disappointed.
@zac8399
@zac8399 6 жыл бұрын
that unboxing tool is crazy!
@seyguh4177
@seyguh4177 6 жыл бұрын
I really really hope that we can see some high quality kits hit the market someday. I’ve got a Famicom gameboy micro that’s perfect, but I had to scavenge parts from two other micros to get it there. I’ve been looking to fix up the other two and sell them but there’s nowhere to get good shells, buttons or faceplates. Hopefully we’ll see it one day!
@mala2987
@mala2987 6 жыл бұрын
I think the color is really cool though
@TheRetroFuture
@TheRetroFuture 6 жыл бұрын
I agree, looks a lot like the Famicom colour.
@slof69
@slof69 4 жыл бұрын
I hope they do transparent ones for the micro man I would love that so much
@christianmccauley7340
@christianmccauley7340 2 жыл бұрын
I’d miss the metal
@steviefpv
@steviefpv Жыл бұрын
@@christianmccauley7340same that’s one of the best bits the metal casing
@Green-Man
@Green-Man 6 жыл бұрын
Did you cut open the packaging with a knife-fork?
@HackerBilly13
@HackerBilly13 6 жыл бұрын
GreenMan891 you mean a Knork?
@kalle5084
@kalle5084 6 жыл бұрын
Actually it is a Knorkoon. There's a spoon on the other end. :)
@charlie_3541
@charlie_3541 4 жыл бұрын
its called a "spork"
@organicdinosaur5259
@organicdinosaur5259 6 жыл бұрын
The Gameboy Micro was the first thing I took apart. Its ashame that they didn't make the plastic part as well, its easy to break just incase someone ones to take theirs apart, so beware.
@darrynkilpatrick4244
@darrynkilpatrick4244 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Elliot, long time viewer here, i just did a gameboy micro restoration using the red shell you have here (although i added a black face-plate to look like a pokemon centre edition) and its just to give you a heads up for the plastics in order to get an accurate colour match i used Ford aporto red body spray paint and after 4 coats it looks like it was made for it. so if you fancy doing a restoration or maybe making your own famicom version then go for that paint, it works amazingly and just looks the part.
@mattfisher1916
@mattfisher1916 6 жыл бұрын
So glad they are starting to make these.
@goclunker
@goclunker 6 жыл бұрын
Also, you can remove scratches with a sunglasses microfibre and car polish. Meguires works really well.
@iSupermanCKi
@iSupermanCKi 6 жыл бұрын
I looked for these forever and could never find one. Great video!
@GreatSageSunWukong
@GreatSageSunWukong 6 жыл бұрын
I've got two micros I still think it was the best GBA, never got any of the faceplates never really saw any, would be nice to have the faceplate, should check if the machines still work first tho, not touched em in years
@richardortega6364
@richardortega6364 6 жыл бұрын
Sweet thanks for the link, I’ve been searching high and low for the entire housing for a micro. Can’t believe it’s so hard to find for parts. Even buttons too
@vjpearce
@vjpearce 4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of buying a replacement shell for the micro as I picked the pink one up at a bootfair with original box, and charger for £5. Plays well but it must have have been dropped on the floor at one point as the faceplate has multiple scratches and scuff marks and the shell also has a few minute scratches. It was still a steal at that price.
@MacPaiin
@MacPaiin 6 жыл бұрын
COOL KNIFE BRO! On a more serious note. If the screen is bad and not 100% clear, that kinda ruins it all. It's the most important detail!
@prauny
@prauny 6 жыл бұрын
This is the first review of these I’ve seen, so thank you for taking the time to do it. What I’m really waiting for is the plastic middle section you mentioned. The tabs that hold the faceplate on are broken on mine. Holding out hope that they will manufacture those too soon.
@TheRetroFuture
@TheRetroFuture 6 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people are waiting for that, the tabs are so easy to break and over time the whole plastic becomes really brittle.
@LowsunProductions
@LowsunProductions 6 жыл бұрын
Yup, no sub frame :(
@Pridetoons
@Pridetoons 6 жыл бұрын
I hope China/Russia makes Game Boy Micro clones.
@lolcat
@lolcat 6 жыл бұрын
With built in SD
@TeamGunman
@TeamGunman 6 жыл бұрын
I hope more and more of these are made
@GLDragon93
@GLDragon93 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, pink nintendo console are pretty common and usually goes for a cheaper price. I bought a used pink ds lite+4 games for around 20€ and the non pink in similar conditions(but no games) were around 30-35€
@Swanhub
@Swanhub 6 жыл бұрын
holding out hope for a full-fledged gb micro clone someday, I hate having to put wear on my genuine one. Had I not purchased it already well-work I wouldn't want to use it at all.
@benjicb6481
@benjicb6481 6 жыл бұрын
At 0:22 - is that a fricking Gameboy Light Skeleton?!
@wolfram6583
@wolfram6583 6 жыл бұрын
Ay, maybe I can finally end up with a custom printed micro case. If not, at least its a step in the right direction.
@castin5244
@castin5244 6 жыл бұрын
oh man, this is exactly what Ive been looking for.
@sjm4306
@sjm4306 6 жыл бұрын
Wow that seems to have came quickly. I was tempted to get one myself but they cost more than I paid for both my micros years ago.
@chamoo232
@chamoo232 6 жыл бұрын
I got a micro a year ago and the price have gone up 25-40% since then. They are also getting harder to find except for the famicom version. There is a ton of those sold from Japan available but I'm scared of being hit by crazy import fees that will double the end price.
@bodybody5609
@bodybody5609 6 жыл бұрын
Its a fork,its a knife,its a spoon its a knifoon
@MajorJimPlays
@MajorJimPlays 6 жыл бұрын
It's funny you should mention not having the right screwdriver for that micro as I bought the set you have and recommended and used it to tear down my micro! =) Which is surprisingly easy to do.
@vitzie629
@vitzie629 6 жыл бұрын
You should make an ultimate Game Boy Advance console! Modifications including: AGS-101 LCD Screen AGS-101 to AGB-001 32 or 40 pin ribbon cable adapter BennVenn’s AGS-101 Voltage Regulator BennVenn’s Digital Backlight Brightness Controller Retro Modding’s GBA Audio Amplifier GBAccelerator and Retro Modding’s GBA Rechargeable Battery Pack
@lolcat
@lolcat 6 жыл бұрын
Or just get an SP
@Copperzkey1
@Copperzkey1 5 жыл бұрын
I have the famicon 20th version very well done
@Charky_Creations
@Charky_Creations 6 жыл бұрын
Hopefully now they're available, if they're popular there will be some cheaper / more comprehensive kits out soon!
@DanielG1306
@DanielG1306 6 жыл бұрын
Why has someone not scanned and 3d printed the motherboard frame/ plastic housing to make a sturdier one?
@GRH_Roadhouse
@GRH_Roadhouse 5 жыл бұрын
Ikr
@AkropolisNo9
@AkropolisNo9 6 жыл бұрын
Nice color choice =) also like outro song don't ask me why :D
@KarlikJPG
@KarlikJPG 6 жыл бұрын
I really want pink gameboy micro but in my country is hard to even find one in internet and if you find it is in very bad shape for high price ;/
@pixlgaming1503
@pixlgaming1503 6 жыл бұрын
Id love to see a gba sp shell replacement! Been tempted to buy one but dont know where or how to do it!
@shadeymcbones6707
@shadeymcbones6707 6 жыл бұрын
Funny, ordered the blue version not too long ago. I already consider it worth it of only for the new shell. Since even broken gba micro's in good cosmetic condition go for atleast 40euro's here.
@alexanderdimitrov7182
@alexanderdimitrov7182 6 жыл бұрын
The red colour is lit
@maxwellm1266
@maxwellm1266 6 жыл бұрын
I don't really like the glossy red color it looks a bit cheap
@sekirei9823
@sekirei9823 6 жыл бұрын
thanks for the review. i wish there were more replacement face plates. where else can u find them?
@izzymaedavidson1974
@izzymaedavidson1974 4 жыл бұрын
You should do a replacement shell for an original ds phat.
@totalsownd
@totalsownd 5 жыл бұрын
Check for hidden screen protector as an answer to the 'glare' it has happened
@Fendera1
@Fendera1 5 жыл бұрын
You've said you know where to buy some good replacement faceplates for the GB Micro, can you point me in the right direction?
@eyeball226
@eyeball226 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a lead on decent quality green GBM faceplates? My beloved green GBM has a scratch on the faceplate over the screen.
@baronvongreenback
@baronvongreenback 6 жыл бұрын
If the parts are made of metal then it will be pressed as opposed to moulded.
@blakryptonite1
@blakryptonite1 3 жыл бұрын
Please update this and show us a replacement
@jawesome59
@jawesome59 6 жыл бұрын
You can't find a gameboy micro in the U.S. really, except on Ebay for $100+
@Copperzkey1
@Copperzkey1 5 жыл бұрын
Josh Pooskita yeah my famicon is like 600$ new 20th annevrsry
@AguFungus
@AguFungus 6 жыл бұрын
I still have the Famicom Game Boy Micro.
@chamoo232
@chamoo232 6 жыл бұрын
I got a black faceplate to replace my lightly scratched one and it was trash. As you said the clear part is cloudy and there was a big mark that I coulnd't clean. Why is no one selling good micro faceplates? The only ones in stock are always those same blue/red/chrome/black and clear ones that are trash. I have seen other designs before. One looked like a NES controller. Those are always out of stock.
@Mat_Croft
@Mat_Croft 6 жыл бұрын
FINALY !
@MelodieOctavia
@MelodieOctavia 6 жыл бұрын
Sweet jesus, I hope that price gets better soon.
@urbinax
@urbinax 6 жыл бұрын
nice, finally!
@faranglaw
@faranglaw 6 жыл бұрын
Spork ... can't get past that 🤔
@aspookyladmusic4954
@aspookyladmusic4954 6 жыл бұрын
knork. there's no spoon
@alexanderdimitrov7182
@alexanderdimitrov7182 6 жыл бұрын
Amazing videos!
@McNibbler
@McNibbler 3 жыл бұрын
The Mother 3 micro is also very much red
6 жыл бұрын
Great video man !
@brettcannon6051
@brettcannon6051 6 жыл бұрын
I just got a 3ds XL with a bad top screen that I call “The Black Void,” do you think I could send it to you to fix, I will be willing to pay in apple money. I am your BIGGEST fan of the refurb series! Thanks for reading”
@Day01050
@Day01050 5 жыл бұрын
what is the best faceplate then? looking for a replacement faceplate for mine
@GRH_Roadhouse
@GRH_Roadhouse 5 жыл бұрын
Hey elliot do you know any website that sells game boy micro plastic frames
@robinschepens6228
@robinschepens6228 6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha he uses a spork knife for opening it
@BigBoyMemer
@BigBoyMemer 6 жыл бұрын
Sporf*
@adam_s8991
@adam_s8991 5 жыл бұрын
Know where I could find a black one???? Or just different colors in general???
@Nathanchancy02
@Nathanchancy02 6 жыл бұрын
Like your knife
@junkaccount2535
@junkaccount2535 5 жыл бұрын
Did you check to see if the fog was plastic film? Lol
@maxibash
@maxibash 6 жыл бұрын
0:01 O H N O *HE GOT ME* 👌👌👌👌👌
@eemsrodriguez
@eemsrodriguez 6 жыл бұрын
Poor title wording and why don't you put it on and show us the results?
@touringosprey2833
@touringosprey2833 3 жыл бұрын
Anyone know where I can get the plastic frame for one? Opened my old one up and its all cracked and brittle
@goclunker
@goclunker 6 жыл бұрын
Any idea where to get a replacement shell for a "NEW" 3ds NON XL?
@clumsymate9586
@clumsymate9586 6 жыл бұрын
nice looks good
@bwillythekid8249
@bwillythekid8249 6 жыл бұрын
Witness! Shiny and Chrome!
@RetroPlus
@RetroPlus 6 жыл бұрын
Is the metal good quality? I was waiting for these to come out.
@esotericsean
@esotericsean 6 жыл бұрын
Where can you get high quality faceplates? I haven't seen any for a while.
@Oliver-nk5el
@Oliver-nk5el 6 жыл бұрын
Injection molded aluminium 😂😂😂
@TheRetroFuture
@TheRetroFuture 6 жыл бұрын
Oops, did I say something silly... I am never to sure on machining processes!
@LowsunProductions
@LowsunProductions 6 жыл бұрын
www.raspberrypi.org/blog/argon-one-raspberry-pi-case/ “Fortunately, we found a factory that allowed us to do aluminum-alloy injection instead of going for the CNC option,” says Joseph
@EltonL
@EltonL 6 жыл бұрын
only 2.42 million of these around and most of them are in bad shape so these are nice! im lucky that i have one in mint condition so i don't need one of these.
@Thematt11
@Thematt11 6 жыл бұрын
Oooh, I smell a PiZero housing.
@lifewithalandsnail3546
@lifewithalandsnail3546 6 жыл бұрын
Watching this on my game boy micro
@samuel_miller
@samuel_miller 5 жыл бұрын
Whats up with that knife fork bro
@flarepie24
@flarepie24 4 жыл бұрын
hearing him say you can get one for 50 makes me so annoyed, was it really that cheap just a couple years ago
@Suedeash
@Suedeash 4 жыл бұрын
Yep I got mine in 2017 for £20, not a joke I'm a fucking idiot for selling it
@DreamDaddie
@DreamDaddie 6 жыл бұрын
surprisingly good quality on the fake shell, shame that the lens was a little foggy. i don't blame you on not wanting to open your micro. after seeing all the tiny parts I wouldn't either. dig the fork/knife though
@yang5811
@yang5811 6 жыл бұрын
Looks really cool. The only downside is that for me, the Start and Select rubber buttons have been damaged by the previous owner and seeing how long it took for an aftermarket shell to arrive, I doubt that buttons will be around anytime soon...
@smiffyb25
@smiffyb25 6 жыл бұрын
Is there still no way of replacing the frames? I have the classic issue of the clip that holds the faceplate having broken..... :( Another great video
@aravindvinayakan
@aravindvinayakan 3 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile in 2021, Micros cost $150+
@davidthomas9092
@davidthomas9092 11 ай бұрын
man i messed up micros are 200 now
@TheTuneAce
@TheTuneAce 4 жыл бұрын
50 pounds for a micro? Ay lmao
@robbiefl2001
@robbiefl2001 6 жыл бұрын
Anyone in England whose happy to fit in a backlit screen and a replacement screen protector for my GBA? 👌
@ggwpmen0wa855
@ggwpmen0wa855 6 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha nice fork my dude
@DanMorelle
@DanMorelle 4 жыл бұрын
A fork?
@SirKryntik
@SirKryntik 6 жыл бұрын
Watching you open that package with a fork has made me so proud to be an America . Too bad your government treats its citizens like criminals.
@TheRealDustinNunn
@TheRealDustinNunn 4 жыл бұрын
My favorite GBA model of all time is the GBA SP (AGS-101). The Game Boy Micro is...meh.
@phantxmtv1322
@phantxmtv1322 6 жыл бұрын
Notification Gang
@yagamicelco2508
@yagamicelco2508 6 жыл бұрын
More like 360p gang
@JetroNetro
@JetroNetro 6 жыл бұрын
Mor like M14 Gang!
@ezhumbug
@ezhumbug 6 жыл бұрын
cHiNa
@calllen
@calllen 6 жыл бұрын
however comma ;)
@spongebhoy101
@spongebhoy101 6 жыл бұрын
94th
@emeltuna2861
@emeltuna2861 6 жыл бұрын
First like
@yagamicelco2508
@yagamicelco2508 6 жыл бұрын
Last
@fearedgrapplermain4670
@fearedgrapplermain4670 6 жыл бұрын
764th
@EastDallasKicks
@EastDallasKicks 6 жыл бұрын
Wasted my time
@johneygd
@johneygd 6 жыл бұрын
Yep it’s indeed a fake one made by a (chineese??)thirt party company, If it did fairly says the name of that company, than it was not considered to be fake but more often to be a clone!!! So if you don’t want nintendo knocking on your dour, well than you better off avoiding putting nintendo’s name on your products,haha lol.
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