When I gifted an Anbernic to my 8 year old cousin for her birthday, my grandma wanted a “gameboy” too so that she could play Tetris.
I saved this Gameboy Color from the crusher; my uncle runs an electronics recycling side gig. No idea how he managed to get his hands on this since he usually sources his e-waste from businesses.
The games I have for my grandma are: Tetris DX, Mario’s Picross, Pokemon Yellow, Super Mario Bros Deluxe, and Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX. She has only played Tetris before, but I know she’ll like picross and I’m really hoping I can get her into Pokemon.
Specs:
- Buttons: FunnyPlaying Game Boy Color Custom Buttons (Dark Blue)
- Screen: FunnyPlaying Game Boy Color 2.0 Q5 IPS Laminated Backlight Kit (Dark Blue)
- Shell: FunnyPlaying Game Boy Color 2.0 Laminated Q5 IPS Ready Shell (Light Blue)
- Mobo & Speaker: Stock
P.S. Yes, I plan on peeling off the plastic on the screen haha. I’m waiting until I give it to her.
if it’s the plastic housing you could probably use some wd-40 on a soft rag like a sock or old T-shirt. make sure you clean it up with some IPA immediately afterwards though.
if it’s the screen crystal you can buy replacements online for around $4-$8.
I keep plenty of stock of this stuff and use it on plastic screen covers and bezels, plus it also does wonders on motorcycle helmet visors, sunglasses lenses (provided they’re not mirrored), and the Slipstreamer fairing on my Honda Shadow.
It does a credible job of defogging plastic headlight housings as well, but it takes a lot of elbow grease and a bitchin’ long time.