Build Your Own FPGA Game Boy Color! In-Depth Build Guide and Review

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Kei's Retro Gaming

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Published on December 24, 2023 4:00:41 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylYAzPtXyFw

Game:

Pokémon Yellow (1998)

Category:

Review

Duration: 19:09

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I've been meaning to replace my Gameboy Color for the past 20 years. Initially excited about this project, my experience took an unexpected turn from enthusiasm to disappointment. The question remains: is the Funnyplaying FPGA GBC still a worthwhile purchase?

Grab one below (Non-affiliate links):
Official Website - https://funnyplaying.com/products/fpgbc-kit
Retro Game Repair Shop - https://retrogamerepairshop.com/products/funnyplaying-fpgbc?variant=42863289270444

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:41 - Design Changes
2:17 - Parts Needed
2:56 - Installing the Buttons and Rubber Membranes
3:09 - Installing the Speaker
3:32 - Installing the Motherboard
4:19 - Quality Control Issue #1 (Shell Damage)
4:36 - Installing the Buttons and IR Sensor
4:56 - 2 Screw Types!
5:06 - Installing the PCB
5:32 - Connecting the Speaker
5:53 - Finishing the Shell Installation
6:59 - Installing the Screen
7:56 - Installing the Battery
8:31 - Quality Control Issue #2 (Battery Connector)
8:48 - Boot Test
9:23 - Build Quality Concerns
10:18 - Finishing the Screen Installation
11:42 - Finishing Touches
12:26 - Game Testing - Replica Pokemon Yellow
13:58 - Game Testing - Official Japanese Pokemon Yellow
14:17 - Game Testing - ROM Cartridge
15:02 - On Screen Display Settings
16:03 - Initial Impressions Summary
16:42 - The Fatal Flaw (Screen Uniformity)
16:57 - Screen Quality Comparison (FPGA GBC VS Analogue Pocket)
17:23 - Pricing
17:42 - Final Thoughts and More Quality Control Issues


▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera: [POCO F3](https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/)
Camera Mount: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/)
Camera Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/)
Mount Adapter (for the kit above): [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/)
Microphone: [Shure SM7B](https://www.amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/)
USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](https://www.amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/)
Microphone Boom Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/)
Lights: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/)

All music was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work [here](https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/).

Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

#gameboy #gameboycolor #funnyplaying #analoguepocket #gameboymods

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