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Nintendo Game Boy Light MGB-101 - Famitsu 500 Replica - Recapped - Upgraded Audio

Nintendo Game Boy Light MGB-101 - Famitsu 500 Replica - Recapped - Upgraded Audio

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Features:

  • Genuine OEM Nintendo Hardware – Built with an authentic Game Boy Light motherboard and screen for true-to-original performance.
  • Iconic Famitsu 500 Aesthetic – A faithful tribute to the limited-edition model.
  • Backlit Screen: Electroluminescent backlight with an on/off switch. Ideal for playing in low-light or dark environments.
  • Compact Design: Slim and portable, similar in size to the Game Boy Pocket, but slightly thicker to accommodate the larger batteries.
  • Power Source: Runs on 2 AA batteries. Provides up to 20 hours of gameplay with the backlight off, and around 12 hours with the backlight on.
  • Game Compatibility: Supports all original Game Boy games. Not compatible with Game Boy Color or Game Boy Advance games.
  • Audio Features: Built-in mono speaker for standard sound output. 3.5mm headphone jack for private listening in stereo.
  • Display: Reflective LCD screen with adjustable contrast for clear visuals. Standard 160 × 144 pixel resolution.
  • Control Layout: Traditional Game Boy layout with a responsive D-pad, A and B action buttons, and Start and Select buttons.
  • Region Exclusive: Released exclusively in Japan in April 1998, making it a rare and collectible item for fans and collectors.
  • Weight and Dimensions: 138g without batteries, and measures 133mm × 80mm × 27mm, offering a comfortable grip for extended play sessions.

Restoration Process:

  1. Disassembly: Careful removal of power switch, volume wheel, capacitors, link port and plastic components to prevent heat damage from motherboard reflow process.
  2. Motherboard Reflow: Repairs cold or fractured solder joints to fix issues like intermittent operation, power management problems, audio-visual malfunctions, and unresponsive buttons.
  3. Rebuild with Upgraded Components: We rebuild the console from scratch, adding a 2w speaker, Panasonic capacitors, new volume wheel and new contrast wheel.

Please Note: Watermarks on images are not present on the Game Boy.

Upgrade your retro gaming collection with this Game Boy Light Famitsu 500 Replica, a high-quality rebuild using genuine Nintendo hardware. This faithful reproduction of the limited-edition Famitsu 500 Game Boy Light retains the original look and feel while ensuring long-term reliability with premium components. Built with an OEM Nintendo Game Boy Light motherboard and screen, this handheld provides an authentic experience for collectors who demand the best.

Restoration Process:

Disassembly: Careful removal of power switch, volume wheel, capacitors, link port and plastic components to prevent heat damage from motherboard reflow process.

Motherboard Reflow: Repairs cold or fractured solder joints to fix issues like intermittent operation, power management problems, audio-visual malfunctions, and unresponsive buttons.

Rebuild with Upgraded Components: We rebuild the console from scratch, adding a 2w speaker, Panasonic capacitors, new volume wheel and new contrast wheel.

Package Includes:

  • 1 x Game Boy Light Famitsu 500 Replica
  • 1 x High Quality Carry Case
  • 1 x Lens Cloth

Please Note: Watermarks on images are not present on the Game Boy.

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