The CHEAPEST Game Boy IPS Mod... Is It Worth It?

[@espeonmatrix]

I purchased one of these kits on eBay with a new shell, and other than me having to manually thread the holes, I don't have any problems with it. For 45 bucks, it breathed a lot of new life into my GBA that I got for free years ago. Decided not to solder the brightness wires in since the default brightness was more than enough for me.

[@PunkOnARant]

Didnt the F-Zero games on GBA flash the map in the corner on eachother frame, making it seem transparant on the original screen? The "F-Zero mode" could possibly be that screen mode that keeps such things transparant instead of flickering?

[@JakeSimmons]

That would make sense! Good thinking

[@DCOneFourSeven]

I feel like this video is about to be linked to a lot in future live streams

[@justmymage]

Just commenting overall in the chance you'll see this. Been looking at your website for a GBA/GBC for a long while now, probably +6 months. The Suicune one I'm really tempted on because of the FP motherboard and everything it offers, but that shell, not a huge fan. The Blastoise one you made as a first go would have been an instant buy had I been in the stream when you made it. I'll for sure buy one if a FP motherboard gba with a good IPS screen pops up (Honestly not sure is there any practical difference between a V3 and a V5 after your video, slight variance) Also. Don't think you've seen this comment from your GBA IPS Screen comparison video, so posting it here. Maybe a decent future video idea? * How does the colors compare (warm/cold/washed out/over saturated)? * How does the screen handle games with flickering (for transparency)? * Does it have ghosting? * Does it have integer pixel scaling or not? * How are the viewing angles? * Feature comparison like color palettes, frame blending (to avoid flickering), screen offset etc, with a matrix comparing every screen at the end.

[@marcelorossini1540]

I bought one of these kits and it arrived today. The screen is VERY dim, but I am a guy who likes everything at MAX BRIGHTNESS. The "F-Zero" mode seems to slow down the game for reasons that I cannot even pretend to understand. Not good, not bad.

[@Leiva26]

Magnífico tutorial! Te quedó una GBA muy bonita y funcional, además de mostrar todo el proceso paso a paso. Me encantan este tipo de videos de modificaciones de la GBA, saludos desde España!

[@DyrdekDay2023]

Where do I get those custom cases at 15:03? They’re so cool!!

[@simonhaigh276]

Are there instructions to solder wires for button controls for brightness around anywhere? I couldn't find much online and I'm finding the touch pad very easily is activated by accident

[@verdantcandle7999]

tried modding my own gba but the power switch is dirty and won’t turn on and i don’t know how to sodder anywhere i can get it fixed fairly fast?

[@LRSNRCNG309]

Are there really no such thing as an ips kit or anything better than stock for ds screens? I wanna upgrade my ds real bad but ive not seen a single ips mod for one

[@Goober_tony]

the ds screen is already pretty dang good.

[@JakeSimmons]

Not yet unfortunately

[@inYourBackline]

hey jake, could you try the gbaccelerator with a bunch of modkits? i ordered a v5 hispeedido kit and would like to know if the gbaccelerator works, i havent found ANYTHING online about it (for the normal gba)

[@Jamesssssssssssssss]

I've read some comments about the V5 drop in getting dead pixels when using the pixel filter. Is it something i should worry about if i decide to order one ?

[@JakeSimmons]

I have not heard of that issue so I don’t think it’s something to worry about

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Cool, case is perfect for a GBA custom cut translucent Kirby reverse sticker/skin if that exists :-) so it can be sticked on the inside but it'll look right on the outside. God bless retro GB DIY

[@lazypieceoftoast8200]

Question here, recently bought by and installed a drop in v5 3.0 following your guide on it but was left with light bleed on the bottom of the screen and spent hours to figure it out a fix but it still has a little bit of bleed on the bottom and I just can’t stop noticing it when playing Mario and Luigi superstar saga and often go between menus

[@JakeSimmons]

It’s probably because the screen is slightly bent or the there’s a bit of pressure somewhere along the edge. Sometimes it’s a pain in the butt to figure out unfortunately:/

[@inYourBackline]

whats the difference between the v5 and the v5.4?

[@lancechaprin2824]

@Jake Simmons Hey, I tried using your code for a discount for a modded GBA but it wouldn't work. I still ended up buying it anyways but I was just wondering why it wasn't working for me. 🤔 Also, i'm the guy that messaged you about the Pokemon Crystal cartridge, thanks again for the recommendation, Richard said he could help me out so thank god for him and you. 🙂👍

[@JakeSimmons]

Which website did it not work on?

[@iuxbaesuzystan]

I bought a gameboy advance recently just so I can trade between my emerald and leaf green copies via XD gale of darkness, I have the cable to do so. I just didn't have the gameboy. I realized the gameboy couldn't play in the dark and that irritated me. I've been used to playing Emerald on the DS that I didn't realize things about the screen brightness. I've seen very easy tutorial videos on how to change the screen to an LCD backlit one. I can't wait to replace the screen.

[@khiclark31]

I got the 3oh3 reference, great song.

[@shefankhoo-hb9ql]

I have been ordering my kits from aliexpress and they even do refund or replace another new part if you received a damaged one.

[@JakeSimmons64]

most do but there are always some sellers who suck unfortunately :/