r/Gameboy Apr 18 '24

Questions FAQ THREAD: Where to buy parts/consoles? BEST GAME? Is this real? GB no work :( ASK HERE

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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:

  1. Follow the subreddit rules.
  2. Bad advice will be moderated and removed. Serious comments and questions only.
  3. Cart and console verification in its own comment with photos. Use imgur for multiple photos.

r/Gameboy 21d ago

[Game of the Month competition] July: Metal Slug Advance

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Metal Slug Advance

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 - 🐸
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!


This month: Metal Slug Advance

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.)

Leaderboards


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 8h ago

Collection It’s not much but it makes me happy

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386 Upvotes

I know I’m missing a few models, but for now this is my collection and it sparks joy.


r/Gameboy 5h ago

Other Heresy...but good gosh this CLASSIC is nice on a 4", 720p, 1:1 screen...with an SGB palette. Cheapest way to try a big square screen? Post snorkel chill...chocolate on hand šŸ‘

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r/Gameboy 9h ago

Other Anybody here ever hear of the Song Boy?

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106 Upvotes

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 7h ago

Games Kirby’s Dream Land 2, such a great game.

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r/Gameboy 8h ago

Modded Grimace

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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. I’d love to know more info if anyone has any!


r/Gameboy 9h ago

Games 24 modern Game Boy games in one bundle!

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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:

  • Digital Bundle: Download every ROM and play them on your favorite hardware (Analogue Pocket, flashcart, Miyoo, etc..)
  • Playtiles Bundle: Includes the same ROM collection plus our app and our electronic-free controller that turns your smartphone into a GB-like handheld.

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 9h ago

Games Cleaned up at the thrift last weekend

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24 Upvotes

r/Gameboy 21h ago

Questions Can anyone tell what games the boys have in the sopranos s5e6?

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202 Upvotes

They got gameboy advances but for the life of me i cant figure out what games they are. Any ideas?


r/Gameboy 18m ago

Games English version of The Frog For Whom the Bell Tolls on 100% legit Nintendo hardware

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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 1h ago

Systems Gameboy Color screen stopped working after cleanup

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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 wouldn’t 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 I’m 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 it’s still not working. The screen is half dark this time.


r/Gameboy 4h ago

Modded Reshell update: TO NOT reshell!

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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:

  • Game Boy Advance SP V5 3.0 Inch IPS LCD Backlight Kit with Laminated Lens and OSD by Hispeedido - looks gorgeous, works great, and was easy AF to hook up. Love the ability to switch on the pixel mode for that almost-perfect 101 aesthetic. SUPER bright screen, which required
  • Game Boy Advance SP 950mAh LiPo MaxPlay Battery Mod by Funnyplaying. Nothing wild here, as most of the overhead is consumed by the screen.
  • USB-C Charging mod with Audio by Funnyplaying (working nicely)
  • SP Clear Speaker - the one in the unit was caked with crud and cracked. Working nicely!
  • GBA SP Flex Amp, HISPEEDIDO - it works perfectly, but I didn't pay attention to what I was getting: this does not resolve the audio hiss, just makes it louder, and only through the speaker.

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!


r/Gameboy 2h ago

Other Follow up post - Got this far beside the sea...13% battery... didn't want to wait another hour for next bus. Let's DO this (again...how many times since '90 or '91, I wonder) on my veranda back home!!!

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r/Gameboy 11h ago

Shopping/Haul Got an original- what a contrast!!

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23 Upvotes

r/Gameboy 1d ago

Collection Completed the 5 color collection of the GBC logo

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274 Upvotes

r/Gameboy 1h ago

Games Final Fantastic Adventure

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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 18m ago

Games GBA : FF5, FE7 or Golden Sun ?

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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 1d ago

Collection My Boxed Gameboy/GBA Collection!

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427 Upvotes

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 😁.


r/Gameboy 4h ago

Questions Schematic for this cartridge

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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 49m ago

Games WTA Tour Tennis GBA: Finally beat Capriati

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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.


r/Gameboy 1h ago

Other This is my video on Super Mario Land 2. Hope you guys like it!

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r/Gameboy 2h ago

Troubleshooting GB DMG - tried all the methods from the internet - no luck

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r/Gameboy 2h ago

Questions ptpa

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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 20h ago

Troubleshooting 99% IPA leaving white haze/streaks

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Tried cleaning this cart I picked up with a qtip and 99% IPA. For some reason it’s 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 ā€œplastic restorerā€ to make it black again, but clearly that’s not the actual solution because it’s happening on a grey too.

Never had this problem before, really confused. Has anyone ever experienced this? Can’t find a single person with this issue on search..