The BEST GAME BOY ADVANCE Mods 🎮 My 2023 GBA 👻💜

[@goatreviews]

🐏 RAM the Like Button 👍 to help us in the Algorithm! What’s your favourite GBA Game? 💬 Comment Below! 👇

[@wvm6704]

Fire Emblem and Golden Sun and Pokemon Fire Red

[@goatreviews]

Oh boy, those are some great recommendations@@wvm6704 🤩 Thank you 🙏

[@smithy1578]

Pokémon emerald

[@goatreviews]

An absolutely stellar choice, @@smithy1578 ! 😎🙏

[@brandonturner8347]

I love the legacy of goku games. So many memories

[@deips74]

The IPS display completely changes the gaming experience and gives new life to the GBA. Great job, I should too if I ever have the time…

[@goatreviews]

It sure does, Fratellini! 😁 There’s absolutely no going back once you’ve experienced it. Thank you! 🙏 Ah man, I feel that. I hope you have a chance for some down-time shortly Davide. It would make a fun project for you to do with Junior! 😉 Hope you’re doing well. Keen to hear what you’ve been up to some time!

[@deips74]

@@goatreviews I am fine, thank you! The school summer holidays have begun and I dedicate more time to my children, bike rides in the countryside, the beach ... I have put my hobbies on hold so I spend less 😂. I keep following your channel and leaving my opinion on the cool objects we are addicted to 😄. Thanks again, ciao👋

[@goatreviews]

@@deips74 that sounds wonderful! Glad to hear you’re enjoying time with the family. Haha, thanks Davide! It’s always a pleasure to hear from you. Take care 🙏⌚️🎮🔥

[@adamdaniels1368]

THIS GUYS VOICE IS THE BEST. I WANT HIM TO NARRATE MY FUNERAL AND REFLECT ON MY LIFE IN A NEGATIVE WAY

[@goatreviews]

Haha, cheers Adam! 🙏 I guess I'll have to start narrating more topics 😛

[@FranktheTank319]

I love the lanyard on this. Looks so cool.

[@goatreviews]

Cheers, Frank! 🙏 I love having some additional, matching “transparent flair” 😁👌

[@Gigachad-hb7ji]

Very cool mod for the gba! Love the clear shell mod 👍. Pokemon emerald's certainly a banger for the gba!

[@goatreviews]

Thanks Gigachad 😁 It sure is! I played through Ruby back on release - I’m keen to do a play through of Emerald (and a couple of modded versions of it! 😉)

[@sethporter9066]

Quick question though, will you be able to move those Pokemon to a DS game like Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum?

[@goatreviews]

Great question, @@sethporter9066 ! The answer is Yes, you can. If you own a Nintendo DS or DS Lite, the console features both a GBA port, and a DS Port! You can trade and move Pokémon between the 2 games (So long as you’ve obtained the National Dex and accessed Pal Park). Hope this helps! 🙏

[@sethporter9066]

@@goatreviews Cool, was wondering since that's basically an SD card and not an official GBA cart. If I ever get another GBA, may have to consider it!

[@goatreviews]

@@sethporter9066 Awesome! 🙌 BTW, you’re right since it’s on an SD card you can move and edit the save files on PC if you really want to get in to it 😁 There’s a loooot of functionality there too, can turn anything shiny etc, so it’s kinda cheating 😂

[@charliehsu9311]

I love and miss Rayman so much! That was my first ever game in my life!

[@goatreviews]

Yes!! 🙌 Rayman is an absolute banger. Time for another nostalgic play-through! 🤩

[@wilsonram39]

Awesome stuff to look into! Thanks for the video, looking into the EZ Flash Omega and came across this video. Not sure I want to do much to my GBA at this point, but loved seeing what you'd done with yours!

[@goatreviews]

Cheers, Wilson! 🙏 It really is. No worries, glad you enjoyed it 😁 Yeah modding can be tricky - and risky!! As I found out the hard way 😅 I actually broke my GBA recently… stay tuned for that video 👀

[@DREAM41510]

Thank you for showing us the "Backlighting Bleeding Protector" 😂 many wouldn't know until they were done. 👍

[@goatreviews]

Happy to help, Irvin! 🙏 It’s one I wish I knew myself when purchasing parts. Have a great day! 😁

[@DREAM41510]

@@goatreviews it's the small things that count after completion. Have a great day as well. I will Sub for future content. ✌️

[@Notpoop906]

i also always loved the transparent tech look. especially the colorful stuff

[@goatreviews]

There’s just something so APPEALING about it, right? 🤩 Agreed. Colourful is even better! 👌

[@WizardClipAudio]

Holographic label seems a little too much reflective distraction next to the screen, to me. 🤷‍♂️

[@goatreviews]

Thankfully, I haven't found this to be the case 😅 Honestly, even if it did, I would still have done it, it's just looks so cool 🤩 Thanks for weighing in, Wizard! 🙏🧙‍♂️

[@watchingdanny]

I saw at least 3 Casio watches. My favorite watch brand along with my favorite gaming portable. How can I not give this video a 👍🏾🙂.

[@goatreviews]

Danny, my MAN! 🙌 Homies for life 😎👌

[@oWhiteops]

Dope Gameboy man!

[@goatreviews]

Cheers WhiteOps! 🙏 I’m having SO MUCH fun with it 🤩

[@mikeg93]

This has to be one of the nicest custom gba

[@goatreviews]

Cheers Mike! 🙏 I'm glad you appreciate the design as much as I do 🤩👌

[@WizardClipAudio]

Rechargeable AAs, Alkaline or Lithium > integrated usb charging battery packs. Instantly swappable and you never gotta play tethered to a dongle. One less vulnerability to the shell for dirt or beverages to seep into. I wish my iPhone had swappable AAs, even. 😂

[@goatreviews]

Fair point, man! 👌 You also get to load them like shotgun shells 💪😎

[@leeMinGoi23]

very cool that deep blue and black accent colors are superb ..this mods has its charm..!!

[@goatreviews]

I appreciate that, Shiryu! 🙏 I agree, it’s a colour scheme that just works so well together 👌

[@Notpoop906]

really would recommend spending the time to solder the wires for the on screen display controls. without it you can't toggle frame blending, which is a must if you are put off by the flickering shadows and effects in various games caused by the higher refresh rate of the IPS panel. I went about a week with just touch sensors before I couldn't stand the flickering in pretty much every game I wanted to play, so I soldered the controls and wished I had done it from day 1 lol. it's also really annoying not being able to use the touch sensor to go back the other way in settings. so if you miss your preferred setting, you have to loop all the way back around again. where as with the buttons soldered you just tap the other shoulder button.

[@goatreviews]

Good stuff! 🔥 It’s definitely worth the extra effort to do the soldering. Even if people don’t have a soldering iron already, this would be the perfect opportunity to get hold of one! 👌 Thanks for weighing in 🙏

[@thekiddshow]

Sonic Advance Series is one of my faves

[@goatreviews]

Thanks for the recommendation, TheKiddShoe! 🙏 I’ll have to spend some quality time on this series. I was a HUGE fan of Sonic Adventure 2 Battle for GameCube 🤩

[@petermuniz9296]

I just install it and I love it I can’t believe it took me 20 years to do this

[@goatreviews]

Haha, it's SUCH a great upgrade, right? 👌 The sooner, the better 😁

[@petermuniz9296]

@@goatreviewsam always let in the game

[@knowledgeispowerrr]

1. Buy NDSL(already big enough, bright enough display) - $15 VS $150+ for GBA+ips kit 2. Buy R4i - $4 (instead of $100 for ezflash) 4. Dump all your GBA roms on your R4i and put it in your NDSL 5. PROFIT!

[@goatreviews]

This is a great value alternative! 👌 I like that the DS can also use the EZFlash too. Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@e72882]

Here are my Top 10 GBA: Metroid Fusion Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Super Mario Advance Pokemon Emerald Advance Wars Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow Final Fantasy VI Kirby and the Amazing Mirror Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Mega Man & Bass

[@goatreviews]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this list of recommendations! 🙏 There’s some absolute bangers that I can agree with there 🤩 And a few new ones that I need to try, thanks to your comment 😉 Much appreciated! 👌

[@jamespaxton6395]

Nice vid mate! I like how it came out 😄

[@goatreviews]

Cheers James! 🙏 I'm super happy with it too. It's nice to play, AND to look at 😄

[@eternal4651]

Im thinking of getting the full pre built kit, but where do you get the USB C Battery Cover? ive seen a few in simple colours, but cant seem to find a Clear Orange that matches the pre built pictures.

[@goatreviews]

Awesome, I hope you enjoy it, brother! 👌 Oh man, the USB-C battery covers seem to be the ONE part that is difficult to get hold of in any form of variety 😅 Sometimes they can be found on eBay 👀

[@Bert439]

Picked up a custom Etsy GBA with a glow in the dark Crystal shell. Has the V.2 IPS screen. Thing is beautiful to play on I just use EBL USB Rechargeable AA's they run a good while. I have the EZ Flash Omega which is the older model of the Definitive Edition you have.

[@goatreviews]

Nice pickup, Bert! That sounds incredible - I’d love to see that thing in the dark! 🤩 Interesting! Is there much of a feature difference between the Definitive Edition and the normal Omega?

[@JohnBanana935]

How long does the battery last may I ask? Debating whether or not to just buy without the usb-c battery, and use rechargeable AAs instead. I bought AAs for my 360 controller as I felt the rechargeable pack was diminishing greatly. I get these are obviously brand new and not a decade+ old. Just wondering what your take on that would be. Also, going for the clear purple myself! Nice to see it on camera before buying! Great video also, found it very informative, even though I’m buying a pre built one lol 👍 cheers!

[@goatreviews]

Like, Zoinks, Scoob! Great question. With an IPS display, the specs indicate this battery can last 11 hours of play time! Personally I like to keep my battery topped up (just in case), so have never had to push it that long. I can say I put in a solid 2 hours of play time yesterday without denting it 😃🔋 I like having the option of “play while it’s charging” if I ever did deplete it fully though. If you’re having any doubts about a USB-C battery, you might also consider investing in some rechargeable AA batteries with a charging dock - that’s what I use for most of my other electronics! 😉 This is the model I use and would recommend if you go this route: amzn.to/3JxDsTO 📊 As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks so much for the feedback. Best of luck with your GBA, and have fun! 🙏

[@joe-edward]

Hi, good day to you! Can you please talk about any sound upgrades available for the GBA? I just purchased my first "stock" GBA from ebay, and I am looking to upgrade to the ips 3.0 screen, the audio amp and speaker, the rechargeable battery, and I also want to do the hdmi out and docking station mods that Macho Nacho did on his minish cap version. Most of all, though, I am SUPER interested in the mod you did to get ALL those games on an SD card. That is awesome!!

[@goatreviews]

G'day Joe! 👋 I haven't done any sound upgrades yet. I am quite happy with the volume and quality of the original speaker! That being said, I have noticed that since I installed the IPS display and USB-C battery mods, I am able to hear a faint 'humming' noise while using headphones. As such, I have bought a "Power Cleaner" from Retro Modding that will take care of this :D As a spoiler, I have also just bought a new IPS 3.0 Kit too! 🤫 Oh man, the HDMI out would be so cool - I nearly went with that but they were sold out. Oh yeah, the EZ-Flash Omega (Definitive Edition) is such an amazing device that I can't recommend enough! I've heard some people love collecting physical cartridges, but for me personally, it's all about the convenience of playing ROM's all; from one cartridge 😉

[@lilbigmike8945]

Could you install the backlight bleeding protector after you installed the screen?

[@goatreviews]

I believe you're supposed to do so during the upgrade, not after! But I did give it a try 😅 Here's how it went... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LadaFuoL2kl5o

[@dfo627]

You did forget- Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance... That was the first game I ever played in my life.

[@goatreviews]

Awesome! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the Castlevania games I’ve played through, so will check this one out. Thank you for the recommendation, DFO! 🙏

[@dfo627]

@@goatreviews You are welcome! I do hope you like it as I have! Some people complain about how the colors are too bright (Which, they are, but hey, there's always color mods, right?), and complain about the music (I actually like the music) If you ever wish to get into rom hacks, one I recommend is Dawn of Dissonance! it's a rom hack of Dawn of Sorrow, and completely changes so many things of the game, and you play as Juste (Protagonist of Harmony of Dissonance)

[@goatreviews]

@dfo627 I tend to give things a chance with an open mind… and bright colours sounds amazing actually 🤩 Can’t wait to check out the sound track too 👌 Thank you for the romhack suggestion! I believe Aria of Sorrow is the version I played through on GBA 😁

[@dfo627]

@@goatreviews Ah, well theres a version where is has both Aria and Harmony n the same cartridge... If need be, I can link the rom.

[@goatreviews]

Woah, that's cool! 2 in 1 😎 All good DFO, I appreciate the offer though! 🙏 Thanks again for the recommendations 😄

[@paulmcnamara2908]

Cool havnt seen it for years and can't remember what it's called, but have the gameboy that folds and a load of carts in a cupboard somewhere! Love to see any upgrades for that!

[@goatreviews]

Yes, Paul! 🙏 The folding one would be the “Game Boy Advance SP”. An absolute banger - it had a backlit screen by default, and shared the same games library with the GBA! Time to whip it out for some waves of nostalgia, Paul! 🌊🤤

[@calculateddeclination5534]

I see so many videos of custom gba consoles but I never see anyone doing any modding for original nintendo ds consoles. Do ppl just not like it? Is it difficult to customize due to the nature of how it's built? Are good batteries nearly impossible to find? I see custom ds lites but none for the original ds. It's my favorite ds.

[@goatreviews]

This is an interesting point you raise, and I agree! 💯 I too have fond memories with my original DS 🙏 If I had to guess, it may be a combination of the difficulty of re-assembly with the ribbon cables going through the hinges, and the overall size. Maybe even availability of parts? 🤔 What kind of mod would you have in mind? As you will be aware, many people like to mod the DS Lite by removing the top screen to make a GBA player, at a more managable size 😁 I also recall seeing people install a cool light-bar between the empty hinges 🤩 I think overall, the sleeker design may lend itself to an easier and more rewarding modding experience.

[@calculateddeclination5534]

I was thinking that I wished the ds had screen upgrades and battery upgrades. A bigger battery with a USB-C charger upgrade. I see that for gba but not ds. I guess it's just easier for gba. I'd love to have a reshelled og ds with better screens and rechargeable battery USB-C upgrade. I'd like that a lot.

[@goatreviews]

@@calculateddeclination5534 Oh man... Now those would be some worthy upgrades! 🤩 It's definitely about time for USB-C, not their proprietary Nintendo DS Charger! 👌Yeah I'd love to see some cool transparent shell upgrades too

[@elektronzer3809]

I am confused. The backlight bleed page says its not compatible with a IPS screen and is not needed. Did you not use a IPS display?

[@goatreviews]

Thanks for pointing this out Elektronzer! 🙏 You are absolutely right. It wasn’t until after this video that I realised that the backlight bleeding protector wouldn’t have been compatible anyway. You’d need to find another way of resolving the backlight bleed on a transparent shell! 👌 Unfortunately, my next attempt at resolving this didn’t end so well for the GBA 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LadaFuoL2kl5o

[@davidbutcher5544]

Great video. My modded GBA is being delivered today,my EZ flash omega is on the way i cant wait. I was just wandering do you have a go to website for the GB/GBA ROMS?

[@goatreviews]

Good stuff David! 🤩 You’re in for a tonne of fun 👌 I’d only condone using genuine ROM’s from games you own. 😉 I was able to use my DS Lite and an R4 card to pluck the ROMs off some GBA cartridges I had 🤩

[@henryfoulkes7793]

Hello mate, I just came across your videos and they’re great. I have a quick question. I have a G shock that I love but it’s pretty battered now. I used this watch when I was deployed to Afghan, Do you know anyone that could mod it with a new case and strap?

[@goatreviews]

G’day Henry! 👋 Thanks for your service, and viewership 🙏 Hmmm, who might be best to repair it… 🤔 Even without knowing what model of G-Shock you have, I have an answer for you… It’s you! 🫵 I genuinely believe that anyone can do a bezel + strap swap themselves - and guess what else? Doing so even adds to the proud feeling you’ll have when its on your wrist 😁 If you’re looking for inspiration, the main featured video on my KZbin Channel page shows you how to do a mod, and even has a link to some parts. And, if you need any further help, I’m only a message away 😉 Best of luck!

[@falltxn7412]

Really want to buy a setup for me and my son 🤩

[@goatreviews]

It’s a load of fun to play. Some truly amazing games are on the platform!👌 Are you planning to buy one prebuilt, or mod an older GBA yourself?

[@Ascension_4]

I wanna get one soon that dark purple is eye catching

[@goatreviews]

It looks SO NICE, Right? 👻👾 Best of luck with your build - let me know if you need any pointers! Thanks for weighing in, Risk! 🙏

[@CLOClayton]

I love the purple and black

[@goatreviews]

It’s SUCH a cool colour combo, right? 🤩💜🖤 Thanks for weighing in 🙏

[@noshiroMR2]

Where can I get this already set up.. just standard GBA, no major upgrades, just with the games and type c battery?

[@goatreviews]

The best place to pickup a used GBA would be your local Retro Games store, or failing that, eBay! 👌 As for the modding parts such as USB-C battery, I’ve left links to them in the description.

[@jjpjedi]

i built mine without the backlight bleeding protector - is it possible to install this part now? if so is it complicated to do so?

[@goatreviews]

Hi JJ 👋 So it turns out the backlight bleeding protector would NOT have been compatible with my particular IPS display anyway. It depends on which one you've got! Have you checked yours is compatible? If so, it may be possible (although tricky). Here's the video where I attempted to installed it, and ruined my GBA ☠ kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LadaFuoL2kl5o

[@Mandolorian84]

Awesome Artwork! Can i please borrow? :)

[@goatreviews]

Hi Doru! Would you please clarify what you’re referring to by “Artwork”? Did you mean the GBA itself, or the Thumbnail for this video perhaps?

[@werdcela9170]

Can I ask where you got that paracord lanyard with the bead from? Couldnt see it in the description links

[@goatreviews]

Of course, no worries Werd! 😁 Here’s the Colourful Beads: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_msWG0JG And here’s the Paracord itself: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mqr5wWS Hope this helps 🙏

[@Apenguinlover5628]

Queston, What's the cheapest GBA light mod you can find? Most of them are expensive for me because of my currency, I want to add backlights to it. And whats the cheapest Nintendo Gameboy Kit you can find? Please answer.

[@goatreviews]

G’day Penguin! 🐧 Great question. The cheapest GBA light mod? Look up “GBA Worm Light” 😜 But seriously, there is a previous generation of backlit screens for the GBA before the IPS displays (called the AGS-101), which you may be able to find cheaper, or else in some “pre-built” GBA’s on eBay. Incidentally, I also just stumbled into this FRONTLIGHT mod on AliExpress, which is substantially cheaper than a backlight mod, though I cannot vouch for it personally. Keen to hear your thoughts!: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mNa1pLe

[@Apenguinlover5628]

@@goatreviews Thanks for the recommendation! A frontlight can do for a while but ill think about it because it has no reviews and i dont want to get scammed, But about the gameboy kit though? Also ive been thinking about this Gameboy kit ive found on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Vastar-17Pcs-Triwing-Screwdriver-Nintendo/dp/B07RSR5V25/ref=sr_1_3?crid=EZJN2E62R6LR&keywords=Vastar+17Pcs+Triwing+Screwdriver+Set+for+Nintendo+-+Full+Professional+Screwdriver+Bit+Repair+Tool+Kit+with+S2+Steel+for+Nintendo+New+3DS%2F2DS+XL%2FNES%2FSNES+Classic+%282017%29%2FNintendo+NDS%2FNDS&qid=1687703360&sprefix=vastar+17pcs+triwing+screwdriver+set+for+nintendo+-+full+professional+screwdriver+bit+repair+tool+kit+with+s2+steel+for+nintendo+new+3ds%2F2ds+xl%2Fnes%2Fsnes+classic+2017+%2Fnintendo+nds%2Fnds%2Caps%2C401&sr=8-3

[@goatreviews]

No worries @@Apenguinlover5628 🐧🙏 A wise move! Maybe let someone else test if it's legit first 😄 By 'Game Boy' did you mean a normal, first generation Game Boy (Not Color or Advance)? Retro Modding does have a bunch of parts including IPS Displays, Buttons, Game Cartridges ETC for them too! www.retromodding.com/collections/game-boy?ref=opeeoa6h Also, that tool kit you linked looks pretty sweet! A nice price, and some bangin' reviews. Let me know if you need any further help! 🤝

[@IN64I]

Where do I find this handband? Nice Gba bro 🎉

[@goatreviews]

Thanks, homie! 🙏 Are you referring to the custom one I made with the purple bead? If so, these are the materials I used, otherwise, let me know: 🔲 Black Paracord - geni.us/CORD 📿 Transparent Coloured Bead - geni.us/BEAD 📊 As an Amazon Associate, eBay Partner, and AliExpress Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases made through these affiliate links.

[@noshiroMR2]

Wow! This is what I was looking for! How can I get this?

[@redyk2038]

Dose your ezflash still work? I got one and it last a day

[@goatreviews]

Oh man, I am sorry to hear that! I have just tested for you, and mine is still going strong 💪 It sounds unusual for that to happen, hopefully you were able to get a replacement since it happened so quickly after purchase

[@jeremiahmcmurray7041]

for say like on pokemon games can you still trade with non modded gba?

[@goatreviews]

@@jeremiahmcmurray7041 Hi Jeremiah, there should be no issue with using the port on the modded GBA with a connection cable to a regular GBA 👌

[@wvm6704]

Is there a link to the battery cover that has a charge port already?

[@goatreviews]

Hi mate! Great question - They seem to be in high demand so various colours are going out of stock, but here's the link: www.retromodding.com/products/gameboy-advance-battery-cover?ref=opeeoa6h&variant=34938771243164 I noticed for example that the "Clear Neon Yellow" appears to be in stock with the trim, but there are likely others too :) Hope this helps! 🙏

[@wvm6704]

@@goatreviews Oh yeah I found that but it doesn't have a hole for the cable.

[@goatreviews]

Oh dang - No worries@@wvm6704, there are a few similar options on other sites: Battery + USB-C Trimmed Cover - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dd83Hhb USB-C Trimmed Cover only - amzn.to/3NQH8Ck Very Cheap Untrimmed Covers (Which you may try cutting yourself) - s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmachRJ 📊 As an Amazon Associate, eBay Partner, and AliExpress Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases made through these affiliate links. Let me know if you need any more assistance 🙂

[@wvm6704]

Perfect! Thank you, sir! You're the man!@@goatreviews

[@goatreviews]

@@wvm6704 no worries! Happy to help 😁

[@urielarista7432]

Where can I buy this? With the games and everything?

[@goatreviews]

G'day Uriel! 👋 For this build, you would need the motherboard from an original GBA. All of the other physical hardware / parts can be found on www.retromodding.com/discount/goat?ref=opeeoa6h (Be sure to use Discount Code at checkout to save: GOAT) I have linked to the parts in the description! As for games, one option is to use GBA Cartridges you own, and then using something like a DS Lite, drag the Game File onto an R4 card! Then you can transfer the game (and save file) to your EZ-Flash Micro SD card 😉 Do let me know if you have any other questions 🙏

[@niquesrej]

How long does that cell battery last for the cartridge pack?

[@goatreviews]

G’day Taspey, great question! 🙏 I can’t say for sure as I’ve not had to change it yet myself, but one things for sure: The button cell batteries are FAR EASIER to replace than on a standard game cartridge, which are soldered to the circuit board. The EZ-Flash Omega has a single, easy to open screw, as well as a standard battery release for the button cell battery - which is also a standard, readily available size. I’ve heard that the batteries on normal Game Boy games can last upward of 10 years - so let’s hope the EZ-Flash can match or at least approach this 😁

[@Ewwegos]

Can you buy the “EZ-Flash “ already set up ?

[@goatreviews]

The EZ-Flash arrives ready to go, however you’ll need to install your own ROM’s on the device 👌 That being said, I’ve just reviewed an alternative (for the game boy colour) that came with a TONNE of ROMs pre-installed! 🤩 Stay tuned in the next couple of weeks for the video 😉

[@Ewwegos]

@@goatreviews I found some one on Amazon that installs the Roms

[@goatreviews]

Interesting! Care to share where to find this?

[@Kyrox2]

You might want to do a little research on mods. You're a year or two behind on some of the categories. The laminated IPS screens are much nicer than the separated ones. The USBC battery from R6 is one of the lower capacity batteries and out of all the other battery mods, it offers some of the least safety features. The battery is likely to degrade quickly and won't run as long. I recommend Retromodding's battery over the R6 one. Makho has a video thoroughly testing the two. The shell that you used is the old version. FunnyPlaying's new mirror finish shells were made using an updated mold and the finish on them is much nicer. The buttons you used are fine. I prefer cloud game store buttons as their molds are closer to the OEM sizes than FunnyPlaying's, but that's just personal preference. You can also get much nicer resin buttons now from Lab15 or Yesterday's tech. If you were going for best GBA, you'd probably need to start with one of the FunnyPlaying PCBs.

[@goatreviews]

G'day Kyrox! 👋 Let me start by saying THANK YOU, for your thorough, constructive response. I very much appreciate it. 🙏 It looks like there are some further advancements I need to look in to! I'm a fan of Makho, and will look in to the video 🙂 I did spot the mirror finish shell recently, though I didn't know they had an updated mold! Good pickup. Agreed! I would love to go for some fancier buttons in another build. For now, all black will be just fine for this builds theme. Would you care to elaborate on the FunnyPlaying PCB? Am I to understand they are producing a new motherboard from scratch, removing the need for a 'host' GBA? 🤯

[@Kyrox2]

@@goatreviews FunnyPlaying sells a redesigned PCB with new parts. The only thing you need from an original GBA are the CPU and RAM. It has a better amp, more efficient power regulator, and button leds integrated into the board.

[@RetroSix]

RetroSix literally is longest lasting battery mod to date still. Has every safety features all others do and was the first one to introduce USB C full speed charging and low battery indicator that others followed with after. Don't always believe what you read or what those paid to review the competition say ❤

[@goatreviews]

Fascinating! Aww man. If only they could replicate those last 2 components - and save us from having to butcher a whole GBA! Thanks for sharing@@Kyrox2🙏

[@goatreviews]

Woah! The OG’s at @@RetroSix themselves have weighed in! I am honoured. 🫡 Don’t worry, I’ve got nothing bad to say about the Clean Juice battery. You guys gave pioneered an INCREDIBLE solution, that I can’t get enough of! 🔋 Thanks for weighing in, and I look forward to working with your solutions further in the future. 🙏

[@Tjemcd]

Just placed an order for just about everything lol. Also, so you know the “ GBA shell (trimmed) ” and “ Battery cover (With USB-C Hole) ” links don’t work.

[@goatreviews]

Awesome! You’re in for a good time 😁 Thanks for the heads up, I’ll get those links fixed ASAP! 🙏 Keep me posted with how your build goes 👌

[@travismoore7849]

Can you use a 48pin tsop 1mb for about four dollars to increase the ram?

[@goatreviews]

Woah, I have never heard about increasing the RAM of a GBA! 😨 Is this just an idea, or something you've heard about?

[@travismoore7849]

@@goatreviews Just a thought.

[@johnmichaelc216]

link for pre drilled battery cover sir?

[@goatreviews]

Sure thing, John! 👌 Looks like Retromodding is out of stock right now - but thankfully I found all the colour options here for you: tidd.ly/3QswgLs

[@scorpiomelancholia1559]

Hey wait What about the sun sensor for the boktai games

[@goatreviews]

Haha, I’m pretty sure it doesnt have this capability… Wouldn’t that be awesome though? 🤩 May as well throw in a rotation sensor too so it can play Wario Ware Twisted, and be a TRUE all in one! 😂 Thanks, Scorpio! ♏️🦂🙏🐐

[@anuraggoel4742]

I need modern GBA 2023, if u could send me one what's your asking price for it?

[@goatreviews]

Hi Anurag! 👋 I’ve found a seller for you who does pre-built Custom GBA’s with IPS Backlit Displays here: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mNfnk1g The price is about $135 USD. Hope this helps! 🙏

[@armandocalderon2611]

y no vendes uno asi como es?

[@goatreviews]

Desafortunadamente, no los construyo para venderlos, solo como una sola vez para uso personal. De hecho, el mío está roto en este momento, ¡después de un vídeo reciente!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LadaFuoL2kl5o Espero solucionarlo pronto 😊

[@ProfessorHobo]

Can the EZflash run rom hacks?

[@goatreviews]

Great question, Prof! 🙏 It sure can. Currently I’m having tonnes of fun playing through “Pokémon Radical Red”! 👌

[@rpeet687]

is the shell cracked?

[@goatreviews]

Indeed it is, Rpeet! I don’t remember cracking it but I did notice that line. Thankfully it’s not super obvious, and doesn’t affect the functionality 😁

[@SokaVR1]

I wish i could just buy it, i dont have the tools to mod it, and i dont know how to.

[@goatreviews]

Yeah, I know what you mean. Modding isn't for everyone! I believe I've seen completed builds for sale on eBay: geni.us/READYGBA 📊 As an eBay Affiliate, I utilize Affiliate Links for this, and other Affiliate Programs. If you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support is appreciated! 🙏

[@SokaVR1]

@@goatreviews thanks man! I found some really good builds

[@goatreviews]

@@SokaVR1 Awesome! 🙌 No worries man, always happy to help 🙏

[@Zer0Digits]

The link for the battery cover is dead.

[@goatreviews]

G'day Zer0! Thank you so much for pointing this out! 🙏 You know what's crazy? I checked the link on my mobile after receiving your comment earlier - and you're right! "Page not found". However, now that I'm home and on my PC, the link appears to be working again! Could I ask you to please check the link again from a PC to confirm? Maybe it's been resolved now, or else is there a chance that it's just 'cached' on my browser from when it was available 🤔

[@morrisdennison8039]

Lol I’ve been trying to get my hands on a GBA for a while now ever sense I made the mistake to sell mine for other things in my collection. Just need to find a broken one for 30 or less and I’ll be cooking with gas

[@goatreviews]

Ohh Morris! I can feel the regret from here! 😫 Not to worry, though! If you’re fortunate enough to have a retro games store nearby, they often have them! Though $30 or less might be a struggle. Same with eBay, people tend to know the prices, or else they get snapped up really quickly! My advice is to keep posted on your local garage sales, and flea markets! Best of luck with your nostalgia! 😁🙏🤞

[@morrisdennison8039]

@@goatreviews yah it’s tough I found a 2DS last weak with a broken digitizer for 25, I usually have good luck find broken consoles and handhelds, my ability to repair them aren’t perfect but I haven’t meet a problem I couldn’t conquer yet. I 100% agree with you for the 30 or less dollar point. It’s gonna be a pain to find anything, I’ve been looking specifically at mother boards for the GBA, if I’m gonna mod it and shell swap it and put an ips in all I need is a decent board you know what I mean.

[@goatreviews]

@@morrisdennison8039 what a deal! That’s an incredible value-add after you fix it 🤩 Of course. Most boards are in decent shape internally - here’s to hoping someone undervalues a “crappy looking” GBA with a minty motherboard for you! 🙏👌

[@morrisdennison8039]

@@goatreviews well if you wanna hear the real kicker, the digitizer wasn’t even broken the previous owner, never attempted to open it, I guess they must have dropped it or hit it somehow, because the ribbon cable was discounted, I prayed wiggled the cord into place with my fingers for 2 minutes because I couldn’t find my soft tweezers. And I tried it, it works. I was honestly amazing, and thank you for the support in the hunt for my future gba.

[@goatreviews]

@@morrisdennison8039 hahaha! 😂 What incredible fortune 🍀 Morris, with luck like that, you’re sure to find a GBA soon 😁

[@Renan13243]

Ok,mas,como eu consigo fazer o download de jogos??

[@goatreviews]

As ROMs devem ser obtidas legalmente. Uma opção é transferir os arquivos dos cartuchos de jogos que você já possui.

[@Renan13243]

@@goatreviews Ah entendi,obrigado :)

[@thegixlad27]

Where is the OLED GBA’s?

[@goatreviews]

@@thegixlad27 Oh man… great point! 👌 The next innovation! 🤩

[@evilmode100]

everdrive has a mini also....

[@goatreviews]

Fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing this option Evilmode 🙏 I'd love to hear more! Was the EverDrive Mini for GBA a re-release after feedback that the other one was too big? Or is it simply a version with less features as the 'standard' size?

[@joel198d]

thumbnail is Crazy. This is a great mod but not the greatest. Things improve as years go by.

[@goatreviews]

Thanks for the feedback Joel. 🙏 What would it take to make this the greatest, in your opinion?

[@joel198d]

@@goatreviews this is a really really great mod. So as far as this time it is a great mod

[@goatreviews]

Cheers @@joel198d 🙏

[@thenarrator5746]

@@goatreviews They have an IPS now that is flushed against the glass lens making the ips look similar to that of a cell phone. That’s probably the latest and greatest thing you can do to a GBA. I’ve even seen people add Bluetooth to GBAs for BT audio. And there are micro hdmi out kits that can turn a GBA into a TV console. Just a few things to make it even better.

[@goatreviews]

@@thenarrator5746 incredible! 🤩 That sounds like the viewing angles would be insane. Man, Bluetooth would be awesome as well - I’d love to have my AirPods connected to the GBA and forego the cables 💭 Yes! Those kits are cool too - I’ve also seen one that utilises the existing GBA connection cable port and outputs to a custom HDMI cable! 🙌

[@abelesteve9881]

never use anko batteries they fail and will liquid damaged to any device.

[@goatreviews]

Oh man!! Thanks so much for this heads up, Steve! 🙏 I appreciate it. Not worth cheaping-out on batteries! 👌

[@abelesteve9881]

@@goatreviews i always suggest ikea recharge batteries they good and last long. And good price

[@goatreviews]

@@abelesteve9881 cheers for the suggestion! I’ll check em’ out 😁

[@aggressiveal6666]

Where’s ps2 video

[@goatreviews]

G'day Al! 👋 I do have the PS2 shell upgrade, as well as another Memory Card mod for the PS2 that I'd like to install, ready to go! Thanks for the reminder 🙏😁

[@DarthPooh]

I think everdrive is better than ez flash omega

[@goatreviews]

I do love my EverDrive 64, so know they’re a great brand! 👌 One reason I chose the Ez-Flash for my GBA, was that the EverDrive would be too big and protrude out of the game slot. Are there any specific advantages that the EverDrive offers?

[@DarthPooh]

@@goatreviews I think the everdrive is faster and can play emulators like gb/gbc nes and sega gg and sega ms

[@goatreviews]

@@DarthPooh very cool! 😎👌 I was not aware of this. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙏

[@Absarck]

EM R ALDDD

[@goatreviews]

What a game 🤩 I finished Ruby when it came out... and I would LOVE to do a playthrough of Emerald!! Thanks for the recommendation! 🙏

[@jonathanmikarui8931]

Dude you really don’t need to use your hands as much as you do to communicate, it’s super distracting

[@goatreviews]

Noted. Thanks for the feedback, Jono! 🙏

[@RockafellaInc]

I like his hand gestures

[@goatreviews]

You the real MVP, @@RockafellaInc! 🥲🙏❤️

[@TheGuyWhoComments]

I personally love all the hand gestures

[@goatreviews]

Cheers @@TheGuyWhoComments! 🙏 You’re a real one ☝️💯