Handheld screen mods, battery swaps, and shell replacements for Game Boy, GBC and GBA. Practical repair guides.
The Game Boy Color is iconic, but let’s be honest—the screen is dark, the AA batteries are a hassle, and most units look beat up after 20+ years. With today’s mod kits, you can make your GBC brighter, tougher, and way more fun to play. Here are the upgrades worth doing in 2025. Quick Picks … Read more
The GBA is a classic handheld, but its dim screen and AA batteries show its age. Luckily, today’s mod kits make it easy to give your Game Boy Advance a modern upgrade. Here are the best mods you can buy right now—and the ones worth skipping. Quick Picks (Top Mods) Must-Have: IPS Screen Kit — … Read more
The original Game Boy is legendary, but let’s be real—stock screens and batteries haven’t aged well. Luckily, mod kits in 2025 make it easy to give your handheld a second life. Here’s a breakdown of the upgrades worth your time (and money) and where to grab them. Quick Picks (Top Mods) Best Overall Mod: IPS … Read more
Load many of your own games from one microSD card and play on real hardware. This beginner-friendly guide covers the best flash carts for NES, SNES (FXPak), N64, Genesis/MD, Game Boy, and GBA — what to buy, features that matter, and how to avoid junk. Legal note: Use flash carts with homebrew and legally dumped … Read more
Level up your retro setup with the right flashcart — play backups, homebrew, and imports on real hardware. For retro gamers just starting out, one of the most confusing upgrades is the flashcart. These cartridges let you load multiple games (ROMs, hacks, or translations) from an SD card and play them directly on original hardware. … Read more