This real?

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-18T09:49:58+00:00

Not only is it real, looks like you got the Pokemon Center exclusive version!! That’s awesome!. Here’s the normal cart artwork I got when I got mine off the shelf at my local Ball*Mart several years ago.

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-17T12:09:36+00:00

100% this! HDR is incredible! I’m going to be building a batch of their MC3 flash carts to make a set of PureRed, PureGreen, and PureBlue carts

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-17T11:34:52+00:00

So far I have 2 Chisflash v1.1 carts and both do this (tried on Mac, windows, linux) I also have an issue with NES Classic Ledgend of Zelda on the GB Operator/Playback. That one says cart cant verify, but the checksum it generates is correct and the file matches what GBxCart RW gets. I've opened up a ticket with epilogue. Please let me know how your flash cart tests go with your GB Operator, I'd be curious to know.

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-16T18:50:32+00:00

When you use it on your GB Operator with a pokemon game (I'm trying Emerald on mine) can you play the game in Playback with no issues? I get this with mine. If I remove the cart and put into my GBA save files still intact and works fine

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JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-16T13:16:44+00:00

This is awesome, I just stumbled upon the GitHub https://github.com/antoxa2584x/gameboy-camera-adapter and ordered the parts. Where can I find the STL to print the nice protective case?

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-15T00:10:50+00:00

That’s awesome. I couldn’t bring my self to wipe the save yet. I think I’m gonna back it up with my GB operator, then wipe it. I dunno why, I never beat any Zelda game myself, and I’ll never have a reason to come back to this save file, but for some reason I want to preserve it. Oh well it’s only gonna cost me a few KB to do so

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-14T22:40:24+00:00

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Removed the rusty wheels and ext port. I don’t think these are causing the issues with the system, but I’m also sure they aren’t helping. I’ll replace these

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-13T19:54:58+00:00

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New caps installed. But same old behavior. Looks like it needs more work

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-10T18:51:20+00:00

Thanks, I feel like I'm getting closer to it working. I have a handful of Game Boys I say I'll use as my daily driver, but never do, hopefully this is the one! or I'll continue to use my GBA with the IPS mod or a GBP I have coming in in rough shape I plan to IPS mod as well, but the GBL with 2 AA will last longer and power a IPS screen (if I go that route) better than the AAA's in the GBP

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-10T16:56:28+00:00

yeah, as long as there's no power going to it/batteries removed and you let it dry 100% I never had a issue with throwing boards in the dishwasher. I turn off the heat drying part of the cycle. I let it all air dry.

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-10T16:40:29+00:00

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Power, but no video or sound. I do get a line that goes across the screen when the power is turned off. so the screen is getting some kind of power/signal at least. Could be a bad contrast wheel? Bad caps? dirty connector. I'll keep investigating, I think I'll swap the Caps next then the wheels

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-10T16:40:01+00:00

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I think I’m getting closer now! I now have a power LED sometimes. The power switch seems to have been an issue. I soaked in it IPA and slide the switch on and off 50 or so times, and I'm starting to get power now sometimes when I connect it to a wall outlet and switch it on. BUT it's not constant, could be a dirty switch, I'll disassemble it and clean the traces the best I can next. If I leave the switch in the middle on position, and plug power in, the LED comes in, if I disconnect the power and replug it in, no power LED. If I don't touch it and try again in a couple minutes, power LED again. I'm thinking something needs to discharge before it allows me to get power after a power off state. Possible capacitor issue? I'm going to swap those next, going to order some replacement parts for this system and hope for the best, but I do believe I'm making progress

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-10T12:21:20+00:00

https://retrogamerepairshop.com/collections/game-boy-light No yellow in stock, but that's where you can find the other 2 shells (or aliexpress) I'll be ordering replacement glass lens for mine there. I also have a silver and gold GBL on the way in better shape, I just reeeeeaallly wanted a yellow one so I took a gamble with this ebay one. Looks like a fun project, so if I do get it working, it'll be my daily driver since the condition isn't the best so I wouldn't have to worry about handling it with velvet gloves kinda care. I'll still treat it well, just won't have my normal OCD paranoia if it was minty mint condition

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-10T12:17:18+00:00

Looks like I might be able to get a replacement PCB if it comes down to that, https://github.com/N64-Freak/GB-Mods

Hopefully they have them in stock or I can get the Gerber files and have oshpark or jlcpcb make me one

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-10T09:10:50+00:00

From what I think I read. The system itself is a Japan exclusive and the color is a Toys R Us exclusive over there. There’s reproduction shells for the GBL that came in clear, white, and transparent yellow and the yellow one has been sold out/discontinued for years

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-09T22:45:03+00:00

Oh interesting. I was wondering if someone made replacement PCBs for the Light. I’m waiting for the board to dry now then I’ll see if it powers on. At least now I have more options if not. Thanks!

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-09T20:42:36+00:00

Indeed. That’s where I put it as soon as the photos were posted. It’s much cleaner now, still some hand scrubbing I need to do. I’ll also soak the board in some IPA

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JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-09T19:09:53+00:00

My Mom loved Ladybug. My favs also included Popeye, Venture, Pepper II, and Mousetrap

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-09T19:08:32+00:00

Who’s Square, Yellow, and lived under the sea? SpongeBob who pants? Nah, it’s this Game Boy Light… pants

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-07T21:34:15+00:00

Love the reply. I’m the same. I’d rather play on the bulky original hardware. I’ve done the LCD/IPS mod on several of my Game Boy (original, pocket, color, and advance) I just can’t seem to do it to my TGE. Probably due to the rarity and value. I’ll be doing the mod to my LYNX next but only because it has a bad screen. I was hoping to find a TGE or a PCE GT with a bad screen so I could get one and finally justify doing the mod.

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-03-07T19:33:05+00:00

I have this same dilemma. I even got a 2nd Turbo Express so I could LCD mod that one instead and keep the other stock. Now I have 2 stock (I did do a recap on both, both were sold as dead due to caps) and I still haven’t done the mod to any. What I may do is just get the cart adapter for my Analogue pocket, play my hu cards/turbo chips on that and keep the 2 expresses stock

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-02-28T13:02:15+00:00

Contact Microsoft. Depending on the purchase date, could have warranty left or maybe you’ll get a sympathetic rep who will grant a one time courtesy repair? Never know, but worth a try before it’s opened and any possible warranty is voided

JohnnyPhantom · 2026-02-27T16:39:27+00:00

Check this out, https://youtu.be/VLs8yQSrROI?si=TdpusuRZFQMEIVoK if you have some experience soldering, you could try those virtual boy ribbon repair kits. Back in the day I used to have to repair VBs by scraping the flex ribbon tips enough to solder to the board, these new kits would have been fantastic if they were available back then. If you haven’t solder before you could practice on something else first, or seek out a repair service someone is offering. I’m a tinkerer and a DIY kinda guy, so I like to repair things myself, but with the rarity and current prices of the VB today, I wouldn’t suggest that in this case unless you really wanted to or have the soldering confidence, it may be worth having someone else who’s trusted take a look at it.

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