FULLY CLEAR GameBoy Color IPS Mod!

[@iSupermanCKi]

A little tip for anyone trimming their own transparent case, you can use acetone on a cotton swab to remove marks left over by your trimming. Acetone melts plastic, so be careful where you put it.

[@gundalfx]

But doesn't acetone introduce clouding? Sure on this specific instance it would be no problem since it already has that frosted/milky glass look but on a proper clear look plastic acetone could be a bad idea I think.

[@MitchCairns]

@@gundalfx Heat gun would be better

[@jennylee9761]

@@gundalfx If you use diluted acetone you'll be able to gauge when the clouding begins.

[@blakegriplingph]

Now you turned it into a prison-compliant GBC.

[@PeasantPlayer]

literally the first thing that popped to mind

[@maxwellbeeman6205]

Clearly

[@snaj9989]

It not since you can break glass and use it as a weapon

[@ek8710]

Techmoan!

[@BeatAces]

Snaj did you miss the first 30 seconds of the video where he said it isn’t actually glass

[@MelodieOctavia]

What would make this even better is buffing the shell with automotive headlight polish like PlastX. It takes a good bit of elbow grease, but once it comes out to a mirror finish, it looks absolutely amazing.

[@benjoji]

A white power LED would be perfect for this.

[@zer0b0t]

How about a transparent aluminum shield...

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

@@zer0b0t That shield is not really needed at all.

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

Sounds cool. How about a blue led? or would a black-light be possible?

[@bobcooper82]

What about a black power light? (Couldn't resist)

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

@@bobcooper82 Hahaha, you do know what a black-light is, right? It's purple/white and it illuminates white objects. Just checking so that you know I'm not insane, hahaha. www.google.com/search?q=black+light&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj74d2vp_LqAhWXu6QKHcb7AC4Q2-cCegQIABAA&oq=black+light&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECCMQJzICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyBAgAEEMyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAUKQOWIEXYOsZaABwAHgAgAGDAYgB-gKSAQMzLjGYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ8ABAQ&sclient=img&ei=wFYhX_uBEZf3kgXG94PwAg&bih=518&biw=1098

[@xhesxhesan106]

Pardon me Elliot, but i can't see the "glass shell" you are talking about, it just looks like you are playing with air.

[@SprunkCovers]

*Air Boy*

[@SprunkCovers]

*Air Boy*

[@senorbill374]

It's 23 now

[@KyoteKy]

Actually it's 43

[@honeysal]

Nice

[@Ernster78]

I finished my Gameboy Macro while quarantine. Come out GREAT.

[@TheRetroFuture]

King E awesome!

[@adib7571]

i love the clear shell but the rough edge would get to me !

[@KyoteKy]

Just use acitone. It melts plastic, so be careful

[@groundmasterc]

you could always sand it down.

[@tow96]

the cartridge should have been pokemon "crystal" ;)

[@KyoteKy]

No replies? Lemme fix that

[@airplane6417]

Haha, but its a gbc game, and would not have fit.

[@Redman_30]

Airplane 64 how would it not fit in a game boy color?

[@airplane6417]

@@Redman_30 Ive tried, it didn't work out.

[@cesarmendieta7954]

@@airplane6417 of course it will fit, its a Gameboy color game, is meant to be played on a Gameboy color, also the ROM board is also flat, y will fit on a regular cartridge

[@settralives]

I'll definitely be ordering some bits from Retro Modding once they're open again, really excited to mod some Gameboys, your channel has been so inspirational, so thanks!

[@Dante-uk8pr]

I'm convinced he's just waiting for a dremel company to sponsor him so that he won't have to buy one

[@TheRetroFuture]

Yes

[@ImaginationToForm]

Or a small CNC. He rig the case to state put and the cnc could carve the right bits off.

[@katchakill7237]

I just IPS-modded my GameBoy advance. And i also ordered some rechargeable Li-ion batteries. They recharge over Micro-USB. The port is actually in the bat. . Really cool that thing.

[@athought1110]

I can’t see the shell did you forgot about it

[@plcerider6502]

Funny

[@introvurtl]

I have laughed

[@elliotcoll]

Hahahah 🤣

[@Jasonhadjigeorgiou]

You have achieved comedy

[@Zark-Muckerberg]

The shell isn't camo...

[@erenaydilekci2334]

I finally worked up the courage to open my broken gameboy color and give everything a clean with IPA. If you hadn't made your channel i'd have never even gotten into collecting nintendo retro consoles so i am really greatful to you Elliot :)

[@BlackLotusFlame]

9:21 last time the light was on. 11:09 light first appears off

[@nickelwolf8268]

I recieved a gameboy from my uncle the other day, and currently I'm cleaning and just restoring it! I'm using your videos as reference so I want to thank you The Retro Future

[@va_anes]

I still don't understand why people actually dislike videos like this 😂

[@h8GW]

Some people just don't like clear electronics for some absurd reason.

[@mauricewarrelmann3233]

During quarantine i‘ve cleaned up my basement and found my old GameBoy Advance that my parents gave me on my first day at primary school. I‘ve ordered an AGS-101 for it and put it in. It‘s absolutely amazing to play my favorite games on a backlit screen.

[@themorrigan1312]

Imagine actually making a gameboy color shell and buttons out of glass. Thatd be pretty dope, if it werent for, ya know, fragility and fingerprints.

[@hovanthecool1995]

Same here bro. I love transparent. In fact, I have an atomic purple GBC, love it. TBH, I hate solid color Game Boys, not gonna lie. I love seeing the tech on the insides.

[@titosimoes9782]

the awesomeness of this mod seems pretty clear to me.

[@titosimoes9782]

@Zebedee is that a common issue with the screen?

[@devynfox2232]

You inspired me to fix up my old DMG. I bought a clear shell, and a backlight/bivert mod chip kit. Along with a soldering iron and some other things. Been watching you forever so I feel like you've taught me a lot. The backlight/bivert chip are coming in soon, wish me luck!

[@timehunter9467]

Your videos are my way of learning how to repair what I’ve managed to break somehow. I fixed a PS3 controller that broke for no reason thanks to you.

[@officialroxxmusic]

During Quarantine I’ve been getting back into gameboys lmao

[@denks_the_fox]

what am i doing in my house right now? well watching you of course because it's so relaxing.

[@Tomtrocity]

"Alright let's get started" ~yeets the battery back case~ I'm doing alright in this quaratine, been playing Animal Crossing New Horizons to pass the time.

[@Noahskey]

You inspired me to start an ebay store months ago selling refurbed games and stuff, so thanks for that. I've modded an GBA and a SP with an ips screen and they both look crisp during this quarantine. Hope you guys are staying safe :)

[@cestusfr]

During quarantine i watch Elliot.

[@salem_meow7137]

In the quarantine I’m watching your videos Also taking apart the same game boy practically every day

[@kanumanu1656]

I love the way you threw the back cover

[@mickeydee3595]

Those clear shells come up a treat when you spray paint (any color) the inside of them. Just make sure to tape off where the power button slides back and forth, getting paint there will cause the switch to stick :) BTW I also love anything transparent... I guess its just the byproduct of being a kid in the 1990's.

[@stunningcactus978]

I'm just waiting for Retro Future products to come back into stock. But I'm glad they're taking steps to make sure their employees are safe first and foremost. I wish the U.S. could get into that groove as well.

[@bunnyplays5695]

One of my favorite channels here on KZbin! Great reviews. You inspired me to collect Nintendo consoles, especially the classic consoles. Cheers!

[@yeaaaaaaaaaaahff]

I think clear electronics look really cool

[@musica02]

I love the all clear look. I am fixing a gba advanced right now in quarantine.

[@mdn8r56]

2:12 I can’t believe he literally threw the battery cover into the background

[@kleann]

fr lol

[@yagzbaransonmez3532]

The way he throw is great

[@rosario2339]

Me opening my a box and ripping the cardboard

[@midnightmooncrazyness1920]

I bought Tetris its so fun to play on I ordered a white gameboy colour I'm a gameboy collector I have a backlight screen to put in it thanks to your channel your channel relaxs me

[@cmykimberly]

Funnily enough i did 2 jobs myself during quarantine. One was replacing the cracked glass screen cover on my canon 600d, the other was swapping out the buttons on my ps4 controller for a custom look. I had all the parts for years but too scared to do it in case it botched my stuff (expensive to replace) but happy to say i did it and everything works great!

[@wolfcaliburRX]

I love this whole project, I made myself a crocheted hooded rainbow duster while lockdown is in effect

[@danielwilson7885]

Very slick design Elliot! 😊👍

[@patricekroth6955]

I got a modded GBC from my fiancee that she hand painted and modded a backlit screen to :) She painted a Yoda inspired by the comics on it, looks awesome!

[@obeanos39]

TRF isn't it just satisfying when everything comes together perfectly.

[@wawi911]

I have four shells, all transparent, on their way! Gameboy, GB color, GBA, GBA-SP I also have 4 gameboy stands on their way, to display them. Now I'm gonna have to make clear game cartridges as well

[@Zark-Muckerberg]

Unfortunately, they do not make non-colored GBA cartridge shells.

[@wawi911]

@@Zark-Muckerberg That is unfortunately, hopefully a company rectifies that soon

[@BlackLotusFlame]

@@Zark-Muckerberg not yet

[@wawi911]

I've contacted a supplier of aftermarket GBA shells, "It is something we may be able to source, would be be just Game Boy Advance?" We may have luck!

[@andrewcorner2971]

Just finished a Gameboy Colour mod, got it in a Translusant black case, McWill Backlight, Glass Screen Protector and a set of Hand Cast white buttons made by myself. The System didn't have any Batery terminals so I had to fashon myself some out of an old DMG case. Also waiting on an IPS screen for a DMG to replace a damaged screen. Also working on a snes arcade stick and rebuilding a 3D printer. Should be enough to keep me busy during the Quarrantine.

[@NathanThomson]

Clearly a beautiful build

[@paddypeyton]

Looks mint! You should get a Dremel and Dremel down the extra bits that were cut out (very carefully) would look a lot cleaner than chopped.

[@TREBOMB1980]

That's such a cool mod!! Love watching you fix all these Gameboy, and DS/3DS's!! Great channel

[@sparkles122]

I remember when they started selling them for the Xbox. Need to replace the screen on my psp and plan to give it a clear case at the same time cause I think they look great. Could you do the same to a psp so I can see the best way to do it. Anyway hope your staying healthy and keep the vids coming 👍🏻

[@jero37]

Translucent cart stickers would be pretty darn baller.

[@ajfromca]

Since you asked what I am doing, literally while watching this video I have an AGB-001 across my desk right now trying to clear off some battery corrosion. It turns on some times if you fiddle with it enough and corrosion seems to have gotten to where the battery contact that is attached to the motherboard is soldered. This is my first repair attempt and have been subbed to your channel for a while and I figured why not watch your videos while I am working on this trying to pass time :).

[@teenproductivity62]

You are the only KZbin that I feel so familiar with 😆

[@TheRetroFuture]

Ahh thanks nice to hear :)

[@kitchenbriks3685]

The screen bring off center would drive me insane

[@Pleumel]

Doing through quarantine: Found your channel after searching for Gameboy mods because I'd love to play the old ones again. Bought a GBA SP from a friend Repaired it new shell IPS Mod Playing it till it looks like before.. haha

[@AudreyRobinel]

Hello! Just wanted to say that you can make your cuts look much more invisible with a bit of heat. If you carefully heat the white torn part with your hot air station, you can make those lines disapear :) Also, would be curious to see what a non frosted clear case would look like!

[@FlaDechen]

Beautiful mod. It'd be amazing to polish the plastic and give it a shine.

[@AustinD_YT]

Now we need somebody to make completely clear gameboy mother boards, ribbon cables, and speakers so it can truly be COMPLETELY and UTTERLY CLEAR

[@GFM_90]

Just got one like this here in Brazil. Amazing

[@SparksNZeros]

if you're running short on IPA it really is perfectly harmless to put PCB's in an ultrasonic cleaner with just distilled water and some ammonia based cleaner (Cif kitchen cooktop cleaner). it'll remove all the dirt and grime as well as remove oxidation/corrosion from the contacts and switches, then just rinse and dry with an antistatic cloth and either a hairdrier or radiant heat.

[@emilyx6698]

Happy Easter x 🐣

[@elliotcoll]

You too babe! X

[@MikeStavola]

if you add a bit of heat to the edges that you cut, and to the screw bosses, it'll take the stress marks off of them. they'll get more clear pretty quickly.

[@Melechtna]

6:51 You react as if you've never had a piece of metal shoot off into the stratosphere while cutting them before xD

[@renegadingrowlet2327]

Really awesome! Keep up the amazing mods and repairs! Love these videos during these weird times.

[@kaio0777]

Watching u and playing switch while working during this coronavirus

[@Kaidanalenkouy]

In quarantine im watching ur videos

[@atdynax]

Did you make a crystal clear GBC mod?

[@NightmaresIHave]

That little metal piece went zoom zoom.

[@Bruh-nr7ci]

I'm glad I stayed up all night and I'm able to watch this early (It's 10:20 AM where I live)

[@elliotcoll]

Ah awesome! Thank you!

[@vasdoesstuff]

Watching your videos made me want to mod a gamboy advance. I only had an SP but I went out and got the original GBA and built my favourite system haha! keep up the great work man and thanks for all the videos

[@Mrcardnabber6000]

I’m really enjoying watching u mod gameboys :)

[@ace99asCaptainSlow]

FunnyPlaying has a clear speaker for most GB generations, that would look amazing in here. Awesome build regardless!

[@tonymcnamee2741]

Wow! I want to make one like this! I love see through / transparent/ translucent tech stuff! Got a clear Dreamcast a while back and a kit for my G-Shock watch. Hehe.

[@heavyarms55]

That ISP screen looks damn good!

[@rachelwachel]

Ah yes, Internet Service Provider screen

[@arudanel5542]

Retro Modding needs to make clear silicone membranes to go with the start and select. Maybe if they used clear silicone, it would be less frosted looking? Also, if you have a color printer, they sell clear sticker material you can print on. Scan the original label, print it on the sticker film in 25% or 50% opacity, and bam. Your own Tetris DX label.

[@nightfox6738]

I've been gathering up all the parts to do my first mod. I'm planning on building my dream gameboy advance. I've got a clear purple shell, my tri-wing included screwdriver set just came today, I've got brand new membranes to match the buttons that came with the shell and I'm just waiting on the ags101 screen I ordered. Can't wait to do this! Once retro-modding is back up I'll probably order their power kit as well so I can charge it.

[@Zark-Muckerberg]

Why did you opt for the AGS-101 screen? You can get the IPS v2 kit from funnyplaying.com(OEM) for $45 USD(cheaper than most AGS-101 screens + adapter).

[@nightfox6738]

@@Zark-Muckerberg I couldn't find an ips screen on Amazon. I need to order it on Amazon because I don't have a credit card but in Japan where I live you can order stuff on Amazon and pay for it at a convenience store. I plan on figuring out the credit card situation by the time this corona issue is over so that I can actually order from retro-modding when they reopen.

[@gameboykind1962]

Thank you so much for inspiring me to start my KZbin channel I make gameboy videos

[@BagilicousG]

Now i want an actual full glass gameboy color shell.

[@Weeabruh]

I sort of wish we could’ve watched you playing more Tetris I was sad when you stopped 😂

[@toxicgamer4123]

You should def do a build of a Gameboy Macro XL using a original fat Nintendo ds or a Gameboy macro using a ds lite with a custom front plate from the boxy pixle website, great video as always Elliot I’m always amazed by how big ur main channel has come dude !

[@rionjames]

just found this channel and loving it

[@todd1012]

Love it Elliot! I will be getting an ips screen to mod a GBC next! Just given my NES edition GBA SP a good clean and installed the guts and screen from a cheap American AGS-101 inside. Best Gameboy ever in my opinion, just the fact that in can play anything from the DMG all the way to the GBA! The AGS-101 screen is epic. Perfect handheld for isolation. The switch is a very close second!

[@peshalraina1322]

That cartridge looks good

[@FrancisMX3]

6:51 When you're trying to get your work done but the house ghost keeps distracting you

[@pabloescobar9370]

Very cool, I’d like to see how it would look with a lens to finish it off, but looks great. I really liked the transparent color trend back then.

[@dekky3908]

I love Retro Modding, I built my favorite Gameboy Advance from parts I ordered from Retro Modding and Boxy Pixel. Wish they were open right now, I am bored out of my mind and want to rebuild a DMG Gameboy next.

[@Shane_Torok]

Alright alright alright.. you've inspired me. I'm building a pocket like this

[@K4R0M11]

this is actually useful cause i plan on buying the same ips kit. thanks

[@paulb4uk]

Looks superb another good creation.

[@Turbs94945]

"I love Tetris DX" Scott The Woz fans: you WHAT?!?!?!?!

[@TheMarslMcFly]

I personally would prefer a purple transparent shell but this looks awesome! Quick question, the other day you made a video about those GameBoy shells that are inspired by softdrinks like Arizona Icetea. I've looked all over the RetroModding website but couldn't find those, where can I get them?

[@NerdyWeaponXGames]

Your face when that bit of metal pinged off 😂

[@KennyWhitty]

Please make a short video of this when you get the screen even if you put on your second channel. Would love to see the finished product 👍🏻

[@1991LMR]

Looks great! Never seen a touch sensor in a gameboy like that before! I have a clear ds lite and I love it.

[@Metaphor9696]

Your set is haunted today!

[@starspacepresents959]

It's nice. It's actually clear plastic though and not glass at all. I should make a video about my diamond GBA SP.

[@Nic_04.01]

I've been watching your videos while in quarantine. 😹

[@austinwilburn1772]

I gotta admit, I don’t know why but that just clicks for me. That’s so cool, i want it. I wonder if it’s possible to build a real glass case.

[@SnyperMac1]

If you sand the cut marks flat and work up to 2000 grit from about 320 then use some future floor polish you’ll get a almost perfect clear look

[@SuperNicktendo]

The IPS DMG screen is in stock so I got that coming this week. Also I think I might tackle the Virtual Boy VGA mod as well.

[@elshrapnel]

You can always purchase a glass lens and wash the paint off the surface using chemicals/solvents. Anyway, great video as always! Best wishes :)

[@joaofernandesamaral4229]

Hello I live in Brazil, I'm your fan, your videos are sensational .. strong hug