RetroSix GameBoy Advance Shell & IPS Mod

[@sadtrooper7595]

Hi Elliot! Hope ur having a great day and thanks for another PHENOMENAL video. I love your content! Thanks again!

[@GormGear]

9:25 Shouldn't apologise for that, if someones going to buy a custom screen lens from retrosix it shouldn't tear off like a piece of wet toilet paper

[@bluishsquirrel2448]

lol

[@lalo2509]

Duuude!! That custom shell is amazing!!! I really like your content!! Saludos desde Mexico wey!!🇲🇽

[@Artee023]

buttons makes Elliot looks like he has huge knockers lol

[@makna4021]

I just got a holographic glass lense from retro six and it came in a super nice case, highly recommended

[@Madblaster6]

I do not support Retrosix. It’s not that he gets pissy when you point out things that need correcting. It’s not that he acts like a tool. It’s not that the shells use paint. It’s not even that he uses his own branding. What gets me is that he sells the shells as prestige but the paint can be uneven. The text is crooked and he lied in the voltage of his clean juice mod. Edit: Handheld legends on the other hand are fantastic.

[@korrina]

i second this HEAVILY

[@constable9793]

And giving it a bad review means no more free stuff.

[@Madblaster6]

constable If you’re doing reviews for free stuff then your not only doing it for the wrong reasons you’re misinforming your audience and putting your integrity on the line. Nothing against Elliot in this situation.

[@ungratefulmango]

Yeah he seems to act like a little bitch on twitter. The only things I've bought from him were made by others, so can't confirm or deny the quality of his stuff.

[@Madblaster6]

Ben kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGqUlYh5qsyrm80

[@musiczheir]

I didn't know this was so long ago, but I love love love Vapor 95 and I'm happy they hooked you up

[@dave8826]

Too bad retrosix does not share the 3D bracket as retromodding share theirs..

[@mayaabueg9018]

i found this quote on hhl Designed and tested in the UK by a reputable modder and builder, the RetroSix/Hand Held Legend CleanJuice for GBA is the ultimate upgrade to your console. O_o

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

I used an unbranded case years ago and had to Dremel the hell out of everything - might replace it with one of these... I also soldered up an amp to make the console louder - just because I could. It's not for the faint hearted. Was terrified I had ruined it but no - all working fine. Happy I did it now because it gives me confidence to try other mods like clicky buttons and lights...

[@Omega_2]

the precut from retromodding, saves the unsavvy modder, a good bit of time when doing the ips mod. If you don't want to struggle destroying the shell precisely, then precut is good. For my first ips mod, I grabbed that glow in the dark shell and had that precut. For the TRU GBA, I decided to take a battery powered engraver tool, and struggled for a long time to get it to where it should be to put in the ips kit. Never again.

[@TuncayAyhan]

Nice that you are making your name a brand. Hoping for smooth transition 🙏🏻

[@ArchGeek]

I just did one of these in the pearl green last month. I soldered the brightness controls though. I mixed and matched with some of their parts, and some other stuff. Made for a better overall product. Cool seeing you do a video on it!

[@thomasflippinweber4356]

I got my first ever game boy yesterday and I restored it! Thanks for inspiring me

[@CircuitBird]

Prosound mods are more for chiptune musicians. It not only increases the output volume from the new headphone jack, but also lowers the interference quite significantly.

[@MikeSmith-se3gy]

I have used Retro Six a lot over the summer and not only did they deliver on quality, but when I ordered a clean juice battery they sent it in a free custom shell for no extra charge- fabulous

[@oli_2769]

that usb c is a nice touch

[@jadenBerr2006]

Amazing work Eliot! Love the Retro Future shell (:

[@PopeLeo]

I decided not to get one of these shells for my GBA build purely for the fact is says retrosix instead of nintendo, and the horrible branding on the back. I'd rather a lesser quality shell so long as it has the original markings. Their other products however are really nice I will say. Also the screen brightness fading in is normal, does that on mine also when you have the brightness setting up high

[@thiefrules]

I recommend getting a Funnyplaying shell, it has the normal branding and the quality is like 99% close to the OEM ones I've used

[@CrystalizedSun1998x]

I loved how the screen fades in.

[@Ekpap]

Elliot this gameboy is freakin beautiful

[@qubafootbag]

To say this custom print made for you looks cool it's like to say nothing, this is insanely beautiful

[@overall_great816]

I’m introducing my friends to your channel your just so cool and I just love what you do ❤️

[@reagandow850]

This is a really nice looking game boy advance (white)

[@Kalvinjj]

As far as I know (anyone that knows better, please do correct me if I'm wrong) the Prosound mods on the Game Boy lineup is to actually improve the quality instead of increasing volume, it's way less noticeable on the GBA classic for example, that has about the best (meaning "least terrible") sound quality between all the Game Boys I'm played with, followed by the SP, but for example the Color sounds atrocious. I do not mean speaker, I never even care if it works or not (other than when selling them of course, I do sell some modded ones that I take the time to mod with care), but the headphones out on the GBC sounds horrendous no matter what, worse even with an AC adapter. The GBC amp has a ton of background hum and noise, with freaking batteries inside not on the wall. The power circuit on it just sucks in therms of filtering even with new caps. The Pro sound mods (is it spelled all joined or separate?) take the sound straight from the processor's analog output, before even going to the sad little amp.

[@ToxoRetro]

Loving the custom TRF shell. 😄 My GBA has an essential IPS upgrade and am tempted by the USB charging option, especially as I how have USBs on my mains socket faceplates - much better than mains adapters/wall warts. I agree about the audio "upgrades". The issue with Gameboys are the low frequency hum which is more noticeable at low volumes. If the audio is being drowned out by ambient noises, plug in some headphones rather than annoy anyone else (plus you'll get stereo sound!). Are there any options to fight the minor irritant hum without side effects (small ferrites, electronic components, moving the speaker or by other witchcraft)?

[@mwhitehead44908]

that retrosix really needs to learn to walk before he runs.

[@JN20022]

This is an absolutely beautiful console.

[@HitnRunTony]

Those shells look very nice

[@Spintechfilms]

Fyi if you use that 3d printed center bracket without that particular precut shell nothing will fit right and cause the glass screen to bulge out and pop away from the shell, if your someone that prefers to cut and trim your own shells because you prefer doing it yourself or just like saving money your better off just using the centering brackets that come with the ips kit This is just from personal experience from buying that center bracket, if that center bracket was maybe 1mm or 2 mm thinner it would be user friendly for self modders and drop'n'play modders

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

Soft touch gets sticky over time. It takes years.

[@krzbrew]

Yeah, all my phones from 2006 with soft-touch got sticky and gooey. Don't go for soft-touch.

[@solemnreapersoulslayer1054]

Searching around for stuff to watch, you came in clutch!

[@phutthasone]

Wasn't aware of this channel. Subbed!

[@BigRed407]

Great video. I’ve just got myself a Retrosix shell kit to do my own GBA.

[@Chicken_Masala]

It's so sick that any company even do this!

[@BILLTHORPE]

Looks pretty damn sweet!

[@SATOhara3173]

Legit teared up when the screen lens print started peeling. Sad to see a little gift done not work out completely.

[@1969longshanks]

So glad you finally reviewed retrosix

[@gerzanmovistar2763]

Hey Elliot! I really appreciate your work, I wish you could develop two GBA projects with IPS, Clear case and Kit Clean Juice battery. I would like to relive my childhood when I played Pokemon in GBA.

[@snOwBL1nD]

RetroSix's prestige shell is so smooth and feels so nice.

[@thiefrules]

I'm surprised they didn't give you a Funnyplaying IPS kit lol. but I guess the one chip is cheaper for like 90% of the functionality

[@ekojar3047]

I just did my first GBA mod and im in love with it all over again , I can't thank you enough for all the helpful videos. It took me 6 hour to trim the clear slime green shell up and get the ips v2 screen in and the clean juice and glass . I have a few more small things I'm going to do to it next but it is a million times better playing games on it now than before. I've never played kingdom hearts before and I've been playing chain of memories a lot now. I just picked up a few cheap games to have something to play for now, I got that and Madden 2005 and madden looks great on this thing! It has real music on it too and the faux 3d works perfectly. I cant wait to get more games that I grew up with and finally get the games I never got to play. I already want to mod another one for multi-player games lol. I think I'll do either clear orange or clear purple. I love the clear colors. It just feels more authentic to the era to me, I had a clear orange n64 and my friend had the clear Green.

[@airfixer]

Looks fantastic! 👌

[@DreamDaddie]

that gba looks gorgeous!

[@josesmith617]

I know this isnt the most recent video but I love the shirts you wear on your videos. What stores do you usually buy your clothing from? I swear you have some of the coolest t shirts and long sleeve tees I’ve seen.

[@trakeface1979]

THIS CHANNEL IS UNDERRATED!!!

[@samirshafi9380]

Thanks for the amazing video man

[@f5203]

Didn't know you had a second channel, subbed.

[@Carbooster751]

I worry about soft touch as well. I know some older electronics with soft touch material become sticky after 10 years or so. Not sure if this is a new soft touch material. I just don't trust it, good to see they have normal plastic shells as well because I have a cheapo reproduction shell that already cracked a little with my IPS mod...

[@drewgreer6848]

This is so sick

[@forry1909]

I got a refurbished DMG from RetroSix and the product and service was amazing.

[@kman3974]

Hey Elliot, I have a GBA with a backlit upgraded screen, with a rechargeable battery and in a aluminum shell, I did not build it but bought already done, all of the sudden it will not turn on, it blinks with a white screen, then goes black...sometimes even half black half white screen and stays like that. Any thoughts on the problem? Thanks, Kyle

[@ToxoRetro]

Obviously I'm not Elliot and nor can I guarantee a solution. Before finding out how to fix it, a little bit of detective work to discover more of it's symptoms. The first thing I would do is try turning up the volume then switching the GBA on. Does the sound behave as if it's booting up? If yes, it's likely to be either the screen or ribbon cable side of things, hopefully just come loose or something minor like that. If no, the issues may be more complex such as circuit shorting or other components. If a company customised it for you, you may have a warranty. Otherwise invest in a tri-wing screwdriver - try a cheap one to begin with from companies like Zedlabz (UK) or Retro Modding (Canada/USA). It's probably best to get a £/$3-4 Nintendo driver set as it's a small amount to spend if you don't intend to do more (you can always upgrade to a decent set in the future). There are many KZbin videos which can help if you're unsure, such as This Does Not Compute, Makho and of course The Retro Future. Hope this helps get you started. Good luck

[@kman3974]

@@ToxoRetro I have already opened it up and disconnected the ribbon cable from board and cleaned and re-connected with no difference. It makes a almost clicking sound when trying to turn on then goes right back off. Power light comes on also then right back off. So I am at a loss at this point. But thanks for the help

[@ToxoRetro]

@@kman3974 Oh dear. 😥Sounds like something is shorting and tripping. Nigh on impossible to say without seeing it and with testing equipment plus a lot of time. Sorry I can't help you there.

[@rhtr.]

Hi Elliott. I'm glad that you finally have RetroSix here. For me it was a fun mod but soldering a clean amp and IPS V2 was not easy for the first time. This 3D printed LCD screen bracket is a new design. Mine was in 2 parts and a bit too tight causing problems with the screen (light-bleeding on the right side and bottom).

[@dave8826]

do they share the bracket so I can print mine?

[@TheJamesydesign]

Dave no, “it’s their copyright so why should they give it away for free” (not my opinion, the paraphrasing of the owner of retrosix)

[@dave8826]

@@TheJamesydesign But Retromodding does share theirs, it's not going to ruin their business if they do and it'll help to sell more of their products

[@dave8826]

not to mention to get more likeability from the community, you only have to read the comments here

[@TheJamesydesign]

Dave oh I know, it’s baffling but then again R6 “we have 943 patents” 😂

[@Neverdeadly]

That clear bracket isnt holding my screen up right and light from gba screens seeps through. Especially when a game or level has a black/dark setting and background

[@smg4gaming-poppyfromdreamw136]

Black Bar um... Great video sir!

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

Looking at the ribbon cable for the screen, I'm thinking why would Nintendo have screens without removable ribbon cables. And it makes me wonder can you order custom screens with removable ribbon cables?

[@Lumix_Corrupt]

Am i the only one who found the bracket doesn’t fit at all when the brightness wires are soldered on? I’m not sure what to do from here now

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

TRF Custom GBA. Cool!

[@OSREVNIV]

Hey Elliot! When putting it all together like that by yourself, is there any need to solder/braze anything?? Looks like for me as an amateur, all I'd need is just a screwdriver and then simply putting it together?? If that's the case, what screwdriver size do you need? When adding an amplifier, then you'll probably need to solder something to the motherboard. Thank you!!

[@NoodlesTheSpoopyOne]

I pesonally haven't done this but from what I can tell the only soldering is if you want to be able to change the brightness lower or higher as for the screwdriver ive used a 0.6 tri-wing

[@thetinyrepairs1456]

Soooooo cool !!

[@benbissell6311]

That is a great shell.

[@MikeStryder]

Hy, what is the sense of the sticker on the back of the IPS ???

[@Kalvinjj]

The one that says it's an insulating one? The ribbon cable might not have components on it's back, but they usually do have some vias or such that can make contact with the metal back and short out. GBC backlight mods also come with a sticker to insulate the LCD's metal back.

[@MikeStryder]

@@Kalvinjj Thank you for the information

[@Mizzinno]

I got my shipment in, almost completely happy with how things are, but my A and B buttons are... odd. The text is crooked and off from the original.

[@ogorini]

Looks Beautiful!

[@marvbloke]

Great video again Elliot. I'm curious as to why this video has been put on the second channel - isn't this perfect first channel material?

[@fargone1878]

Why does Retrosix removes the Nintendo logo at the top for their own? This simple detail alone makes me avoid them like pest. I feel it is disrespectful to handhelds that are close to become vintage (if not already are).

[@lkanimates8204]

Nintendo: gameboy advance Soulja boy: go boi advanced

[@Narque]

how did you put the shoulder buttons in? i ordered a case from retro six and buttons but the bit of metal on the shoulder buttons has no where to sit

[@duke_8747]

It looks like you used the non funnyplaying ribbon connector I have found that alot of games lag and have issues with this connector. With the bracket they aren't always perfect make sure the screen is in the top left corner then add the bracket. Also adding the adhesive but only cutting a small piece off the backing helps too. Also I like to cover the ribbon in kapton tape as well as the connector that isn't used.

[@iSupermanCKi]

The "For Nintendo" logo is a deal breaker for me. Has Nintendo actually gone after any reproduction shell makers?

[@Madblaster6]

iSupermanCKi Yes packages at customs get taken all the time.

[@iSupermanCKi]

@@Madblaster6 That's customs. I'm asking if Nintendo has sued someone. I'm sure customs could mistakingly start grabbing these "For Nintendo" shells too.

[@redwidow1358]

eXtremeRate sells GBA shells with the Nintendo logo on them, they haven't been stopped yet

[@Madblaster6]

@@redwidow1358 I love extremerate. Quality shells. Let’s hope they don’t get stopped.

[@redwidow1358]

@@Madblaster6 I've just put a GBA with a new IPS screen in the color changing blue and purple shell, and I'm looking forward to doing it again.

[@tena2013]

So I'm waiting on my IPS screen but I gotta ask, is it bad to use a regular glass screen instead of an IPS glass screen? I have a really nice latios and latias screen but the design doesn't have an IPS version so I still want to use it

[@royai91l]

I really don't get why the hate on Retrosix, I have bought products from them and the quality is really really good, also their customer support is better than big brand companies, that's my honest opinion on the matter.

[@alanamh]

ditto

[@whateverfitzIt]

Current comment section politics aside, you can't get more custom than this haha going to be a great addition to the collection regardless.

[@narukamii1]

I have a question about the shells do the base ones come with buttons or do you need to buy them separate?

[@akshay6018]

Amazing

[@nolanoliver1761]

Hey I can’t find retromodding’s shells on their website. Is something going on? Sorry if this is obvious.

[@LarsonTT09]

The reason your gameboy fades on is because you have a Chinese ribbon cable ( notice the one big chip) unlike the offical funnyplaying one (notice the smaller chips)

[@GENKIDAMA10]

Hello Ellitot! Do you think that this shell can be used also for an ags-101 screen? Thank you

[@AdityaKumar-ll9os]

No joke thumbnail nail pictures looks like kipkay

[@l3oomll7]

Did the normal battery cover(no hole) work with cleanjuice? Did it can close?

[@linkthehero1234]

ive seen on sites selling similar mods that it does work but you have to take off the cover to charge it

[@johnkdbell]

Not $150, $260 USD, sadly. Not including shipping.

[@FrederickWeissMD]

Are there any stores in the US that will sell all the parts and supplies to build your own super modded GBA? Thanks!

[@linkthehero1234]

handheld legend has shells, ips screens, and usb c batteries so all you need is the console

[@itzedd1e]

Are you going to do a giveaway on some of the screen lense? I would want the super famicon one

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

Has anyone made a tooless Game Boy shell, I'm thinking underneath the rechargeable battery is a thumb screw or a button that releases large plastic clips.

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

Obviously opening up the system and doing your full disassembly almost defeats the purpose. Unless you're really into doing shell swaps regularly

[@stutter4life]

Is the cleanjuice still sold out?

[@droidlycodes]

Why does the have 2 channels?

[@pedrofreire7774]

I like your vídeos have a good day😁

[@karldemmielleocawe3462]

I want the nintendo I love and continue from that bro

[@aaronspacee]

nice vid

[@777CAUTION777]

Sadly still cant help me out with my gb problems; but can do anything for the community / fans that support him on a heart beat

[@TheRetroFuture]

What?

[@SuperNova0079]

@@TheRetroFuture it's okay elliot just smile and wave. We're witnessing mental illness.

[@justatypicalyoutuber8402]

Wtf are u on about

[@techno-sorcery9852]

@@TheRetroFuture I think that he's talking about RetroSix

[@evertonc1448]

Painted branded shells, count me out. Plus Retrosix is just not a good merchant, a good merchant listen to criticism and better their product to reach a bigger audience with a quality product, Retrosix on the other hand is the type of person that's always right, plus he's a liar.

[@Spintechfilms]

I agree i bought one of there center brackets that was used in this video without one of there "custom" shells because i like to do all the trimmings myself, but the 3d bracket was too thick, when i contacted them to see maybe i got a wonky print there reply was that "i should of purchased one of there shells to go with the bracket as they are meant for said shells" and i replied with that the description doesnt say that they are specifically for those shells, never got a reply back, im never buying anything from retrosix ever again sadly

[@leecollins5479]

i need a battery pack like the for my gba pi cm3+ but i need a 3.7v

[@WhirlwindSet2]

Three words. Target Gameboy Advance

[@ZackMuffinMan]

Not a fan of Retrosix

[@quackywhackityphillyb.3005]

not a fan of

[@flibblesan]

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[@NewLifeFromTheWayofTruth]

Whoa man obviously you need a fan because you need to cool down its plastic it all sucks

[@disco7379]

Overpriced crappy Chinese components that they fob off as their own

[@KingKing-im2ew]

Why you ignore my Massages on e Bay?? I ask you Important questions (like send Package befor brexit etc.) you Send the package with no Tracking no etc.

[@ThrowbackGames_]

11:11 IPS mods and almost every Gameboy backlight mods are never gonna be centered or the same size as the original screen. Some mods actually are. But most aren’t. It’s not perfectly centered because they need room for the other components. :)

[@CaptNeyo]

Retro 6 is kinda trash

[@drizz_tv]

I've been wanting to make a custom GBA for a while but everything seems to be out of stock. Guess that's to be expected with a pandemic, but it's discouraging.

[@AcousticNRG]

Why have you changed the channel name

[@eraseone84]

✌️ Precut ✌️