I Made A DMG So ADVANCED, It’s Basically A Nintendo DS | EZDMG-103

[@BBB_bbb_BBB]

Gotta say, I really appreciate that you always explain the basics when you do these videos instead of glossing over them. I know some creators start to find it a waste of breath to repeat instructions that come up in almost every build. But as someone not very good at soldering and working with small electronics, I really like getting all the information I need in a single video, instead of having to look up techniques in separate tutorials.

[@James_D.]

That’s not a Game Boy anymore. That’s a Game Man! 💪🏻

[@sesukun2064]

You know it!

[@nvc.]

😂 Dope

[@thegameboyboy1]

Ah, the Game Man. That is my father that you speak of :p

[@95biempi]

Hahahahah 😂🙌

[@X862go]

I see what you did there 😏

[@Artista_Frustrado]

using a DS on a GameBoy DMG shell to use as a GameBoy Advanced. Man, i love the Modding scene 😂😂😂

[@tmbrwn]

what a time to be alive 🥹

[@ShockingPikachu]

The gameboy macro mod has been around for ages. It was mostly done by people who broke their top screen and now only use the bottom screen for gba

[@daskampffredchen]

Its a bit like people using a Wii to make a portable GameCube

[@CurlCascade]

It's neat. Does feel a bit of a "they were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should" since so much of the DS functionality is lost with the mod. :/

[@masked4794]

It’s a good use of a broken ds But other than that yea

[@Nukle0n]

You must be new here because there's several of these "GBA Macro" style mods using a DS.

[@BenWillock]

And also it can't play GB or GBC games, so it's objectively worse than a normal DMG in that regard lol

[@pixsled]

yeah im struggling to see the point of this lol ​@@BenWillock

[@Moonwizard420]

​@@pixsledDMG feels good to hold, DS is for baby hands

[@handlandj]

Imagine if the screen slid up, revealing a touch screen, and it was a FULLY functional DS...

[@JacobianIRL]

Look up the DMG-104. Literally the same thing, but it utilizes an sp clam shell to still have the second screen

[@XipherDesign]

Lots of those DS emulators have INI files that you can edit to force it to display on the lower screen. Pretty cool mod!

[@tcrommert]

great to see the ds modding scene growing this way, I build these ds inside gameboy shells myself too and I have worked with andre a few times already and his work really helped streamlined this for beginners

[@BigJoker]

This is what I've been waiting for. Retrohai is super creative but his methods aren't nearly as technical as they could be. Glad to see this is becoming more accessible.

[@anthonyp2312]

Pretty sure he'll be buying these kits to catch up on his to waiting list lmao 😂

[@meatpockets]

Love it, the size of the DMG is my favorite and doesn’t cramp my hands like smaller devices.

[@cedric15773]

I don't understand why they didn't just use a GBA chip instead of a DS chip. I mean, a DMG that doesn't even play GB/C games? In favor of playing DS games on a single screen with no ability to switch screens? Why even bother? Why go through a hardware mod that REDUCES functionality?

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

With emulation being mostly quite good these days, I'm more down for putting a Pi-based board in here rather than using an incomplete part of a whole machine to play GBA games

[@Carikenja]

I think it’s more of a recycling project since it’s common for the top screen to break and fall off but still plays GBA games fine as the video suggests.

[@bland9876]

This is one of those mods that's more just cool to see it happen rather than actually being good. Removing the touch part of the touch screen is the only part that really sucked here.

[@hdofu]

Sacrificing backwards gb/gbc compatibility and cannibalizing a ds makes this seem a tad silly

[@AOClaus]

And I little sad.

[@YarugumaSou]

Good if you want to salvage a broken DS though

[@JS-oi5jt]

hush your mouth... DMG is the best console and deserves this treatment.

[@Aeduo]

I think the idea is that you use a DS with a missing/broken top screen and maybe a nonworking original gameboy, or an aftermarket shell.

[@AOClaus]

@@Aeduo if it's salvage I'm all for it. But I've seen too many people destroy working systems for some project, and then not have the skills to finish it. And then trying again.

[@Pixelman546]

So hyped that you built one of these for yourself! I built a DMG104 variant last year (has a GBA SP's top screen attached) and it is still my favorite project to date. I didn't use a kit, but all the parts are still easily found online. I'll have to use that ribbon in the future, cause soldering those cartridge connectors wire-for-wire is a MEGA pain in the tush. Mounting the ports and volume slider without a PCB is annoying, so the fact that it was all on one board is nice. Plus, the xbox style triggers are sick too, I bet they are way comfier than regular buttons on the back i used. Highly recommend the kit Tito got if you want to try this yourself, it feels super rewarding to build one and show it off!

[@carter1715]

Hey pixel man, do you know if these parts are still available online? The kit on ETSY is showing they only ship to Europe but I’ve always wanted to try this. It’s been my dream for a while to built the 104 style system but with the AV out 3.5mm jack. I already have that set up but getting the DMG form factor is the hard part… let me know if you know where to find them, thanks!

[@Skrewed11]

Loved seeing you using Jack's ruler for the measuring.

[@n4botz]

I will never forget how excited an airport security guard was in 2015 on the airport in Barcelona, when he saw my original DMG. For me, it's still the most beautiful case and I particularly like this mod. It's a piece of childhood, and I'm really grateful to have been a child at that time. Really great work, much cleaner than other mods, and now on my wish list. ♥

[@ValTek_Armory]

I think I would have liked some shallower shoulder buttons. Having those long triggers makes it harder to stick into a pocket. Nothing a new 3d printed set can't fix!

[@gaspump]

I was thinking the same thing. It might make sense if they were analog but since they aren't I would've liked to see flat buttons. Something like the frets on the back of the Steam Deck which I never thought I'd use but are actually really handy.

[@reviewaccount469]

As soon as I saw the title, I was wondering how it was going to select the output screen (knowing how the DS works). After watching, I'd say that is definitely an issue that needs to be solved by the creator. Not sure if both of the DS screens are the same, but if so an easy fix would be to redesign the ribbon cable to take the output of both screen, and provide a button on the lines (in the contrast slot that is empty) that allows you to select which screen output is currently showing. That would resolve issues with DS games and all the emulators.

[@tjwalkr3]

I really love the music you use in your videos.

[@Neckrom13]

I want a 3DS XL that can play physical cartridges of Gameboy through 3DS games. That would be sick.

[@monikam419]

Such a juicy joyous journey we just went on! Love these sorts of builds, and seeing the well deserved shout out to Hai was quite respectable. He’s been making some of the most wild handhelds on the net, and it’s cool someone else has taken it a step further for us lazy folks!

[@vitzie629sgamingtechnology7]

You could’ve added the screen switching mod with buttons to switch to the top screen, Picture in Picture, and opacity of Picture in Picture!

[@jacobthompson536]

Love your channel. You're the reason I got back into modding old GBA and doing the backlite mods. Keep up the good work!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@TheStudioManila]

22:10 Oh snap, shark fins 🦈

[@mrterrychaos]

Little tip for getting GB/GBC out of this thing is that the EZ Flash Omega Flashcart for the GBA has an inbuilt GBC emulator. Even supports GBA enhancements for games like Shantae and Super Game Boy enhancements for games like Pokemon Blue. Add in the actual GBA support and you're set!

[@LombardoJoe]

Don’t get me wrong, I love PCB Way, but I was hoping Hakko would be the sponsor for the channel because I missed the giveaway on your last video 😂 On a more serious note, this is absolutely beautiful. Hats off to Andre for taking what was already a wonderful item and turning it into art. Thank you for showing us.

[@Rogue_Orange]

I do appreciate that you explain these mods instead of just showing them :)

[@SafeNut]

for getting emulators on the bottom screen you could use the TV out firmware mod with its screen switching capabilities, you dont need to actually install the av out portion just flash the firmware onto the ds lite and solder a button for switching screens. could even have the button be in place of the contrast slider

[@joeofloath]

The Chipquik is a really good tip, that stuff is magic, and I've never seen it used outside industry! As an aside, your soldering and rework skills are excellent, probably the best of any retro modding channel I've seen. I've been soldering for years and have my IPC7711 rework cert, so youtube can be a bit of a horror show sometimes, but I'm glad to see someone showing folks how to do things properly and safely! Soldering is really daunting for beginners, and things go way smoother when you teach them the correct techniques from the beginning. It's bad enough lifting pads on a board that you can replace, it's sometimes catastrophic on one of a kind retro gear.

[@alexgonzales89]

There is a way to get the bottom screen to show but it requires flashing the wifi chip. with custom firmware and also adding a switch to toggle to the bottom screen but it is doable! Makho and facelesstech have videos of this mod on there youtube channels :).

[@bondjovi4595]

That is the whole thing. Reliability/build quality. My Gameboy pocket uses a backlight from handheld legends, but it is powered by a usb cable. instead of tapping into the oem motherboard power rails.

[@Aldo.flores]

This looks so polished and professional, I would love to see a similar kit for the GBC-103

[@f937r]

It feels like it's been a while since we got a Macho video. I'm excited to see this project.

[@Thegrimmestking]

Can’t wait to try this one! Loved the profile of the OG GB and this matches with it.

[@codetvirus2010]

Buena mano Tito!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@CyberdriveAutomotive]

Heatset inserts are great, they make solder iron tips specifically for them I use them quite a bit with my prints, I found the soldering iron tip getting stuck in the heat inserts too often, the tips for the inserts don't have the same problem, cheap enough as well

[@Evercade_Effect]

Dude, you are the one most unique content creator in the retro space. You keep coming up with awesome builds and cool things that never disappoint.👊😃🎉

[@ebridgewater]

An improvement would be the stereo audio being routed through a left and right speaker.

[@dcmodderful]

Glad as always to find someone else that has lost the fear of soldering. It's really not hard. Next skill to master would be plastic welding which you did a bit of with those brass inserts ;)

[@obsidianchao]

Retro Hai is one of the coolest modders in the scene

[@bahamutbbob]

Tito, I love your channel on general, but this one? Nah. Take a DMG, make it so it can't play GB/C games? Basically build a GBA with way worse ergonomics? I'm still gonna watch the whole video, but this is kinda a dumb mod IMO. "Yeah, yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should."

[@AzureTheHero]

There's a DMG104 mod that gives it a top screen and lets it play DS games as well. Hope that gets coverage in the future!

[@TheDemoncaller]

@@AzureTheHero yeah... buy why not just play on a DS. only thing gained here is it sort of looks like a DMG

[@TheY2KExperiment]

also the thumbnail is clickbait

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

@@TheY2KExperiment With this thumbnail I was actually anticipating a Pi-based mod because a Pi can actually run Mario 64

[@bgubs07]

I would definitely love to see some more of Haihaisb's og creations be built out into ez to do kits. He's got some awesome ideas!

[@HitnRunTony]

Now, let’s put a DMG in the GBA shell 😂

[@weaponizedemoticon1131]

Why stop there? Put a DMG in a DS shell.

[@apollolux]

Didn't Elliot of The Retro Future already do this?

[@weaponizedemoticon1131]

@apollolux Not quite. He just added an extra screen to an SP, unless I missed something.

[@apollolux]

@ He definitely added an extra screen to some GBA, sure, but he's done a bunch of stuff to GBAs and DMGs alike. I may very well be confusing one of his old Game Boy videos from years ago, though.

[@chasefournier]

I know how difficult it can be to remove some of those game slots without damage. Fantastic job making it look easy and clean!

[@Ismcant]

super neat, the ingenuity of people will never cease to amaze me

[@daithidebarradb]

If you want a dimmer LED just use a larger value resistor in series with the LED as a current limiting resistor.

[@theunbeardedbrother]

Ah Mr Roger's of the modding scene! Love this video! Very slick compared to the previous version. Very nice!

[@thefray123]

Oh my god I never thought we would see a DMG 103 modding video on this channel!!! Thanks Tito!!

[@anthonyp2312]

I've been waiting patiently for this one it did not disappoint.

[@Consolerepairstore]

I always loved the jazz music in the background :)

[@kakazi2170]

Me with a Modded GBA, Modded GBASP, Analogue Pocket, Miyoo Mini, and Retroid Pocket 5: *Heavy Breathing*

[@Gfreak250]

This takes the Gameboy Macro to a whole new level. That level being at least several above the previous mod.

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video Macho Nacho👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kumarp3074]

This is a cool mod for those wanting to play GBA games using the original GB form factor. For my own Gameboy DMG I added a backlight and bivert mod. That way I'm retaining as much of the original as possible while making the screen much more usable.

[@RyanMercer]

Add this to my list of stuff to do.

[@deanage1983]

Almost missed this one. Glad i found it. Great content as usual

[@月配列タイパー]

This is nice, I've always wanted a DMG-104, would be cool if a kit for that comes out some day...! 🤞

[@HearMeLearn]

you uploading this and austin uploading building the ultimate steam deck at like the exact same time is kind of funny in a cosmic sorta way. Not like they're that related but it's just curious

[@alexgonzales89]

If this had the screen switched mod it would quite literally be the best dmg of all time lol

[@abrarsadik9623]

Such craftmanship !! You are awesome sir . always enjoying your videos

[@ianfairbanks1318]

I can't wait to see someone retromod the DS hardware.

[@XDM_Studios]

Just when I think they can't make anything more crazy something amazing comes out!

[@androskris]

Me: Ohh it's got EZ in the name for the kit so this should be a fairly simple mod. Later: 3d print this case, trim this bezel, optionally use hot air to desolder some connectors. Me: No thanks boss. Thank you so much for the details though since I am the type to buy a kit like this and not realize all the extras needed to complete it. Also: isn't crazy how far we have come from biverting DMG's just a few years ago?

[@MLGPRO-dx8fg]

Cool, but not really worth it tbh. It's a GameBoy that can no longer play Gameboy games. It's cool that it can play GBA games, but this is a GB.

[@N-CO2]

Hi I love your videos also I've done this mod before when it wasn't as easy to do I'm glad they made it easier

[@olinsalty1670]

To get GBA on the screen: 1. From the DS Lite Home Screen, press “Down” twice to highlight the picture of the DS and press “A” 2. Press “A” with wrench picture still highlighted to open settings 3. Press “Right” once to highlight the picture of a GBA and press “A” 4. Press “Down” once to highlight the “Touch Screen” option and press “A” All done with no extra mods or anything needed!

[@MadShmupper82]

This is awesome🎮very neat mod, for certain!

[@obsidianchao]

My man did that soldering with no flux you're CRAZYYYY

[@adriaromero9008]

I think this build would really benefit from adding the mod that allows to switch screen with the press of a button

[@axelkusanagi4139]

That contrast hole is begging for a screen swap button. Y'know, the picture-in-picture thing? Would also solve your emulator problem.

[@jesusgarciaii]

Great job Tito. It looks great!

[@iocat]

Dang I remember when this channel had 15K subs and was creating the most best, most under-rated videos on youtube. Now it has 320K subs and it's still creating the best videos. (Still a shame to see a DS Lite get harvested, though!)

[@alvaroayuso5435]

I love the video and the mod. I just don't like to call it DMG Game Boy, since it does not have the ability to read GB or GBC cartridges (although you could emulate those). Really cool video Nacho! Thanks a lot!

[@fvig2001]

Wish the mod went a step further: 1. Add Composite out (Available using latest flashme) 2. Add the 3 switches for swapping screens and picture in picture controls on the unpopulated contrast 3. Put touchscreen on the main board 4. Stylus holder

[@Blind-Ambition]

The GBA Macro mod is a nice entry point into console modding. I did one a few weeks ago and it turned out quite well

[@FrogCanal]

Fantástico! Sou do Brasil e essas modificações que vocês faz, são incríveis!

[@jimmying8172]

I'm just gonna say you have mad skills.

[@Cool_Retro]

Very cool and sleek. I already have a Game boy Macro with a light pipe. I will probably stick with that.

[@PyrosPelagics]

cool for a collector, as one day these rare mod kits will be worth a ton.. but if i wanted to play ds, i'd just buy one

[@BigDom1002]

Hey Tito, just a heads-up, you didn't fully remove the Digitizer ant 16:23, only the front of it, the digitizer is the whole "glass" piece!

[@blakegriplingph]

0:34 - When you do a pretty cross-stitch but around back it's a horrid mess

[@baoff666z]

Its really simple.... macho nacho uploads a video... i instantly click the LIKE button cmon bro

[@linsdudu]

That was CLEAN!

[@Toddimyre]

It kinda sucks that it no longer runs classic GB games in that setup. That would be pretty slick. Aside from that, it's always super impressive to see what people come up with for these classic devices. "Want a PS4 that is portable...ish with 10 minutes of battery? We got you." "What's that? You want a DMG with color? Alright." "Tired of playing GBA on the go? No problem."

[@TD1-Op045]

PCBWay is the raid shadow legends of modder's videos

[@crispymb9839]

some emulators for the ds has a settings file in the root folder of the emulator where it says bottom screen=false or something similar

[@AwesomeGames56]

Some of the emulators require you to tap the screen to enable a menu for scaling and screen selection.

[@m1a8x2]

Another fantastic retro renew!

[@twomuchworth]

This mod looks epic even though I suck at modding but I love watching mod videos anyways

[@adonian]

Ahhh Tito, welcome back.. Awesome video as always.

[@Day100]

Isn't there a mod that let's you cycle which screen the bottom ds screen displays? That might help!

[@Pixelman546]

Yes! there's a mod for that. It's usually used in gameboy macro builds but I've also seen creators use it in the DMG103 too. Alternatively, the very cursed DMG104 has a GBA SP screen on top of the gameboy shell, hinge and all

[@PureGfx529]

I think this project great for recycling. i have so many DS sitting around might have to do this project.

[@sdgx0]

your intro is always so nice

[@electrohacker]

I love the fact that, while I have no interest in building this, I got to see it right here

[@Greenwithao]

I would like to see a x86 boy. Something like lunar lake or n100 in a DMG or pocket body.

[@lily_skye]

I'm surprised you didn't list the removal of the touch panel in the cons. Animal Crossing Wild World (for example) can be played with only the bottom screen, but navigating the inventory and writing letters is a pain without touch.

[@SullySadface]

Brass inserts and riv-nuts are cool

[@zPamboli]

umhh, why a DS board on a single screen system instead of a GBA board and you get GBA and DMG + GBC games?

[@gluttonousmaximus9048]

Maybe it just isn't feasible

[@DanielOliveiraViolao]

Really interesting. Thanks!

[@AceIsnt_here64]

Now we need an EZDMG-104

[@Pixelman546]

As someone who built a DMG104, a slightly different kit should be possible. Nintendre's kit already supports X and Y buttons, the hard part is shell modification for those buttons and the hinge!

[@thunderstudent]

If it can't play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games that it's not a Game Boy Advanced.

[@bland9876]

I wanna see a one screen ds shell that looks like a GBA (the wide one) that would be cool.

[@ilive4retro]

S/O RetroHai he is a madman