We finally have an ips mod for the Gameboy Pocket from FunnyPlaying! The Gameboy Pocket was my first Nintendo product, so it will alway be special to me. Lets see how easy it is to install, it’s pros and cons, and lastly how battery life is impacted by the new IPS panel!
In today’s episode of Retro Renew, we’re going to take an in depth look at the new FunnyPlaying IPS kit for the Game Boy Pocket! I have been eagerly awaiting this mod and it’s finally here! This kit has some real killer features that we haven’t yet seen on a backlight mod and I think it’s an indication of things to come in the future! So stay tuned as we take a closer look at this very interesting ips mod for the Gameboy Pocket from FunnyPlaying!
So here’s what you will find in this video:
► 0:00 Episode Prelude
► 1:04 Introduction and Gameboy Pocket IPS Kit Component Overview
► 4:20 Installation of the FunnyPlaying IPS Kit
► 9:30 Review of IPS Kit features and Issues
► 11:50 Battery Tests
► 13:56 Overview and Conclusion
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I have a white border instead of black around the game screen space… did I get a faulty panel or ribbon cable?
Having issues opening up my DMG. A few of the screws have already stripped (even used the proper Y00 screwdriver)
I’ve tried all the tricks in the book: rubber bands, tape, super glue…etc. I’m out of options. Is there a screw extractor you can recommend?
I am having trouble with this mod. I bought the Funnyplaying IPS kit for my early non-LED MGB and everytime I hook it up I blow the F1 fuse. I bought 3 fuses from Console5 and this Kit has blown the stock fuse plus 2 from console5. I was told by the vendor that I need to upgrade my F1 fuse from the 0.5A to a 1A. Tito, did you have to take this extra step on your Gameboy pocket and replace the F1 fuse? I noticed yours does not have an LED battery light just like mine. Thank you in advance.
amazing video
you deserve way more subs my guy 🙂
Is it possible to use the original lens then? It says the screen is kinda bigger.
That would be funny if you panned the camera next to you at some point in your videos to see a guy playing soft jazz piano. Lol! We hear him but don’t see him.
You make it look so easy
This video motivated my to get the kit and finally learn how to solder. Thanks!
Wow, this seems like a pretty big project >.<
What the song of 4:30 ?
I recently bought a "AIO-XL" IPS screen kit for the GBP. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to link it, but you can get it from Aliexpress or Retro Game Repair Shop.
Anyways, I just did a battery test, much like the ones you do. Link's Awakening, EZ-Flash Jr, Lowest brightness setting, 800mAh EBL rechargeable batteries. I got 2 hours and 41 minutes. That far more than I expected considering I've seen YouTube videos of the EZ Flash Jr boot looping on Game Boy Pockets. And that's the thing, that flash cart doesn't boot loop with this screen kit and battery combo. It works just fine. I haven't even tested the 1100mAh EBL rechargeable that I have, but I assume those will last a bit longer.
I hope game boy color games can only work on a game boy pocket IPS mod pixel mode
Please help! I tried this mod and just have a few issues. The screen comes on but the contrast wheel doesn't change the brightness. Also the touch pad isn't working.
Hey Tito, do you know if exists Y Screws more resistant tham the habitual?
At first, I thought It wasn't working. But I was using old, rechergeable Sony batteries. I swapped by a pair of common batteries, and it worked. Man, what a blast this IPS screen is! For me, the most fundamental part is the fact that it keeps the aspect of the original screen, in the sense of the dot matrix pixels. It's a dream come true for me.
Hi, I have been wondering if I can use this screen without soldering, like the GBA ones, I dont mind missing out on some functions since I will me moving soon so not buying extra tools atm. Thanks
BTW, the case where the screen comes has the perfect size to keep a Game Boy Micro safe!
You should dim Your video a little bit more 😉
Is battery life better with eneloop batteries?
Shit, that intro was dope. 1st time viewer here.
I just got the parts for this mod, can't wait to fix up my childhood gameboy! That said I am really happy they have shells that already cut to fit the screen.
What is the kit called?🙏
Colour the very inner plastic edges with a black marker, between the screen and the lens, it will improve the light-bleed on the edges of the screen.
I think to not have the screen dim with a higher power draw cartdridge, like the EZ Flash Jr., the solution is to use constant power draw rechargeable batteries, or installing a GBP Li-Po battery mod kit. I'm sure the battery mod was covered by makho on his channel.
If you don’t use the touch sensor can you still change the screen color any other way?
What is that clear yellow tape you used?
this is a dope video man , great angles and walk through. gonna be getting into modding soon so cool to see what i'll be getting myself into 🙂
intro literally 30% of the video lmao
So it's normally up to 10 hours but with the screen mod it only lasts an hour and a half, and that's with the sound off.
An auxiliary 5v regulator can really help to increase that battery life. Simply desolder (or cut the output's trace) of the stock 5v rail, hook up the 3v and ground from the input of the stock regulator, and solder the output to the 5v input on the motherboard. Use some long wires to route the board to behind the speaker, while being mindful of the rear case's standoffs around the headphone jack area, and almost all of the Gameboy Pocket's power-related issues disappear. Flashcart compatibility is better, backlights stay a little brighter, and you can squeeze juuust a little more battery life out of a couple of AAA batteries. I wish there was more documentation on the process, but if you're willing to figure it out, a 2v (minimum) to 5v regulator seems to do the trick.
I have a GameBoy Pocket somewhere I would like to mod, but haven’t been able to find it since moving to our house
Here in 2024 watching this.