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Retro Renew Episode Description: Step-by-step tutorial on how to conduct the Gameboy Macro Mod using the Boxy Pixel Aluminum faceplate. This tutorial will go over several topics that you may run into while trying to modify your Nintendo DS Lite into a Game Boy Macro!
In today’s episode of Retro Renew, we’re going to revisit the Game Boy Macro! This is one of my favorite form factors for the Gameboy Advance. This episode is a follow up to my original Macro video, and provides more detailed instructions on how to do the mod along with some tips and tricks! Hopefully you find this video helpful when you plan to do your own Game Boy Macro mod! Links to all the parts needed for this mod can be found below.
So here's what you will find in this video:
► 0:00 Episode Prelude
► 1:04 Introduction to the Video and Episode Contents/Structure
► 2:30 Detailed overview of the parts needed for the mod
► 6:39 Modification Tutorial
► 17:51 Mod Complete! Congrats! No let’s talk about it
► 19:30 Lesson Learned
► 22:17 Comparison to other Game Boy Advance Consoles
► 23:40 How much did it cost?
► 26:43 Conclusion. Thank you for Watching!!
My first video on the Game Boy Macro mod: • Easiest and Best Looki...
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Boxy Pixel Mod Links:
Boxy Pixel Game Boy Macro Faceplate - www.boxypixel.com/collections...
Boxy Pixel Glass Screen Lens - www.boxypixel.com/collections...
330 Ohm Resistor - www.boxypixel.com/collections...
Speaker - www.ifixit.com/Store/Game-Con...
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Intro Music by Matthew McCheskey:
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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.