Easiest and Best Looking Gameboy Macro Mod That You Can Do Yourself

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Converting the Nintendo DS Lite into a Game Boy Macro system used to be a daunting task because of the extensive modification needed for the DS Lite shell.
A company called Boxy Pixel now offers a faceplate that is made of high quality CNC machined aluminum that eliminates the need to modify the existing DS Lite shell. All that you need to do is a little soldering and be able to disassemble and reassemble the Nintendo DS Lite.
The Gameboy Macro Mod used to be a very challenging modification to do, especially if you wanted good results. Now with Boxy Pixel's offering, the DIY community now has an option to get fantastic results!
Boxy Pixel also offers a glass screen lens for this mod. I did not have the opportunity to install one for this video but it looks fantastic! Link to the glass Game Boy Macro screen lens can be found below.
Combining this mod with the EZ Flash Omega flash cart (Link below) makes for a great portable way to play all your favorite Gameboy Advance, Gameboy/Color and NES games all on a single device!
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DISCLAIMER: This video is only for entertainment purposes. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and is to be used at the discretion of the end user/viewer and not Macho Nacho Productions or Tito Perez. If you are uncertain about any step of the process or feel unsure about your skill level, seek a more authoritative source.

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@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you all for watching the video! I really hope you enjoyed it! If you found the video useful/helpful/entertaining, give it a LIKE:) Also, consider SUBSCRIBING to the channel to stay up to date with all my future content by clicking the following link: bit.ly/3bw08kk Cheers!

@Wren6858 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man! I don’t know if you’ll see this, but I have a really good idea for a case mod. What if someone made a new bottom assembly that was extended to be longer. That way, gba cartridges wouldn’t stick out like they do on the DS Lite. The main reason I use my DS phat is because it is more comfortable to play gba games on (along with the better screen response times.)

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome! Not a fan of the gba games sticking out the bottom on the DS lite. Great idea Shockey Wren!! Cheers buddy!

@ellaquin 3 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to use less U.V light, it makes the whole thing seem a bit TOO vibrant, and hard to see the true colors

@ellaquin 3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: This is 1 of only 2 of his videos to NOT have his logo in the top left corner, who here can remember what the other video is :)

@relevo86 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I always couldn’t unsee the “DS Macro” as just the bottom screen of a DS Lite, but that faceplate reaaally fixes that. Looks soo clean too. Tito is such an awesome name by the way!!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, totally agree! The faceplate does wonders! And thank you!! Cheers @Lana!

@DasAntiNaziBroetchen 3 жыл бұрын

Tito is great leader of Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Haha😂

@irving7137 2 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions z

@cirrusarts 4 жыл бұрын

Great sequencing, smooth camera work, and fantastic narration! One of the clearest tutorials we've seen! Thanks!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Katherine Schilling thank you!!!

@futagogogo8750 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Sometimes having spoken instructions during the sequence can help for those who are trying to do the task at the same time and don't have time to look at the screen and pause it regularly. So having audible instructions along with the visuals can be nice. Subscribed and ready to see more of what Macho Nacho Productions has to offer!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Futago! That’s a good very point. I have been thinking that some spoken instructions would be a good addition to the mod sequences. I will look to incorporate that into my next video!

@rcsims313 4 жыл бұрын

Macho Nacho Productions or subtitles at the very least

@beerusjeebus9876 4 жыл бұрын

Me: Oh this looks amazing. I can do this. "Just $45 for the faceplate." Me: Imma head out..✌

@MichaelAnderson-dv3ho 4 жыл бұрын

lol its like 54 for the faceplate now I think

@beerusjeebus9876 4 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelAnderson-dv3ho I mean I still can't afford it.

@hunterm.moreno4201 4 жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 👌 identical faceplate for my Macro. Arrived 3D printed, hand sanded & buffed all for around $30.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Where’d you get it from. Cheers!

@hunterm.moreno4201 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions $34, but saving $20 is still pretty worth it.

@RHDrumLessons 4 жыл бұрын

First time watching one of your videos and I am super impressed with the quality of the editing and everything. The sequence at 4:44 is simply amazing. I had to rewatch it several times just to take it all in. What an awesome job!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks HurstGutsy! I really appreciate it! Glad you found the channel! If you want to help me out, please share this with other groups or communities. I’d really appreciate it. Also, let me know what type of content you’d be interested in to see in the future. Cheers buddy, thanks again!

@phantombtyestudios8285 3 жыл бұрын

Have to say you deserve way more subs holy moley!. Such a great vid loved every sec of it!

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏

@ericbadder1552 4 жыл бұрын

Wow i havent seen THIS being done by every gameboy youtuber recently, Love the original content and creativity, truly what youtube is about. Keep it up

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric! Cheers!

@christinedashiell6354 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is a beautiful mod! LOVED how you used super glue to mute the light a little bit -- BRILLIANT. Your camera work for the sequence was super clear and your following remarks on where one can find more detailed instructions is perfect for those who need a little more handholding. Loved your honesty about the con regarding the cartridges sticking out but love your offer of the solution in the form of the Easy Flash Omega ☆ All in all a great channel. I am subscribed and can't wait to see more of your videos, Tito!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so happy you liked the video!

@felipechristov 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the production level man!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Felipe! Cheers!

@jus_4113 4 жыл бұрын

u deserve way more subs. I love the effort in these vids with the editing and everything. keep up the good w0rk!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Squid Boi! It’s comments like this that encourage me to make better videos! Thank you again!

@rhyme7422 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions No offense your voice sounds more boring than most other pple

@JoseMunoz-es6jj 4 жыл бұрын

damn that soldering is clean af

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jose!

@55shfiftyfive55 4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact. This video is 11:06 and thats the original release date of the DS Lite (11th June) I know this because that's my birthday ;)

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Haha! That's so awesome! What a happy coincidence! Cheers buddy!

@JoeyDoesTech 4 жыл бұрын

Really quality content for someone with a low sub count. Think i'll stick to converting from a DS Lite to the Macro using the original shell seeing as $54 + shipping fee is a bit too expensive in my opinion. Really well put together video dude :)

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joey Does Tech! Really appreciate it man! There are some new Macro shell options floating around, I saw some 3D printed Macro shells on eBay which look pretty good that I want to try out also. Cheers buddy!

@JoeyDoesTech 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions For some reason in the UK we don't look to have too many! It's looking around £10.00 shipping minimum. Just seen the wireless charging SP as well, that looks like an interesting mod! =]

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Totally, it’s a great mod for the SP and relatively simple. I’m hoping to make it more practice with an aftermarket lipo battery, we shall see. Cheers!

@unclejoaquin 4 жыл бұрын

nice description...very detailed. hope ur channel takes off, ur very likeable and thorough with your explanations ! cheers!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot to me! I’m glad you enjoyed the video dude! Cheers!!

@Ghostviperz 3 жыл бұрын

allow me to say the video production macro shots and music are amazing!

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁! So glad you enjoyed the video!

@thebcbane 4 жыл бұрын

I’m grateful for your guide/review. I just purchased all of the pieces to make this mod and am extremely excited. Doing a metallic blue version with the Blue Aluminum front from Boxy Pixel and the Metallic blue back and buttons from ZedLabs. I’m can’t wait to see how it all turns out

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you found the video helpful! The blue version looks so awesome! If you have any questions please let me know!

@flore1709 3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing dude! Congratulations from Italy :)

@treyhaynes6172 4 жыл бұрын

First time watching a video from this channel. Holy crap. Sickest retro games video introduction I've ever seen. Wow. Dope.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you @Trey Haynes! That really means a lot dude! So glad you like the videos! Cheers!

@noafroman1 3 жыл бұрын

I liked the montage its why I subscribed lots of other people doing long detailed stuff pluss the description part at the end was plenty informative.

@drinks_menu 3 жыл бұрын

turn down the volume of the music for future videos - or up the voice volume. I'm constantly changing the volume to watch this.

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! I will look into improving this. Cheers!

@martyshapiro4750 2 жыл бұрын

More details is always appreciated keep it up

@Vintiqueture 4 жыл бұрын

Solid video, bud! Love this design, love the GBA, can't believe I haven't heard of this before! Subb'd 👍

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub Axel! Yeah I think it's a really great way to save and old and damaged DS! Cheers dude!

@Romans1-8 3 жыл бұрын

Nice and tight soldering. So satisfying!

@arnoolve 4 жыл бұрын

Pro: looks great Con: too expensive for a faceplate

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

It is on the pricey side. There are some nice alternative turning up on eBay. Cheers

@kat. 4 жыл бұрын

What a good looking mod! One I would love to try in the future, I just really need to practice my soldering 😬

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

With a little practice I’m sure you can accomplish this mod! I’d recommend practicing soldering and desoldering components on an old non-working PCB. And if you ever have any questions please feel free to let me know! I’m happy to help in any way I can!

@gorillazgorillaz 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice tutorial! Everything's look perfect for being your first video! I'll subscribe! Are you going to make more retro-game videos?

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Tony L thank you! I’m glad you liked it! Yes, I will be making more retro game videos. Next video on the list will be a modified game boy color with a back lit screen and a boxy pixel shell. I hope to get it out soon! Thanks again!

@gorillazgorillaz 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions Macho Nacho Productions Sounds great! The collaboration with Boxy is a great choice, his job is unique. Keep posting all the useful links under your videos, they're very useful. :)

@JayBoyModz 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid I definitely want to pick one up!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the vid! If you have any questions about the mod please feel free to ask. I’d definitely recommend picking this mod up, it’s one of my favorites so far. It pairs very well with the omega flash cart!

@TechTokOffical 3 жыл бұрын

"This used to be a tough mod,now it's easy" Proceeds to do micro surgery

@arlisbloxer05 4 жыл бұрын

One possible idea to deal with the letter boxing issue would probably be if the shell was remade to fill in the rest of the screen, or include a glass lens to serve the same purpose. it wouldn't be the best option but it's the only one i can think of

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Great point @Arlisbloxer05! If you check out my newer Game Boy Macro video, I install a custom glass screen lens that does take care of the letter boxing issue. Boxy Pixel sells it too! Cheers!

@thriftdweller 3 жыл бұрын

Can't believe I just found this video now! Macho thanks!

@Astroo40k 4 жыл бұрын

You can get rid of the letterbox if you purchase the glass gameboy macro screen from boxy pixel

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! This is something I should of mentioned in my video. I put a link to Boxy Pixel’s glass screen lens in the description and should have mentioned that it solves the letter boxing. Thanks again!!

@Astroo40k 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions No problem

@Gamer_Ayame 3 жыл бұрын

More detailed videos please for us noobs just starting out :)

@ryanamberger 3 жыл бұрын

Personally prefer the slower paced tutorial style. Cool mod.

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Check out my other macro video. It's slower paced. Cheers!

@Kalvinjj 4 жыл бұрын

Damn, excellent tip on the hot glue part, I've used hot glue light difusers for a while but never thought of that, thanks!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

No problem Kalvinjj! Cheers!

@tan_nerd07 4 жыл бұрын

You seriously deserve WAY more subscribers

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tibberoni! That means a lot for you to say that! Cheers buddy!

@kennyocampo2255 4 жыл бұрын

Quien mas bien por parte de gemu? XD muy buena idea del papi tito

@elchatarrasdetatooine8848 4 жыл бұрын

no lo veo tan buena idea,estropear una ds para hacer una medio ds?por que lo que hizo fue usar el lado de gb advance quitando la pantalla tactil de ds.pa eso compra una advance directamente.no veo practico este video.

@Flex_seal 3 жыл бұрын

I love how there are all these people in the comments on how this is easy but I don’t even know how to take apart a Xbox controller

@theshuriken 3 жыл бұрын

very well made video!

@Vap0rvic 4 жыл бұрын

really you need more subs idk why you have so little nice intro hard working youtuber right here

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! That means a lot! Hopefully I’ll grow eventually, I have so much fun making these videos I don’t mind too much! Very glad you are enjoying the channel! Cheers!

@Vap0rvic 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions your welcome and I like the design I might make one like this but in matte black with two speakers if they will fit

@nickshulyak8221 3 жыл бұрын

old video - I know. However some comments. IPS vs AGS101 - not obvious as some games look superb on IPS but I agree - some games look better on AGS-101. But again - only a handful of games look better on AGS101. I have both sitting next to each other now. The rechargeable bit is out of date but you know this. You want USB-C now which I believe is available as well. I've subscribed anyway - good stuff!

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Nick! Thank you for the comment and the sub! Usb-c would be a great mod! May need to look into that! Cheers!

@sojannedos 4 жыл бұрын

Really good work! Your video was shared on the Retro Future Community page! Subscribed! I also do console Modding videos.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Sojan Nedos thank you so much! I’d be very interested checking out your channel!

@stepanremes987 4 жыл бұрын

quality videos. Keep it up!! Subscribed!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for subscribing and welcome to the channel! What mods are you interested in and is there anything in particular you would like to see in the channel? Always open to ideas! Cheers!!

@stepanremes987 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions I just love retro console mods in general. Wouldn't mind a little more "tutorial" videos, something like Voultar, I find that somewhat relaxing! :)

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

@@stepanremes987 Awesome! Check out my other videos, I actually have a lot of tutorial videos where I explain how to do the mods. I even have a detailed one for the DS Macro which is newer than this one. I think you will enjoy it! Cheers!

@stepanremes987 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions Thanks! Will watch more of your videos!!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! I hope you enjoy them! Cheers!

@kevinm4x 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, nice editing and music, subscribed!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for subscribing, Kevin! I am so glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!

@tracedenna2962 3 жыл бұрын

You should just do both sometimes I like to watch the fancy stuff then somtimes I just want to learn how to do it.

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Trace! I actually made a detailed instructional video on the channel. Check it out when you get a chance! Cheers dude!

@jestamon 4 жыл бұрын

Montage was nice. great change from other tubers

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you handyhands! Cheers!

@CosmicFox2007 4 жыл бұрын

Now you can play those nsmb mini games

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thats true! I wonder if there are any other DS games that only truly need the use of the bottom screen. I think resident evil deadly silence may be one as well. I’m sure there’s a list out there! Thanks for the comment!

@jblasutavario9549 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@StrtSlct 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been sent your way from MLIG. I think it’s appropriate I see this video first, with Matt McChesky music that also later appears in their Analog Frontiers series.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Strt-Slct! So glad you came to the channel, welcome! Yeah its a crazy coincidence! I actually really liked the MLiG intro music so much that I reached out to Mathew and asked if I could use his music for my channel. He’s a super friendly and very talented person and I’m grateful that he let me use his music in my channel! Again, welcome to the channel! Cheers buddy!

@eloiselastname4089 3 жыл бұрын

oh this looks pretty nice! I'm not a fan of the metallic look but I have some spray paint lying around I can use. I don't have a soldering iron but I need a mate to help me out anyway because I have shaky hands and he has one so I'm all set!

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Eloise! There are some other colors available on the Boxy Pixel website if you're interested, but you can always spray paint it also! I think you'll be very happy with this mod! It is one of my favorite ways to to play GBA games! Cheers!

@TheHighlian 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if Boxy Pixel is interested in making a shell to make a Gameboy Macro XL

@esotericsean 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! :D

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

esotericsean thank you, that means a lot!

@KopAce 4 жыл бұрын

Looks very nice and clean, but I think it has a big 3rd con, and it has to do with the fact that it doesn't have Link Cable capabilities, but that's due to the nature of the DS itself.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a very good point! I hadn’t thought of that.👍

@TechTokOffical 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I love when they make things we can't. Go ahead and try and find the 330ohm resistor

@AnTran147 4 жыл бұрын

I would really like one of those metal faceplates, but I wish the design kept the X and Y buttons for SNES emulation. I heard there's at least one emulator that will play SNES games on the bottom screen.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

If you have a drill press and the appropriate bits (carbide) you could definitely add holes for X and Y. Some additional filing may be needed for the button guides which could be difficult. Aluminum is a fairly soft metal. The DS may be powerful enough to emulate snes but I’m not aware of any current emulators for the platform. Definitely be interested though!

@AK-gt8zy 3 жыл бұрын

This is great, but the DS lite’s screen is starting to show its age. Would be great to have a new IPS display to slip in there

@geovagomes3332 Жыл бұрын

LEDA2 do meu da lite está rompido. Existe outro ponto pra soldar?

@acheers 4 жыл бұрын

Just rip the top screen off and it will still work. But it will have no speakers unless you have headphones

@umactually1305 4 жыл бұрын

just get a advance sp! but, it is still a nice mod!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Haha true! I actually don’t have an SP. I’m planning on getting one soon!! That IPS mod for the SP looks really tempting!

@chamoo232 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions That IPS mod has made the price of the SP skyrocket. The old front lit SP used to sell for 25-30$ but now they can easily be double that. It's not really worth converting a AGS-101 so everyone is seeking the old 001.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

chamoo232 thanks for this head up! Hopefully I can find one on the cheap! I’m planning to re-shell, so I’ll look for one in rough condition.

@chamoo232 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions The best deal you can get would be a 001 with a broken screen. Maybe faulty L and R as well. That's easy to fix. I had a chat with someone who wanted to make IPS SP by buying only the motherboards and new shells since the motherboards can be found for 25-30$. That's not a good idea since you then need to buy a battery, speaker and hinges separately and that brings the price to higher than just buying a whole SP.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

chamoo232 thanks for the awesome tips! I’ll keep that in mind when looking for an sp! Cheers!

@ellaquin 3 жыл бұрын

I would prefer a more detailed explanation in the next video, thanks

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

Check out my other macro video, I go into a lot of detail with voice over explanations. Cheers!

@ellaquin 3 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions thx (replies 4 months later because I forgot I commented)

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

@@ellaquin no worries dude!

@dirtyboy666 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Neat mod. But doesn't the DS use a non-integer scale in GBA mode? Or alternatively make the viewing area really small?

@joshuadickey1776 4 жыл бұрын

Genus mod. Definitely the best looking gba out there

@joshuadickey1776 4 жыл бұрын

That face plate price though smh

@danskinner8533 3 жыл бұрын

Only reason i am asking is i am thinking of doing the mod to my ds lite but where the speaker would go i was thinking of putting it where the ds cardreadr was.

@milpycafe6528 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if there's a way add a 2nd screen and ds functionality to this build...

@droinblunts 2 ай бұрын

Could I bridge the two point without using a capacitor or will it fry it?

@lindachoi1267 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you like it!

@hungrybartender6388 3 жыл бұрын

I got mine going but the ride side of my screen sinks a bit lower than the other side. Has anyone else experienced this? Short of adding tape or anything to flatten it out, do you recommend a more elegant solution?

@ginosensei 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome content!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Cheers!

@georgeschilling1541 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, George!

@BriceInkling138 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone wish Nintendo created this console? It looks like a brand new GameBoy console that has never been touched.

@endurancecoachnet 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Where i can listen that coll music in background?

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine made the music! Link to his website is in the description. I also get some music from epidemic sounds. Cheers!

@onasazi 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vid! During modding you should of did voiceover explaining process in detail... actually in your future vid you do so🤓

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks onasazi! Yep, you found the video I was going to reference. Cheers!

@onasazi 4 жыл бұрын

Macho Nacho Productions it’s mainly you and SpawnWave that made me into this Gameboy Macro modding crazed! 🤣

@onasazi 4 жыл бұрын

And your production is very sleek! One of the best of KZfaq! You have to get more subs!!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

onasazi thanks man! Really appreciate that! Help me spread the word, and share my videos if you can, that’ll really help me out a lot. Thanks again! Cheers!l buddy!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

onasazi haha! I’m a huge fan of SpawnWave! That’s how I get my news for current video game events. Cheers!

@Luangori 4 жыл бұрын

They should make a custom back aswell without the slot for the ds game on it...

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

That would be so awesome!

@HulksterHogan 4 жыл бұрын

Someone really needs to make a shell that is slightly larger on the bottom so GBA carts can sit flush, it wouldn't be that difficult.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

That would be nice for sure! When the cart sticks out, it’s a real eye sore. I think the only difficulty may be what to do with the volume slider?

@zednik8956 4 жыл бұрын

You can get an EZ Flash omega and they have a flash cart that fits flush

@HelixAdamOxford 2 жыл бұрын

ok i really dont like how the x and y buttons are gone here

@borndorian92 4 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel Instant subbbb

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Dude thank you! That means a lot and I’m glad you like the channel! More videos to come very soon!

@ID.002 4 жыл бұрын

You could buy an empty DS game cartridge off eBay and put it into slot 1, so it fills the space on the back.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Very true! That’s a great suggestion! Thanks Unsyncable!

@ID.002 4 жыл бұрын

@@MachoNachoProductions No problem! Great videos!

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Appreciate it!

@detheavn 4 жыл бұрын

They should make complete shells :)

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome!

@TheMightyWumbo 4 жыл бұрын

wish they made the face plate for the original ds

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Me too dude! That would be so cool!

@Ruslan.88266 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see an alternative to the aluminum faceplate.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I wish there were more options available, too. The aluminum faceplate is there easiest currently and it works so well. The other option is to modify the original faceplate, but that’s super difficult unfortunately 😔.

@marcrics 4 жыл бұрын

Started watching excited, clicked on site, saw price and dropped out.

@johnchief270 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what to get, a Macro or a gameboy advance modded or a modded psp.

@FranksShitBoxCollection 7 ай бұрын

I just hate that it gets rid of the XY buttons.

@GoogleDothBetray 3 жыл бұрын

Aluminium.

@tiphares2355 3 жыл бұрын

can you still play nintendo ds games on it, like for e.g. castlevania order of ecclesia?

@PatoCrioyo 4 жыл бұрын

It looks great, but I really don't like those backwards slanted B and A buttons. I guess there's no workaround when using an original DS Lite (at least I couldn't do it on mine), but since one is already opening and modding the handheld, wouldn't there be a way to rewire Y and B to work as B and A respectively? I guess you'd need a different shell as well, but that button layout issue is what keeps me from trying this mod (or playing GBA games on the DS Lite altogether).

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you The Duck Cave! That would be a pretty neat mod. It would require cutting some traces and patch soldering some wires to the traces to reconfigure the button layout. Definielty not an easy mod. I think the shell could theoretically be modified to accommodate the button layout but that would also be difficult without the right tools. Thank you for the comment! Cheers!

@Snowpiercer2 2 жыл бұрын

What game is that in the end 10:50? That can't be a GBA game, right?

@1Raphael 4 жыл бұрын

Look really nice....

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Raphael!

@cameroncox1008 2 жыл бұрын

How reliable is the saving on that Omega thing

@brandonrodriguez1181 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing mod

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ttvbigboibee! So glad you like it! Cheers!

@brandonrodriguez1181 4 жыл бұрын

Macho Nacho Productions you should do a video on replacing the dry battery cells in old gameboy games so they can save progress again

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

You read my mind!

@EwanJP2001 4 жыл бұрын

Id give it a try but all I have is a soldering iron and a broken ds, i imagine it would look rough

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

You'll never know unless you try. If you have any questions about the mod, let me know! Hopefully I can help! Best of luck! Cheers!

@ubacow7109 4 жыл бұрын

My 1 complaint is that its not a stereo speaker setup

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

A stereo speaker setup would be clutch! I hope boxy pixel addresses this in an updated design. Cheers!

@ImaginationToForm Ай бұрын

Does it still work?

@ChrisfrmOhio 4 жыл бұрын

please more in depth tutorials

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Check out my other macro video. It’s a more in-depth tutorial I think you’ll enjoy. Cheers! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZiBia9ym7awmWQ.html

@gabbodj95 4 жыл бұрын

Imagine spending almost 100 bucks for making a Game Boy Macro

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, it is pricey. But I think you get the best results with this face plate and it looks and feels really awesome! Thank you for the comment and watching the channel!!

@gabbodj95 4 жыл бұрын

Macho Nacho Productions yea I know, mine was more a meme ahah I’m just against this price tags too much exaggerated

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, I also wish the prices were cheaper. Have you done the game boy macro mod?

@magicalruin 4 жыл бұрын

idk why a face plate costs 50$ when a complete shell costs 10. Yeah, the guys cant mass-produce them like big companys, but no way this costs 50. For this price i can get (at least in my country) a GameBoy Pocket and Advance, maybe even an Advance SP, mine cost me about 35.

@davidpallotti4502 4 жыл бұрын

A lot less music, more detailed instructions. But that's just my preference.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yes, other people have made the same suggestion so I implemented those changes. Check out my newer videos, I think you will like the better. I added voice-over instructions and turned the music way down. Let me know what you think about the other videos (they are focused on backlighting the gameboy color). Thanks again!

@daijoubu4529 4 жыл бұрын

There are other channels with overly long videos already lol

@luc751 4 жыл бұрын

everything is great except the B button being lower than the A

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah, it is on a pretty extreme angle! Cheers Luc!

@bryndinhoward4829 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any way to remove the ds reader and move the gba reader up to hold the whole cart

@MachoNachoProductions 3 жыл бұрын

If it is possible, it would be extremely difficult.

@animemaniac2 4 жыл бұрын

Is there an upgrade to the screen? I really want sharp and bright image.

@MachoNachoProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Great question! As of now there is no way to upgrade the DS Lite lcd that I am aware of. I actually think the DS lite screen is quite good, and it’s also original nintendo hardware which is nice. I hope that answers your question. Best of luck! Cheers buddy!