CleanJuice

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UV Printed

UV Printed

Unique designs and impeccable print quality. UV printed shells and stickers are the next step in shell customization.

Game Gear Power Regulator

Game Gear Power Regulator

The CleanPower Regulator for RetroSix delivered modern power regulation for all of your retro mods.

IPS Ready GBA Shells

IPS Ready GBA Shells

HHL and RetroSix are bringing you custom molded GBA IPS ready shells. No trimming required.

Game Boy DMG Prestige Shell | IPS Ready Shell

Game Boy DMG Prestige Shell | IPS Ready Shell

Description

Behold the holy grail of Game Boy DMG Shells. The Game Boy DMG Prestige IPS Ready Shell Kit is designed specifically for the ultimate Game Boy DMG build.

Note: A glass tempered screen can be purchased separately.  Lenses are NOT included in this kit.

*Some shells have all ABS and silicone buttons included

About
The fit, feel, and tolerance of the RetroSix ABS shell is better than the original. The buttons are stronger with newer ABS and more accurate molds than the original, the buttons and triggers are ultra-responsive, the plastic is much stronger and free of any detects like those you get on injection-molded shells.

Our shells are drop-in so IPS screens can simply dropped in with no cased modification whatsoever! Simply place your IPS screen in central (use our IPS bracket for perfect alignment). Additionally, the battery compartment allows for a drop-in fit of the CleanJuice XL without any cutting required. If you plan to purchase a CleanJuice we recommend the Battery version of this shell, so you have the USB C hole in the battery cover, although it will still fit in this shell if you prefer not to have a hole.

Once you compare our shell with all the others on the market you will never look back!
History

Following on from our super successful GBA shell, we spent another 8 months developing the perfect GB shell. Spending over $10,000 on new molds even now we have the process more efficient since our GBA endeavor.

Cleaning

Pearl-series shells: We have tested multiple cleaning agents on the shells with success, and have heard that some individuals cleaning using a microfiber cloth along with a solvent may have the dye in the microfiber cloth come off on the shell. This has been observed only with solvents used with colored microfiber cloths.

IPS LCD Control

IPS LCD Control

V4 brings on screen controls to customize the horizontal and vertical placement of your display and more.

UV Printed

UV Printed

Unique designs and impeccable print quality. UV printed shells and stickers are the next step in shell customization.
Game Gear Power Regulator

Game Gear Power Regulator

The CleanPower Regulator for RetroSix delivered modern power regulation for all of your retro mods.
IPS Ready GBA Shells

IPS Ready GBA Shells

HHL and RetroSix are bringing you custom molded GBA IPS ready shells. No trimming required.
Game Boy DMG Prestige Shell | IPS Ready Shell

Game Boy DMG Prestige Shell | IPS Ready Shell

Description Behold the holy grail of Game Boy DMG Shells. The Game Boy DMG Prestige IPS Ready Shell Kit is designed specifically for the ultimate Game Boy DMG build. Glass screen must be purchased separately IPS ready. Simplify the installation of your Game Boy DMG RIPS V3 IPS Backlight Includes port cover, screws, back metal sheilding, battery cover and front and back housings. Game Boy DMG Prestige Buttons can be purchased separately* Game Boy Advance Prestige Silicone Buttons can be purchased separately* can be purchased separately* CleanJuice DMG XL ready Note: A glass tempered screen can be purchased separately.  Lenses are NOT included in this kit. *Some shells have all ABS and silicone buttons included About The fit, feel, and tolerance of the RetroSix ABS shell is better than the original. The buttons are stronger with newer ABS and more accurate molds than the original, the buttons and triggers are ultra-responsive, the plastic is much stronger and free of any detects like those you get on injection-molded shells. Our shells are drop-in so IPS screens can simply dropped in with no cased modification whatsoever! Simply place your IPS screen in central (use our IPS bracket for perfect alignment). Additionally, the battery compartment allows for a drop-in fit of the CleanJuice XL without any cutting required. If you plan to purchase a CleanJuice we recommend the Battery version of this shell, so you have the USB C hole in the battery cover, although it will still fit in this shell if you prefer not to have a hole. Once you compare our shell with all the others on the market you will never look back! History Following on from our super successful GBA shell, we spent another 8 months developing the perfect GB shell. Spending over $10,000 on new molds even now we have the process more efficient since our GBA endeavor. Cleaning Pearl-series shells: We have tested multiple cleaning agents on the shells with success, and have heard that some individuals cleaning using a microfiber cloth along with a solvent may have the dye in the microfiber cloth come off on the shell. This has been observed only with solvents used with colored microfiber cloths.
IPS LCD Control

IPS LCD Control

V4 brings on screen controls to customize the horizontal and vertical placement of your display and more.

Nintendo Game Boy Mods and Upgrades

Custom Mods, IPs & TFT Backlights, Shells, Buttons and Rechargeable Batteries, etc.

Retro Perfected

Perfecting vintage console with upgrades and modern technology. Restore and recreate your childhood gaming memories with custom designed parts and mods. Play your consoles in the dark, give them the makeover of a decade, or add new functionality. Each and every gaming console is to be preserved, restored and brought back to its former glory and more. Hand Held Legend offers retro modding for the modern day gamer.

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Game Boy Advance IPS LCD V2 - Funnyplaying

Game Boy Advance IPS LCD V2 - Funnyplaying

Add an IPS screen lens of your choosing. Kits do not contain a glass lens and should be purchased separately. 
Add this Funnplaying V2 IPS LCD to your Game Boy Advance to make your play more enjoyable. with a modern display, featuring enhanced brightness, color and clarity!
*Please note this listing is for the kit only, no IPS sized glass lens is included. Please purchase here. 
See generic listing here. Want to skip the installation and shell modification? Check out these already modified GBA consoles.
  • Compatible with both 40 and 32 pin models
  • Shell modification required if not using pre molded/milled shells
  • Center screen installation
  • 10 levels of brightness adjustment (requires soldering 3 wires)

What’s included

Notes

  • V2 has no more screen tearing!
  • The IPS panel's viewing area is slight larger than that of the AGS-101. In order to make the entire display visible, the LCD requires a lens with a slightly larger viewing area (~1 mm on each side).
  • Installation requires shell modification.
  • Test the kit before installation! Once the display is mounted with the included double-sided foam tape, it cannot be safely removed. We ask that you test the kit by hooking it up before removing the screen protector and before mounting the display using the foam tape.
  • A modified IPS glass screen is NOT included in this kit. Choose any style as an add-on in standard glass or tempered glass!
Installation
    Warning
    • LCD may break under pressure or if dropped. We recommend you exercise care when installing this product.
    • Please pay attention to prevent static electricity during installation. Wear static electricity bracelet before installation in dry environment.
    Power Consumption

    Hand Held Legend, HHL, Funnyplaying versus Unbranded, IPS V2 LCD kits, Power, Power consumption

    TFT VS IPS

     

    TFT

    IPS

    General information

    Works when the backlight is off, and will look similar to the stock display.

    Only works when the backlight is on.

    Outdoors

    Visible outdoors and indoors, even in bright light.

    Poor visibility outdoors or in bright light.

    Power

    Very power efficient.

    Higher power consumption relative to TFT and stock displays.

    Image

    Crisp image, but not to the same degree as an IPS display.
    Viewing angles quickly lose quality.

    More crisp in presentation relative to the TFT display.
    Viewing angles retain color and sharpness.

    Installation

    Essentially a drop-in kit that doesn’t require any shell modification. The mod can be undone if desired.
    No soldering needed.

    Requires shell modification, some of which can be seen in clear shells. Due to the shell modifications, the mod is not able to be undone.
    Soldering needed to enable the brightness control.

    Game Boy Pocket TFT LCD Kit - Unbranded

    Game Boy Pocket TFT LCD Kit - Unbranded

    Description

    An easy to use drop-in kit to upgrade your Game Boy Pocket! 

    • NO shell modification required
    • Game Boy Pocket TFT Glass Screen Lens sold separately
    • Only one wire to be soldered
    • Beautiful TFT LCD with backlight
    • Includes shielding sticker for the back of the PCB
    • 5 level touch brightness controller

    Note: The display is slightly smaller that of the original.

     

    Installation

    Knowledge Base: Game Boy Pocket Unbranded/Generic TFT V2

    Game Boy Color IPS V2 LCD - Funnyplaying

    Game Boy Color IPS V2 LCD - Funnyplaying

    Description

    Upgrade your Game Boy Color's display with this modern IPS display. Rich in color and contrast, the Funny Playing IPS V2 cable and LCD, will leave your amazed at how good your old game boy can look.

    Use 8RYD2GDCKAW4 for a free glass GBC screen when you purchase a funnyplaying gbc ips kit.

    • Shell modification required. If you would rather not modify a shell, you can pick up an already modified one here
    • PCB Ribbon cable and LCD Included.

    Funnyplaying logo sticker to prove genuine parts. 

     

    TFT versus IPS


    TFT

    IPS

    General information

    Works when the backlight is off, and will look similar to the stock display.

    Only works when the backlight is on.

    Outdoors

    Visible outdoors and indoors, even in bright light.

    Poor visibility outdoors or in bright light.

    Power

    Very power efficient.

    Higher power consumption relative to TFT and stock displays.

    Image

    Crisp image, but not to the same degree as an IPS display.
    Viewing angles quickly lose quality.

    More crisp in presentation relative to the TFT display.
    Viewing angles retain color and sharpness.

    Installation

    Essentially a drop-in kit that doesn’t require any shell modification. The mod can be undone if desired.
    No soldering needed.

    Requires shell modification, some of which can be seen in clear shells. Due to the shell modifications, the mod is not able to be undone.
    Soldering needed to enable the brightness control.

     

    Installation

    Note

    • Test the kit before installation! Once the display is mounted it cannot always be safely removed. We ask that you test the kit by hooking it up before removing the screen protector and before fully mounting the display.
    • LCD may break if put under too much pressure or dropped. Please exercise extreme caution when installing.

     Link: Knowledge Base

    Game Boy Pocket IPS LCD kit - Funnyplaying

    Game Boy Pocket IPS LCD kit - Funnyplaying

    Description

    Upgrade your Game Boy Pocket (GBP) with this Game Boy Pocket IPS LCD Backlight Kit. IPS LCD's  are characterized as having the best color and viewing angles available today. Take your old and outdated reflective pocket display to a bright and colorful upgrade your 10 year old self could only dream of.

    • IPS sized glass screen lens NOT included. Customize with your choice of lens
    • Case modification and soldering required
    • Genuine Funny Playing product
    • Built-in 36 retro color combination
    • 11% larger than the original LCD (Glass screen sold separately)
    • Overall power consumption between 0.3 - 0.8W
    • Accurate aspect ratio
    • All glass lenses have a battery LED hole
    • Toggle between different views and colors

    WARNING:  IPS LCDs are very fragile and are subject to breaking if not handled with extreme care.

    • Since GBP USES two AAA batteries, the maximum capacity we can find is at 1100mWh. According to our repeated tests, it ran the original cartridge at normal brightness indoors for about 3 hours.
    • If you use the burn card, it will greatly reduce the battery life.
    • It is recommended to use an electronic cleaner to handle your power switch and gray scale adjustment buttons. This makes the LCD brightness adjustment smoother to use
    Contents
    • 1 x IPS LCD
    • 1 GBP IPS Ribbon Cable
    • 3M adhesive installation foam
    Installation

    Knowledge Base: Game Boy Pocket - Funnyplaying IPS

    Game Boy Advance SP IPS Backlit LCD Kit - Funnyplaying

    Game Boy Advance SP IPS Backlit LCD Kit - Funnyplaying

    Description
    Add this Game Boy Advance IPS LCD to your Game Boy Advance SP to make your play more enjoyable with a modern display, featuring enhanced brightness, color and clarity! This is a genuine Funnyplaying product. 

    Contents

    • 1x IPS Backlit Screen/Glass Combo
    • 1x Ribbon Cable (V2)
    • Foam backing

    Notes

    • V2 has no more screen tearing!
    • some case modification required if using non IPS approved shells
    • Supports brightness adjustment, soldering required
    • Test the kit before installation! Once the display is mounted it cannot always be safely removed. We ask that you test the kit by hooking it up before removing the screen protector and before fully mounting the display.
    Warning
    • LCD may break under pressure or if dropped. We recommend you exercise care when installing this product.
    • Please pay attention to prevent static electricity during installation. Wear static electricity bracelet before installation in dry environment.
    Installation

    Knowledge Base

    Note: Commission may be earned from the links provided above

    Game Boy Advance IPS LCD V2 - Funnyplaying

    Game Boy Advance IPS LCD V2 - Funnyplaying

    Add an IPS screen lens of your choosing. Kits do not contain a glass lens and should be purchased separately.   Game Boy Advance IPS Glass Screen Lens - Non Tempered - $2.99 Tempered Game Boy Adcance IPS V2 Glass Screen Lens Game Boy Advance IPS V2 LCD Bracket Add this Funnplaying V2 IPS LCD to your Game Boy Advance to make your play more enjoyable. with a modern display, featuring enhanced brightness, color and clarity! *Please note this listing is for the kit only, no IPS sized glass lens is included. Please purchase here.  See generic listing here. Want to skip the installation and shell modification? Check out these already modified GBA consoles. Compatible with both 40 and 32 pin models Shell modification required if not using pre molded/milled shells Center screen installation 10 levels of brightness adjustment (requires soldering 3 wires) What’s included 1x IPS Backlit Screen (LG brand)  1x Ribbon Cable (V2) 1x Acrylic fixing strip 3x Wires for brightness adjustment 3M custom installation adhesive Centering spacers Notes V2 has no more screen tearing! The IPS panel's viewing area is slight larger than that of the AGS-101. In order to make the entire display visible, the LCD requires a lens with a slightly larger viewing area (~1 mm on each side). Installation requires shell modification. Test the kit before installation! Once the display is mounted with the included double-sided foam tape, it cannot be safely removed. We ask that you test the kit by hooking it up before removing the screen protector and before mounting the display using the foam tape. A modified IPS glass screen is NOT included in this kit. Choose any style as an add-on in standard glass or tempered glass! Installation Knowledge Base: Installation for the Funnyplaying GBA IPS V2 kit Warning LCD may break under pressure or if dropped. We recommend you exercise care when installing this product. Please pay attention to prevent static electricity during installation. Wear static electricity bracelet before installation in dry environment. Power Consumption TFT VS IPS   TFT IPS General information Works when the backlight is off, and will look similar to the stock display. Only works when the backlight is on. Outdoors Visible outdoors and indoors, even in bright light. Poor visibility outdoors or in bright light. Power Very power efficient. Higher power consumption relative to TFT and stock displays. Image Crisp image, but not to the same degree as an IPS display.Viewing angles quickly lose quality. More crisp in presentation relative to the TFT display.Viewing angles retain color and sharpness. Installation Essentially a drop-in kit that doesn’t require any shell modification. The mod can be undone if desired.No soldering needed. Requires shell modification, some of which can be seen in clear shells. Due to the shell modifications, the mod is not able to be undone.Soldering needed to enable the brightness control.
    Game Boy Pocket TFT LCD Kit - Unbranded

    Game Boy Pocket TFT LCD Kit - Unbranded

    Description An easy to use drop-in kit to upgrade your Game Boy Pocket!  NO shell modification required Game Boy Pocket TFT Glass Screen Lens sold separately Only one wire to be soldered Beautiful TFT LCD with backlight Includes shielding sticker for the back of the PCB 5 level touch brightness controller Note: The display is slightly smaller that of the original.   Installation Knowledge Base: Game Boy Pocket Unbranded/Generic TFT V2
    Game Boy Color IPS V2 LCD - Funnyplaying

    Game Boy Color IPS V2 LCD - Funnyplaying

    Description Upgrade your Game Boy Color's display with this modern IPS display. Rich in color and contrast, the Funny Playing IPS V2 cable and LCD, will leave your amazed at how good your old game boy can look. Use 8RYD2GDCKAW4 for a free glass GBC screen when you purchase a funnyplaying gbc ips kit. Shell modification required. If you would rather not modify a shell, you can pick up an already modified one here PCB Ribbon cable and LCD Included. Funnyplaying logo sticker to prove genuine parts.    TFT versus IPS TFT IPS General information Works when the backlight is off, and will look similar to the stock display. Only works when the backlight is on. Outdoors Visible outdoors and indoors, even in bright light. Poor visibility outdoors or in bright light. Power Very power efficient. Higher power consumption relative to TFT and stock displays. Image Crisp image, but not to the same degree as an IPS display.Viewing angles quickly lose quality. More crisp in presentation relative to the TFT display.Viewing angles retain color and sharpness. Installation Essentially a drop-in kit that doesn’t require any shell modification. The mod can be undone if desired.No soldering needed. Requires shell modification, some of which can be seen in clear shells. Due to the shell modifications, the mod is not able to be undone.Soldering needed to enable the brightness control.   Installation Note Test the kit before installation! Once the display is mounted it cannot always be safely removed. We ask that you test the kit by hooking it up before removing the screen protector and before fully mounting the display. LCD may break if put under too much pressure or dropped. Please exercise extreme caution when installing.  Link: Knowledge Base
    Game Boy Pocket IPS LCD kit - Funnyplaying

    Game Boy Pocket IPS LCD kit - Funnyplaying

    Description Upgrade your Game Boy Pocket (GBP) with this Game Boy Pocket IPS LCD Backlight Kit. IPS LCD's  are characterized as having the best color and viewing angles available today. Take your old and outdated reflective pocket display to a bright and colorful upgrade your 10 year old self could only dream of. IPS sized glass screen lens NOT included. Customize with your choice of lens Case modification and soldering required Genuine Funny Playing product Built-in 36 retro color combination 11% larger than the original LCD (Glass screen sold separately) Overall power consumption between 0.3 - 0.8W Accurate aspect ratio All glass lenses have a battery LED hole Toggle between different views and colors WARNING:  IPS LCDs are very fragile and are subject to breaking if not handled with extreme care. Since GBP USES two AAA batteries, the maximum capacity we can find is at 1100mWh. According to our repeated tests, it ran the original cartridge at normal brightness indoors for about 3 hours. If you use the burn card, it will greatly reduce the battery life. It is recommended to use an electronic cleaner to handle your power switch and gray scale adjustment buttons. This makes the LCD brightness adjustment smoother to use Contents 1 x IPS LCD 1 GBP IPS Ribbon Cable 3M adhesive installation foam Glass Pocket IPS lens sold separately Installation Knowledge Base: Game Boy Pocket - Funnyplaying IPS
    Game Boy Advance SP IPS Backlit LCD Kit - Funnyplaying

    Game Boy Advance SP IPS Backlit LCD Kit - Funnyplaying

    Description Add this Game Boy Advance IPS LCD to your Game Boy Advance SP to make your play more enjoyable with a modern display, featuring enhanced brightness, color and clarity! This is a genuine Funnyplaying product.  Contents 1x IPS Backlit Screen/Glass Combo 1x Ribbon Cable (V2) Foam backing Notes V2 has no more screen tearing! some case modification required if using non IPS approved shells Supports brightness adjustment, soldering required Test the kit before installation! Once the display is mounted it cannot always be safely removed. We ask that you test the kit by hooking it up before removing the screen protector and before fully mounting the display. Warning LCD may break under pressure or if dropped. We recommend you exercise care when installing this product. Please pay attention to prevent static electricity during installation. Wear static electricity bracelet before installation in dry environment. Installation Knowledge Base Note: Commission may be earned from the links provided above

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