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Continue ShoppingGame Boy Pocket IPS LCD kit - Funnyplaying
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 Take your old and outdated reflective pocket display to a bright and colorful upgrade your 10 year old self could only dream of.
WARNING: IPS LCDs are very fragile and are subject to breaking if not handled with extreme care.
Knowledge Base: Game Boy Pocket - Funnyplaying IPS
*Soldering is required to dry test this kit. Soldering the power wire in this case will not void the return policy.
I just recently found my OG gameboy pocket in my storage shed. Coincidentally I have been watching a lot of restoration videos on youtube as well and really wanted to tinker with my childhood gaming consoles. After a little bit of research I decided to purchase this IPS kit from Funny Playing for my pocket.
Don't make the same mistake that I did and read through the instructions on how to test! I thought my IPS was DOA but then I read that I needed to solder the power wire (face palm). After a quick solder I had the screen powering on like a champ! I did mess up the alignment a bit and need to move the screen a few pixels to the right, but I should be able to knock that out without damaging the screen. Overall, I highly recommend HHL and the Funny Playing IPS LCD kit.
Disclaimer: I am not a "professional" solder-er but I am proficient in soldering as I have been making mechanical keyboards and doing a little electrical work. Prep is the biggest tip I can give, make sure to have all the tools and supplies you need at the ready.
For what is a very compact device, this IPS mod makes it almost a perfect on the go handheld for retro gaming. I like the clarity it provides and despite not being color, creates a glorious gaming experience.
Game Boy Pocket IPS LCD kit - Funnyplaying
The screen itself took about 30 minutes for me to install, especially with the cases these guys sell. I didn't have the modify the case with any tools other than a pair of fingernail clippers, if that doesn't sound simple enough. I did the original back light for these when they started coming around and this was SO much easier! Bought 2 to remodel the old one as well as a new one!
I am very satisfied with the quality of the product and the delivery
It’s so beautiful. The colors pallets are awesome.
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