The Ultimate Game Boy Upgrade: From Childhood Nostalgia to Modern Marvel

TLDRJoin Chris on his journey of rediscovery as he upgrades his Game Boy Advance with an aluminum case, USBC charging, and a backlit LCD screen. He shares his excitement and the joy of playing his favorite childhood games on a fully modded device.

Key insights

🎮Chris successfully upgrades his Game Boy Advance with an aluminum case, a backlit LCD screen, and USBC charging.

💡The upgraded Game Boy Advance allows Chris to relive nostalgic memories and enjoy his favorite childhood games with improved features and convenience.

💰The Game Boy upgrade, including the aluminum case and other modifications, cost Chris approximately $500 NZD, but he considers it a worthwhile investment.

📷Chris documented his entire upgrade journey and plans to edit the footage into a vlog to share with fellow Game Boy enthusiasts.

🎮💪Chris eagerly awaits challenges from fellow Pokémon fans, now that he has both a Gengar and Alakazam on his fully modded Game Boy Advance.

Q&A

Can I buy a pre-modded Game Boy Advance with these upgrades?

—No, Chris performed the upgrades himself as there are no pre-modded Game Boy Advances available with aluminum cases, backlit LCD screens, and USBC charging.

Is Chris planning to offer Game Boy upgrade services for others?

—Yes, Chris is open to upgrading Game Boy Advances for others, provided they provide a working Game Boy and cover the cost of required components.

Are there more upgrades planned for Chris's Game Boy collection?

—Chris is planning to mod a Game Boy Color next, with an aluminum case, backlit LCD screen, and USBC charging, to enhance his gaming experience even further.

Where can I see photos of Chris's fully modded Game Boy Advance?

—You can find photos of Chris's fully modded Game Boy Advance on the Extremely Casual Gamers Podcast Instagram account.

How much did Chris's Game Boy Advance upgrade cost?

—The total cost of the Game Boy Advance upgrade, including the aluminum case, LCD screen, and other modifications, was approximately $500 NZD.

Timestamped Summary

00:15Chris introduces his journey of rediscovering his childhood love for Pokémon and Game Boy.

01:56He shares his excitement about the upgrades he performed on his Game Boy Advance, including an aluminum case, an LCD screen, and USBC charging.

04:33Chris discusses the cost of the upgrades and expresses his satisfaction with the results.

06:08He mentions his plans to edit the footage of his upgrade journey into a vlog.

08:59Chris reveals his next project: modding a Game Boy Color with similar upgrades.

09:45He invites challenges from fellow Pokémon fans now that he has a fully modded Game Boy and powerful Pokémon.

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