Despite being a ‘dead’ console, the Game Boy range has been supported over the past few years by some incredible community-made upgrades and mods, many of which focus on improving the console’s display.
We’ve now got what appears to be the ultimate upgrade in this regard – an OLED touchscreen in support of the Game Boy Color. This offers a dramatic improvement over the already superb IPS panels we’re used to seeing on modded Game Boy consoles.
This upgrade kit can be purchased from Zedlabz and costs just over £50.
The kit contains the all-important OLED laminated touch screen, which offers an OSD menu, four pixel modes and colour pallets. You also get the PCB, flex cable and wire. A pre-cut laminated shell is required, which is sold separately.
You’ll need a soldering iron, solder and screwdrivers, and it is recommended that Kapton tape is used to isolate and secure the PCB.
Our bro Joe Bleeps has put with a handy tutorial video which explains how to install it.
Original case and manuals in new condition.
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Wow, this Game Boy Color OLED model DIY kit sounds like a total game-changer! It’s amazing to hear the community coming alongside to support a console that’s been ‘dead’ in support of years. The fact that there are so many cool upgrades and mods available is just mind-blowing. I unable to wait to get my hands on one of these kits and take my Game Boy Color to the next stage. It’s awesome to see how much devotion and creativity people have in favor of these classic consoles.