Submitted 2 days ago by neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.com to retrogaming@lemmy.world
I found my old gameboy color, and I started playing Pokémon gold on it.
The thing is, the screen sucks. I see there are backlight mods and wanted to know if anyone has experience with this.
I’m not sure if all the displays made for the gameboy color have the same resolution.
I can only buy kits directly from China where I live, but the resolutions are not listed. I’m worried it’s going to distort the original image.
I’ve moded mine, it was fairly easy and works amazing! Havent had any issues with image distortion. Most kits the screen is the same ration so shouldnt be an issue
I just did my gbc and gba and both have been awesome. 100% recommended. You can also get plug and play lithium usb-c rechargeable batteries to replace double a’s. I grabbed the bogger displays and pre-modder shells for them and they were really nicely made.
actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 2 days ago
Most kits ship with screens that are a multiple of the original Game Boy resolution. So the displays aren’t distorted.
Look up Funnyplaying. They make some of the best kits on the market, I’ve used several of them myself.
neon_nova@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 day ago
Their site is awesome. I just saw this.
funnyplaying.com/products/fpgbc-console
Unless I’m looking at the wrong thing it seems a whole fpga system is just twice the cost of the display. Is that right?
actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
Yes, that basically sums it up.
I haven’t handled one of those things myself, but they seem pretty excellent for total Game Boy replacements.
Depending on how much work you want to put in fixing up your old console, it might be worth considering one of those.
For example, you’ll want to replace all the OEM capacitors on your old motherboard. Even if the system works now, a modern screen will put a greater strain on the power circuit. So if the 30-year-old capacitors don’t get replaced, they could quickly start to fail.
Also, laminated screens need a full shell replacement.
So, including the capacitors, you’re talking about around $65 in parts.
If you’re comfortable working on small electronics, it makes sense to pay the $65. But if you’re not, the $99 becomes more appealing.
squid_mcnasty@lemmy.world 2 days ago
+1 for FP - fantastic hardware and if you order direct from them it meets the requirement of ordering & shipping from China.