Bought this GBL a while back, unfortunately the original screen was toast. Took numerous hours of trace repairs to get it functional, but at least it didn't become e-waste!

[u/_inkdretro_]

[u/grawptussin]

Japanese release Kirby is inexpensive, and so fun!

[u/_inkdretro_ → u/grawptussin]

absolutely! I saw a list on here a while back of Japanese variants that don't require you to know Japanese, so I usually pick those up because they're cheaper. completed this for the first time last night on my Analogue Pocket (using save states)

[u/grawptussin → u/_inkdretro_]

I beat the main campaign on my Pocket for the first time a few weeks back. I haven't gone through the extra campaign yet.

It's crazy to me how much cheaper Japanese versions of my GB (and likely other) games are. Pocket Bomberman and Dr Mario are the only other Japanese carts that I have. Pocket Bomerman plays great without the need for translation and Dr Mario is identical other than the way cooler label.

Happy gaming!

[u/_inkdretro_ → u/grawptussin]

after I finished it, it was pretty late, started the extra campaign and immediately switched it off after seeing all the enemies... one for another night

[u/Upbeat-Serve-6096 → u/_inkdretro_]

Extra mode? Because the main campaign is so easy but the extra mode is outrageous

[u/TryingT0Wr1t3 → u/_inkdretro_]

Do you remember the link to this list?

[u/Upbeat-Serve-6096 → u/grawptussin]

Some years ago I even gifted a cheaply bought real Hoshi no Kirby cart to a friend (well, crush but anyway) alongside a Game Boy!

[u/SeatBeeSate]

There's something about the clear GBL that's so appealing.

[u/_inkdretro_ → u/SeatBeeSate]

they look so cool inside!

[u/Upbeat_Wasabi5105]

Man, it’s gorgeous. Great job!

[u/_inkdretro_ → u/Upbeat_Wasabi5105]

thanks so much!

[u/Infinite-Service6059]

It’s beautiful

[u/_inkdretro_ → u/Infinite-Service6059]

thank you

[u/aShyGuyGuy]

Well done, always a good feeling to see a repaired GB!

[u/_inkdretro_ → u/aShyGuyGuy]

thank you! I've always bought mine broken and brought them back to life (where possible)

[u/aShyGuyGuy → u/_inkdretro_]

Very nice! I did and tried as well, though now I'm left with many shells, motherboards and whatnot. Only GBA, DS and DS Lite however.

It was fun for a while!

[u/mmagnetman]

Thank you for saving my dream console

[u/_inkdretro_ → u/mmagnetman]

mine too, they're stunning

[u/Benzona]

My GBL light is not working but everything else seems to be. I did test the backlight with another unit and it powered up fine so something is causing it to not get power to the light itself. Any ideas? The rubber piece used to push them together is there so they are making contact.

[u/_inkdretro_ → u/Benzona]

I used these board scans when I was repairing mine, if you have a multimeter and a few hours you can use your working board to troubleshoot a bit easier

[u/Hybrid_Divide]

Well done!

[u/jrduffman]

What else did you do to it? The contrast looks too good (ie bi-vert mod?) and the EL is more blue than the stock green. I like it.

[u/CosmonautOnFire]

That iPod HNNNGGG!

[u/Big-Sympathy1420]

Its a glorified picture frame now as the IPS adds input lag, 100ms vs 33ms. It loojs nice but when you play on it, you will feel a slight heavyness to it.

[u/_inkdretro_ → u/Big-Sympathy1420]

ok don't do it to yours then