Workshop & Modding

Everything you need to open up a retro console and restore it: IPS screens, replacement shells, buttons, USB-C batteries, capacitors, soldering irons and precision tools. From individual spare parts to complete kits to assemble.

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258 products
2.9-inch IPS screen and shell kit for Game Boy Advance — no cutting
Fun-Esports 2.9-inch IPS screen and shell kit for Game Boy Advance — no cuttingAvailable
50,99€
2.9-inch IPS screen for Game Boy Advance — original size
Fun-Esports 2.9-inch IPS screen for Game Boy Advance — original sizeAvailable
48,99€
Replacement LCD screen for DS Lite — top or bottom panel
Fun-Esports Replacement LCD screen for DS Lite — top or bottom panelAvailable
45,99€
2.6-inch IPS screen for Game Boy Color — pixel grid mode
Fun-Esports 2.6-inch IPS screen for Game Boy Color — pixel grid modeAvailable
56,99€
2.5-inch greyscale LCD screen for Game Boy DMG — no cutting
Fun-Esports 2.5-inch greyscale LCD screen for Game Boy DMG — no cuttingAvailable
93,99€
Screen lens and frame for DS Lite — replacement plastic
Fun-Esports Screen lens and frame for DS Lite — replacement plasticAvailable
14,99€
Replacement battery for DS Lite — 2000 mAh, screwdriver included
Fun-Esports Replacement battery for DS Lite — 2000 mAh, screwdriver includedAvailable
28,99€
3.6 V lithium battery for PSP 2000 and PSP 3000 — replacement
Fun-Esports 3.6 V lithium battery for PSP 2000 and PSP 3000 — replacementAvailable
25,99€
3.5-inch IPS screen kit for Lynx II — 640×480 and 720p HDMI output
Fun-Esports 3.5-inch IPS screen kit for Lynx II — 640×480 and 720p HDMI outputAvailable
107,99€
Sipeed Tang Nano 20K FPGA board — open-source retro cores over HDMI
Fun-Esports Sipeed Tang Nano 20K FPGA board — open-source retro cores over HDMIAvailable
47,99€
Laminated IPS screen for PSP 1000 — with or without top shell
Fun-Esports Laminated IPS screen for PSP 1000 — with or without top shellAvailable
49,99€
Supergun JAMMA CBOX — RGBS SCART output, DB15 controllers, ATX power supply
Fun-Esports Supergun JAMMA CBOX — RGBS SCART output, DB15 controllers, ATX power supplyAvailable
40,99€
Replacement LCD screen for PSP 1000, 2000, 3000 and Go — bare panel
Fun-Esports Replacement LCD screen for PSP 1000, 2000, 3000 and Go — bare panelAvailable
45,99€
MiSTer FPGA metal case for DE10-Nano — USB hub and I/O
Fun-Esports MiSTer FPGA metal case for DE10-Nano — USB hub and I/OAvailable
45,99€
SDRAM board for MiSTer FPGA DE10-Nano — RetroScaler 32 or 128 MB
Fun-Esports SDRAM board for MiSTer FPGA DE10-Nano — RetroScaler 32 or 128 MBAvailable
22,99€
Precision side cutters — flush cut for soldering and modding
Fun-Esports Precision side cutters — flush cut for soldering and moddingAvailable
14,99€
Workshop suction cup 55 mm — screen and shell removal
Fun-Esports Workshop suction cup 55 mm — screen and shell removalAvailable
15,99€
Soft clear case for Retroid Pocket 6 — shockproof TPU
Fun-Esports Soft clear case for Retroid Pocket 6 — shockproof TPUAvailable
19,99€
RGB and YPbPr to HDMI 1080p converter for PS1 PS2 — BitFunx
Fun-Esports RGB and YPbPr to HDMI 1080p converter for PS1 PS2 — BitFunxAvailable
43,99€
Odin 2 Portal silicone case — soft, non-slip protection
Fun-Esports Odin 2 Portal silicone case — soft, non-slip protectionAvailable
29,99€
USB-A to USB-C charging cable for retro consoles — 0.3 to 2 m
Fun-Esports USB-A to USB-C charging cable for retro consoles — 0.3 to 2 mAvailable
13,99€
Clear JP-format case for Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges
Fun-Esports Clear JP-format case for Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridgesAvailable
12,99€
Clear storage boxes for game cards — pack of 3 or 10
Fun-Esports Clear storage boxes for game cards — pack of 3 or 10Available
15,99€
TrimUI Smart Pro hard case + tempered glass — EVA carry case
Fun-Esports TrimUI Smart Pro hard case + tempered glass — EVA carry caseAvailable
20,99€

Repair rather than replace: where to start

The most worthwhile mod is still the screen

A 2001 Game Boy Advance comes out of the factory with a non-backlit panel: under a desk lamp, the picture looks grey. A 2.9-inch IPS screen kit replaces the panel and makes the console readable in any conditions, with backlighting adjustable over 5 to 10 levels. It's the modification that changes the experience the most, for €25 to €60 in parts.

“Solder-free” and “no-cut” don't mean the same thing

Two different labels, two different constraints:

  • Solder-free: the kit connects via a ribbon cable. A tri-wing screwdriver is all you need; allow 20 to 30 minutes.
  • No-cut: the original shell doesn't need to be filed. A 2.9-inch screen fits in an original GBA front shell; a larger model means trimming the front shell or buying a new shell.
  • With soldering: 2 to 6 solder points to make. You'll need a temperature-controlled iron and desoldering braid.

Each product page specifies which of the two cases applies. If in doubt, go for solder-free and a new replacement shell: it costs €15 more, and it saves you from ruining a console.

Recapping: when a 1990 console no longer switches on

The electrolytic capacitors in the Game Gear, PC Engine and home consoles from the late 1980s leak after 30 years. Typical symptoms: no more sound, a picture that stays black, a flickering screen. Full replacement — “recapping” — requires soldering and desoldering, a temperature-controlled iron and an assortment of capacitors. It's a long repair, but the parts are inexpensive.

What it doesn't do

  • We sell parts and kits, not installation: no repair service is offered.
  • No already-modded original consoles are sold here.
  • No games or ROMs are supplied with the workshop kits.
  • A badly fitted mod can destroy a console: the product pages state the skill level required, they don't replace it.

Where to start in this section

Game Boy Advance & GBA SP IPS screens · Game Boy & GBC IPS screens · Shells & styling · Buttons & membranes · USB-C batteries · Workshop tools · Spare parts

Questions fréquentes

Do you need to know how to solder to install an IPS screen?
Not always. “Solder-free” kits connect via a ribbon cable and can be fitted in 20 to 30 minutes with a tri-wing screwdriver. Standard kits require 2 to 6 solder points and a temperature-controlled iron. Each product page specifies which of the two you are buying.
What does a “no-cut” IPS screen mean?
That the original shell doesn't need to be filed. A 2.9-inch screen fits in an original Game Boy Advance front shell. A larger model means trimming the front shell or buying a new replacement shell.
Do you sell already-modded consoles?
No. We sell the parts and kits, not the installation. No modded original consoles are offered, and no games or ROMs are supplied with the kits.