Workshop & Modding

Everything you need to open up a retro console and restore it: IPS screens, replacement shells, buttons, USB-C batteries, capacitors, soldering irons and precision tools. From individual spare parts to complete kits to assemble.

258 items
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258 products
2.9-inch IPS screen kit for Game Boy Advance — no soldering
Fun-Esports 2.9-inch IPS screen kit for Game Boy Advance — no solderingAvailable
75,99€
1500 mAh rechargeable battery for Game Boy Advance, Color, Pocket
Fun-Esports 1500 mAh rechargeable battery for Game Boy Advance, Color, PocketAvailable
42,99€
Game Boy, Color and Advance Cartridge Shell — Logo-Free Replacement
Fun-Esports Game Boy, Color and Advance Cartridge Shell — Logo-Free ReplacementAvailable
13,99€
2-in-1 soldering station with iron and hot air — SMD, BGA and PCB rework
Fun-Esports 2-in-1 soldering station with iron and hot air — SMD, BGA and PCB reworkTemporarily unavailable
93,99€
Magnetic silicone soldering mat — anti-static, 14 sizes
Fun-Esports Magnetic silicone soldering mat — anti-static, 14 sizesAvailable
17,99€
Wet sandpaper — pack of 2 sheets, choice of grit from 60 to 20000
Fun-Esports Wet sandpaper — pack of 2 sheets, choice of grit from 60 to 20000Available
15,99€
FFC/FPC Ribbon Cable 0.5 mm 24-Pin — Lengths 25 to 600 mm
Fun-Esports FFC/FPC Ribbon Cable 0.5 mm 24-Pin — Lengths 25 to 600 mmAvailable
12,99€
eXtremeRate Clicky V2 kit for Xbox Series and Xbox One S/X controller — ABXY buttons
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate Clicky V2 kit for Xbox Series and Xbox One S/X controller — ABXY buttonsAvailable
47,99€
eXtremeRate Clicky V2 kit for PS5 controller BDM-010 and 020 — shoulder buttons and short triggers
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate Clicky V2 kit for PS5 controller BDM-010 and 020 — shoulder buttons and short triggersAvailable
47,99€
eXtremeRate Clicky kit for PS5 controller BDM-030 — D-pad, face and shoulder microswitches
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate Clicky kit for PS5 controller BDM-030 — D-pad, face and shoulder microswitchesAvailable
51,99€
Full shell with buttons for Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 — eXtremeRate, 11 colours
Fun-Esports Full shell with buttons for Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 — eXtremeRate, 11 coloursAvailable
72,99€
Replacement shell for PSone (compact PS1) — BitFunx, five colours
Fun-Esports Replacement shell for PSone (compact PS1) — BitFunx, five coloursAvailable
63,99€
5 V fan bracket for PS2 Fat SCPH-3xxxx and 5xxxx — quieter cooling
Fun-Esports 5 V fan bracket for PS2 Fat SCPH-3xxxx and 5xxxx — quieter coolingAvailable
43,99€
Replacement shell for Game Boy Player DOL-017 — BitFunx, six colours
Fun-Esports Replacement shell for Game Boy Player DOL-017 — BitFunx, six coloursAvailable
61,99€
USB-C power board for PS2 Fat SCPH-3xxxx and 5xxxx — replaces the internal unit
Fun-Esports USB-C power board for PS2 Fat SCPH-3xxxx and 5xxxx — replaces the internal unitAvailable
81,99€
eXtremeRate Clicky V2 kit for PS5 controller BDM-040 to 060 — microswitches and short triggers
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate Clicky V2 kit for PS5 controller BDM-040 to 060 — microswitches and short triggersAvailable
51,99€
eXtremeRate SPARK 4 back button kit for PS5 controller — BDM-030 to 060
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate SPARK 4 back button kit for PS5 controller — BDM-030 to 060Available
96,99€
GBS-Control Mini RGB SCART and YPbPr to HDMI converter — retro scaler
Fun-Esports GBS-Control Mini RGB SCART and YPbPr to HDMI converter — retro scalerAvailable
123,99€
GuliKit SD05 Hall effect joystick for Steam Deck OLED — contactless sensor
Fun-Esports GuliKit SD05 Hall effect joystick for Steam Deck OLED — contactless sensorAvailable
50,99€
PS2 Slim replacement shell — BitFunx translucent, SCPH-7xxxx and 9xxxx versions
Fun-Esports PS2 Slim replacement shell — BitFunx translucent, SCPH-7xxxx and 9xxxx versionsAvailable
67,99€
Flatbox V3 mini hitbox for PC, Switch and PS4 — choice of mechanical switches
Fun-Esports Flatbox V3 mini hitbox for PC, Switch and PS4 — choice of mechanical switchesAvailable
65,99€
BlueRetro Neo Geo AES, CD and MVS adapter — wireless Bluetooth controllers
Fun-Esports BlueRetro Neo Geo AES, CD and MVS adapter — wireless Bluetooth controllersAvailable
58,99€
Hispeedido complete Game Gear shell — buttons, membranes and glass lens
Fun-Esports Hispeedido complete Game Gear shell — buttons, membranes and glass lensAvailable
62,99€
PSone internal HDMI kit — Hispeedido, 480p and 1080p output
Fun-Esports PSone internal HDMI kit — Hispeedido, 480p and 1080p outputAvailable
98,99€

Repair rather than replace: where to start

The most worthwhile mod is still the screen

A 2001 Game Boy Advance comes out of the factory with a non-backlit panel: under a desk lamp, the picture looks grey. A 2.9-inch IPS screen kit replaces the panel and makes the console readable in any conditions, with backlighting adjustable over 5 to 10 levels. It's the modification that changes the experience the most, for €25 to €60 in parts.

“Solder-free” and “no-cut” don't mean the same thing

Two different labels, two different constraints:

  • Solder-free: the kit connects via a ribbon cable. A tri-wing screwdriver is all you need; allow 20 to 30 minutes.
  • No-cut: the original shell doesn't need to be filed. A 2.9-inch screen fits in an original GBA front shell; a larger model means trimming the front shell or buying a new shell.
  • With soldering: 2 to 6 solder points to make. You'll need a temperature-controlled iron and desoldering braid.

Each product page specifies which of the two cases applies. If in doubt, go for solder-free and a new replacement shell: it costs €15 more, and it saves you from ruining a console.

Recapping: when a 1990 console no longer switches on

The electrolytic capacitors in the Game Gear, PC Engine and home consoles from the late 1980s leak after 30 years. Typical symptoms: no more sound, a picture that stays black, a flickering screen. Full replacement — “recapping” — requires soldering and desoldering, a temperature-controlled iron and an assortment of capacitors. It's a long repair, but the parts are inexpensive.

What it doesn't do

  • We sell parts and kits, not installation: no repair service is offered.
  • No already-modded original consoles are sold here.
  • No games or ROMs are supplied with the workshop kits.
  • A badly fitted mod can destroy a console: the product pages state the skill level required, they don't replace it.

Where to start in this section

Game Boy Advance & GBA SP IPS screens · Game Boy & GBC IPS screens · Shells & styling · Buttons & membranes · USB-C batteries · Workshop tools · Spare parts

Questions fréquentes

Do you need to know how to solder to install an IPS screen?
Not always. “Solder-free” kits connect via a ribbon cable and can be fitted in 20 to 30 minutes with a tri-wing screwdriver. Standard kits require 2 to 6 solder points and a temperature-controlled iron. Each product page specifies which of the two you are buying.
What does a “no-cut” IPS screen mean?
That the original shell doesn't need to be filed. A 2.9-inch screen fits in an original Game Boy Advance front shell. A larger model means trimming the front shell or buying a new replacement shell.
Do you sell already-modded consoles?
No. We sell the parts and kits, not the installation. No modded original consoles are offered, and no games or ROMs are supplied with the kits.