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What you can do to a Game Boy, honestly rated. Each guide lists difficulty, whether you need to solder, a realistic time, and what it costs, with the gear the community actually uses.

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Shell - Multiple colours
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Shell - Multiple colours

eXtremeRate · Shell

Cut for a drop-in IPS screen, so there is no shell trimming. Comes in a range of colours (the classic clear Atomic Purple included), with new buttons and membranes.

USD 15.99

Price checked on 2026-11-05

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IPS Screen Kit 2.45
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IPS Screen Kit 2.45

Hispeedido · Screen

A true drop-in: same 2.45" size as the original, so it needs no shell cutting. Touch-pad brightness control and a clean, bright picture. This is the exact screen in my Atomic Purple build.

USD 48.42

Price checked on 2026-11-05

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Louder Speaker For Game Boy Color
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Louder Speaker For Game Boy Color

Aftermarket · Accessories

A drop-in replacement speaker that makes the Game Boy Color noticeably louder and clearer. An easy upgrade to do while you already have the shell open for a screen mod.

USD 6.99

Price checked on 2026-11-05

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