Three New, Easier Game Boy Game Display Solutions | Game Room Ideas

[@guitaristtom]

I just tried it, and it looks like original Gameboy (sadly GBC and GBA games don't quite fit because of the bulge at the top of them) into Switch cases. They are thinner than the Nintendo DS game cases and are widely available right now. Maybe you could go over those in an episode? EDIT: A thought just came to mind, you could do some really neat inlay art on the reverse of the cover that would make it look really cool.

[@TopSpot123]

That's a pretty good idea for those who haven't chosen a solution yet. It'll take a bit of work to make each custom cover though. Maybe if it were to catch on, it could be added to the coverproject.net. Here's a couple of links to the cases. store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/po/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?categoryNav=true&navAction=jump&navCount=0&atg.multisite.remap=false&productId=prod870012&categoryId=cat831379 amzn.to/2SDbWrC

[@guitaristtom]

@@TopSpot123 too bad they weren't just a tiny bit wider on the inside, then GBC and GBA games could fit. I mean, you could still store them like that, but the slight bulge in the case would big me a bit 😅

[@GentleEnt]

I had been wanting to do the casset thing for a while but didn't wanna spend the money on the cases or 3d prints to hold them in place. The idea using the gameboy cases themselves is fantastic and much appreciated

[@retroreviews1278]

OMG that last Metroid II case with the fan art under the game... looks amazing!! I'm rocking the cassette cases from one of your other videos but now I feel like I have to go back and drop extra art work into each one!! :)

[@TopSpot123]

Thanks for the compliment! Personalizing your game collection style can get addictive, I hope you like your results!

[@retroreviews1278]

@@TopSpot123 Maybe it's cause I have kids and don't get a lot of time to play games, and the video game gods will smite me, but personalizing might be more fun than playing games sometimes....

[@Inurantchan]

Not a fan of any of the ideas shown but I appreciate the thought behind the video a ton. These videos are great, and have really changed the way I have decided to display my games. A while back I bought a VHS tape holder, and have been trying to figure out how I want to customize it to hold games or DVDs. These videos have helped with finally coming up with ideas so thanks again.

[@TopSpot123]

I really try to help other collectors and I especially appreciate you saying that.

[@jamofruit]

Love watching this series! Personally, I have a very small gba collection so I used to use empty cassette cases, where i would put the game right in the middle of the clips instead of cutting them out. I would make custom art since I love making projects myself. However recently, I switched to ds cases. I don’t have cover inserts for them, so I’m using my old cassette covers for now, but the gba games are nice and snug, and with some light cutting, the cases could fit gameboy games

[@TopSpot123]

"I love making projects myself" I feel ya! Thanks for watching and sharing your shelving strategy!

[@MVLGAMING]

The last method looks like a very nice and space saving solution, to make the loose cartridges appear more aesthetically pleasing, and legible. Thanks!

[@TopSpot123]

I've been very happy using that idea, I'm glad others like it as well. Thanks!

[@annhilater1985]

I really like the idea of the outside being the rear of the box and the inside the lable art, just worried about possibly staining the cart

[@alfiec2103]

For the cassette one couldn’t you drag the image from the corner?

[@reagandow850]

You can never make everyone happy. For some reason people that watch your content for free think that you have to cater to them, and only THEM! They think everything in life should be free and no one should have to work For anything. Your ideas are amazing and you are very creative. I wish I had 1/10th of your creativity! 🤪

[@TopSpot123]

Thanks for the compliment! Sometimes being challenged is a good way to motivate creativity too.

[@jimmyeddy]

Great idea! I had never thought of this insert idea before but I have been doing something similar for years. I've simply put end label stickers on my games on the outside of the plastic protectors for my GB/GBC/GBA games and then I keep them in small totes. Sometimes the stickers lose their adhesion to the textured plastic on the outside of the protectors over time so it's not a perfect solution, but I have found this can be mostly remedied by using a glue stick or putting a thinly cut piece of glass tape over it. I used plain black and white text but have thought of maybe stylizing them at least a bit. Great video! It seems like you up the production value with each one and it's always a treat to watch. Also, Happy New Year!

[@TopSpot123]

I've heard of people labeling the cases like that. Is that a label on the top? It would seem to be trickier to label the side that way. In any case it's still an improvement from no label at all. And thank you so much for the compliment. I really do try to make these videos worth people's time to watch. Thank you and Happy New Year to you!

[@jimmyeddy]

@@TopSpot123 Yeah it's only on the top. If I were to put them on a shelf like you've done in some of your shots, I'd just have the top facing out. Honestly, I never even considered labeling the sides, but it's a good idea.

[@Random_dude_77]

Dude deserves more views for the great videos.

[@DoYouNerd]

"Technicolor tea"--LOL What a great video! I really enjoy the variety of ideas and the difficulty scale of each. The cassette cases still really do look sharp. Of course I love the GameBoy cases themselves, but the jewel cases floored me--that looks really nice too!

[@TopSpot123]

Yeah, lots of different ways of improving the aesthetics and/or the functionality of these little guys. And thanks for appreciating my corny humor! I almost cut those lines just because the reference is so dated (and it's hard to even know who would get it), but I guess I don't mind showing my age a bit. 😄 Thanks again and take care!

[@mizzy13]

Woah, as much as I loved your old idea, it was just too much for my own collection. But the final idea in this video is really great, I think I might do this. Thanks for the great ideas and the template!

[@TopSpot123]

Thanks, I'm glad to help. Let me know if it works out for you.

[@Ser-Vive]

12:20 wow those look amazing

[@agirlinsearchof9057]

I thought up one of my own ideas (ultimately unimplemented so far, but it might help someone). If one of your disc-based console games has a damaged or missing case, you can put it in a jewel case, and if you really want a cover for it, then you can make one based on the dimensions of the jewel case (works best with Wii Sports, Link’s Crossbow Training, or any other game that came in a square[ish] sleeve/case, though I imagine if you’re creative enough you can make it work even if the original case was rectangular).

[@leemyers8292]

All amazing ideas but having really bad ocd and being crap at creating even the simplest thing is horrible for me. They all look amazing!!!

[@spanishginger]

How about gameboy and gba games with different shaped cartridges such as Pokémon pinball?

[@RussLyman]

Great video and tutorial. I have a bunch of my gameboy games with the tiny dust sleeves but the original gameboy case insert is the bees knees. I'll def be attempting this in the future

[@TopSpot123]

Awesome, man! But your dust sleeves are pretty great too.

[@minimusing6098]

Such a great idea! I have a drawer of games and this is such a sublime solution. Thank you for sharing!

[@TopSpot123]

And thank you for the nice comment! I hope it helps.

[@RockerGaming]

Great video dude, I love the final idea and I am going to have to look into it some more as I am planning to reorganize my Gameboy collection here shortly!

[@TopSpot123]

I appreciate you checking it out, it sounds like it was good timing!

[@RockerGaming]

@@TopSpot123 no problem, I really enjoy your videos and I couldnt agree more, timing was impeccable on this one 😁

[@dion6047]

Dude! I just had a lot of fun with my 3DS in your web page!! I had seen most of those images with my labo vr in a prebious video of yours, i hope you continue doing more of that kind!

[@TopSpot123]

Thank you so much for saying that! I'm really glad you enjoyed them.

[@thatguyontheright1]

A long time ago, I copied several of my Laserdiscs to Hi8 tapes, and I made VHS style sleeves for the tape and it's case. they looked crappy because I used MSpaint and didn't know diddly, but it's an idea for the cassette soft cases, a slip cover sleeve.

[@TopSpot123]

I quite like the idea of a slip cover. That's pretty cool. Thanks!

[@MyDudeman222]

I use the norelco cassete method, but I only shave one of the pins down about halfway so the cartridge is semi secure but not so much that it scratches it. Easy to do with a dremel.

[@TopSpot123]

That sounds pretty good. I would worry about scratches, but it sounds like you've got it handled.

[@Spintechfilms]

That CD case is a good idea if you have just the manual and game, im totally gonna use that method

[@TopSpot123]

I don't think the manual will fit in there too, jsyk.

[@neufelb]

Thank you for your videos! I love how your videos put us inside your train of thoughts. Always both informative and promotes our own creativity. Now is the time to make comparison labels!

[@TopSpot123]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@samusgaming3367]

I have a super small space limitation because I am making a enclosed balcony gaming room

[@kadaverf]

I love this, thank you!

[@CourseCTRL]

Today’s my birthday! Best birthday present ever!

[@TopSpot123]

🎂

[@CanadianFuzzy]

I just discovered your videos today and went through the whole playlist for game room ideas. Great stuff. Subbed.

[@TopSpot123]

That's kind of you to say, thank you.

[@josephyohanis]

I think I'll just stick with 3ds cases to house my gameboy, gameboy color, and gba games. 3ds cases are easier to obtain (since they can be ordered directly from Nintendo via their official website), they require no modification, and there is little image editing required to make the cover art fit the dimensions of the case. The white of the case also helps the cover art pop.

[@TopSpot123]

That's a great option too! I'm so glad there are so many good options out there.

[@TahDahTrav]

I unfortunately missed the premiere, but this is still a great video. It’s an excellent idea and I would most likely use if I had more than 2 gameboy games. Keep up the great work! 7/7

[@TopSpot123]

Thanks

[@stephblackcat]

I wonder how well option 3 would work for gamegear hard cases. I have only 1 GB hardcase but pretty much all of my GG games have hard cases. but they aren't as nicely square as GB...Gonna hafta experiment with it.

[@TopSpot123]

If you come up with a suitable design, I'd love to add it to the project page! Thanks for participating 👍

[@stephblackcat]

@@TopSpot123 Well I got something done...it's a little bit wonky since GG games don't have such snug fitting cases as GB. I can share my templates though if you want. Can also do a quick video showing off how it came out.

[@TopSpot123]

I'd love to see it! You can leave a link here, DM me on twitter, or use the email address on my channel's about tab. Thanks!

[@tadpole1313]

I always love the videos you produce. You can tell a lot of time and effort goes into each one. Keep up the good work and sell me you Metroid Glow in the dark poster haha

[@TopSpot123]

I appreciate the compliment. Did you notice the poster made a cameo in this video? Sorry I don't have one to sell you, but they do pop up on ebay from time to time. Take care!

[@tadpole1313]

I did notice it, I was happy it made a appearance. Pretty cool to see you paying homage to you other videos as well :)

[@ridley2734]

I wanted to do this for my own but I struggle a lot. The template is a simple png? I had a hard time using gimp, downloaded boxarts from NintAndBox and after scaling everthing they look horrible. When I try to print from your template png it is like 2x2cm

[@alfiec2103]

You really need more subscribers

[@TopSpot123]

Thank you for the compliment

[@smiffyb25]

What a fantastic solution! I'll be getting to work immediately. My only question, do you have or can you make us a template for GBA games? Challenge?

[@TopSpot123]

I made one for the Game Gear and the Neo Geo Pocket Color because these games both came with cases originally. The templates didn't really work well on either just due to the case design and plastic, they weren't really readable. GBA games didn't originally come with official cases. Third party cases could have different designs causing the same problems. But I don't really have cases for my GBA games anyway. You are welcome to give it a shot yourself! There are also other GBA game solutions on my channel. Thanks a lot!

[@Spinacheq]

I love you tips, and your storage ideas. I would like to get my hands on the box you show your game boy games in at time index 10:35 . What brand and size is this? Thanks and keep up the great informative videos.

[@TopSpot123]

The brand is Really Useful Boxes and the size is 3 L. They make great products, I really like them a lot. I mention them in a couple of my older videos.

[@Spinacheq]

@@TopSpot123 thanks

[@NickyWindu]

How might you go about sizing it to the size of a Gameboy Cartridge case? When I used your template and printed it out, It came out too big. Any idea how to size it right? Also, How did you fit multiple cover arts on one page of paper? I use GIMP, If that helps. Thanks in "advance" :)

[@TopSpot123]

Good one, lol. There are so many different things that could cause that so its a bit tough to troubleshoot, but be sure that you go into the image settings tab in the print dialog. Double check that the Width and Height are still 8.5 in and 11 in (for the full page sheet) and the resolution is 300 for both X and Y ( topspot123.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/print.png ). If it's still giving you problems, try to save your work and print from IrfranView instead. Good luck!

[@NickyWindu]

@@TopSpot123 Thank so much for responding, and so quickly! I'll definitely give this a try next time I have the chance. If I have any problems, I'll be sure to ask. Thanks again. :)

[@TopSpot123]

@@NickyWindu No problem. I'm sorry it didn't work out at first but I hope you figure it out.

[@NickyWindu]

@@TopSpot123 Hi, Sorry to bother again, But Whenever I try to change the image resolution in "Image Settings" to 300x300, it automatically changes the print dimensions to 6.2x8.1. instead of 8.5x11, X:300 Y:300. And when I set it to be 8.5x11, the resolution changes to X:221.176 x Y:221.176. Any idea why that would be the case?

[@TopSpot123]

After some investigation, I think I see what happened to you and a few others. My site is supposed to link directly to the full-sized image file when you click on the picture, but I think it's showing a reduced-size preview instead that you probably saved. If you go back and check, it gives you an option for "view full size" right below the comment button if you scroll down from the picture preview. This was supposed to happen automatically. At any rate, in Gimp you can go to Image>Scale Image and set the right size and resolution before you print, or at least set the right image size in the image settings tab of the print dialog. But it will be a bit blurrier than it should be because you've last almost a third of the intended resolution. Preferably you can get the full-sized image file and start over, but I'll leave that to you to decide. I'll work on my website over the weekend to try to correct this. I'm sorry for the confusion, but thank you for reaching out.

[@moandaindesigns]

Wow what a great Idea. Good Job all.

[@TopSpot123]

Thanks! It's great to have so many options depending on your personal space and/or style.

[@Amajjing]

that last one is amazing! if only i could find the time and ink :D

[@TopSpot123]

I can't help with the ink, but I estimate each insert to take less than five minutes to edit. Not too bad IMO. Thanks!

[@NESFriend]

Ha, the Beverly Printbillies reference was great

[@TopSpot123]

One of my favorites, lol. Did you notice that there is a second joke buried in the reference? twitter.com/TopSpot123/status/1212580595576033280?s=20

[@NESFriend]

@@TopSpot123 hm. Evidently not...

[@99xara99]

I can recommend alcohol marker paper for printing these labels. It's thick and slightly shiny.

[@TopSpot123]

This is not a type of paper that I'm familiar with, but thank you for suggesting it. I'll check it out!

[@Consoletronix]

Cool video man.

[@TopSpot123]

Thank you

[@DanuProductions]

1:59 you just blew someone's mind

[@TopSpot123]

"woah"

[@playmooregames371]

Sorry to ask a question about such an old video, but I want to create the cartridge case insert at the end of the video in Microsoft Word. Do you know off hand the dimensions for the size of the insert including the top and the spine. Thank you.

[@TopSpot123]

I hope this helps, even though I'm not sure Word will be accurate enough. topspot123.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/example.png

[@playmooregames371]

@@TopSpot123 I was able to make some simple designs using the text box feature. I found the dimensions for the Gameboy cartridge online (after searching a while). Thank you for the response, looking forward to more videos.

[@inkling0526]

Would this work on a non image editing program as I don’t have one but love the idea

[@TeruteruBozusama]

www.gimp.org Gump is free and quite simple to use ^^

[@almostlunar8302]

Krita is free to use too

[@teneesh3376]

If I had gameboy games, I would probably get a bunch of cassette cases and do some image editing. Ideally, offical artwork with the gameboy logo moved to the top or bottom of it. Stretching the artwork bugs me too much. But I don't have gameboy games. So I'm not going to do this. Shame though. Does seem like a fun hobby to do

[@TopSpot123]

Game Boy is one of my favorite systems. Some of the games are pretty amazing considering how limited the hardware is.

[@BecauseYNot]

More game room ideas video!! Please

[@TopSpot123]

Thanks! I have at least two more in mind currently. Maybe before the year's up I'll make them.

[@Kj-445]

Tnx!

[@dion6047]

Where can i find the gameboy cases images to print?

[@TopSpot123]

If you mean the front cover art, Google image search should be all that you need.

[@inkling0526]

Could PowerPoint be used for that last idea i don’t have any editing programs

[@TopSpot123]

You could certainly try, it might work.

[@inkling0526]

TopSpot123 thanks

[@koalakidsgamingchannel6927]

So If I wanted to, I could screw it all up and put some logos in the center of the sides!

[@liamdeegan6755]

I know it's going to be good

[@TopSpot123]

I certainly hope you enjoy it.

[@janet.snakehole]

amazing

[@Curdog0123]

Ther es one guy goes by shadowfox I believe, but has a fb page called customgamecases. He make awesome cases for all sorts of retro games. His website is www.customgamecases.com He also has an Amazon page he's working on putting up his product as well. You should deffinatley take a look at his cases. They're like 4 bucks and look almost identical to the real cases.

[@TopSpot123]

Yes, those cases are nice. I mentioned them already in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWi4moqtf9-NkKM Take care!

[@perpetualcollapse]

👏

[@RedPandaGames75]

How did you people post comments 13 hours before it was uploaded?

[@Spazza42]

I don’t get people when they criticise a DIY project when they don’t have to do it if they don’t want to, considering the niche of a video like this they likely searched for it too…

[@Konstuce]

3:59 NO! NOO!! NOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@ZetaCancri]

as a graphic designer the stretched image hurts my soul 😭

[@TopSpot123]

Yeah, I've heard that a lot, lol. But at least I gave many other options first! Thanks so much!

[@blingmoney]

People stretching and squaching the images boils me alive

[@JopieHaargel]

If you need high res game logos, don't use Google images. Use Launchbox database. gamesdb.launchbox-app.com

[@TopSpot123]

Thank you so much for mentioning this, this should help everyone!

[@ditheraith]

in my opinion, deforming images is a big no-no, no matter what the application.

[@TopSpot123]

That's why I think this works better as a diy project instead of just a hosted set of completed inserts. We all have different tastes and by doing it yourself, you can make it exactly as you want it.

[@Kj-445]

I cant whait

[@TopSpot123]

Don't get too excited, it's just a KZbin video 😉😄

[@ZackMuffinMan]

:D

[@jdrawstudios]

I got called out haha

[@TopSpot123]

Called out? Nah. You had just made a relevant (and popular) point that I wanted to address in this video. So actually, thanks for contributing!

[@jdrawstudios]

Love the channel man, you always make great content and ideas! @@TopSpot123

[@TopSpot123]

Thanks! *blushes*

[@FrappMocha]

These guys that complain are weak.