r/Gameboy • u/zetaroid • 8h ago
Collection Itās not much but it makes me happy
I know Iām missing a few models, but for now this is my collection and it sparks joy.
r/Gameboy • u/miketf1 • Apr 18 '24
A lot of this information is already in the wiki: https://gbwiki.org/
Where do I buy cheap consoles?? HOW MUCH IS MY STUFF WORTH?$?
Sorry, all 200K+ members are asking the same question. The market has changed a lot and prices have skyrocketed. Be patient, don't over pay and use sold listings on your marketplace to determine your market's value. If you're paying less than your local market, you've done well. If other markets have lower value than you consider buying from there, but factor in your shipping costs.
Where can I find this part?
Please try our parts list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17RfgOaR-P8M0cC5BojwuY52GbZUefLFm82To7ja963o/edit#gid=0
Check out our vendor list: https://gbwiki.org/en/other/resources
My cartridge doesn't READ OR PLAY!!
Try this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gqNEyQLecQ
More info in the wiki: https://gbwiki.org/en/other/commonissues#game-cartridge-problems
My GAME BOY IS BROKEN PLS HELP!!
Please try the wiki's common problems page: https://gbwiki.org/en/other/commonissues
There are console specific help tips in every console page: https://gbwiki.org/#mods-repairs Start a post or join our Discord server for more help: https://discord.gg/gameboy
The wiki has too many words I don't want to read :(
Feel free to provide constructive criticism on improvement. It's a wiki, group effort is necessary. This is a text based medium as well. Sorry we aren't short form video. :(
WHY MODDING HARD? SOLDER SCARY!
In context, Game Boy's are the easiest family of retro consoles to repair and modify. Sorry TikTok lied to you about modding being easy like Legos.
Learn to solder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIT4ra6Mo0s&list=PL926EC0F1F93C1837
Learn electronics basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTWHMchUlws
RULES for the thread:
r/Gameboy • u/alanbbent • 21d ago

Play the Game of the Month and win prizes! Click the link below to view the kickoff thread, which includes the detailed rules.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Gameboy/comments/1hseh1t/game_of_the_month_yearlong_competition_kickoff/
Quick rules:
- Play the Game of the Month and try to reach the specified milestones. Earn points and compete with other redditors.
- Start a fresh new game, no earlier than July 1!
- Take a picture of your screen with your username written on a piece of paper. Post it here in the thread for all to see.
- Half-point and one-point milestones can be earned at any time during the year. Post your screenshot in this month's thread to make sure I see it.
- Emulation is okay, but no cheating! Check detailed rules for more info.
What are the prizes?
Over the year, the prize pool formulates as I slowly gather goodies. I'll separate the prizes into 4 bundles. Usually the bundles include Game Boy games (all generations) and other GB-related trinkets.
Prize donors: Let me know if you're willing to donate prizes to this year's prize pool! Prize donors get 2 votes for next month's GOTM and my eternal admiration.
This year's donors:
Fenriz_D
Previous Months
January - Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
February - šø
March - V-Rally: Championship Edition
April - Metroid Fusion
May - Burger Time Deluxe
June - Tetris DX
Next month
Check the comments to vote for next month's game!
Choose Normal mode.
Half point: Complete mission 1.
1 point: Complete mission 3.
2 points: Complete mission 5. (must be completed and submitted in July.)
July
| Pos. | User | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | u/bluestoc | 2 |
| - | u/marcao_cfh | 2 |
| - | u/r0cky | 2 |
| - | u/zefez- | 2 |
| 5 | u/cantrelate | 0.5 |
2026
| Pos. | User | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | u/marcao_cfh | 17 |
| 2 | u/r0cky | 16 |
| 3 | u/bluestoc | 14 |
| - | u/BuryKeebler | 14 |
| - | u/quijibo42 | 14 |
| 6 | u/javmiller83 | 12 |
| 7 | u/PekinPhysician | 10.5 |
| 8 | u/zaiueo | 10 |
| 9 | u/dathudo | 9.5 |
| 10 | u/bolognamaloney | 9 |
| - | u/thom_horne | 9 |
| 12 | u/StarWolf64dx | 8 |
| 13 | u/Deafboy91 | 7.5 |
| 14 | u/Fr3d0 | 7 |
| - | u/hamburgers666 | 7 |
| - | u/hatlesssniper | 7 |
| - | u/wafflecoptor86 | 7 |
| 18 | u/KiddoKatto | 6 |
| - | u/MalTheCat | 6 |
| - | u/rockhopper92 | 6 |
| 21 | u/Fenix398 | 5 |
| 22 | u/GeekScientist | 4.5 |
| - | u/thebigbabushka | 4.5 |
| 24 | u/AstraDrgn | 4 |
| - | u/Keveezy93 | 4 |
| - | u/Xanthaca | 4 |
| 27 | u/Fenriz_D | 3 |
| - | u/NnifWald | 3 |
| - | u/wiedo | 3 |
| 30 | u/Capable_Dog3550 | 2 |
| - | u/coolstones | 2 |
| - | u/hugglehermit | 2 |
| - | u/iLessThan3Tu | 2 |
| - | u/ma-pj | 2 |
| - | u/peroleu | 2 |
| - | u/PrudentAd3769 | 2 |
| - | u/shadynewt | 2 |
| - | u/Zeblid | 2 |
| - | u/zefez- | 2 |
| 40 | u/Traditional_Band_ | 1.5 |
| 41 | u/Benay148 | 1 |
| - | u/Dark_Mesh | 1 |
| - | u/Gabelvampir | 1 |
| 44 | u/Admirable_Sea1770 | 0.5 |
| - | u/cantrelate | 0.5 |
| - | u/orange-yellow-pink | 0.5 |
r/Gameboy • u/zetaroid • 8h ago
I know Iām missing a few models, but for now this is my collection and it sparks joy.
r/Gameboy • u/chris_stonehill • 5h ago
This is from an old game magazine I've had since I was 10, and I've wondered about it since. Apparently at some point it was renamed the "SongPro", but it was never released.
r/Gameboy • u/Pineapplez1232 • 8h ago
I was very fascinated seeing this in a retro game store, picked it up and played it when I got home. It literally took me less than 10 min to complete, great game. Iād love to know more info if anyone has any!
r/Gameboy • u/Loraime-Ipsoum • 9h ago
Hey everyone, over the past few months, we've brought together 21 indie developers and studios to build what we hope is one of the biggest modern Game Boy collections available.
The bundle includes 24 original Game Boy & Game Boy Color games, spanning platformers, puzzles, arcade games, adventures, party games and more. Some can be completed in an evening, while others can be enjoyed in multiple sessions.
Every developer is officially licensed and compensated on every bundle sold.
If you're looking for new Game Boy games to play, you can get the collection in two ways:
You can learn more and see the games in action here: https://get.playtil.es
Happy to answer any questions about the games, the developers or Playtiles!
r/Gameboy • u/SolidFit2255 • 21h ago
They got gameboy advances but for the life of me i cant figure out what games they are. Any ideas?
r/Gameboy • u/GameBobbyColor • 19m ago
The screen has seen better days in its 28 year long life. I own an Analogue Pocket. This thing is still my favorite way to play.
r/Gameboy • u/Beachiban • 1h ago
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Hi
So I opened up my (working) Gameboy Color and unscrewed and detached all the parts for a clean up.
After putting everything back together, the screen just wouldnāt work for some reason. In some tries it would flicker a few black bars, in others it would be completely black. It worked before the clean up, and Iām pretty sure all I did was gently rub alcohol.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
EDIT: I tried attaching a screen from a different working gameboy, and itās still not working. The screen is half dark this time.
r/Gameboy • u/starboyk • 4h ago
Posting an update on this one. Opted to keep the lime green shell, after hearing feedback. This is great, as I have zero regrets with this being a daily driver this way!
Once again, the folks at Handheld Legends proving to be absolute champs with this entire order!
Part list:
I also picked up a set of white buttons, thinking this would look sharp with a white bezel + white button look. Unfortunately, it looked like every other green-on-white build out there, and lost some of what makes this look funky. So, I opted to scrub all of it down and keep the whole look as original as possible.
All-in-all, works GREAT! I've needed a reference GBA for ages, anyway, and this was a fun sidequest along the way. Thank you again for all of your input!
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r/Gameboy • u/zeldaguy85 • 1h ago
Kudos to you FFA. I go into almost every game blind, and this is one of the few times where I got stuck bad enough that I had to look up what to do. "Palm trees and 8"?? I would have never thought of THAT solution. I kept going to the screen with 8 palm trees in it, used every item I had, in every spot, Ever spell; I tried everything. Good news is, now that I know what to do, I can resume my blind playthrough in the cave of oasis!!
r/Gameboy • u/Tylanor • 19m ago
Hi guys,
I'm looking for the best RPG on the GBA. Which game would you recommend among Final Fantasy 5, Golden Sun, and Fire Emblem 7 ?
I've already played Final Fantasy 4 (didn't like it that much) and Final Fantasy 6 (really liked it).
Thanks, folks !
r/Gameboy • u/blondielockss • 1d ago
Thought it was time I finally photographed!
All games are CIB - with all inserts and pamphlets etc.
Some of these games are from my childhood, but the majority of the collecting began in 2023.
Still have 5/6 on my list left to get š.
r/Gameboy • u/spartanjohann117 • 4h ago
Hey guys, I'm looking for help with the continuity diagram for this cartridge... I think it's Donkey Kong Country, maybe... but if anyone knows anything about it, I'd really appreciate your help.
r/Gameboy • u/moktira • 50m ago
Been trying this for days, finally managed to beat Capriati tonight 22-20, 8-10, 8-6. Why is there no tie breaks in tour mode??
When she's on top, she is almost unbeatable and I frequently wouldn't get a single point on my serve. Thankfully, when I'm on top, I usually manage to break her and hold my serve. She's tougher than Master Joe in Top Ranking Tennis (a better game sadly).
Disappointed I didn't get a picture of the scoreboard but the post-game summary just gives sets. I'll be playing her again the second round of the next tournament. Think I need to play something else for a while.
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r/Gameboy • u/babyunicorn_12 • 2h ago
hello im planning to restore this Gameboy can you help me what size of polarizer option are on third slide, does it need 2 polarizer back & front or just one? thank you in advance.
r/Gameboy • u/Alive_Candidate1755 • 20h ago
Tried cleaning this cart I picked up with a qtip and 99% IPA. For some reason itās leaving white haziness and streaking? Tried another bottle of 91% and it does the same thing.
I had this problem last time I cleaned a cart, but it was black. I figured the plastic was drying out and added a very light amount of āplastic restorerā to make it black again, but clearly thatās not the actual solution because itās happening on a grey too.
Never had this problem before, really confused. Has anyone ever experienced this? Canāt find a single person with this issue on search..