Easiest and Best Looking Gameboy Macro Mod That You Can Do Yourself | Retro Renew

Converting the Nintendo DS Lite into a Game Boy Macro system used to be a daunting task because of the extensive modification needed for the DS Lite shell.
A company called Boxy Pixel now offers a faceplate that is made of high quality CNC machined aluminum that eliminates the need to modify the existing DS Lite shell. All that you need to do is a little soldering and be able to disassemble and reassemble the Nintendo DS Lite.
The Gameboy Macro Mod used to be a very challenging modification to do, especially if you wanted good results. Now with Boxy Pixel's offering, the DIY community now has an option to get fantastic results!
Boxy Pixel also offers a glass screen lens for this mod. I did not have the opportunity to install one for this video but it looks fantastic! Link to the glass Game Boy Macro screen lens can be found below.
Combining this mod with the EZ Flash Omega flash cart (Link below) makes for a great portable way to play all your favorite Gameboy Advance, Gameboy/Color and NES games all on a single device!
Boxy Pixel:
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Game Boy Macro Assembly Guide: www.boxypixel.com/pages/assem...
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DISCLAIMER: This video is only for entertainment purposes. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and is to be used at the discretion of the end user/viewer and not Macho Nacho Productions or Tito Perez. If you are uncertain about any step of the process or feel unsure about your skill level, seek a more authoritative source.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you all for watching the video! I really hope you enjoyed it! If you found the video useful/helpful/entertaining, give it a LIKE:) Also, consider SUBSCRIBING to the channel to stay up to date with all my future content by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3bw08kk Cheers!

[@Wren6858]

Hey man! I don’t know if you’ll see this, but I have a really good idea for a case mod. What if someone made a new bottom assembly that was extended to be longer. That way, gba cartridges wouldn’t stick out like they do on the DS Lite. The main reason I use my DS phat is because it is more comfortable to play gba games on (along with the better screen response times.)

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That would be awesome! Not a fan of the gba games sticking out the bottom on the DS lite. Great idea Shockey Wren!! Cheers buddy!

[@ellaquin]

Would you be able to use less U.V light, it makes the whole thing seem a bit TOO vibrant, and hard to see the true colors

[@ellaquin]

Fun fact: This is 1 of only 2 of his videos to NOT have his logo in the top left corner, who here can remember what the other video is :)

[@relevo86]

Wow, I always couldn’t unsee the “DS Macro” as just the bottom screen of a DS Lite, but that faceplate reaaally fixes that. Looks soo clean too. Tito is such an awesome name by the way!!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Haha, totally agree! The faceplate does wonders! And thank you!! Cheers @Lana!

[@DasAntiNaziBroetchen]

Tito is great leader of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Haha😂

[@irving7137]

@@MachoNachoProductions z

[@cirrusarts]

Great sequencing, smooth camera work, and fantastic narration! One of the clearest tutorials we've seen! Thanks!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Katherine Schilling thank you!!!

[@RHDrumLessons]

First time watching one of your videos and I am super impressed with the quality of the editing and everything. The sequence at 4:44 is simply amazing. I had to rewatch it several times just to take it all in. What an awesome job!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks HurstGutsy! I really appreciate it! Glad you found the channel! If you want to help me out, please share this with other groups or communities. I’d really appreciate it. Also, let me know what type of content you’d be interested in to see in the future. Cheers buddy, thanks again!

[@christinedashiell6354]

Wow! That is a beautiful mod! LOVED how you used super glue to mute the light a little bit -- BRILLIANT. Your camera work for the sequence was super clear and your following remarks on where one can find more detailed instructions is perfect for those who need a little more handholding. Loved your honesty about the con regarding the cartridges sticking out but love your offer of the solution in the form of the Easy Flash Omega ☆ All in all a great channel. I am subscribed and can't wait to see more of your videos, Tito!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy you liked the video!

[@phantombtyestudios8285]

Have to say you deserve way more subs holy moley!. Such a great vid loved every sec of it!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@ericbadder1552]

Wow i havent seen THIS being done by every gameboy youtuber recently, Love the original content and creativity, truly what youtube is about. Keep it up

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Eric! Cheers!

[@jus_4113]

u deserve way more subs. I love the effort in these vids with the editing and everything. keep up the good w0rk!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you for the kind words Squid Boi! It’s comments like this that encourage me to make better videos! Thank you again!

[@rhyme7422]

@@MachoNachoProductions No offense your voice sounds more boring than most other pple

[@felipechristov]

Congrats on the production level man!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Felipe! Cheers!

[@noafroman1]

I liked the montage its why I subscribed lots of other people doing long detailed stuff pluss the description part at the end was plenty informative.

[@Romans1-8]

Nice and tight soldering. So satisfying!

[@futagogogo8750]

Good stuff! Sometimes having spoken instructions during the sequence can help for those who are trying to do the task at the same time and don't have time to look at the screen and pause it regularly. So having audible instructions along with the visuals can be nice. Subscribed and ready to see more of what Macho Nacho Productions has to offer!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Futago! That’s a good very point. I have been thinking that some spoken instructions would be a good addition to the mod sequences. I will look to incorporate that into my next video!

[@rcsims313]

Macho Nacho Productions or subtitles at the very least

[@martyshapiro4750]

More details is always appreciated keep it up

[@thebcbane]

I’m grateful for your guide/review. I just purchased all of the pieces to make this mod and am extremely excited. Doing a metallic blue version with the Blue Aluminum front from Boxy Pixel and the Metallic blue back and buttons from ZedLabs. I’m can’t wait to see how it all turns out

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I’m so glad you found the video helpful! The blue version looks so awesome! If you have any questions please let me know!

[@flore1709]

That's amazing dude! Congratulations from Italy :)

[@treyhaynes6172]

First time watching a video from this channel. Holy crap. Sickest retro games video introduction I've ever seen. Wow. Dope.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you @Trey Haynes! That really means a lot dude! So glad you like the videos! Cheers!

[@unclejoaquin]

nice description...very detailed. hope ur channel takes off, ur very likeable and thorough with your explanations ! cheers!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you! That means a lot to me! I’m glad you enjoyed the video dude! Cheers!!

[@55shfiftyfive55]

Fun fact. This video is 11:06 and thats the original release date of the DS Lite (11th June) I know this because that's my birthday ;)

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Haha! That's so awesome! What a happy coincidence! Cheers buddy!

[@kat.]

What a good looking mod! One I would love to try in the future, I just really need to practice my soldering 😬

[@MachoNachoProductions]

With a little practice I’m sure you can accomplish this mod! I’d recommend practicing soldering and desoldering components on an old non-working PCB. And if you ever have any questions please feel free to let me know! I’m happy to help in any way I can!

[@thriftdweller]

Can't believe I just found this video now! Macho thanks!

[@beerusjeebus9876]

Me: Oh this looks amazing. I can do this. "Just $45 for the faceplate." Me: Imma head out..✌

[@MichaelAnderson-dv3ho]

lol its like 54 for the faceplate now I think

[@beerusjeebus9876]

@@MichaelAnderson-dv3ho I mean I still can't afford it.

[@hunterm.moreno4201]

I just purchased a 👌 identical faceplate for my Macro. Arrived 3D printed, hand sanded & buffed all for around $30.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Nice! Where’d you get it from. Cheers!

[@hunterm.moreno4201]

@@MachoNachoProductions $34, but saving $20 is still pretty worth it.

[@kevinm4x]

Beautiful video, nice editing and music, subscribed!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks you for subscribing, Kevin! I am so glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!

[@Ghostviperz]

allow me to say the video production macro shots and music are amazing!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you 😁! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Vintiqueture]

Solid video, bud! Love this design, love the GBA, can't believe I haven't heard of this before! Subb'd 👍

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks for the sub Axel! Yeah I think it's a really great way to save and old and damaged DS! Cheers dude!

[@Kalvinjj]

Damn, excellent tip on the hot glue part, I've used hot glue light difusers for a while but never thought of that, thanks!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

No problem Kalvinjj! Cheers!

[@JayBoyModz]

Great vid I definitely want to pick one up!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the vid! If you have any questions about the mod please feel free to ask. I’d definitely recommend picking this mod up, it’s one of my favorites so far. It pairs very well with the omega flash cart!

[@theshuriken]

very well made video!

[@gorillazgorillaz]

Very nice tutorial! Everything's look perfect for being your first video! I'll subscribe! Are you going to make more retro-game videos?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Tony L thank you! I’m glad you liked it! Yes, I will be making more retro game videos. Next video on the list will be a modified game boy color with a back lit screen and a boxy pixel shell. I hope to get it out soon! Thanks again!

[@gorillazgorillaz]

@@MachoNachoProductions Macho Nacho Productions Sounds great! The collaboration with Boxy is a great choice, his job is unique. Keep posting all the useful links under your videos, they're very useful. :)

[@tan_nerd07]

You seriously deserve WAY more subscribers

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Tibberoni! That means a lot for you to say that! Cheers buddy!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Really quality content for someone with a low sub count. Think i'll stick to converting from a DS Lite to the Macro using the original shell seeing as $54 + shipping fee is a bit too expensive in my opinion. Really well put together video dude :)

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks Joey Does Tech! Really appreciate it man! There are some new Macro shell options floating around, I saw some 3D printed Macro shells on eBay which look pretty good that I want to try out also. Cheers buddy!

[@JoeyDoesTech]

@@MachoNachoProductions For some reason in the UK we don't look to have too many! It's looking around £10.00 shipping minimum. Just seen the wireless charging SP as well, that looks like an interesting mod! =]

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Totally, it’s a great mod for the SP and relatively simple. I’m hoping to make it more practice with an aftermarket lipo battery, we shall see. Cheers!

[@jestamon]

Montage was nice. great change from other tubers

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you handyhands! Cheers!

[@esotericsean]

Nicely done! :D

[@MachoNachoProductions]

esotericsean thank you, that means a lot!

[@jblasutavario9549]

Very nice!

[@sojannedos]

Really good work! Your video was shared on the Retro Future Community page! Subscribed! I also do console Modding videos.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Sojan Nedos thank you so much! I’d be very interested checking out your channel!

[@drinks_menu]

turn down the volume of the music for future videos - or up the voice volume. I'm constantly changing the volume to watch this.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you for the comment! I will look into improving this. Cheers!

[@georgeschilling1541]

Awesome video!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you, George!

[@stepanremes987]

quality videos. Keep it up!! Subscribed!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you so much for subscribing and welcome to the channel! What mods are you interested in and is there anything in particular you would like to see in the channel? Always open to ideas! Cheers!!

[@stepanremes987]

@@MachoNachoProductions I just love retro console mods in general. Wouldn't mind a little more "tutorial" videos, something like Voultar, I find that somewhat relaxing! :)

[@MachoNachoProductions]

@@stepanremes987 Awesome! Check out my other videos, I actually have a lot of tutorial videos where I explain how to do the mods. I even have a detailed one for the DS Macro which is newer than this one. I think you will enjoy it! Cheers!

[@stepanremes987]

@@MachoNachoProductions Thanks! Will watch more of your videos!!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks buddy! I hope you enjoy them! Cheers!

[@JoseMunoz-es6jj]

damn that soldering is clean af

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Jose!

[@bananadrama8487]

Tito literally means uncle in my country

[@ericbadder1552]

You dont speak country, you speak language

[@th3radlad_727]

Uncle Tito -> Uncle Uncle

[@ginosensei]

Awesome content!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Appreciate it! Cheers!

[@arlisbloxer05]

One possible idea to deal with the letter boxing issue would probably be if the shell was remade to fill in the rest of the screen, or include a glass lens to serve the same purpose. it wouldn't be the best option but it's the only one i can think of

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Great point @Arlisbloxer05! If you check out my newer Game Boy Macro video, I install a custom glass screen lens that does take care of the letter boxing issue. Boxy Pixel sells it too! Cheers!

[@borndorian92]

Just found this channel Instant subbbb

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Dude thank you! That means a lot and I’m glad you like the channel! More videos to come very soon!

[@Gamer_Ayame]

More detailed videos please for us noobs just starting out :)

[@dirtyboy666]

Great video. Neat mod. But doesn't the DS use a non-integer scale in GBA mode? Or alternatively make the viewing area really small?

[@eloiselastname4089]

oh this looks pretty nice! I'm not a fan of the metallic look but I have some spray paint lying around I can use. I don't have a soldering iron but I need a mate to help me out anyway because I have shaky hands and he has one so I'm all set!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Glad you enjoyed the video Eloise! There are some other colors available on the Boxy Pixel website if you're interested, but you can always spray paint it also! I think you'll be very happy with this mod! It is one of my favorite ways to to play GBA games! Cheers!

[@lindachoi1267]

Cool video!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[@Vap0rvic]

really you need more subs idk why you have so little nice intro hard working youtuber right here

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks dude! That means a lot! Hopefully I’ll grow eventually, I have so much fun making these videos I don’t mind too much! Very glad you are enjoying the channel! Cheers!

[@Vap0rvic]

@@MachoNachoProductions your welcome and I like the design I might make one like this but in matte black with two speakers if they will fit

[@StrtSlct]

I’ve been sent your way from MLIG. I think it’s appropriate I see this video first, with Matt McChesky music that also later appears in their Analog Frontiers series.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Hey Strt-Slct! So glad you came to the channel, welcome! Yeah its a crazy coincidence! I actually really liked the MLiG intro music so much that I reached out to Mathew and asked if I could use his music for my channel. He’s a super friendly and very talented person and I’m grateful that he let me use his music in my channel! Again, welcome to the channel! Cheers buddy!

[@hungrybartender6388]

I got mine going but the ride side of my screen sinks a bit lower than the other side. Has anyone else experienced this? Short of adding tape or anything to flatten it out, do you recommend a more elegant solution?

[@Astroo40k]

You can get rid of the letterbox if you purchase the glass gameboy macro screen from boxy pixel

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you for the comment! This is something I should of mentioned in my video. I put a link to Boxy Pixel’s glass screen lens in the description and should have mentioned that it solves the letter boxing. Thanks again!!

[@Astroo40k]

@@MachoNachoProductions No problem

[@endurancecoachnet]

Outstanding! Where i can listen that coll music in background?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

A friend of mine made the music! Link to his website is in the description. I also get some music from epidemic sounds. Cheers!

[@1Raphael]

Look really nice....

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Raphael!

[@kennyocampo2255]

Quien mas bien por parte de gemu? XD muy buena idea del papi tito

[@elchatarrasdetatooine8848]

no lo veo tan buena idea,estropear una ds para hacer una medio ds?por que lo que hizo fue usar el lado de gb advance quitando la pantalla tactil de ds.pa eso compra una advance directamente.no veo practico este video.

[@arnoolve]

Pro: looks great Con: too expensive for a faceplate

[@MachoNachoProductions]

It is on the pricey side. There are some nice alternative turning up on eBay. Cheers

[@tracedenna2962]

You should just do both sometimes I like to watch the fancy stuff then somtimes I just want to learn how to do it.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Hey Trace! I actually made a detailed instructional video on the channel. Check it out when you get a chance! Cheers dude!

[@danskinner8533]

Only reason i am asking is i am thinking of doing the mod to my ds lite but where the speaker would go i was thinking of putting it where the ds cardreadr was.

[@ryanamberger]

Personally prefer the slower paced tutorial style. Cool mod.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Check out my other macro video. It's slower paced. Cheers!

[@nickshulyak8221]

old video - I know. However some comments. IPS vs AGS101 - not obvious as some games look superb on IPS but I agree - some games look better on AGS-101. But again - only a handful of games look better on AGS101. I have both sitting next to each other now. The rechargeable bit is out of date but you know this. You want USB-C now which I believe is available as well. I've subscribed anyway - good stuff!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Hey Nick! Thank you for the comment and the sub! Usb-c would be a great mod! May need to look into that! Cheers!

[@milpycafe6528]

I wonder if there's a way add a 2nd screen and ds functionality to this build...

[@joshuadickey1776]

Genus mod. Definitely the best looking gba out there

[@joshuadickey1776]

That face plate price though smh

[@KopAce]

Looks very nice and clean, but I think it has a big 3rd con, and it has to do with the fact that it doesn't have Link Cable capabilities, but that's due to the nature of the DS itself.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That’s a very good point! I hadn’t thought of that.👍

[@PatoCrioyo]

It looks great, but I really don't like those backwards slanted B and A buttons. I guess there's no workaround when using an original DS Lite (at least I couldn't do it on mine), but since one is already opening and modding the handheld, wouldn't there be a way to rewire Y and B to work as B and A respectively? I guess you'd need a different shell as well, but that button layout issue is what keeps me from trying this mod (or playing GBA games on the DS Lite altogether).

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks you The Duck Cave! That would be a pretty neat mod. It would require cutting some traces and patch soldering some wires to the traces to reconfigure the button layout. Definielty not an easy mod. I think the shell could theoretically be modified to accommodate the button layout but that would also be difficult without the right tools. Thank you for the comment! Cheers!

[@CosmicFox2007]

Now you can play those nsmb mini games

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thats true! I wonder if there are any other DS games that only truly need the use of the bottom screen. I think resident evil deadly silence may be one as well. I’m sure there’s a list out there! Thanks for the comment!

[@Flex_seal]

I love how there are all these people in the comments on how this is easy but I don’t even know how to take apart a Xbox controller

[@TheHighlian]

I wonder if Boxy Pixel is interested in making a shell to make a Gameboy Macro XL

[@geovagomes3332]

LEDA2 do meu da lite está rompido. Existe outro ponto pra soldar?

[@brandonrodriguez1181]

Amazing mod

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you ttvbigboibee! So glad you like it! Cheers!

[@brandonrodriguez1181]

Macho Nacho Productions you should do a video on replacing the dry battery cells in old gameboy games so they can save progress again

[@MachoNachoProductions]

You read my mind!

[@tiphares2355]

can you still play nintendo ds games on it, like for e.g. castlevania order of ecclesia?

[@droinblunts]

Could I bridge the two point without using a capacitor or will it fry it?

[@Joot000b]

Great video! Do you know if there's an option like this for the DS phat?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Supermang! I’m really glad you liked the video! Unfortunately, at this time, Boxy Pixel does not make a macro faceplate for the DS phat😔. I am hoping that maybe in the future this could be an option, it would be awesome to have a metal macro phat!!!

[@Joot000b]

@@MachoNachoProductionsThanks for the reply and yes it definitely would!

[@jaimecosta2966]

Interesting

[@Ruslan.88266]

I would like to see an alternative to the aluminum faceplate.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Agreed! I wish there were more options available, too. The aluminum faceplate is there easiest currently and it works so well. The other option is to modify the original faceplate, but that’s super difficult unfortunately 😔.

[@TechTokOffical]

Lol I love when they make things we can't. Go ahead and try and find the 330ohm resistor

[@TechTokOffical]

"This used to be a tough mod,now it's easy" Proceeds to do micro surgery

[@johnchief270]

Not sure what to get, a Macro or a gameboy advance modded or a modded psp.

[@detheavn]

They should make complete shells :)

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That would be awesome!

[@AK-gt8zy]

This is great, but the DS lite’s screen is starting to show its age. Would be great to have a new IPS display to slip in there

[@cameroncox1008]

How reliable is the saving on that Omega thing

[@acheers]

Just rip the top screen off and it will still work. But it will have no speakers unless you have headphones

[@lagonza]

They should make a custom back aswell without the slot for the ds game on it...

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That would be so awesome!

[@onasazi]

Nice vid! During modding you should of did voiceover explaining process in detail... actually in your future vid you do so🤓

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks onasazi! Yep, you found the video I was going to reference. Cheers!

[@onasazi]

Macho Nacho Productions it’s mainly you and SpawnWave that made me into this Gameboy Macro modding crazed! 🤣

[@onasazi]

And your production is very sleek! One of the best of KZbin! You have to get more subs!!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

onasazi thanks man! Really appreciate that! Help me spread the word, and share my videos if you can, that’ll really help me out a lot. Thanks again! Cheers!l buddy!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

onasazi haha! I’m a huge fan of SpawnWave! That’s how I get my news for current video game events. Cheers!

[@Snowpiercer2]

What game is that in the end 10:50? That can't be a GBA game, right?

[@EwanJP2001]

Id give it a try but all I have is a soldering iron and a broken ds, i imagine it would look rough

[@MachoNachoProductions]

You'll never know unless you try. If you have any questions about the mod, let me know! Hopefully I can help! Best of luck! Cheers!

[@bryndinhoward4829]

Is there any way to remove the ds reader and move the gba reader up to hold the whole cart

[@MachoNachoProductions]

If it is possible, it would be extremely difficult.

[@ChrisfrmOhio]

please more in depth tutorials

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Check out my other macro video. It’s a more in-depth tutorial I think you’ll enjoy. Cheers! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWO0h393a7V_n5I

[@HelixAdamOxford]

ok i really dont like how the x and y buttons are gone here

[@animemaniac2]

Is there an upgrade to the screen? I really want sharp and bright image.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Great question! As of now there is no way to upgrade the DS Lite lcd that I am aware of. I actually think the DS lite screen is quite good, and it’s also original nintendo hardware which is nice. I hope that answers your question. Best of luck! Cheers buddy!

[@umactually1305]

just get a advance sp! but, it is still a nice mod!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Haha true! I actually don’t have an SP. I’m planning on getting one soon!! That IPS mod for the SP looks really tempting!

[@chamoo232]

@@MachoNachoProductions That IPS mod has made the price of the SP skyrocket. The old front lit SP used to sell for 25-30$ but now they can easily be double that. It's not really worth converting a AGS-101 so everyone is seeking the old 001.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

chamoo232 thanks for this head up! Hopefully I can find one on the cheap! I’m planning to re-shell, so I’ll look for one in rough condition.

[@chamoo232]

@@MachoNachoProductions The best deal you can get would be a 001 with a broken screen. Maybe faulty L and R as well. That's easy to fix. I had a chat with someone who wanted to make IPS SP by buying only the motherboards and new shells since the motherboards can be found for 25-30$. That's not a good idea since you then need to buy a battery, speaker and hinges separately and that brings the price to higher than just buying a whole SP.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

chamoo232 thanks for the awesome tips! I’ll keep that in mind when looking for an sp! Cheers!

[@Fishiguchi]

Hi ! I have a little question : How is it possible that GBA cartridges do not exceed the DS Cartridge Port ? (there is Metroid Zero Mission in this video for exemple) Thanks

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Hi FSH Iguchi! Thank you for the question. You are correct. All GBA games will stick out of the bottom of the DS. In the video I review the EZ Flash Omega which is a product that let you put GBA roms on it and allows you to play GBA, NES and Game Boy games. The EZ Flash Omega is smaller than the traditional GBA cartridge which allows it to sit flush with the DS console. If you watch the video towards the end you will see how it looks. Thanks again for your comment and consider subscribing to the channel! Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@Fishiguchi]

@@MachoNachoProductions Thanks a lot !

[@AnTran147]

I would really like one of those metal faceplates, but I wish the design kept the X and Y buttons for SNES emulation. I heard there's at least one emulator that will play SNES games on the bottom screen.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

If you have a drill press and the appropriate bits (carbide) you could definitely add holes for X and Y. Some additional filing may be needed for the button guides which could be difficult. Aluminum is a fairly soft metal. The DS may be powerful enough to emulate snes but I’m not aware of any current emulators for the platform. Definitely be interested though!

[@marcrics]

Started watching excited, clicked on site, saw price and dropped out.

[@ID.002]

You could buy an empty DS game cartridge off eBay and put it into slot 1, so it fills the space on the back.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Very true! That’s a great suggestion! Thanks Unsyncable!

[@ID.002]

@@MachoNachoProductions No problem! Great videos!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

[@TheMightyWumbo]

wish they made the face plate for the original ds

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Me too dude! That would be so cool!

[@GoogleDothBetray]

Aluminium.

[@joseromano5382]

Perfeito!! like!!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank You very much, JRN jr!

[@BriceGum138]

Does anyone wish Nintendo created this console? It looks like a brand new GameBoy console that has never been touched.

[@ellaquin]

I would prefer a more detailed explanation in the next video, thanks

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Check out my other macro video, I go into a lot of detail with voice over explanations. Cheers!

[@ellaquin]

@@MachoNachoProductions thx (replies 4 months later because I forgot I commented)

[@MachoNachoProductions]

@@ellaquin no worries dude!

[@danskinner8533]

Would it effect the ds lite if i removed the ds ard reader?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Great question! It shouldn’t. Many modders remove the card reader to add space for an addition speaker in the rear. It’s well documented and definitely possible. Hope that helps Dan!! Cheers buddy!

[@seabass3182]

Make more detailed insrtuctions I would really like to make one of these but I’m too lazy to figure it out with out any instructions.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I actually made a more detailed video. I hope you find it helpful! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWO0h393a7V_n5I

[@seabass3182]

Oh! Thank you a lot. I’ll be sure to make that soon then finally got something to do cuz of this covid19 stuff

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Lion Is best let me know how it goes! Cheers bud!

[@seabass3182]

Macho Nacho Productions thanks😄

[@HulksterHogan]

Someone really needs to make a shell that is slightly larger on the bottom so GBA carts can sit flush, it wouldn't be that difficult.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That would be nice for sure! When the cart sticks out, it’s a real eye sore. I think the only difficulty may be what to do with the volume slider?

[@zednik8956]

You can get an EZ Flash omega and they have a flash cart that fits flush