Modding kits

Modding kits transform an original console without spoiling its character: IPS screen kits for the Game Boy DMG, Game Boy Color, GBA and Game Gear, USB-C charging modules, SMD LEDs, switches, silicone wire, soldering consumables and tools. Some installs require no soldering, others call for an iron and some patience.

84 items
Outils d'atelier 57 Fers à souder & stations 9 Consommables de soudure 8 Kits de démontage 18 Poste de travail 7 Antistatique & ESD 5 Pièces détachées 86 Kits de modding 84 Réparation & restauration 104
84 products
PS2 Slim internal HDMI kit — 480p and 1080p, GH-032 to GH-062 boards
Fun-Esports PS2 Slim internal HDMI kit — 480p and 1080p, GH-032 to GH-062 boardsAvailable
99,99€
eXtremeRate Clicky button kit for Steam Deck OLED — D-pad and ABXY
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate Clicky button kit for Steam Deck OLED — D-pad and ABXYAvailable
49,99€
3.5-inch IPS screen kit for Nomad — 640 × 480, OSD menu
Fun-Esports 3.5-inch IPS screen kit for Nomad — 640 × 480, OSD menuAvailable
139,99€
Hispeedido 3.5" IPS screen kit for PC Engine GT — 640 × 480, OSD menu
Fun-Esports Hispeedido 3.5" IPS screen kit for PC Engine GT — 640 × 480, OSD menuAvailable
139,99€
Clear shell for GameCube — DOL-001 and DOL-101, optional Game Boy Player shell
Fun-Esports Clear shell for GameCube — DOL-001 and DOL-101, optional Game Boy Player shellAvailable
44,99€
Neo Geo Pocket Color 2.6" IPS screen — original size, no cutting
Fun-Esports Neo Geo Pocket Color 2.6" IPS screen — original size, no cuttingAvailable
93,99€
Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for Mega Drive 2 — 1080p, OSD menu, 16:9 and 4:3
Fun-Esports Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for Mega Drive 2 — 1080p, OSD menu, 16:9 and 4:3Available
98,99€
Laminated AMOLED screen for Game Boy Color — Hispeedido, touch and OSD menu
Fun-Esports Laminated AMOLED screen for Game Boy Color — Hispeedido, touch and OSD menuAvailable
97,99€
Game Boy Advance SP internal HDMI kit — Hispeedido, for IPS V2 screen
Fun-Esports Game Boy Advance SP internal HDMI kit — Hispeedido, for IPS V2 screenAvailable
81,99€
Internal HDMI kit for Dreamcast — digital output up to 1080p
Fun-Esports Internal HDMI kit for Dreamcast — digital output up to 1080pAvailable
86,99€
IPS screen kit for WonderSwan Color — no shell cutting, original size
Fun-Esports IPS screen kit for WonderSwan Color — no shell cutting, original sizeAvailable
109,99€
GameCube internal Bluetooth adapter — Hispeedido iBlueControlMod, no soldering
Fun-Esports GameCube internal Bluetooth adapter — Hispeedido iBlueControlMod, no solderingAvailable
99,99€
USB-C or DC power board for GameCube DOL-001 and DOL-101
Fun-Esports USB-C or DC power board for GameCube DOL-001 and DOL-101Available
50,99€
Translucent shell for PS2 Slim — SCPH-7xxxx or SCPH-9xxxx series
Fun-Esports Translucent shell for PS2 Slim — SCPH-7xxxx or SCPH-9xxxx seriesAvailable
47,99€
Hispeedido backlit screen kit for Game Gear — 3.5", 8 colour modes
Fun-Esports Hispeedido backlit screen kit for Game Gear — 3.5", 8 colour modesAvailable
90,99€
eXtremeRate Hall effect joysticks for PS5 controller — calibratable, soldering required
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate Hall effect joysticks for PS5 controller — calibratable, soldering requiredAvailable
55,99€
Clear shell for US version SNES — BitFunx, full replacement
Fun-Esports Clear shell for US version SNES — BitFunx, full replacementAvailable
91,99€
eXtremeRate full shell for DS Lite — buttons, lens and tools included
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate full shell for DS Lite — buttons, lens and tools includedAvailable
59,99€
Internal Bluetooth receiver for Dreamcast — Hispeedido iBlueControlMod, no soldering
Fun-Esports Internal Bluetooth receiver for Dreamcast — Hispeedido iBlueControlMod, no solderingAvailable
99,99€
eXtremeRate full shell for Steam Deck LCD — translucent, buttons included
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate full shell for Steam Deck LCD — translucent, buttons includedAvailable
68,99€
Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for N64 — OSD menu, 3 picture formats
Fun-Esports Hispeedido internal HDMI kit for N64 — OSD menu, 3 picture formatsAvailable
87,99€
Neo Geo Pocket IPS screen kit — backlight and OSD menu
Fun-Esports Neo Geo Pocket IPS screen kit — backlight and OSD menuAvailable
96,99€
eXtremeRate shell for Switch Lite — screen protector and ABXY buttons included
Fun-Esports eXtremeRate shell for Switch Lite — screen protector and ABXY buttons includedAvailable
53,99€
2.6" IPS screen for Game Boy Pocket — kit with matching shell
Fun-Esports 2.6" IPS screen for Game Boy Pocket — kit with matching shellAvailable
83,99€

Choosing a modding kit based on the soldering skill required

The soldering iron is the real sorting criterion

A 2.9-inch IPS screen kit for the Game Boy Advance advertised as solder-free plugs into a ribbon connector and goes in over an evening. A USB-C charging module for the Game Boy Advance SP, a set of 0402 to 1206 SMD LEDs or SS12D00 switches, on the other hand, call for a station that holds a stable temperature: the build-it-yourself kit covers 200 to 480 °C with 70 W T12 tips available in 11 profiles. Flexible 20 to 30 AWG silicone wire and 33 m polyimide tape round out these wired installs.

No-cut does not mean no modification

The claim refers to the shell, not to the electronics. A no-cut kit spares you from widening the screen window with a craft knife, often because a new shell comes with the panel. It says nothing about the internal wiring, nor about reversibility: as soon as a wire is soldered to the board, going back to the original state takes as much work as the install.

What it doesn't do

  • No console is supplied with the kits: they go into a machine you already own.
  • No protection-bypass chip or copying device is offered.
  • A screen mod does not fix a faulty board: on an unstable console, repair comes before modding.

Replacement screens · Shells and casings · Soldering irons and stations · Soldering consumables · Spare parts · Workshop tools

Questions fréquentes

Does a solder-free IPS screen kit really go in without an iron?
Yes, for the kits that carry that label, such as the 2.9-inch panel for the Game Boy Advance: the connection is made with a ribbon cable on an existing connector. Mechanical work remains, in particular seating the panel with double-sided tape and reassembling the shell. A suitable screwdriver and a pair of tweezers are enough.
At what temperature should you solder on a console board?
With lead-free solder, the usual working range sits between 320 and 360 °C depending on the mass to be heated and the tip size. The T12 station sold as a kit covers 200 to 480 °C, but pushing the temperature up needlessly lifts the pads. A broad tip at the right heat beats an overheated fine point.
Which button cell for a cartridge's save battery?
The CR1616, CR1620 and CR1632 formats cover most retro cartridges with battery-backed saves, all 3 V lithium. The last two digits give the thickness: 1.6 mm, 2.0 mm and 3.2 mm for the same 16 mm diameter. Open the cartridge to read the exact reference before ordering.