EASY $50 HDMI KIT FOR THE GAME BOY ADVANCE!

[@PonderingJosh]

I would love to see a special video where you build an "ultimate" modded GBA that utilizes as many mods as you can fit into a shell. HDMI, IPS, USB-C charging, LEDs, the WORKS!

[@GenreFluid]

I second this

[@lightyagami3492]

Same!

[@pansolo]

Word

[@rowantyler]

I agree

[@gosha3589]

I’m making one of these now I should make a video :D it has rechargeable usb c battery, ips screen, hdmi out, audio mods, de hisser, new colors and stickers, and probably some other stuiff :o

[@ellaquin]

Pretty hyped for this, I don't expect it to be the same level as the consolizer (IDK how I butchered the spelling), but I hope it is better than the TV out from the IPS kits

[@tristancheng6676]

nooooooo not colonizer!!!!!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

You got it exactly! Better quality than tv out kits but not as good as the consolizer, but it’s cheaper than both!

[@badreality2]

A colonoscopy for a GBA...

[@ClownNaround]

Ahhh yes, the gameboy analizer

[@SlickTater]

Definitely not as good as the rectumator, but it makes it easy

[@JPHarringtonJr]

Damn I can't believe we're this far. HDMI out on GBAs is amazing. we're so close to just a switch style dock that we can drop our retro handhelds into. I think it could happen! One thing I really like about the composite GBA out was that it used those (borderline sketchy) cables that plug right into the link port on the GBA, I think that was so cool.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Totally agree Jim! The modding scene is evolving quickly, I’m having a hard time keeping up 😅. A dockable mod would be very cool!

[@Tobunari]

Analogue better step up their game with their Analogue pocket - Or else the whole novel idea of the thing will be replaced by HDMI out Mods.

[@videogameobsession]

@@Tobunari Their game was stepped up from the start. It's sort of their thing :) The Analogue Pocket (GB, GBC, GBA, Lynx, NGPC, GG, PCE/TG16) has a dock, which provides HDMI output, power, and built in 2.4g controller connectivity, as welll as DAC support for analog video (composite, svideo, VGA, RGB, component) as well.

[@alfiegordon9013]

@@videogameobsession just a shame u gotta be a time traveller to get one, even then its only maybe lol

[@pokiblue5870]

i wish in 10 years we find a way for HDMI out on the new 3DS XL :( or Regular 3DS since it will be on TV... I cant believe Nintendo never made an adapter to play it on TV but they did for the gameboy on the super nintendo or GBA on gamecube...

[@ButtholioTheGreat]

these GBA mods are never ending, I'm still waiting for IPS kits for the Phat DS, hopefully we start seeing those soon. I have been hoarding mint condition DS's for a while now before "collector inflation" gets to them

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That’s a good idea! I should be getting some DS consoles too. Hopefully more mods come out for them soon

[@bland9876]

I traded someone a DS light for a DS original because I prefer the form factor. I can not believe the gba has a better screen than the original DS that is so strange to me.

[@hyakin7818]

Waiting for that too because my top screen is broken

[@ulfrinn8783]

Some new screens for the DS would be nice... especially if you have one of those yellowed ones. And some higher quality shells with better color selections would be pretty cool too. I just bought a DS Lite for $15 because it wouldn't power on, F2 fuse was the issue. A couple other minor issues, but once the DS aftermarket matures a bit more, it's going to be fun to mod for too.

[@robiocraft]

Phat DS is the goat. The form factor is killer, but the fragile shell and poor quality screens is the main downside. There is yet to appear for quality options for it, like it is for the GameBoy lineup.

[@ForeverWinter1812]

Honestly I think this might be the last true final mod for the GBA. If they get it on par with the consolizer on HDMI video out, and incorporate a Bluetooth adapter to use your preferred wireless controller or preferably a 8bitdo sn30.

[@jermsworms9800]

I was thinking about grabbing one of these. And attaching a arduino to read a snes controller.

[@chaos3two]

something like this for 3DS would be ideal, like a way to display the top screen on a TV/Monitor & still use the bottom touch screen would be rad!

[@Madblaster6]

It’s crazy to think how much these mods have evolved after 3 years. Seems like options were scarce prior.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Totally agree! There’s been a real explosion of mods in just that past couple years. Crazy and awesome 😁

[@ulfrinn8783]

Well, GBA is one of the best handhelds you can get into. With Nintendo dominating the handheld world for so many years and the GBA able to play three generations of games, several of which are improved ports of earlier home console classics, it's in my opinion the definitive retro gaming handheld.

[@whiteblade8877]

Would be cool to have an hdmi port on my dsi and n3dsxl And eventually a dock I could use for my 3ds video and usb controller

[@athenovae]

Alas, the dockable switch lite I’ve been looking for 😂🥰

[@brendanmueller49]

Now I am just waiting for this have an external controller. I want that switch GBA!! Gimme that SNES controller

[@SkyfighterZX]

basically your gameboy becomes a controller and console at the same time while plugged via hdmi, and goes back being a normal gameboy advance once disconnected, this is an amazing kit to say the least.

[@MrJoeSmart]

Is there a mod that allows a Bluetooth controller to connect and control a GBA? It would be great to do this HDMI out mod and a Bluetooth controller mod to have true Switch-style GBA.

[@HedgehogY2K]

9:49 I KNEW IT! There's a line tripler for 160x3=480p. That's exactly what I was hoping to see.

[@hasserecht3678]

I installed this kit finally. But i have some weird crackling noises in the hdmi sound output. Almost sounds a bit distortet/overdriven when there are some loud effects. Any ideas? Is this normal?

[@hasserecht3678]

@KwaKwak sad. Makes me wonder....why didn't machonacho notice this obvious cracking. Was it on purpose?

[@hasserecht3678]

@KwaKwak couple of people here confirmed it.

[@briangilmartin662]

Wow, it certainly didn't take long for someone to offer HDMI output since your last video of this type of mod! It's cool that it gives you good video quality without needing to consolize your GBA, though I wonder if future revisions could potentially offer more features?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That’s a great question. I’m sure we will see more mods like this that will incorporate more features. But who knows how long it will be run until we see them. So much potential! I’m excited for the future 😁👍

[@bland9876]

What are the extra pins for on the 40 pin model? Also he makes it sound like it is not compatible with the front lit screens from the first version of the sp.

[@-Gothicgirl-]

Mmh I think the Big problem is that with playing and moving it the hdmi port gets woobly and Lose contact over the time. Noone hold the gba over the play time on one position

[@SirSethery]

I'd love to see something like this for the SP, so I can use the best official screen and the SP buttons, which I prefer over the OG GBA.

[@mjc0961]

Shoutout to this custom Zelda shell that actually matched the game's logo to artwork from said game. Strange that this is noteworthy, but here we are.

[@DisguisedPigeonLOL]

I have to say that I'm glad this thing exists, especially because those consolizer kits were FAR too expensive and take FAR too long to ship. But I absolutely love my IPS GBA with composite out because it looks fantastic on my 16:9 CRT.

[@guyverjay1289]

Took 6 months for mine to ship 😂

[@KenjoTong]

That’s was awesome! Have you tried the Hyperkin Retron Sq and what you think about it?

[@bland9876]

My biggest con with this is that it seams like it is streaching the image to fill the 16:9 screen rather than giving you black space like the GameCube does.

[@MegaManNeo]

It's affordable, offers HDMI and requires little to zero soldering skills. Really an interesting mod I'd to do to my original GBA.

[@jakethesnake4040]

This is actually nice. It’s simple, just about anyone with some soldering experience can handle this. Kinda thinking about making a nice extra GBA for this. I love the minish cap shell. Looks so cool

[@blastproces]

The pins to solder are hideously small as are the jumper wires it would take some experience me reckons

[@Bleats_Sinodai]

So you turned your GBA into a plug-and-play

[@ItsRlyMe]

If this was improved to allow for capture, I could see this mod as being a necessity for speedrunners looking to stream GBA games on original hardware

[@rowantyler]

It works with certain capture cards but not the elgato one featured in this video, I’m looking forward to trying it with a HDPVR2

[@KanyeWestLover12345]

Does it work for v2 hispeedio?

[@roberto1519]

I don't own a GBA, but find videos showing enhancements and mods like these fascinating. One thing that I thought that would be cool with this one in particular, would be if added Bluetooth functionality, so the user could play it with external gamepads, that would be awesome.

[@angelofrebellion763]

I was thinking the same thing. 👍😎

[@deadonesdose]

Why couldn’t you capture on an elgato? 9:36

[@deadonesdose]

I see you go over it at 13:05 kinda. Wonder why it doesn’t work tho…

[@JMLRetroRoom]

Looks like you’re using a Samsung TV. It shows HDMI/DVI so that’s why you can’t capture it. Some capture devices don’t like a DVI signal so that’s likely the issue here. I believe the Consolizer kit does the same.

[@yoymate6316]

This honestly looks like the best solution out there for streaming/recording real console footage if you manage to find a capture card that gets the signal. Best of all, it’s quite cheap for a mod like this. I’m awestruck that we’re at a point where we can make HDMI-compliant boards that fit within the empty space inside a GBA shell. Unrelated to the mod, I must say that, from the production quality of the video, I was expecting this to be a huge 5M+ sub channel that I’d somehow never heard of, perhaps even corporate even though it did not feel soulless. Y’all absolutely deserve more attention and I feel like it’s only a matter of time until you get to 1M.

[@gt7984]

All that is need to perfect this mod is a board that not only converts and intercepts the GBA video signal, but also has testpoint inputs and power management. Couple that with a proper USB-C controller and all features are unified into a single port

[@aerotraveldji]

Let's do another one: 1/ USB Type C Charging 2/ IPS Screen 3/ BT Audio 4/ Li-Po Batteries 5/ HDMI Out 6/ LED's

[@joeyhenry7312]

Very cool. I'm wondering how the extra used space would affect other mods like a rechargeable battery mod etc.

[@pokemooney9329]

The C charge ones I use all house in the battery slot, so it shouldn't cause any problems with space!

[@pokemooney9329]

The C charge ones I use all house in the battery slot, so it shouldn't cause any problems with space!

[@darkriku144]

I have this kit, and I gotta say, it's super nice, but the one thing I really wish was that we had a flush micro HDMI cable... Playing on the TV/Monitor and trying to use a Wireless Adapter or a Battle Network Chip Gate is impossible due to the port protruding out, as well as my Elgato HD60s+ not recognizing it, makes recording with the kit impossible. It really is a shame though, playing on the console AND being able to play it on the TV is such a neat concept. Here's hoping we also get a way to mirror the screen on both devices, so I can actually just look at the GBA, and have it on the TV presentation-style.

[@ulfrinn8783]

I really need to look into this more. The HDMI out does soften the image. The TV out does too over composite. The GBA does output pretty decent composite and why wouldn't it being half the resolution of an SNES. There's not a lot of data the composite signal needs to carry so in the case of the GBA, the difference between HDMI and composite isn't as large as say composite vs RGB on a Sega Genesis. I really don't like the idea of hacking the ext port which limits the compatibility with accessories in doing so. I have no issues with modding an aftermarket shell.. maybe I could install a 2.5mm stereo TRS jack on the top to carry composite and audio...

[@gumbyx84]

While interesting, I don't really have a need to output GB and GBA games to a TV. Noticed your didn't solder anything for the IPS screen kit. I'm guessing you can't adjust the brightness Any update on the Jugee battery review?

[@Elardification]

Amazing vid! I have a question. Those “thin gauge wires” you use, which diameter or specs are they?? Are they made from copper?

[@nhlvan]

Got this kit for $35 usd on aliexpress free shipping instead of RGRS that charges $50 USD and $35 USD shipping to Canada...

[@Covnam]

Awesome mod. If you're just interested in HDMI out, and video/audio advantage over using, say, a gamecube w/ HDMI and the gameboy player?

[@toomuchtodrink2]

Hey Tito, What would be the best quality backlit screen you’d recommend for the game boy advance to work with this HDMI mod. Love the videos btw.

[@diabolo-kun3035]

Now Funny playng is selling an ips v3 screen, does the hdmi mod work with that screen? I don't know how they recently released it, and the truth is that I would like that combination.🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@sourcerpanman]

Sorry, so... what's different about the 40pin model? (I have a 40pin model and I got one of these kits on the way yet I just realized this guide is for the 32 pin

[@SianaGearz]

I can put material back on, but oof that's a torture, i rather wouldn't! As a side note, and i know i'm going to catch flak for this, i love the original reflective LCD, i feel IPS retrofits are indoor mods only, and they look good on video, but why would you want to play GBA indoors? And i like that this mod is compatible with the original LCD. There are a lot of other handhelds where i'm not particularly fond of original LCD, for example there is literally no reason to keep the original one in the Game Gear.

[@crystalchaos462]

Micro HDMI is such a shitty connector though. It might be a cool idea to mod a Micro HDMI to HDMI cable with the plastic housing from a GameCube link cable so you can "lock" the cable securely to the console. Maybe 3D printing a copy of that particular housing/component would be a better option too.

[@AHCOSTYA]

Tito, quick question on this. How is the sound through the TV with this mod? And does this only work with the IPS V2? Or does it work with some of the drop in IPS screen kits? Thanks in advance!

[@vermontresale9587]

Question for any body really, I install a Funnygames IPS V2 screen but it didn't come with the insulating film, how needed is that film?

[@dh2032]

all that wasted space inside, what was the GAME-BOY's maker thinking, it could of been made much thinner?

[@PeterLachmann-hl6kp]

You only soldered the hdmi Port. But if i want to adjust brightness i need to solder sel l and r to from the ips display to the motherboard too, right? Or does it not work with the hdmi Port? Ips v2. So if im right i need to solder 2 cables for hdmi and 3 cables for brightness?

[@Cajun-Asian]

So the only issue I had with this was the weight of the hdmi cable and I think I have a solution. Do you think it would be possible to repurpose a GameCube GBA link cable to house the hdmi adapter? That way there wouldn't be any stress on the mini hdmi port.

[@JuicyJakeRepairs]

this is cool, would be nice if they used a normal HDMI connector so we didnt have to use an adapter

[@techwolf1900]

hey there, i just tried to do the mod and unfortunately the SO2-Copper-Solder-Pad got off. Do you have any advice for me what to do now? id like to get sound over the hdmi plug and dont know what to do now -.-

[@Jenisonc]

6:52.. I tried this last night and had a heck of a time soldering to those pads... Burnt right through one and had to scratch back the PCB green to expose the contact traces. Oops. Any tips?... I heated the pad first but maybe my heat was too high? May I ask what you set your iron to?

[@lpjunior999]

Authentic GBA games are so expensive these days, I'd rather have a bluetooth controller built into a GBA shell for use on whatever emulator I end up using.

[@AstralLovelace]

Okay but when do we get a really good 3DS HDMI out? This looks great though, even if I'll just wait for my Analog Pocket for this usage.

[@theadventurefamily761]

I just installed this kit, played a game for awhile and I turned it off. A couple of hours later I turn on my GBA but the screen is all black, I can still hear GBA boot sound but no image. What could be the issue? When I hook up the mini hdmi cable I can see the image and play games normally, any idea what could be the issue?

[@starletfawn8719]

Great video I'd was looking for something to capture GBA footage and even tho this doesn't seem like it's exactly what I'm looking for was an interesting video and your GBA looks amazing now. 👍

[@pr0f3ta_yt]

Your description in videos give me such a headache. I just want a link to the item and I’m bombarded with links and links and link. Jesus

[@smoke3508]

New Snapdragon 845/888 easy can all emutors GameCube,ps2,psx,psp and retro

[@BootlegHuman]

For us that want say a portable Wii that boots ROMs of am SD is there any decent way to execute this without cutting the motherboard and using a small screen for people like me that often have a large backpack anyway so not too bothered by size? I guess like a Wii Laptop that still functions as a Wii but uses batteries. Like the rare portable kit they sold but DIY

[@Endgame901]

Old video but...are there any points on the board I can pull off RGB for my own purposes?

[@goilup]

The Elgato not picking up the signal is purely on them for not allowing custom resolutions, I simply do not understand why they do not allow the end user to capture any valid resolution if it's not in their database of "accepted VESA resolutions"

[@soranightstorm9262]

i'm trying to get a old game boy advance together and i wanted to add features to two old GBA hand held device (i can't spell the other term for the devices consols) anyways is there a 3d printing of a back for downloading by chance to add any room for anything else

[@Felipera_]

These are cool and all, but I'll just stick with my gameboy player for the foreseeable future :p

[@Septer_Sever]

So, what did OG Game Boy and Game Boy Color games look like? Is there no way to set them to 4:3? That would be a deal breaker for me...

[@aenoire]

See, I'm actually more happy to know there's composite kits. I wanna play my games on a CRT

[@MadeByHawkins]

When you say that you can capture these with an Elgato, are you using an HDMI splitter and having it connected to the TV as well, or just straight into the capture card?

[@LifeIsRecusive]

Apart from the case issues, would this work with a gameboy advance sp motherboard?

[@goggleheroomegamaple820]

the biggest con for me is that its not compatable with my board based ips mod. ill have to either use an i funny drop in mod and shell (which will cost a fortune to get to canada, our dollar is worth less than the US dollar) or one of the other ribbon based mods. its not a deal breaker but its gonna be a while before i feel comfortable using those other mods. but if i were to install into a stock gba i wouldnt mind.

[@poderr]

What's the latency on that new IPS screen, and more importantly, on HDMI please?

[@fingers__]

Would this kit work with the funnyplaying laminated screens, or is there a newer hdmi kit out there for the gba?

[@YummyNoodle]

I wonder if running the HDMI through a splitter, solves the capture card issue.

[@tiziphone3309]

MGBA WITH GBA X6 SHADER +ACCURATE GHOSTING+LCD FILTER +COLOR CORRECTION WITCH RETROARCH ANYWHERE

[@Manuelx98.]

Do you think it will be compatible with the 2-in-1 ips kit? It's a bit bigger from this one.

[@droyal1994]

I just wish boxypixel had compatible shells for this :(

[@Fl0d57]

Hi, I'm confused, I want to use the hdmi kit but I want to use an backlighited screen as well, what can I do ?

[@andrzejreanimation9747]

@Macho Nacho Productions Can I still choose screen brightness when using this mod?

[@feliperios9213]

Hi there. Nice video. Do you happen to have a compatible capture card recommendation to use with this?

[@Carlokrebs]

Would this work without any lcd on the gba? Just asking because my gba screen a shattered 😁

[@KYBlueJedi]

Thanks for the review. Still waiting on HDMI SNES...

[@razorx2024]

i installed this in my gba about a week a go and i've just realised i can no longer adjust the lcd backlight with the button combo, do you know a way around this thanks

[@SlapNuts4Life]

Dang man your videos are like major events whenever you post them! This was freaking rad, I think I might do this one too

[@JayrosModShop]

They should have used mini HDMI. Micro is fragile trash.

[@bluebraixen]

Can you still add the brightness controls to the IPS kit when using this mod?

[@SunnyDeLite]

Could you by chance build an Ultimate PSvita? I have noticed there is a lack of vita content on the channel

[@tecjag]

This mod should have included Bluetooth for controllers and it would be far better than the consolizer

[@49684]

Hey there, can I get the link to the SNES themed gba shell and buttons please?

[@badegg1262]

50 dollars is a fugging second hand psp. its no quote on quote affordable

[@jonathancreedmusic]

It would be so great to also be able to connect a bluetooth controller to the GBA in conjunction with this mod!

[@Cyber_Akuma]

I am guessing due to the tight fit and needing to tap into the audio, this kit is not compatible with those audio amplification mods?

[@soranightstorm9262]

is there a power adapter for the game boy advance by chance so i could hook mine to a wall outlet

[@RCD4444]

This would be perfect if it also integrated a way to use an external snes controller.

[@Vakota]

another con as far as i see, dont have brightness crontrol for when you play the console outside the tv

[@SuperTubeLurker]

oh no... I have to see if I can integrate this into my boxy pixel case... 8)

[@DanielOliveiraViolao]

Great! I want one like this for the Nintendo 3DS. 😆 Thanks!

[@arnaudg9705]

Thanks for the video, I wish something similar for the ps vita and psp

[@thatguyinabeanie]

oof. i was almost sold on this until you got to the part about it not working with capture cards

[@PaigeingCy]

This looks amazing! The ips tv out mod i got a couple months ago is already glitching out unfortunately! This seems 10x simpler and does not require so many different cables attached like those do! Thanks for showing this!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

You’re welcome Cyrun 😁👍

[@shawnm355]

i wouldent mind seeing this added to the gba sp unhinged mod to make the unhinged the ultimate mod for me

[@VaporwaveTattoos]

QUESTION! can anyone help me? 😂 I installed this mod last night, all went fine all works (the sound on the tv is alittle quiet but it works so i soldered it ok right?) but when it connects to the tv the screen on the gameboy doesn’t turn off, it just carries on, is this normal? Did i do something wrong perhaps?

[@VaporwaveTattoos]

I should add the sound comes through the tv And the gameboy! I wasnt sure if the mod is ment to mute the gameboy 👍😂