
Game Boy Modding
Greg Farrell(Author)
No Starch Press
Published on 26. May 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-7185-0014-3 (ISBN)
Description
GAME BOY MODDING will provide readers with a detailed process for purchasing, refurbishing, modding, and customising several Nintendo handheld consoles. The consoles and customisations are widely available and affordable for all gamers to try on their own and require only limited tools and know-how. Readers learn basic soldering and hardware modification techniques, then move on to learn how to change speakers, buttons, screen lens, and even fix dead speakers and sticky buttons.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Illustrations
180 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 207 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
645 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7185-0014-3 (9781718500143)
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E-Book
04/2020
No Starch Press
€19.49
Available for download
Person
Well-known in the international gaming and modding community, Greg Farrell is an experienced Game Boy modder and customizer who has built and sold hundreds of units. Greg has previously published two graphic novels and a book of lists. He has an active Instagram account dedicated to Game Boy modding with thousands of followers (@gamechanger_mods).
Content
Part One: Background
Chapter 1: Intro to Modding and the History of Game Boy
Chapter 2: Tools, Techniques, and Repair
Part Two: Mods
Chapter 3: Game Boy DMG: "The Brick"
Chapter 4: Game Boy Color
Chapter 5: Get the Look! Customizing Your Game Boy
Chapter 6: Game Boy Pocket
Chapter 7: Game Boy Advance
Chapter 8: Collector's Guide
Chapter 9: Pokemon Mini
Chapter 10: Conclusion
Index
Chapter 1: Intro to Modding and the History of Game Boy
Chapter 2: Tools, Techniques, and Repair
Part Two: Mods
Chapter 3: Game Boy DMG: "The Brick"
Chapter 4: Game Boy Color
Chapter 5: Get the Look! Customizing Your Game Boy
Chapter 6: Game Boy Pocket
Chapter 7: Game Boy Advance
Chapter 8: Collector's Guide
Chapter 9: Pokemon Mini
Chapter 10: Conclusion
Index