FunnyPlaying IPS V2 for the Gameboy Advance | Review and Tutorial | Retro Renew

Is the FunnyPlaying IPS V2 kit for the Gameboy Advance the end all be all backlight mod? Should we ever consider doing an AGS-101 mod with these newer kits on the market? Let’s find out!
In today’s episode of Retro Renew, we’re going to review and install the second version of the IPS kit from FunnyPlaying for the original Game Boy Advance. This kit has several improvements over the V1. Let's see how it stacks up against the AGS-101 LCD. This should be an interesting build! I hope you enjoy it!
So here's what you will find in this video:
► 0:00 Episode Prelude
► 1:04 Overview of all the Components of the build
► 4:28 Let’s Start the Install!
► 9:28 Install Complete! Lets see the Results and talk Pros and Cons
► 11:50 Side by Side Comparison: The AGS-101 vs. FunnyPlaying IPS V2
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[@MachoNachoProductions]

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[@DVinceYT]

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[@heyweeks]

What soldering gun is that?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Hey Matt! It’s a Goot PX-201. I really like it! Cheers buddy!

[@heyweeks]

Many thanks. Just purchased one and few other supplies. I used as many of your affiliate links as I could. Looking forward to modding my GBA, thanks again.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

@@heyweeks Thank you for supporting me and the channel! I really appreciate it! I look forward to seeing how your GBA mod turns out! If you have instagram, post a pic and be sure to tag me, or post it up to facebook if you want! Also, let me know if you have any questions! Best of luck buddy! Cheers!

[@border056]

I've installed a bunch of these kits but I still love coming across new videos, as I learn new tips and tricks. If you're modding your own shell there's an easy way to tell if you've trimmed enough of the screen bezel. Take the glass screen lens and hold it into place against your shell. Hold the case up to the light and look through the shell from the outside of the case. You'll see a shadow if there's parts of the shell that still need to be removed. Also, I love the tip about removing a portion of the liner. I HATE adhesives too because I get bored of shells and like to swap things around. I like the tip about partially removing the liner; I used a dab or 2 of hot glue before. Great video!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you for the tips Corey! That's a really great method to ensure one is trimming the appropriate area! Thanks again! Cheers dude!

[@Nikkuuu69]

Seconding this. The partly removing of the liner was a nice idea. I had the idea of using hot glue before but this seems a bit more clean :)

[@tr6142]

In my case it didn't work. the screen was peeling off in the corner, so i must removed more and it still peeling off. When i try to fix it for the second time... i broke screen:( is thery any other way to install the screen, without 3m tape?

[@WildVoltorb]

just leaving a comment so the god of the algorithm finally realises how good this channel is. you absolutely deserve more subs, Tito

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you brother! Always appreciate your comments dude! Cheers!

[@KYBlueJedi]

7:09 You can skip soldering those (3) wires. You wont be able to adjust the brightness though. 7/23/2021 The kit looks fine without soldering the wires btw.

[@animetiddies5619]

ya know, when i first started watching your videos i had to make sure they werent reuploads from a more popular channel. the quality of this videos is absolutely god-tier, keep it up man

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Haha, thank you so much dude! That really means a lot! Cheers buddy!

[@abbanon]

Another high-quality mod review! It's a shame you barely skimmed over your custom shell trimming method, would've loved to see a more in-depth coverage for that to assist others seeking to do the same thing. Particularly since you mentioned that the on-site guide was particularly vague in its coverage. I'm looking forward to your future content.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Abbanon! I was thinking of putting in more footage and in retrospect I probably should have. Apologies dude. Cheers buddy!

[@lumberjackchris1]

@@MachoNachoProductions would you be willing to go into some of the shell cutting in a little more depth at some point? I kind of want to transplant mine into an OEM shell and would love a clearer guide.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I may do that since it seems other people were interested in that as well. It was a lot of trial and error. Stay tuned! Cheers!

[@GiSWiG]

THIS IS SO AWESOME! I never had a GBA except briefly had an SP. I had the original GameBoy growing up, had to get the LightBoy to see it but it had better visibility in normal light than the non-lit GBA. My nephew, now 21 really got into Nintendo retro (kinda cool as my kids could care less). I bought one of his old original GBAs , fits better in my large hands, did this mod with newer version of this LCD and Minish Cap custom shell (thanks to Tito) and it looks so good in person. IMPORTANT: Follow the placement of the solder connections on the trigger buttons. I originally connected the wire for the R trigger to the right pad. It causes the Select button to raise the brightness, Select-Left to lower bright ness and Select-Right or just Right does nothing. After swapping, everything works great!

[@robertw31968]

@Macho Nacho Productions I just wanted to say thank you for this video and others. I was able to do a shell transfer and IPS V2 screen with my old trashy looking GBA. I’m very new at soldering, I’ve only soldered one thing before I undertook this. With your guidance and easy to understand explanation I was able to do it with no problems (besides burning my finger a couple of times) 😂. But in all seriousness thank you so much sir, I really appreciate your videos and the way you teach.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That’s awesome! You’re most welcome Robert! Cheers!

[@rabbitenjoyer6320]

Such a great, well-produced video. You convinced me to give these a shot. Thanks for the clear installation instructions as well as the comparison!

[@alexbaumgartner1451]

Your videos are stellar. Incredible production quality, helpful instruction, and just fun to watch. Love the channel and it's helped me learn a ton about modding. Cheers!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you so much Alex 🙏! I’m so glad it’s been helpful and enjoyable for you! Cheers buddy!

[@MrDonphan]

Just finished building my GBA with this tutorial and was able to do it with no problem thanks for the video!

[@albertarbelo]

6:32 I havent seen this in any other install videos (I've watched A LOT of them) and will definitely be using this gasket tip.

[@abcdeisthekeygaming277]

I've been playing my original Gameboy Advance and I have to say. As nice as having backlight mods are .... There is something special about playing my original gba without a backlight. Having to find just the right spot to play and get in a comfortable position where I can actually see just is a whole different experience that I cherish

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That’s true! I usually keep I modified consoles in my collection as well because I too enjoy playing these consoles as they were originally designed. Thank you for sharing! Cheers!

[@Roshan_420]

I love backlight mods for indoors but outside in the sun then the original screens are so much nicer

[@TurboGreen]

Absolutely love the effort that has gone into the production and editing of this video..LOVE what you're doing. keep it up bud :)

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you TurboGreen! That really means a lot to me! I dedicate a lot of time and effort into these videos and comments like yours makes it all worth it! Again, thank you! Cheers buddy!

[@TurboGreen]

@@MachoNachoProductions i used to put out videos but havent in a while, so i know how good it feels to have your efforts appreciated :)

[@kranibal]

An absolute joy to watch! Thanks for posting.

[@giackbazz]

I had a GBA when I was a kid and it was the first console I really loved. I lost it somewhere along the way about 15 years ago. Now I'm waiting for my new one in the mail along with an ips kit, can't wait to have it again!

[@shanetorok3293]

Thanks for the adhesive tip! A fantastic idea my friend

[@MachoNachoProductions]

No problem dude! So glad you found it helpful! Cheers buddy!

[@androskris]

I like that idea of not using all of adhesive so the screen can be rearranged. My next IPS mods will be absolfrickinlutely perfectly centered!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I’m happy you found that tip helpful! I’m sure your next mods will be amazing! Cheers buddy!

[@setlam2]

Great video!. Just FYI, I did this mod a while ago using a pre-trimmed shell, and I also have a visible plastic band at the bottom of the screen. It might be a problem of the custom glass cover.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Javier! That's really good to know! Thanks for the insight, I had no idea other people had the same issue, with a pre-trimmed shell no less. Cheers dude!

[@uncrysk7208]

I trimmed my shell and had the exact same issue. Is it possible to fix it now that I have the screen installed?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

It depends if you can safely remove the panel. If it’s totally taped, than you risk damaging the panel by removing it. So it depends on how easy you can remove the IPS panel. I hope this helps. Cheers!

[@TN_AU]

I suggest using a hairdryer or something warm to put over the glass lens soften the glue under the glass, it will make removing the lens much easier.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Excellent advice! Thank you! Cheers!

[@eraticai5350]

Bro your video production is really good! Keep up the quality and I'm sure your channel will grow a lot.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Leo! I really appreciate that dude! Cheers!

[@xmetal280]

Great video! I’m finally getting my v2 panel today for my SP so I’ll be referring to your video on that. 😉 If you want an idea for a new video, how about a DS Lite reshell? Looks a little trickier than other systems and would love to see your take on it.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Paul! Awesome, I’m so glad these videos are helping you! That’s a great suggestion, I’ll put it on my list! I do love the DS! Cheers dude!

[@TravisNuttall]

Nice video! I bought a pre-trimmed shell to avoid the hassle of cutting it myself haha

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That was a good call Travis! Trimming the shell was a bit of a nightmare, haha! Cheers dude!

[@Madblaster6]

I suggest the Boxy Pixel shell

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Absolutely! You definitely can’t go wrong with a boxy pixel shell! Cheers dude!

[@GoShred95]

Thank you again for your retro console work.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Not a problem! A labor of love! Thank you for watching! Cheers Niel!

[@spayder26]

Just to be clear, a lot of GBA games exploit the LCD ghosting to fake transparency (F-Zero map and shadows) or dithering (Golden Sun world map), it always annoys me nobody test those games when reviewing these panels. Using high refresh rate screens which completely change the look of games up to adding artifacts in some cases is not, in my opinion, a better experience than a buggy emulator.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks for the info! I didn't know that the GBA used ghosting to fake transparency, I though it was just older consoles such as the Genesis that did that since it wasn't capable through hardware. I'll be sure to use some of those games in future tests! Thanks again! Cheers!

[@ggary04]

He's got that my life in gaming intro that just sounds badass!

[@alexvids9232]

im sure he got the idea from them.

[@ggary04]

@@alexvids9232 He actually collaborated with them... It was weird too cause I didn't find the video until after I posted my comment.

[@chris1683]

In the side by side comparison at the end, it looks like your AGS-101 GBA needs to have the display adjusted using the screw on the rear of the PCB to the right of the game cartridge slot. It can SIGNIFICANTLY improve the image quality of the screen after modding.

[@RetroDawn]

Price has gone up $10 on RM.com from the $45 in the vid. And there's been no change at all since then (there's a history of changes on that product page).

[@TheDanteNero98]

Good video as always man! Keep up with the good content!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you so much Zerou! Cheers buddy!

[@Theoneinchocean]

Another excellent video Tito. Keep them coming!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Jeanfranco! Much appreciated bud!!

[@JoeRetroWorld]

Nice to see you have a promo code. I just used it to order the IPS screen. This was a better price and value then buying from Handheld Legend. I will do my own shell and screen swapping video next week. I just restored a 1990 Super Famicom last week. You should check it out, not as beautiful video as your's but I am happy with it.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Awesome dude! Will have to check that out! Glad you were able to use the promo code! Cheers buddy!

[@WildVoltorb]

here's some suggestions for mods: -Wireless charger; -Bluetooth audio I just love the concept of giving old tech some modern features

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Those are fantastic ideas! Those may be beyond my abilities but I’ll definitely keep them in mind and be in the lookout for possible solutions! Cheers buddy!

[@lumberjackchris1]

@@MachoNachoProductions should just require soldering the wireless charging coil to pins 3 and 6 in an SP. That's actually not too terrible of a mod. Worst part would be figuring out where to put the coil, but I think there's a good bit of room behind the screen when you do an IPS mod.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Awesome! I’ll have to see if there is a write up somewhere! That would be a pretty sick mod! Have you seen a good write up on this type of mod. I’ll google it and see what I can find. Thanks. Cheers!

[@dymardo_]

You have high production values but I didn't like the overall install process. The important steps were sped up and you mention making the window bigger right after I applies the adhesive strip on the shell. Better camera doesn't imply better content.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you for the feedback! I really appreciate it! I'll be sure to keep that in mind for future install videos. Can you specify which steps were the important ones? Thanks again, Cheers!

[@dymardo_]

@@MachoNachoProductions The part where you cut the wall next to the d-pad. You have to leave a small piece for the L shoulder button to rest on, the rest can be cut. I wish you zoomed in on those steps and made them longer. The video was shorter than others because the editing is better, but I prefer the install part to be more detailed given the overall quality of the video. Thanks.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

@@dymardo_ Got it, Cheers!

[@KYBlueJedi]

I went re-soldered the 3 wires for practice. (I skipped these earlier) I will be making 2 more of these GBAs sometime. I now prefer it brighter than the default setting. I hate that it won't retain the brightness setting when you power it off.

[@leecollins5479]

another super smooth video Tito! i need to sort my original gba out as i have an older lcd in mine

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Lee! Which LCD do you currently have? Cheer friend!

[@leecollins5479]

@@MachoNachoProductions its one of the first ones out of china.i bought it prebuilt off ebay.it has a brightness switch in the battery bay but its not the best.

[@Spazza42]

I like the comparison to the AGS-101, the only issue is the cameras always pick up these small differences better than we can see them, making it look like the IPS is worlds better when in reality the 101 is good enough. The real conclusion is whether you already have an AGS-101 screen or not. If you don’t, then IPS all the way - but I don’t think it’s worth the upgrade if you already have a 101 SP or modded in already....

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Totally agree! Because the Ags 101 are getting rarer, I wouldn’t mod to an IPS. If you are coming from a 001, IPS all the way. Thank you for the comment! Cheers buddy!

[@JohnnyMcKinney]

I would suggest getting the bracket from Hand Held Legends and their gasket. I found the Funny Playing gasket to not fit properly and it would glue the screw in place, making it difficult to reseat if you have the placement wrong. The bracket aligns the screen and holds it in place.

[@viniciusmedeiros6663]

Thank you for your great video!!! Congrats!!!

[@PuppetMaster8707]

I also bought mine from Retro Modding and I loooove it the picture is soooo nice and no more worm light now me I'm VERY terrible at soldering so I skipped the soldering the wires to the ribbon cable and then to the board but the default brightness is fine with me using rechargable batteries and I also like that you modded the same color Gameboy Advance that I did

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That's awesome Matt! I really like the translucent purple shell color too! I totally the agree! The default brightness is perfect! Cheers bud!

[@SMY36738]

Thank you for the video! In regards to the soldering of the three cables, do you need additional material? Or can you solder the end of the wire to the board without anything extra? I’m new modding, but plan to give this a try in the very near future - just ordered a kit

[@Roshan_420]

You just solder the wire ends to the test pads and thats it. You can use some tape to stick it to the motherboard if you wish

[@Djinsoul]

So just to clarify, the display should be fitted to the extreme top right corner correct? Ordered one and is in the mail. Great video.

[@Eight-Bytes]

I love the IPS screens, but I actually feel the opposite from your experiences. I find I like the display of the 101 much more appealing, and being able to see the square pixels on my games is really nice. The option to change brightness is a good feature the IPS provides, as well as it being a cheaper option for sure. Either way, nice mod, love the video and great job man!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I do love the AGS 101 too! Agree, both are great mods for sure in their own way! Thank you for the comment Dark Samus! Cheers buddy!

[@TheYellowJacketGuy]

I've seen you do a bunch of GBA mods, and I think the tutorials are excellent. Have you thought about trying to do the GBA Consolizer? I think that would be a hell of a project, and would add another tutorial to KZbin. Keep up the good work!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I would love to do the GBA consolizer! It’s pretty expensive though. I’ll definitely put it on my list of video ideas. I have a lot of respect for the work that Woozle and Game Tech US do! Awesome stuff! Thank you for the suggestion and kind words! Cheers buddy!

[@steveothehulk]

should be a warning with these kits to say battery issues, especialy if your using flash carts

[@seethruhead7119]

You need way more subs.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks dude! That means a lot! Cheers bro!

[@SaedMatos]

I'm about to do this mod to my GBA, but I'm not comfortable with soldering. I have a soldering kit, and you make it look so easy. I'm not sure if I should give it a try. [update]: I did it! I'm loving how my GBA turned out! I might get addicted to modding my handhelds!

[@Blballerboy]

How was it soldering your first time? I'm interested in buying and mudding a GBA but scared shitless of something so technical and precise.

[@Justin-ww8xk]

I still have my original Gameboy Advance SP ags 001 onyx black. It’s in mint condition & barely used. Just installed funnyplaying ips v2 screen & black transparent shell. Didn’t have the heart to cut on the original shell since it’s in great shape. Did I hurt the value of my Gameboy by putting a new screen in & using a pre trimmed shell? I did save the original shell & screen to put away for safe keeping incase original form ags 001 Gameboys go up in value.

[@HowTwo007]

So i damaged the solder point for the select button but the l and r button is fine. I am thinking of soldering to the. Start button instead of select. Anyone know how to do this

[@MachoNachoProductions]

The wire should be soldered to the brightness button not the select or start button. The test pad that the wire needs to be soldered to is labeled Q12B. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

[@jeanfrancoisraynaud]

Amazing video! It helped me along the way when I modded my GBA. 2 question though : do you have to place the foam back? I see you didn’t do it. Why? Thanks!

[@jeffo1017]

Thank you, I brought a white shell and black buttons + ips screen from funnyplaying, now i just gotta wait for it to arrive, but should look cool. also did the wires for the screen come with your kit?

[@LightningDSZane]

Hello great video I’m going to start my modding soon, just a quick question. What’s the tape you used? If you can provide some kind of link it be great!

[@jadenBerr2006]

Great video Tito!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks dude! Cheers!

[@junk-speeder8826]

Since the Video is one Year old, do you have some Tipps for the Corners up left and right ? The IPS shining trough these corners really triggers me :(

[@bradfaulkner2320]

Any tips on how to safely remove the IPS screen for adjustments?

[@henrymarquez9179]

I did everything almost exactly the same (except the soldering) and my screen still came out messed up. Don’t know if I’m doing something wrong or if they just handled the shopping poorly.

[@TheGentleCreepers]

Thanks for the tutorial Tito, this is my first time modding. I got the IPS kit this week and wanted to install it on my 32 pin GBA but the this I'm scared of breaking the ribbon cable. Do I really have to fold it neatly like you did in the video or do I just bend it ever so slightly?

[@lilvipa1]

Buy screen attached to frame. Worth it.

[@mcbergstedt]

If you crack the IPS screen (lol like me), you can find them cheap online. They are “BlackBerry Bold” replacement screens I believe.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Very true! Thank you for the tip! I only recently found out that they panels are from blackberry's. Very cool! Cheers!

[@earlspencer7863]

$20 from China just for the screen not so cheap... I'm still surprised at the high cost of these kids considering the low price of most LCDs. Must be the niche ribbon cable.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Yep, I believe that is the majority of the cost since it's a bespoke ribbon. Cheers buddy!

[@dave8826]

Great video, but there is always a thing missing in these videos: battery life!, nobody talks about it or make test.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I think you may like some of my upcoming videos! Stay tuned. Cheers dude!

[@dave8826]

@@MachoNachoProductions Great! , I can tell , the battery varies if you use, original cartridge, Everdrive flashdrive and EZ Flash Omega, in that order the battery last shorter =)

[@mrburns366]

I'll wait for the GBA OLED 😁

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Haha! That will be overkill but awesome! Cheers buddy!

[@mr.boostang2064]

It eventually will happen, phones already have them so it's just a matter of time for the tech to become cheap enough for a GBA mod

[@Dimas5]

How should I go about safely removing my IPS screen to put in to another shell?

[@gerzanmovistar2763]

Hey buddy! I really admire your performance at work. I would like you to be able to modify two basic GBA in clear covers (pink and transparent), IPS screens and with rechargeable battery. I would like to develop that project, to return to my childhood.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Gerzan! Sounds like an awesome project! I wish you the best of luck. Hopefully my videos will be helpful! Cheers!

[@jamesdavies686]

Those seemed like fairly thick wires for the test pad solder point and the L1 L2 wires. Can those be as thin as 30awg?

[@saulalvarez8439]

Wow that is amazing! Would you mind sharing what brand or kind of flux pen do you use along with the size of the solder, tweezers? You could (if I may suggests) do a video of the tools you use!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That’s a great idea! I do want to make a tools video t some point. I use an SRA solder pen. I use rosin core solder 0.031 diameter and most of my tools are ifixit brand. I hope this helps. Cheers!

[@saulalvarez8439]

Macho Nacho Productions thanks man, that helps a lot! Yeah I want to do some of this mods but I realized that to do it with safety & quality it goes beyond than just buying the screens. I really like the fact that you share the list of tools necessary for the mods...thank you again man.

[@masterbenjamin3348]

bought a modified case for the GBA because of the IPS panel. Unfortunately, the battery compartment was so bad that I always had contact problems. Now I have mounted the original back. But I think it's a shame that I have black on the front and purple on the back. can you remove the IPS again and build it in the other case or will it break?

[@kylewills6639]

Hey awesome vid! Wonder what that black / Yellow tip pen is that you used just before you applied solder to the ribbon? I'm at this step and don't wish to cook my ribbon without the best tips! Thx!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Hey there! It’s my flux pen which helps the solder to stick. There is a link to it in the video description. Good luck on the mod! Cheers!

[@gamegoodgg5240]

Nice video! I'm super new to this stuff, but I'm really tempted to buy Retromodding's kit. Although the fact that no wires come with it confused me, so I'll have a look at the wires in the description. I've also only soldiered a few times in my life, so I'm not too confident in that. Any cheap soldering kit I should buy? Also, do you know of a good tutorial I should follow to understand the basics of soldering again? Anyway, thanks for the video man! I loved how well made it is!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you! Check out eevlog videos. He has some good soldering tutorials. Any soldering iron will do. Just make sure to get one that has adjustable temperature. Voultar has a some good soldering station recommendations. Cheers buddy. Best of luck!

[@DaniDuke006]

there is now Gameboy Advance IPS V3 Kit. do you already know something about it?

[@the8bitbuddy846]

Have you tried the new clean screen by retro six for gba? Just wondering what your thoughts were…

[@turbotona25]

I feel ripped off lol I ordered a funnyplaying kit from retro modding 2 weeks ago and I didn’t get a glass screen

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That’s so strange, it should have come with one since the image on the IPS is slightly larger than the original screen and needs a larger lens. I would email customer support and ask them. Best of luck! Cheers!

[@turbotona25]

Macho Nacho Productions I asked retro modding about it and they said they no longer come with the glass screen 😕 thankfully I found one at Handheld Legend.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That’s so interesting! I did buy mine a little while ago. I wonder why they stopped? Hopefully the price came down a bit to compensate. Cheers!

[@izakknighton446]

I have a question. I want to buy this kit but I have no idea how to solder nor do I have a soldering iron, or a place to buy one. Will the screen work without the solder? I just want to be able to play it in the dark I don’t really mind the brightness selection

[@cristopherortiz2896]

Nice Video super helpful! Question: What kind of wire did you use for the Brightness Control?, my kit didint come with wire sadly.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Cristopher! I used this wire set: amzn.to/2Ni1V22 (my amazon affiliate link). It's 28 gauge, and I use this for most of my mods. I hope this helps! Best of luck on your mod! Cheers buddy!

[@cristopherortiz2896]

Macho Nacho Productions Thank you!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

You’re most welcome!

[@Tiknuttle]

You didn't say we're to solder left and right

[@GuyManley]

Nice video, I followed the instructions on retro modding as well has handheld legend and other videos. It's didn't turn out great, wish i would have thought to only remove part of the adhesive liner. Good tip.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Sorry to hear that yours didn’t turn out well! I’m glad you like the video! May I ask what you liked most about it? Always trying to improve! Cheers bud!

[@GuyManley]

@@MachoNachoProductions Favorite part was probably the crossfade from 101 to IPS screen near the end of the video. My install ended up off center as it was not clear to remove the side wall and many of the instructions sites contradicted each each other. I know for next time though.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Yeah the instructions weren’t that clear. I should have spent more time in the video going over how I trimmed the shell. Thanks for the feedback! Cheers!

[@denahiyorkie]

Hi Tito! I love how informative your videos are😍 and I have a question, Can you use magnet wire for the brightness control?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you! Yes, you absolutely can use magnet wire for brightness control. I’ve used it on a few of my mod. Hope that helps! Best of luck! Cheers!

[@moetha1mexikan322]

I’m having trouble making my screen dim I’ve desoderd it and soderd it back on and it still won’t work for me?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I’d make sure all the connections are good. Especially to the vias which can be tricky to solder to.

[@moetha1mexikan322]

Everything was fine I was not pressing the select button

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Nice! Glad everything works!

[@papasmurfington5264]

I got a funny playing screen, and the color palette turned blue. Have you ever had an issue like that before? If anyone has, let me know how you guys handled it with funny playing. The LCD works fine except the color palette turns blue unexpectedly and stays blue which is peculiar. I've done this mod, with a funny playing IPS v2 screen, before and this is the first I've seen with the LCD being faulty by changing the color palette to blue.

[@veightrwd8828]

Retro game is sold out at the moment. Think they will get more stock?

[@murky16]

Quick question. If you don’t plan to solder the brightness controls, how is the visibility of the default ips display? Is it comparable to an ags-101? Maybe even a little brighter than the stock ags-101 backlit screen? Please would love to hear feedback from someone who has experience with this mod thank you :)

[@HighDollarHobo]

My favorite build yet! You convinced me this build is what I need in my life! Hey Tito, would you ever build a raspberry pie modded gameboy?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks dude! Always good to hear from you! If you have any questions about the build feel free to reach out! Absolutely! I have a raspberry pi CM3 build in the works! Just need to get all the parts! I am very excited about that build and I think you'll enjoy it! Cheers friend!

[@HighDollarHobo]

@@MachoNachoProductions Whoa, definitely cool! Can't wait to see that! Thanks

[@bibalox]

Do you know the impact on the battery life? I've found that adding an AGS101 screen made no difference at all. If it's also the case with the IPS screens I'll probably give it a shot. By the way, great video as always. I'm impressed by the constant high quality of your work!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Jean-Baptiste! Glad you are enjoying the videos! I don’t know the impact to battery life unfortunately, but I am planning on maybe doing a video on that topic. A lot of people are curious about that. Thank you for the suggestion and kind words! Cheers dude!

[@Jp_116]

makho did a video on battery consumption of almost every LCD mods. I think the 101 screen draws around 70mAh - 80 mAh while the IPS, depending on the brightness level, is around 100mAh-ish. Basically the IPS draws more power and if you use a flash cart, it drains the battery even more.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Makho does very good and thorough analysis of battery life for the GBA.

[@Dany-ft3xc]

hello, but when you turn it back on, should the brightness status, to which you set it, remain memorized? Thank you

[@quantumaegis7131]

So I just got mine in and was wondering what kind of battery I should use? It seems to drain my normal batteries insanely fast so I was looking into eneloop batteries. Would those be good?

[@superbading1997]

Would you say that this screen in particular is still best for a GBA today?

[@sos.gamers]

Did you know that the IPS screen that they use it's from a Blackberry 9380??? It's exactly the same, also the Blackberry Q5 too!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That's really cool! I did not know that! It's good they are able to use the extra stock of screens for a good purpose! Thanks for the info! Cheers!

[@sanjacobs6261]

Heheh, nice mic, man! I'm a big fan of Aston :) However, there's a constant high frequency peak that makes this video pretty much unwatchable for me after the one minute mark. Maybe something from some LED strips?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks buddy! I love the mic! Thank you for bringing that up. There were a couple other people who said the same thing. I’ve been trying to track down issue. Strange thing is most people can’t hear it (I can’t hear it either). Check my newer videos. I tweaked the sound and the mic settings to see if I could resolve the issue. Let me know if you still hear it in my newer videos. Thanks! Cheers!

[@sanjacobs6261]

@@MachoNachoProductions No problemo, bud. It's in the latest video about LG's console, too sadly. A bandaid solution could be to use an audio effect like ReaFir on it? Helps me in a pinch when I can't get rid of whining like that.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Got it! I’ll definitely look into ReaFir. If you have any other solutions please let me know. Would love to resolve the issue. Sadly I can’t hear it to remedy it. My ears must be aging, haha. Cheers bud!

[@sanjacobs6261]

@@MachoNachoProductions No problem, man! A good way to check if it's there is by seeing it instead of hearing it ;) Span by Voxengo is free, and will show you the frequencies in a recording. Great little tool. This noise should look like a sharp peak all the way to the right. Should be possible to load it in Premiere Pro, actually, if that's what you use? Haha, yeah, my ears aren't what they used to be either, just have to learn the tricks to work around it

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thanks dude! I will look into that as well! I use fcpx and will have to see if they have similar plugins. Really want to get it fixed. Thanks again!

[@frikiposting3404]

Tiene envio pa mexico?

[@91KevinJohn]

got a big problem after waiting month for my funnyplaying display :( I installed everything and everything works great, i played about 40h pokemon emerald. next step i want to change the gba speaker..after that my gba doesnt start anymore :( So i changed the motherboard and the next one also doesnt start....is really the display broken? I was really careful.

[@spaztask]

Does the brightness stay the same after turning off? Or does it go to default?

[@fading_trails]

Hi Tito. Do you know why the IPS V2 screen is slightly larger than the GBA original? I'm obviously a layman, but to me the IPS V2 screen in the modded GBA I ordered seems to have a lower resolution than the standard AGS 101 I have for my GBA SP. It's kind of like 3DS games being upscaled on a 3DS XL, making them look less sharp.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Great question! It’s slightly larger because the IPs screen integer scaling the original image (4 pixels to every 2 original pixel). The IPs screen has much smaller pixels than the original. The 4 smaller pixels combine to become just slightly larger than the original pixel making the screen size just a bit larger. I hope that made sense. Cheers!

[@fading_trails]

@@MachoNachoProductions Thanks for that!

[@Kevinas1124]

I found a gba with a new shell and lcd ips screen. They are selling it for 80 but he said it only has two brightness settings. Is this normal? Just wanna make sure before I buy it Thanks!

[@justinjomok6874]

Sorry for the n00b question but is GND pad on the ribbon cable unnecessary to solder to the GBA board? Also, what should I do if I lifted a pad on the ribbon cable?

[@gamecubeplayer]

you don't have to solder any of the wires they're just used for brightness controll

[@mylove420x]

Using a Dremel made this job a lot faster

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Very true! I don’t utilize mine as much as I should! Cheers!

[@mylove420x]

@@MachoNachoProductions wow thanks for responding to my post👍

[@MachoNachoProductions]

No problem!

[@dontackett]

I was sent here from My Life In Gaming. I want to buy a GBA with modded screen and speaker... are there sites that's sell them complete ?

[@RetroDawn]

This screen uses an FPGA with a framebuffer. Has anyone tested the lag/latency? There would be at least some lag due to that. Also, does anyone know if this is a 12 o'clock screen, like the GBC IPS V2? That means that it is designed for looking up at it, such that there are slight color distortions when looking at it straight on, and more so from above.

[@uncledot1868]

I'm still waiting for an (affordable) Wonderswan Color/Crystal backlit screen mod...

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I love the WonderSwan and wish it made it outside of Japan! I do hope to do mod one later on in the show when there are more options for it. Cheers!

[@breannabanana00]

I will be getting my custom shell in tomorrow, and I have all my other necessary parts. I was wondering, is the viewable screen size larger than the regular advance? I bought a glass screen lens from eBay, but am now seeing that Retro Modding is selling them as well (without a logo, which I would prefer to have the logo). Is the lens you used the same as a stock lens in terms of size? I don't want to cut off some of the screen using this lens if it is, in fact, smaller in viewing area. Thanks.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Hi Breanna! So I bought my kit a while ago (last year) from Retro Modding and it actually came with the screen lens. I think that the LCD displays an image that is just ever so slightly larger than the OEM lens. I think you should be fine for the most part but if you want a lens that doesn't cover a small part of the LCD you can purchase the Retro Modding one (with no logo) or you can go on eBay or AliExpress and get a glass screen lens designed for the V2 IPS. Make sure its for the V2 because the V1 was an off center lens design. I hope this helps and best of luck on your build! If you have any questions, just reach out. Cheers!

[@RetroRupp]

I've heard that the version 2 IPS can cause some artifacting, frame drops, and glitches in certain games? Have you experienced anything like this? It does look like there's supposed to be some sort of wavy heat effect in zero mission, and that looked absent on the IPS. I've also heard in another video that the IPS has more washed out colors and worse contrast then the 101. However, in the footage I'm seeing on your video it looks to have better contrast in color. I'm just wondering because I'm planning on either buying a modded V2 advanced, or an original 101 sp. Thank you!

[@gamecubeplayer]

original ags-101 is cheaper than pre modded ips gba

[@RetroRupp]

@@gamecubeplayer Possibly, if I bought a used SP with a 101. But the cheapest advance (that I could find anyway) that was pre-modded with an IPS was $150 on eBay, and the cheapest with a 101 was $200. Granted the one with the IPS was coming from China so that makes a little cheaper, where as the one with the 101 was in the US. I might end up just buying a stock SP with a 101, but I just find the original Advance to be far more comfortable.

[@zacstephenson3734]

What is the brightness level if you don't solder it?

[@kirb.e1262]

Anyone know what the screen size is on this gba? Is it different from the og gba 2.9 inch screen?