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title: "Breathing new life into my old GameBoy Color!"
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date: 2022-11-30T08:03:57+02:00
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description: "The pinnacle of Nostalgia."
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tags: ["Technology", "Nostalgia"]
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tags: ["EN", "Technology", "Nostalgia"]
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author: "Sindre Kjelsrud"
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### The Idea
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### The Idea
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During the summer of 2022 I got hooked on watching YouTube videos about modding retro consoles, all from the GameBoy Color to the Nintendo Wii. It was like injecting pure dopamine in to my brain one video at a time lmao.
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But one video, by [Macho Nacho Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqnrEpcaans), really stood out to me. Basically he made a "Super" GameBoy Color, where he crammed like 4 mods into it. I immediately wanted to try something like it myself, so I took my dusty, old, purple GameBoy Color with me back to Bergen, where I study.
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[*GameBoy Color CGI by Alexander Gueres*](https://www.behance.net/gallery/38279981/Game-Boy-Color-1998-Full-CGI)
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[_GameBoy Color CGI by Alexander Gueres_](https://www.behance.net/gallery/38279981/Game-Boy-Color-1998-Full-CGI)
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### Products
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As soon as I got to Bergen I ordered a GameBoy Color 2.0 Q5 IPS Laminated Backlight Kit, a white GameBoy Color 2.0 Laminated Q5 IPS Ready Shell and some purple buttons/pads from [FunnyPlaying](https://retrogamerepairshop.com/), and waited excitedly for them to arrive..
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*Photo of my old GameBoy Color and the products from FunnyPlaying*
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_Photo of my old GameBoy Color and the products from FunnyPlaying_
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### Modding process
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The first step of the project was to disassemble the old GameBoy and clean the circuit board. This process was fairly easy as it only involved rubbing some q-tips, dipped in isopropyl alcohol, around the board to remove dirt and dust.
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*Cleaning the circuit board with some isopropyl alcohol*
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_Cleaning the circuit board with some isopropyl alcohol_
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The soldering part of the project wasn't something you needed to do, unless you wanted the ability to change the color of the logo and/or change the screens x- and y-position.
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The soldering part of the project wasn't something you needed to do, unless you wanted the ability to change the color of the logo and/or change the screens x- and y-position.
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**Long story short**, it didn't go exactly as planned hehe.. I managed to break one circuit board by fucking up somehow with the soldering of the start and select buttons, so had to buy a whole new GameBoy for it..
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**Long story short**, it didn't go exactly as planned hehe.. I managed to break one circuit board by fucking up somehow with the soldering of the start and select buttons, so had to buy a whole new GameBoy for it..
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I still haven't soldered on the new board (that's why the logo is kinda scuffed lol). I'm kinda scared to do it, but one day I will try again!
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*Photo of me trying to solder.. For a noob it was pretty good!*
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_Photo of me trying to solder.. For a noob it was pretty good!_
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### End result
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Here is the "finished" product. I'm very satisfied with the outcome as this was my first console mod, like ever. The games look so good and I will definitely enjoy taking this with me on trips forward!
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I recommend trying this out if you want to bust out your old GameBoy Color again and play some good old games like Pokémon!
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*Pokémon Yellow & Blades of Steel 1991*
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_Pokémon Yellow & Blades of Steel 1991_
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title: "Why you should get the Nintendo Wii in 2023"
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date: 2023-02-06T10:03:57+02:00
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description: "Reason 1: Funky Kong."
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tags: ["Technology", "Nostalgia"]
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tags: ["EN", "Technology", "Nostalgia"]
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author: "Sindre Kjelsrud"
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image: https://www.turn-on.de/media/webp/media/cache/article_image_slider/media/cms/2015/06/wii.webp?356188
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### Introduction
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Before you start, yes I know the Switch is the handheld/home console go-to for most people when it comes to Nintendo. It's the handheld/home console hybrid that is the name in gaming at the moment, but let me show you why exactly the Wii is the better choice!
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But first, let's give the Wii an introduction!
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But first, let's give the Wii an introduction!
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> The Nintendo Wii was released in 2006 and is one of the most popular and influential video game consoles of all time.
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Despite it being over a decade old, the Wii remains a highly sought after gaming system, even in the 2020s!
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It was notable for its innovative use of motion control, allowing players to control games using physical gestures and movements, instead of traditional buttons and joysticks. This unique feature made the Wii incredibly popular, particularly among casual gamers, and helped to expand the gaming demographic.
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> Despite it being over a decade old, the Wii remains a highly sought after gaming system, even in the 2020s!
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> It was notable for its innovative use of motion control, allowing players to control games using physical gestures and movements, instead of traditional buttons and joysticks. This unique feature made the Wii incredibly popular, particularly among casual gamers, and helped to expand the gaming demographic.
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So why is it that the Nintendo Wii still remains so sought after? Well let me list a few reasons why.
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So why is it that the Nintendo Wii still remains so sought after? Well let me list a few reasons why.
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[*The Nintendo Wii!* (🖼️ - **turn-on.de**)](https://www.turn-on.de/article/die-nintendo-wii-u-ist-am-ende-5-gruende-fuer-ihr-scheitern-69517)
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[_The Nintendo Wii!_ (🖼️ - **turn-on.de**)](https://www.turn-on.de/article/die-nintendo-wii-u-ist-am-ende-5-gruende-fuer-ihr-scheitern-69517)
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### Huge library of games
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First of all, the huge library of games. The Wii has an extensive library of classic games that are still beloved by players today.
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These popluar franchises, like "**Mario**" and "**Zelda**", and the cult favorites, like "**WarioWare**" and "**MadWorld**", are just some of the games the Wii has to offer. They still hold up today, provide hours of fun and entertainment and are for all players of any age.
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First of all, the huge library of games. The Wii has an extensive library of classic games that are still beloved by players today.
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These popluar franchises, like "**Mario**" and "**Zelda**", and the cult favorites, like "**WarioWare**" and "**MadWorld**", are just some of the games the Wii has to offer. They still hold up today, provide hours of fun and entertainment and are for all players of any age.
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A good example of one of the perfect games on the Wii is of course **Mario Kart**.
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It has many good maps, exclusive vehicles (which other games doesn't have), many good characters, great gameplay (including really fun and sometimes even satisfying/epic moments), good bots that are though to beat and much more!
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Also (almost) everyone knows about **Mario Kart** and have most likely played it atleast once, so it's perfect for get-togethers!
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[*WarioWare!* (🖼️ - **gamespot.com**)](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/warioware-smooth-moves-review/1900-6164180/)
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[_WarioWare!_ (🖼️ - **gamespot.com**)](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/warioware-smooth-moves-review/1900-6164180/)
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### Modding
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Secondly, the Wii has such a huge modding community. Why this is a reason alone to buy the Wii?
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Well since the 20th of May in 2014 the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Service was discontinued. This meant that the online functionality of the Nintendo Wii was gone. But thanks to the modding community players can now play online again!
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Well since the 20th of May in 2014 the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Service was discontinued. This meant that the online functionality of the Nintendo Wii was gone. But thanks to the modding community players can now play online again!
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For those of you who couldn't care less about playing online, well I got two words for you.
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For those of you who couldn't care less about playing online, well I got two words for you.
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> **Free**. **Games**.
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> **Free**. **Games**.
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As the Wii has USB and SD card support you can, after homebrewing your Wii, load up games via these mediums. The games iso's you can find all over the internet so I won't link anything, but it's quite easy to find!
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As the Wii has USB and SD card support you can, after homebrewing your Wii, load up games via these mediums. The games iso's you can find all over the internet so I won't link anything, but it's quite easy to find!
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Also another perk is just getting the possibility to fully customize your Wii to your liking with themes and so on.
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Also another perk is just getting the possibility to fully customize your Wii to your liking with themes and so on.
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> **Note:** Not all Wiis are NOT the same! For example, a Wii Mini is more difficult to mod and have fewer functions than other Wiis.
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> **Note:** Not all Wiis are NOT the same! For example, a Wii Mini is more difficult to mod and have fewer functions than other Wiis.
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[*the homebrew channel! (trash quality i know)* (🖼️ - **nintendo.fandom.com**)](https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Homebrew_Channel)
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[_the homebrew channel! (trash quality i know)_ (🖼️ - **nintendo.fandom.com**)](https://nintendo.fandom.com/wiki/Homebrew_Channel)
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### Affordable
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Another reason to get it is because of how affordable it is!
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Compared to newer gaming systems, the Wii is relatively affordable, making it a great option for families or individuals on a budget.
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Compared to newer gaming systems, the Wii is relatively affordable, making it a great option for families or individuals on a budget.
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Since the Wii has been around for over a decade, there are plenty of used systems available for even less than 50$. It also still hasn't become one of those collectible consoles yet so that's good!
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Since the Wii has been around for over a decade, there are plenty of used systems available for even less than 50$. It also still hasn't become one of those collectible consoles yet so that's good!
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The cheapest I've found was a Mario 25th anniversary red Wii for 20 dollars, and it included two games and one controller.
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The cheapest I've found was a Mario 25th anniversary red Wii for 20 dollars, and it included two games and one controller.
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[*some pack I found on ebay!* (🖼️ - **ebay.com**)](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Nintendo+Wii+Console&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_sop=15)
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[_some pack I found on ebay!_ (🖼️ - **ebay.com**)](https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Nintendo+Wii+Console&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_sop=15)
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### Easy to use / Family-friendly
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The Wii is also so easy to use because of its unique motion controls! This makes the Wii a great family-friendly console, which will bring fun for the whole family with plenty of games for all ages.
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Because of the Wii's unique motion controls it makes it accessible to people of all ages and skill levels, and also makes the experience much more intuitive and immersive!
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The Wii is also so easy to use because of its unique motion controls! This makes the Wii a great family-friendly console, which will bring fun for the whole family with plenty of games for all ages.
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Because of the Wii's unique motion controls it makes it accessible to people of all ages and skill levels, and also makes the experience much more intuitive and immersive!
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> Anyways, who doesn't want do beat their whole family in Mario Kart?!
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[*In-game screenshot of Mario Kart* (🖼️ - **nintendolife.com**)](https://www.nintendolife.com/games/wii/mario_kart_wii/screenshots)
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[_In-game screenshot of Mario Kart_ (🖼️ - **nintendolife.com**)](https://www.nintendolife.com/games/wii/mario_kart_wii/screenshots)
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### Conclusion
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In conclusion, the Nintendo Wii is (in my opinion) a must-have gaming console, still in 2023!
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Yeah yeah, you already know that the Switch is great, but if you're looking for a Nintendo experience outside the mainstream, the Wii is your choice.
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In conclusion, the Nintendo Wii is (in my opinion) a must-have gaming console, still in 2023!
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With such a large library of classic games, a big modding scene, affordable prices, easy-to-use motion controls, and much more, the Wii offers a unique and enjoyable gaming experience that you won't find on any other console.
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Yeah yeah, you already know that the Switch is great, but if you're looking for a Nintendo experience outside the mainstream, the Wii is your choice.
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> **On a finishing note,** how can you resist not going back to play as this sexy, funky ass gorilla?
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With such a large library of classic games, a big modding scene, affordable prices, easy-to-use motion controls, and much more, the Wii offers a unique and enjoyable gaming experience that you won't find on any other console.
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> **On a finishing note,** how can you resist not going back to play as this sexy, funky ass gorilla?
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[*In-game screenshot of Funky Kong by crf17* (🖼️ - **crf17 - Mario Kart Wii YouTube**)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQFdmu7ZhY8)
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[_In-game screenshot of Funky Kong by crf17_ (🖼️ - **crf17 - Mario Kart Wii YouTube**)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQFdmu7ZhY8)
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