Full description
2.6" IPS screen for Game Boy Pocket: finally playing without a lamp
The original screen of the Game Boy Pocket has no backlight: you need good ambient light, and aged screens get covered in dead lines. This kit replaces the screen with a 2.6" backlit IPS panel and supplies a shell designed for it, into which you transfer the console's motherboard.
What it does
- Backlight: the picture is readable in the dark, with no lamp and no reflection to hunt for.
- Large panel: 2.6", filling the whole display window.
- Matching shell supplied: no cutting in the original shell, you reassemble the console in the kit's shell.
- Sixteen colours: translucent, pastel or solid, plus a version without lens.
What it doesn't do
- The resolution remains that of the console (160 × 144): the picture is larger and brighter, not more detailed.
- The “Without lens” variant is supplied without a protective lens: provide your own.
- It cannot be installed on the original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Light.
- It does not repair a faulty motherboard, sound or buttons.
Compatibility
Game Boy Pocket (MGB-001), all regions. Not covered: original Game Boy (DMG-01), Game Boy Light, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and SP. Check the model number on the back of the console before ordering.
Skill level required
Intermediate. You need to fully disassemble the console (tri-wing and Phillips screwdrivers), remove the original screen, connect the new screen and then refit the motherboard in the supplied shell. Depending on your console, soldering may be necessary: if you do not solder, write to our customer service before ordering.
In the box
- 1 2.6" IPS screen for Game Boy Pocket.
- 1 shell designed for the screen, in the chosen colour (lens included except for the “Without lens” variant).
Delivery in 10 to 18 days · dispatched within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
2.6" IPS screen for Game Boy Pocket — kit with matching shell
Backlit 2.6" IPS screen kit with matching shell, for Game Boy Pocket.
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📦Dispatched within 3 to 5 business days · Delivery in 10 to 18 business days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
ℹÀ partir de 150 €, la livraison s’effectue en Point Relais.
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The job: lighting up a Game Boy Pocket again
A Game Boy Pocket becomes hard to read as soon as the light fades, and its screen often ends up losing lines. Open the console, remove the original screen, connect the IPS panel and refit the motherboard in the kit's shell. Once closed, the console switches on to a backlit screen that is readable anywhere.
The part: a screen and its shell
A 2.6" IPS panel does not fit into the window of an original shell without modification. This kit therefore supplies the shell with the screen, already in the right shape: no cutting, no sanding. Sixteen colours let you change the look at the same time as the screen, and a version without lens exists for those who already have their own.
Before opening: what to plan for
You need a tri-wing screwdriver to open the Game Boy Pocket, a precision Phillips screwdriver and a plastic spudger. Depending on the console, a solder joint may be added. If in doubt about your model or the difficulty, our customer service replies within 1 business day, before ordering as well as after.
What this accessory brings
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What it does well
- Backlit screen, readable in the dark
- 2.6" IPS panel
- Matching shell supplied, no cutting
- Choice of sixteen colours
What it doesn’t do
- Original resolution unchanged (160 × 144)
- Without lens variant: lens to be provided
- Game Boy Pocket only
- Full disassembly of the console required
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Material and size
- Accessory type
- IPS screen
Compatible with
- Game Boy Pocket (MGB-001)
In the box
- 1 2.6" IPS screen
- 1 matching shell in the chosen colour
Information and safety
Instructions for use and legal information about the product
Spare parts and modding: installation and safety
- Installation is carried out by the user. It requires disassembly or electronics skills and may void the original console manufacturer's warranty.
- Switch the device off and remove batteries before opening it.
- Components sensitive to static electricity: touch a grounded metal surface or wear an antistatic wrist strap before handling them.
- Screens and glass: if broken, the glass can cut.
- Respect the voltage stated on the product page: the wrong power supply destroys the module.
- Contains small parts: not suitable for children under 3.
Origin, responsible person and contact
- Product and packaging as supplied by the manufacturer: markings may be in Chinese or English. The product's characteristics are described on this page.
- Use this product only for the purpose described on this page and follow the instructions below.
- Person responsible for placing this product on the EU market: JMR-Service (Fun-Esports). See our Terms of Sale for full contact details.
- A safety problem (overheating, burning smell, broken part)? Stop using the product and write to us at contact@fun-esports.com.
- Warranty, returns and withdrawal: see our Warranty and returns page.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Do I need to solder to install this screen?
Depending on the console, soldering may be necessary. If you do not solder, write to our customer service before ordering: we will tell you what your console involves.
🎮 Which consoles is it compatible with?
With the Game Boy Pocket (MGB-001) only. The original Game Boy, Light, Color and Advance have different screens and shells.
✂️ Do I need to cut the shell?
No: the kit supplies a shell designed for the screen. You transfer the console's motherboard into it instead of modifying the original shell.
📦 What is in the box?
The 2.6" IPS screen and a matching shell in the chosen colour. The “Without lens” variant is supplied without a protective lens.
🧰 What tools do I need?
A tri-wing screwdriver to open the console, a precision Phillips screwdriver for the motherboard, a plastic spudger and, if needed, a fine-tip soldering iron.
🔍 Will the picture be more detailed?
No. The console still displays 160 × 144 pixels. The picture is larger, backlit and readable from every angle.
🚚 What are the delivery times?
Delivery in 10 to 18 days, dispatched within 3 to 5 days.
🛡️ What guarantee applies?
2-year legal guarantee of conformity. 14-day returns. Customer service replies within 1 business day.
Why buy here rather than on a marketplace
It is a fair question. Here is the answer, straight.
Every listing is checked before publication: real compatibility, material, dimensions, box contents. Many models never make it into the catalogue.
A question about compatibility, a fit problem, a return: you write, a human replies within 1 business day. In French.
The 2-year legal warranty of conformity is handled by us — not by a form on the other side of the world. And 14 days to change your mind, with no need to justify yourself.
We do not claim to be the cheapest. We claim that you will know exactly what you are buying before you pay.
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