INSANE Tiny Game Boy Color Made Of TITANIUM (And It's REAL!)

[@TheRetroFuture]

This is actually so sick

[@hyxlo_]

Hi Retro Future 👋

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Heck yeah Elliot! Highly recommend!!

[@joshd108]

When I watched the creators video on it I thought to myself “Elliot would be drooling if he saw this”

[@philg7117]

Elliot/Tito collab please!

[@MavHunter20XX]

Yeah, needs some cowbell

[@leggomyfroggo]

Incredible video! I'm so glad you enjoyed this project, and that it went so smoothly for you!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Chris! Absolutely love it dude, gonna be my daily driver for a while! Thank you for making such an amazing project 🙏

[@electronicengineer]

@@MachoNachoProductions Agreed Tito. It looks Amazing!

[@HKT-4300]

Hello frog man

[@octavinadinugroho1446]

is it posible to buy finish (assambled) product and shipping it to Indonesia? :(

[@joel198d]

@@octavinadinugroho1446not for cheap

[@JackWeems]

This is the way. Releasing all the files so PCBWay or other manufacturers can basically build it. I hope this trend catches on.

[@robberezowski68]

1:40 - Duuuuuude... if it can FIT into a cassette tape case... oh my. Worlds colliding... I'm sold

[@PowerSynopsis]

Dang, that thing is tiny...well, it's a Tad on the small side.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

😂

[@megacherv]

Hey I'll have you know it's perfectly average!

[@HouseOfFunQM]

It's basically... pocket... sized.

[@Ruiso7]

That's what she said.... 😢

[@SIGuess]

Mine may be small, but at least it's advanced.

[@jimmerseiber]

All the piece of mine are on the way, including a completely built board by jack makes, except for the lense that I'm waiting for froggo to drop again. I seriously can't wait. This has been a dream of mine since I was a child to have the smaller gameboy that places original carts and uses original chips etc. I love it! Thanks for showcasing it!

[@danielsalem7624]

cons: expensive. pros: looks fantastic

[@juliomauro_]

Wow, certainly this is the most beautiful GBC that I have seen. Tito, thanks for sharing

[@RetroDaddyPH]

Still the best intro video and sountrack on ALL of KZbin! Also Tito in my country means Uncle!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you dude 🙏

[@electronicengineer]

Uncle Tito has his channel "dialed". It is a perfect '10' in my opinion.

[@damonwalden5699]

Absolutely SLAPS!😂

[@detdeet]

thing is this doesn't make sense for virtually anyone that's not sponsored by PCBWay cause it's just way too expensive even without the shell it's insanely expensive

[@bunnybreaker]

The Gameboy modding community is as impressive as it is insane. Y'all will literally engineer sci-fi technology to avoid emulation. No shade thrown. The Gameboy was my first console, and I probably wouldn't be a game designer if not for my experience with it. I genuinely love how much dedication the community has for the games and hardware.

[@kamalzamer9443]

With the relaxing music and wholesome vibes I’ve decided Tito is the “Mr. Rogers of Retro” - this is a good thing.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@kumarp3074]

I think it's more like the Bob Ross of retro mods. Now we'll add a happy little CPU right here.

[@azizchaudhry9544]

I have to watch his videos at 2X. He talks way too slow and that same music used for years. Ugh

[@kumatmebro315]

@@azizchaudhry9544 yeah the music is super annoying

[@GigaLem]

I've been trying to find the end card music for years

[@obsidianchao]

Super dope to watch this right after Tad's video. Thing is an absolute marvel of engineering prowess. Tad crushed this. Edit - YOU CAN BUY THEM WITH THE CHIPS ALREADY ON IT???? Wow I might actually build one now I like that you and Tad used different solder techniques, and you showed a prepopulated board.

[@TVsBen]

This is super cool, but I hate that you have to cannibalize TWO devices. I'd take a thicker case that accommodated the cart connector from a GBC.

[@leggomyfroggo]

@@TVsBen aftermarket SP cart slots are readily available, so no need to cannibalize one, nor do I recommend doing so

[@tigheklory]

My favorite time of the week! A new Macho Nacho video!!

[@MayorMori]

That’s such a cool device! I love the size and look of it. Thanks for sharing. Brilliant video

[@Julayla]

So amazing. I'm glad these projects are being done as passion projects. It makes me want to do these customs, if I had the money.

[@thesogo64]

I can feel my fingers cramping just looking at that thing lmao, good video like usual bro

[@nubatman]

That conversion is scary cool. Yet another project I'd be too scared to attempt. Awesome build Tito!

[@MsJ423]

we need this type of projects but for the ds.

[@DarthPooh]

I wish the motherboard came fully assembled for people who don’t know how to solder

[@MJFallout]

and that should in fact be "people who don't have a lot of experience soldering and the high quality tools that go with it" It's not an easy project is what I mean. (And I'm also not saying that it should be. Just that getting good at electronics takes real dedication and time.)

[@Brookiethehornedpupper]

this is sooo cool I want this sort of treatment for all the handhelds and consoles. just seeing everything looking more stealthy and stylish really appeals to me. If I could get something like this for dreamcast and sega saturn i'd be soooo happy.

[@ryanmercer3352]

It's a compromise, but I'd much rather have a headphone port than a link port.

[@bradleythatcher2869]

This is amazing. The best GameBoy mod I’ve ever seen. Love the finished size.

[@MattStevens-xv4fc]

Did anyone else start carting this up to order from PCB Way? Seems like the cost is going to be a lot higher than $300 and that doesn't include a donor GBC. I put the titanium shell in the cart and that alone was over $300. Potential total build cost almost $900. Flex connector to the driver carting for over $100. Must be doing something wrong?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

The titanium shell is over $500. The whole build will be over $300 depending on the material used for the shell ranging from printing yourself if you have a 3D printer to cnc machining in titanium at the upper end.

[@MattStevens-xv4fc]

@@MachoNachoProductions Thanks Tito! Absolutely love your videos. Gonna go with Aluminum then probably lol

[@RolandKoller90]

@@MattStevens-xv4fcyeah I just selected titanium for each part and the total is at $560 🤯 can the sourced gb chips and gba cart slot be sourced individually?

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

I literally felt guilty because this professional quality content is free 😂😂😂. Keep up the good work muh man. I always enjoy it.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@HarrisonMarchant]

As a Brit, I love the fact you used an Oasis casette to show off the size!

[@slot9]

Excellent video. Love the titanium. The system really looks stellar! Also, the use of a joycon battery, genius!

[@matt11251125]

It is so so cool to see what can be done with small batch pcb printing nowadays.

[@centurioneyt9235]

That's stunning 😮

[@jamesmaxwell4447]

Wonder if there could be anyway to make a Rev1 and run the audio into the usb c and rely on a dongle somehow to replicate the headphone jack

[@aleix.gimenez]

I came here to say this

[@antoinevs7201]

It's cool that we have so many of these pcb replacement mods and the like considering the number of broken GBC systems with fonctionnal chips.

[@jimmerseiber]

Im praying the screen lenses, (The last piece I need for my almost complete build) dont sell out again when he puts more up, because of this amazing vid ahah

[@Gage_Danger]

Im in the same boat

[@johnbeal839]

That channel theme song is epic as fudge! Very Commodore 64 like.

[@jorgeneiva6671]

Great video!! I don't know if the audio could be routed to the USB-C

[@ehlir]

Would be great!

[@imjinaah]

dang, that looks so pretty!

[@James_D.]

That’s very impressive! 🤩

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I couldn’t agree more! It’s incredible work!

[@pieta9097]

such an awesome idea! great video man. such high quality. clear and relaxed. always excited to get a notification from your channel!

[@batmanswave3740]

I've been watching all your videos for months. I see the satisfaction on all projects completed. But in the end...🤷‍♀️we already played and keep replaying the same games. So 🤔 after I finish repairing or upgrading, I'll sell it. My point is the "satisfaction" on a job well done and functioning upgrades. So if I may say in slang, I feel you Tito💯

[@classicnut6655]

Nice! I am having Sean at North Best Electronics build mine. Few weeks and I am super excited for this.

[@rodrigomuller]

I would honestly cover the cartridge a bit more so you wouldn't rest your fingers on it. The labels get greasy too easily. But it's an awesome case design even so

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

Gorgeous. No other word.

[@DanielPeter_records]

*youtube premium: skip the intro ?* Me : not this one bro

[@Maggiorana]

Hey Tito, this build looks so incredible! But I think another thing missing is the ir sensor

[@MrCrackowacko]

It is just a Tad bit smaller! Love it!

[@SylverstoneKhandr]

Damn Tito, that Oasis cassette tape really threw me for a loop there. 🤣

[@beefxcastle]

I am gonna give this mod a go instead of the Gameboy Pocket Color, just waiting for all the parts to come in the mail now. This video inspired me to make the leap!

[@Rafa-Silva-Alt]

Man, I saw this project of Mr., Froggo... And oh boy, this one is amazing.

[@JayrosModShop]

I really wish these kits were sold fully-assembled so we can just buy them outright.

[@RolandKoller90]

Agreed

[@tigheklory]

I'm guessing that the silver outside of the battery is nonconductive as it is pressing up against the cartridge pins? This is a gorgeous project! The titanium is amazing! Now I want Dennis' Turbo Express shell in Ti with Cosam's PCB!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Hey Tighe! You are correct, it is non-conductive. As soon as the express shell is available I will see if PCBWay will make it out of titanium. That would be crazy and amazing at the same time 😅

[@tigheklory]

@@MachoNachoProductions OMG that would be so incredible. I have a spare PC Engine ready to sacrifice it's parts to become a TE!

[@Avm371998]

It would look nicer without the button cutout indent, just a flat shell on the front

[@tehbakedpotato]

I wonder if USB-C headphone adapter compatibility could've been implemented... Still, amazing craftsmanship. Kudos to Froggo!

[@marcosscriven]

Wow - I just quoted the case on pcbway in titanium. £140 for the front, £240 for the back, for a total of £380, or ~$480 USD! That's one expensive gameboy.

[@ceta7019]

Game boy color on a pacemaker when?

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Haha

[@DeoxysChao]

Even better: Game Boy Color on a Pocket Pikachu 2! It's shaped like a tiny Game Boy, so I'd love to see someone tackle that project someday.

[@graham8316]

I thought I would miss it but I like the new music too

[@Gage_Danger]

Dang! I almost finished an advanced mod before Tito made a video on it. I went the blank pcb route and am just missing the screen lens. I hope you've checked out Orangeglo's Orange FM cart. It's a pretty neat. As always, top notch video. Can't get enough of the music. Cheers

[@RandomGuy2_Electric-Boogalo]

I've never understood why so many two button console projects use the up-right ba angle when up-left ab is superior. Having both buttons at the natural holding angle of your thumb and without having to roll is just better imo

[@leggomyfroggo]

imo, the up-left orientation only makes sense for platformers where you hold one of the buttons to run. For anything where you need discrete taps on the face buttons, I find the standard orientation more natural, and that's most of the GB games I play.

[@No_True_Scotsman]

This doesn't make sense to me. I'd much rather move my thumb side to side than up and down constantly. Sounds like a great way to screw your joint.

[@LovelyAlanna]

Agree, this button position makes me feel like I'm a crab

[@AintNobodyAtAll]

@@No_True_Scotsman Think of the SNES/Switch Y and B layout, or the Xbox's X and A layout. I don't move my thumb to hit each button with the pad of my thumb, I rock my thumb and use the knuckle for B and the pad for A.

[@AnonyDave]

I have to admit, modern LCDs and their LED backlights, and modern battery management chips sure let everything be so much smaller than back when the gbc was designed.

[@yevgeniylankin7032]

Waiting for the Toad version. Should be chonkier, just what I need

[@retroprogamer7009]

When will all this stop? How many more do you want me to buy? XD

[@r4dius]

I like the wheel, it's just always at the bad place

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

I absolutely love this build but no headphone jack is a deal breaker for me. It’s still super impressive

[@VRHyoumaru]

Wish the modding scene on other handhelds was as extensive as the game boy family's, but given there are billions of game boys to sacrifice in the name of development, can't say it surprises me.

[@Mekaneckpain]

I really wish all these creative people would make BIGGER versions of old handhelds, so my almost 50 year old eyes can actually see stuff.

[@MrSlowestD16]

Very cool from a pocketability perspective.

[@alanchow4305]

Gameboy mods are getting crazy impressive.

[@CodeXCDM]

It's so adorably tiny! The only comparison I'd love to see is this tiny thing to an OG Gameboy. Hah!

[@acronym.4328]

We can go *even smaller.*

[@NineOneOneFx]

This build is FANTASTIC, but man, that tiny offset led light is distracting AF!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I’m sure it can be made without the led

[@NineOneOneFx]

@@MachoNachoProductions I would put a black tape on top and move on... 😂

[@eelepage]

Can you do a tutorial video on your soldering technique? I've been holding for a while but you make that CPU soldering look so smooth and effortless. Lol

[@NLRevZ]

Since you had one already assembled at PCBWay, could you shed a light on what their quoted procurement cost and component cost were when you ordered the assembled PCBs? (Given that you have to order a minimum of 5 PCBs but you *are* allowed to only have one of them assembled, I'll probably go that route)

[@ZontarDow]

Right when I think we've reached the final innovation in retro gaming hardware modification, something like this drops.

[@Madblaster6]

I haven't done a project in a while and this one makes me want to do it. Especially since I have a few color boards that don't work.

[@lesterparedes8358]

Watching your videos always reminds me of Peanuts and Vince Guaraldi's jazz score to the show/specials

[@JohnBasso-u2l]

This video made everything seem achievable!

[@techrestoread]

Fantastic video. I love watching your stuff always find them interesting😃

[@8bitnation419]

It reminds me of the Slate but more miniature. Looks really nice.

[@ndpx673]

Another excellent show! Keep it up! Who does the music for the show? The smooth jazz is so relaxing!

[@mak_707]

You make it look easy, Tito!

[@n40k1]

It’s so satisfying seen you solder with that confidence… 🤓

[@max.wilson]

Hi Tito, love your KZbin channel! I wanted to give you a cool tip I just found out. If you’re ever trying to mod any of your GameCubes to USB C, it’s a very simple mod. I’ve found finding a power brick with enough power for the GC a bit challenging. The third party Switch Dock power bricks work great! I bought one and it arrived today for our Switch. I bought a 150w Anker Prime brick to try with the GC and it didn’t work. Not enough amps at the right watts, I guess. But the Switch Dock brick worked perfectly! And it’s a lot smaller than the brick I was using before which was some off brand Chinese brick I had gotten for my Razer laptop. That’s all! Have a great day! Keep up the amazing work!

[@mwitters1]

Man I love this channel... love it love it love it!

[@MofoMan2000]

You mentioned needing a donor GBC for the parts, but you forgot that you also need a donor GBA SP for the cartridge slot.

[@leggomyfroggo]

Aftermarket SP cart slots are readily available, so no donor required. Beyond the size, that was the primary motivating factor for choosing it.

[@eplazai]

wow!!!! it's amazing

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Totally agree!!

[@rudiger86]

I love how tough this human is!

[@nnoxx_PK]

Can we get these gbc nasa scientists to try gba stuff now

[@CeceliPS3]

They've done it all. I think the next step would be mechanical keypads.

[@twobitgamer]

You could use the USB-C port for audio or a Bluetooth module, but yea tight on space.

[@flippy9133]

The titanium case looks 3d printed not machined, looks sick

[@sorrowwinds]

Cons everything is sold out. Looks amazing btw!

[@Shimashimatchi_]

Incredible mod, a shame its nearly impossible to do for a common person :c. I hope to see a full kit someday or at least a pcb built kit of sorts (the hardest part)

[@the50pkid]

Cool cassette tape too!

[@leonardobrandani834]

I will absolutely built one

[@leonardolica5201]

Dude, 0:35, seriously, how the hell do you make those flips, is it some crazy expensive gear or some hack with wires, just watched it like 200 times would love to see an behind the scenes

[@Zotemann]

I get cramps in my fingers while watching that video 😅 Great work Tito 🙌

[@Jdbye]

There has to be a way to fit a headphone jack. Dremeling one to make it smaller, or whatever needs to be done to make it fit. I was really interested in one of these but no headphone jack is a deal breaker. I always play with headphones.

[@Caveberry1]

Why in the world would you not drag solder those chips? I feel like bro is flexing on us... Amazing video altogether.

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

It's very pretty but I don't share in the enthusim to make the GameBoy Color ever smaller. An original GBC is already the perfect size, not too big, not too small. I also like the membrane feel of the GBC dpad and buttons. Here it looks like tac-switches which are not what I prefer. The only thing I don't like about the original GBC hardware is the non-illuminated screen and need for AA batteries. Size of the device though? That is perfect.

[@wwenze]

So you're pressing the buttons which are on the pcb where the opposite side is the CPU The solder joints gonna be real happy

[@twomuchworth]

Loving this vid tito

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you! Glad you like it!!