Dock Kit Almost Turns GBA Into A SWITCH

Dock Mod Almost Turns GBA Into A SWITCH
WARNING! Something that I was just made aware of is that in order to use the dock, you must first remove the batteries from the GBA! Since the dock also powers the console the batteries must be removed. I would also consider this a Con since it makes using the dock a little more inconvenient.
In today's video, I'll be installing a kit that allows the Game Boy Advance to be played by an external wireless controller via a USB-C docking station. This is ideal for an HDMI modded console and solves the problem of being tethered to the television by a thick and heavy HDMI cable. This also allows you to play the console using an external controller as opposed to being relegated to the onboard controles of the GBA. Once this mod is installed in the GBA ,and is coupled with a HDMI mod, this essentially turns the GBA into a Switch like console. So, let's take a closer look at the GBA Dock!
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[@MachoNachoProductions]

WARNING! Something that I was just made aware of is that in order to use the dock, you must first remove the batteries from the GBA! Since the dock also powers the console the batteries must be removed. I would also consider this a Con since it makes using the dock a little more inconvenient.

[@RevNoch]

Sounds like an opportunity to fit the GBA with a small switch to toggle if it's USB or Battery powered.

[@KiteAndKeyProductions]

@@RevNoch TRUE! A tiny little battery kill switch.

[@jordanrussell727]

@@RevNoch A toggle switch tied into a small sliding cover that prevented the GBA from being docked if battery power was still selected would be perfect

[@TDAdvocate]

Do you happen to know if this also needs to be done for the rechargeable battery mods? I am considering doing an HDMI mod on my system alongside this dock mod but don't want to have to fight with removing my li-on battery every time as it is a pain to remove. Thank you in advance for any and all info!

[@thecorruptedbit5585]

I wonder if this would be avoidable if the power wires were hooked up to the AC adapter circuit instead of the battery terminals. By my understanding, the GBA already isolates those? (EDIT: Shi Pool has pointed out that there is no AC adapter for GBA)

[@MrJ38]

You’re right! This would be a game changer if they could add the HDMI out signal all from the USBC by docking.

[@fizzwidgy]

Yeah, a "one USB to rule them all" version of this mod would be fantastic

[@mattfire8579]

Is more than theoretically possible.

[@NaoPb]

Yes. And maybe power it from usb c while docked so it doesn’t drain your batteries.

[@shanez1215]

@@NaoPb It already has USB power :)

[@SkyyySi]

And combine that with a rechargeable battery mod

[@dwightdixon8508]

I really appreciated the fact that you kept the mistakes throughout the process like the potential cracking of the case using a particular tool/step. Great stuff here

[@thecorruptedbit5585]

It'd be cool to one day see a modkit that passes hdmi through the USB-C port, as well as coordinating charging with an internal battery. Though, I must admit, this solution is pretty cool

[@blackabe111]

This this

[@NerdyWeaponXGames]

This had so much potential to be amazing, hope they’ll make a 2.0 based on feedback

[@repeekyraidcero]

Considering how bad the AV Innovative tech adapter was.. This is already pretty amazing

[@gabrielb238]

This kit seems so user friendly and the stickiness makes a BIIG difference in my opinion on how clean it looks inside + ease of instalation

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Totally agree!

[@rjfjffn5704]

Lol yea because having to take apart the device and make your own port and have to file it down and everything is user friendly right? Lmao this product is stupid bro

[@gabrielb238]

@@rjfjffn5704 lol dude this is simple for hardware modding. Filing it down takes 2 brain cells and the soldering really isn't all that complex

[@rjfjffn5704]

@@gabrielb238 lmao there’s no reason to be nodding the hardware of a gba 😂😂 it’s 2022

[@gabrielb238]

@@rjfjffn5704 then why are you watching his videos? 🤔

[@BioGenx2b]

It's pretty cool, but I definitely agree that HDMI video should happen here so you can just dock it and start playing right away on the TV. It would also make the top HDMI port redundant, but that's an improvement as a replacement mod I think.

[@CDR_TUVOK]

Just in case your are curious. I took the hdmi mod and dock you have here and implemented a cheap GBA consolizer. I removed the internals from the dock and placed the components inside a 3d printed woozle GBA case from thingiverse. I soldered everything as normal and the only modifications I made were: 1. Used a mini usb c female breakout pcb with the 24 connections and used that along with a right angle adapter to connect to the dock internals. 2. Modified the 3d print to have a slightly higher height to make it easier to accommodate the internals. Open hole on right side for power to connect to the dock internals. 3. Desoldered the snes controller port and attached with wires 28 awg to give me better flexibility of placing in the case. I can share pictures and more details if you want but to me it was a cheaper way to get the gba consolizer.

[@TDAdvocate]

I really hope that the HDMI out mod, USB-C Lithium Ion battery mod, and dock mod all get merged together in the near future. These 3 together would make this THE ultimate handheld retro console honestly. You have 3 generations worth of games all in one perfect package. Play on the go or at home, on the TV or in your hands. It would be INSANE! Thank you for continuing to make these kinds of videos to show off new cool mods for us to upgrade our possibly already crazy setups with. Please keep up all of your hard work and don't forget to take care of yourself in the process. Physical and mental health is very important!

[@kazinwho]

Yep, this looks sweet, I'll be getting one in the next few months to upgrade my HDMI out modded GBA, the install doesn't look too bad at all

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Nice! I think this is great for hdmi modded consoles

[@daskampffredchen9242]

The install looks so simple that this could even be training for soldering beginners

[@kazinwho]

@@daskampffredchen9242 ​ @Macho Nacho Productions Just installed it - the soldering was simple, though I did have to desolder one wire, since I installed brightness controls to L and R for my HDMI mod prior to this install. Otherwise, it was a pretty painless process - mostly finagling the A+B button ribbon cable to get seated correctly, and cutting the shell right. Thanks again for the video Tito!

[@TrinityCodex]

these mods keep getting crazier!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

The crazier the better 🤪

[@kwsths499]

This man's work (especially the intro) is so outstanding that I literally have to tell everyone in the house to shut up and let me listen. Now I'm not wondering anymore why he's getting so many views.

[@ocsjc13]

U didn’t even show us using it with a tv…

[@sherrygreen5129]

He did at the beginning of the video a little bit but should have done more gameplay at the end of the video

[@ratykat]

Another top notch video! Thanks for providing us with such amazing content Tito, you really are a cut above the rest! I love the idea of the pre-applied tape to keep it in place, such a simple solution to the tack and pray approach 😂 and yeah, if they could figure out charging and hdmi all through the usb-c and even add bluetooth/wireless controller support, that'd be the ultimate Game Boy Switch Advance!

[@JPHarringtonJr]

Awesome. Agreed that this isn't the most ideal form, but I'm so glad to see this step. That means we got some really good stuff coming next-

[@BigJoker]

Dude those adhesive ribbons are a great idea!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

I totally agree!

[@YoDzOnHalo]

Almost 100k!!! Congrats. Been here since around 50k I think

[@N8_THN]

I find it so cool and nuts that I am a part of a community that comes up with creative ways to make these obsolete consoles playable and up to date with the latest (for now :p) tech. Good work!

[@Ho-swae]

Love how thoroughly detailed your vids are

[@el_teodoro]

The camera work in these videos are majestic bro!

[@tigheklory]

Awesome video as always Tito!! I just finally watched this, some reason KZbin didn't recommend it to me!

[@zandatsu07]

I love how the ribbon acts like a tape so it sticks to the motherboard, seems pretty neat

[@Vader111797]

I loved this one, hope you inspired people to turn one of these into a more switch like system with it features.

[@Brightleaf_Auto]

Nice! I'm currently using my Gameboy player with Wavebird for TV gaming and a modded GBA for portable but this is amazing for someone not trying to spend the money that the GB player and Wavebird brings these days.

[@techsk8er1O5]

Probably one of my favorite intros is this channel

[@RubyRoid07]

I'm always impressed by the production quality of your videos but the shot at 0:34 is just mind-blowing. I wonder how did you make it.

[@repeekyraidcero]

A 3d scanning app could create models....

[@RubyRoid07]

@@repeekyraidcero I don't think what we see here is 3D modelled.

[@Allardino]

I think it's two separate shots of a spinning gba (could be done by using hooks or attaching the GC link cable as a grip) and a spinning usb-C dock. Might be in front of a green screen so it's easy to cut out the background. Those two shots are then combined, and made to look more dynamic using after effects or any other editing software. Then it's transitioned into a real shot of the gba sitting in the usb-C dock, which also spins.

[@damiensees4232]

I got all excited from the thumbnail thinking this was a video and controller dock for the GBA. when that finally happens I'll be modding another GBA for this.

[@dylantheriault9007]

I'm very impressed with the constant innovation in the gameboy modding community !

[@blu_falcon6321]

I was so excited about this, but then disappointed that it’s only an input device. I would love an in/out device to fully use the GBA with Switch-like functionality all in one mod.

[@TheGeordieGrafter]

I'm a big fan of the channel and would love to see you do the updated version of this dock, hispeedido have one now which has their ips v5, hdmi and dock in one kit that has the battery protection and charging support for battery mods. I've just bought the kit for myself for my first GBA mod

[@gspb2]

I also installed this mod and was easy and very functional for the price. The only thing didn't work for me is USBC charging... The charging led on the GBA only blinks when plugged, so I use with batteries on. I will review my soldering points, but maybe is the wires too thin? Great video as always!

[@viridionwaves]

Several years ago I looked into ways to play my gba on a tv screen, and apart from emulators, there was basically a gba consolizer, which I wasn't ready to tackle putting together. Maybe I didn't do good research, but I didn't find anything about how to mod a gba to have tv out.... Fast forward to a year ago and I purchased an Analogue pocket almost exclusively to play gba/gbc games on my tv. I literally waited an entire year to get it, thinking that was my best option to play gba on the tv if I didn't want software emulation. I wish I had known about all this. Ironically, it seems setting up one of these systems would cost about the same amount of money as getting an analogue and a dock. Although you wouldn't have to wait a year, and you may have to put it together yourself. Thanks for sharing this. I'm getting ready to either purchase or buy a modded gba and I am learning so much.

[@racooninvasion]

Another fantastic video, Tito!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you Todd! 🙏

[@stephenshelottiii3272]

Great video as usual. I think that this mod is a step in the right direction. But like you wish it at least integrated the hdmi out video. Bluetooth controller pairing would be nice as well.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Yep, it’s a step in the right direction but leaves a lot to be desired

[@rjfjffn5704]

Lmaoo this is not a step in the right direction 😂 you can do emulation for gba on any other device that doesn’t require u to do all this complicated shit he was doing in the video. This product is useless and is old tech that should have been released 10 years ago 😂

[@stephenshelottiii3272]

@@rjfjffn5704 please troll someone else!

[@rjfjffn5704]

@@stephenshelottiii3272 not even trolling lmao that is the complete truth. Why would anyone do all this extra stuff just to be able to prop up a GBA and play it with a controller when u can just emulate it on another device 😂😂😂😂

[@stephenshelottiii3272]

@@rjfjffn5704 honestly your right you can just emulate it on your phone. Why waste money customized an old handheld system? Does your car have nice rims? Is your ride fast n furious? Do you own fresh threads? Are you rocking platinum? What’s your shoe game? What case is on your phone? What kind of pc power you got? You get your girl that new necklace? Why does it bother you? Why should we care? Waste your money how you want to and we will do the same.

[@Bigbrogogo]

Congrats on 100K!

[@MashTec]

Pretty cool mod and video bro!

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you 🙏

[@BBfanfun]

Video out & Power added to Dock would deffo be a game changer ! can't wait for Version 2 !

[@courtneymertz4596]

Dang! It looks so cool! Now the GBA is a little more Modern! I love seeing old technology being changed to be more up there with the others, or given cool effects!

[@gameandbros5462]

I've been waiting for this one.

[@adonian]

Your soldering is always so beautiful.

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Thank you 🙏

[@penniesnnickels]

that GBA is pure art! what a beauty!

[@LiamPiano6119]

Congrats on 100k subs 🥳🎉

[@ViewtifulSam]

These two ribbons are a great idea for future consolizing mods

[@MachoNachoProductions]

This ribbon are another great step in the right direction. Very simple to install

[@Punmaster9001]

I love these Nintendo system mods, seeing stuff like this makes me wonder why Nintendo hasn't created their own GameBoy-2-TV system. These mods are not only a proof of concept, they living examples of it being doable, and people like me would finally be able to play our old games on a big screen, without having to mod old systems. Also, I hate how KZbin works, I'm not only subscribed, but I have notifications for this channel set to all and I still have to look up the channel each week for the video. I've missed a few here and there because of it! UGH!

[@adinnugroho6544]

Here because KZbin recommendation a few days ago. Have watched some videos and I can't believe if he can do everything to Old Game Consoles This Content is Good as I'm kinda boring for some reason

[@SquallFnx]

You can try using Wii Control Pro, it’s the same port that Nes/Snes mini. Thanks for this video Tito!

[@Turabbo]

Like everyone else is saying it'd be really great to get your take on their latest version, with the integrated LCD screen and the USBC video-out.

[@lc7ineo]

It looks awesome and the mod is interesting, that said... I thought it had HDMI out and charging from the USBC. Alas... my expectations made reality disappoint me again.

[@eliotcole]

Yeah, I would've expected that this would at least be an option for a more expensive option.

[@AmandaTheJedi]

I'm dumb, does this mod allow the system to be used with an elgato capture card for streaming?

[@dionpezzimenti3002]

Definitely like to see HDMI through the dock like you are saying and power delivery to the console is a huge let down. I feel like that is something that should be definitely incorporated into a later revision

[@Evercade_Effect]

My favorite looking GBA and might be because I love Zelda. It's a good start to pave the way to a real dock with HDMI out and battery charging.

[@morganmedrano920]

You should do a walk through on the Hardware you have liked enough to keep. I assume repair channels have most Hardware leave at some point. So I would expect only the unique would hang around. Like there Genesis pack you just did the sound on for the Laserdisc player.

[@silversonic1]

You're right. We need an all-in-one mod. However, I think Bluetooth should be considered as an option as well. If not for control, then for audio. But I'm sure that's more a pipedream than anything.

[@TheMamaluigi300]

Honestly, I think at this point, we may as well need bluetooth audio on TVs

[@silversonic1]

@@TheMamaluigi300 Don't we already have that? I know the TV in my living room does, and I've had that for over 7 years. It's not even anything that special, a Vizio 40" smart tv.

[@DarkroeTech]

Maybe they can design a newer version to have a switch (like how the GBA cart reader has a switch to read either GB / GBC or GBA games) when the GBA is inserted into the dock. This switch would shut off the power from the AA batteries / USB-C battery pack, only allowing power from the dock's USB-C connection. For the HDMI connection, maybe in the future we can find a way to pass through the HDMI signal through the USB-C dock connection, then put the HDMI-out on the dock (very similar to a switch). I'm just brainstorming; great to see all these different mods coming out! Can't wait to see what more come out / combine in the future!

[@bakerfmly]

I think this kit misses a huge piece of functionality...The other things I can overlook, but if you are going to have a USB-c port added to the device, There is very little that would stop you from being able to add a rechargeable battery to this. or to even have it powered by the USB-C while connected. This mod leaves you still dependent on batteries, from what I am hearing here. and that just sucks. I am assuming later iterations of this will add that functionality. At least, I hope it does.

[@merman1974]

It would make sense to have the USB charging as well, and in theory a more Switch-like dock with power and HDMI output would be a great idea. The tricky part would be fitting everything into the GBA in a tidy manner.

[@troutsoup]

what a great time to be alive!

[@stephencooper3067]

I recently built the version of this that also does HDMI out over usb-c. Its a brilliant bit of kit. The dock itself could do with a better design, all that weight resting solely on the USB-c connector and not support for the console. That said it is still a great way to play, just plug the USB-c in and your away. The HDMI version also has a 5v out pad so you can mod a rechargeable battery pack so it charges when docked two. (no need for two usb-c ports on the bottom then)

[@canhelie]

can you link to the one you bought?

[@butterccm]

That’s super cool, my gba’s ribbon connector (not the cable the part on the mobo) cooked so I can’t see anything on my gba. Once I replace that I’m gonna mod it like crazy.

[@Blaqs1]

Hello! I have a question I wanted to upgrade the screen on my gba sp. I saw online they have a few different brands or types I guess you can say.. I wanted to know if there was one that you recommend? Or are they all pretty much the same? I’d really appreciate the help, thank you! 👍🏼

[@WillbaldStreamen]

Will there be an update about the dock? I've seen a few videos from different people using the dock with the full package mentioned by you. including hdmi out and usb c charging when using charable battery kits.

[@jacktayloor]

Great video!👍 What I would like to know: Difficulty level (1-10) for installing the kit for someone with average experience ? How long you needed to do it?

[@What_In_This_World]

Idea, I know I’m late, but here goes… Make a new USB-C battery board, with this docking feature built into the board, as well as video out enabled on the board. Even if it requires a new case, one with the battery compartment removed and this mounts to the back of the shell, I think everyone would be fine with that. And the dock, it needs one more than added in, built in wireless connection for the remotes. A nice 2.4ghz wireless connection built in would really help out, especially not needing to plug any adapters in. And the dock needs HDMI out and maybe even USB-C video out to help future proof for future devices. Maybe even a small FPGA chip in the dock that has proper integer scaling built in. I’d pay for that for sure.

[@axelguzman8432]

Eres increíble tito tito

[@r4dius]

An all in one kit with only one usb-c would be gret for sure 🙂

[@ElliotGindiVO]

What is it with these things and getting so close to perfection? Hope to see the future dock that actually just does it all.

[@rubikcuber1492]

Big fan of the flex cables. Soldering wires to those little test pads is my least favorite part of GB/GBA modding

[@MachoNachoProductions]

Me too, it’s a great improvement for the flex cables

[@BrunoFonsecaPT]

I fully agree on the missed opportunity. If they come out with a full dock, It’ll be an instabuy!

[@skikes3033]

Would love to see some psp content. Such an underrated system. Wish there was more mods for it.

[@quickrat3348]

Something like this for the GBA is amazing. I'd like to know if this could be the case for DS and 3DS.

[@quickrat3348]

@@MHSyaoran Both the DS and the 3DS have two main problems: 2 screens and uncommon input methods. The dual-screen system is also used in several different ways. Most of the games use it as a map/menu interface, but then you have games in which the lower screen is a vertical continuation of the upper screen. Other times it's rather a horizontal continuation. Several games used it in a vertical way, so you needed to turn the console 90° right or left (depending on if you are left or right handed). And some games even asked you to fold and unfold the screen in order to solve some puzzles. Then the input methods... You cannot properly remap the mic and the touch-screen to a regular controler. You should do this to a SmartPhone...

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That would be awesome!

[@quickrat3348]

And I didn't mention those games like Super Mario 3D Land or Kid Icarus Uprising that did use A LOT the 3D effect.

[@HKT-4300]

I feel like for DS it could be a space constraint but the test points are certainly there! Also with 3DS stuff like this is already doable with a feature called Input redirection on a modded 3DS, you do have to go through a PC but it is fully wireless and works very well

[@angelocorradino8720]

@@quickrat3348 Even with all those issues, there are still plenty of games that would work fine. For example, I play the Ace Attorney DS games on an emulator. I have it set up so a button toggles which screen you're looking at. A normal controller works fine. I'm not sure if it would be possible, but the Wii U gamepad would make a dope controller for a DS/3DS TV mod. It even has the microphone.

[@iankillingsley6486]

Can you please do the new updated version!? I have the hdmi integrated version that HISPEEPIDO sells. I haven’t installed it yet. I’m waiting on the new speaker and amp pcb. I was just hoping to have a reference video. 🤷‍♂️ no big

[@bloozbyblueballs5908]

I could see modifying the HDMI mod by moving that port down to the bottom of the GBA shell somewhere and basically carving a channel for a small mini HDMI to HDMI in cord in the shell of the dock.

[@bgjck]

It would be cool if they made a next version of this dock that was all in one, adding HDMI and blutooth along with the same controller ports!

[@thebeast7590]

You are soo close to 100k

[@tailsmonster12]

oh cool' I saw this on aliexpress a few days ago and I was wondering when you'd make a video on it lol. Nice l!

[@Artista_Frustrado]

now we need this kind of mods for the New3DSxl

[@locosmuevenmundo]

it would be great a fusion of the batery mod plus the hdmi mod all in one

[@MachoNachoProductions]

That would be a dream!

[@julien2983]

Since you mention that you'd like to see USB charging implemented, can I assume this mod is compatible with the CleanJuice battery mod?

[@UntrackedEndorphins]

Engineers all over the world screamed over that USB C implementation

[@SuperNicktendo]

Now I wonder what you could possibly do to make it the ultimate Gameboy. Maybe a 3D screen or something. I'm sure I'll be amazed at what comes next

[@sadeness]

This is cool but I’m more interested in that Zelda game boy advance shell .Is that something we can buy somewhere Tito?

[@spragzpc1]

This is mind blowing 🤯..the power of the retro community is un-stopable

[@repeekyraidcero]

Or the "blindness of nostalgia making buck" But the GBA simply rocks

[@lowpolysaurus]

What about some of the power issues this kit had? Makho found that some batteries wouldnt work when plugging in both mods. Did you find any of these issues?

[@richardbriansmith8562]

Awesome Video

[@fungalcoffee]

I can't wait to actually turn a GBA into a Switch, a Battery, HDMI, and controller mod in one clean package

[@shanez1215]

I LOVE the addition of the Wii Classic controller plug. I don't have a SNES but I have a Wii U and SNES mini and was worried I'd need to buy another wireless controller. I can't wait for them to get DP Alt mode working, it's 100% possible, but for now the video out workaround works. Sidenote: do you know why Nintendo used only 3 screws to secure the motherboard? There's several extra screw holes so I don't know why this is the case. Side sidenote: is this safe to use with non rechargeable AA's? I don't know if it's safe to wire the power right to the terminals like that.

[@sgtmaggi]

I would say that the insane battery draw is the biggest problem with the HDMI kits 🤔 I'm pretty used to have tethered controllers and having the gba tethered in that way is pretty similar. I'd rather have concerns about micro HDMI to break after some time

[@danieljakab219]

I just purchased the kit. It is different. I'm curious what the tp1 and tp2 wires are for they are on the pcb but the instructions do not state what to do with them??

[@pastiesandagstring]

Did you buy that minish cap shell? Or did you add all that yourself?

[@CarlosRivera-ju1ow]

Do you use original games for the GBA or is there a solution like the R4 for Nintendo 3DS? Thank you

[@phirenz]

For the usecase of connecting a controller while on HDMI, it might have made a lot more sense to have a mod that installed a Bluetooth receiver chip. That eliminates a lot of cons. No more case modding. Slight easier install. No need for a USB power adapter or to remove the batteries. The downsides to such an approach is that it restricts you to Bluetooth controllers, it might be hard to sync a controller, and it requires batteries. Alternatively, a future version of this mod should go full out and incorporate video over USB and proper support for batteries (either automatic switching between internal/output power, or going full out with a rechargeable battery)

[@joe-edward]

So if the dock also powers the GBA, that solves one of the problems you mentioned about wanting it to be more. Now just the HDMI out signal and the wireless controller compatibility, and it's got it all, right?

[@noahpearson2190]

I’m case your wondering they’re are official ways to play GBA on the tv, the gba player attached to the GameCube does just that.

[@depapepebarcelona3417]

Hello, do you think the dock mod is safe? Meaning it won’t make your GBA explode or overheat?

[@Stout936]

It probably wouldn't be clean, but you could cludge the HDMI out to be beside the USB C and add an HDMI cable to the dock. Not the best solution as you'd need to align two ports to the dock, but it would get you most of the way to an all-in-one type of thing

[@alinepiroutek8932]

So the perfect Switch GBA is: 1-A dock that allows playing on HDMI on the right proportions, ultra low latency 2-Don't need to fit a cable on the top 3-The dock turn off the connection to the batteries and power up the unit by itself, no need to remove the batteries 4-Allows bluetooth audio and controllers at same time without affecting the latency 5-Allows those famous controllers ports known for confort like GC, Classic Mini Consoles and USB 6-Allows firmware updates to give support to max number of different controllers like the ones for people with special necessities such as Xbox Adaptive Controller. You can map the buttons on controllers using a software and uploading it to your dock(for example, some people want to disable accidental Left Analog inputs and focus only on Dpad) 7-Everything is done by a USBC interface at the bottom 8-The USBC can be angled to not break easily 9-A precut shell ready for all those modding And of course 10-IPS LCD/OLED panel, the most important one, the one that gave a boom to GBA modding scene Yeah manufacturers, take notes haha. A full 9 in 1 modkit.

[@alinepiroutek8932]

*I wish something similar for DS There is still no HD 720p solution for DS Lite.

[@tenchuu007]

I love the tacky ribbon cable. It looks factory. 100% agree on the things they could have added.

[@Mr_ToR]

would this work with the chargable battery mod? I would even buy this only to use it as a charging dock.

[@OleNesie]

The adhesive would have been great for the gbc led flex ribbon. I had a difficult time with that

[@o0julek0o]

Hope this can be done with the GBA SP soon. That’d be perfect for me.