Full description
Neo Geo Pocket Color IPS screen: readable without hunting for light
The original Neo Geo Pocket Color screen has no backlight: you need a lamp or a window to play. This backlit 2.6" IPS screen keeps the original size and fits without cutting the shell. It is aimed at owners of an original-model Neo Geo Pocket Color who finally want to play in dim light.
What it does
- IPS backlight: the picture stays readable in a dark room, with no need to angle for a reflection.
- Original size: 2.6" like the screen it replaces, so the shell window stays the same.
- No cutting: no modification of the shell is needed to fit it.
What it doesn't do
- It is not suitable for the monochrome Neo Geo Pocket, nor for the slim version of the Neo Geo Pocket Color.
- It does not increase the resolution of the games: the console still displays its 160 × 152 pixels, simply better lit.
- A backlit screen uses more power than the original screen: battery life drops.
- The “No glass lens” variant does not include a protective lens: plan to reuse yours or fit a new one.
- The console is not supplied.
Compatibility
Neo Geo Pocket Color, original model (thick housing). Not compatible with the monochrome Neo Geo Pocket or with the slim version of the Neo Geo Pocket Color.
Skill level required
Intermediate to advanced level. Disassembly of the console, removal of the original screen, fitting of the new screen, then connection of the power supply. No cutting of the shell. Have a suitable screwdriver, a fine soldering iron for a reliable connection, and a clean workspace to avoid dust under the lens.
In the box
- 1 2.6" IPS screen, in the chosen version
The console is not included.
Delivery in 10 to 18 days · dispatched within 3 to 5 days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
Neo Geo Pocket Color 2.6" IPS screen — original size, no cutting
Backlit 2.6" IPS screen for Neo Geo Pocket Color, at the original size and with no cutting.
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📦Dispatched within 3 to 5 business days · Delivery in 10 to 18 business days · 2-year legal guarantee · 14-day returns.
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The job: lighting up a handheld again
You open the Neo Geo Pocket Color, remove the original non-backlit screen, fit the IPS screen, connect the power supply and close it up. The console keeps its shell, but can finally be played in the evening, without a lamp pointed at the screen.
The part: an IPS screen at the original size
The screen measures 2.6", like the one it replaces: the shell window stays identical and no cutting is needed. It comes without a lens, so you can reuse yours, or in L and S versions in several shades. The backlight, for its part, changes everything in a dark room.
Support: choosing the right variant
Check that your console really is an original-model Neo Geo Pocket Color, not the slim version. Unsure about the variant? Write to us before ordering: our customer service replies within 1 business day, and the 2-year legal guarantee applies.
What this accessory brings
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What it does well
- IPS backlight readable in the dark
- Original 2.6" size
- No shell cutting
- Several variants, with or without glass lens
What it doesn’t do
- Not compatible with the monochrome Neo Geo Pocket or the slim version
- Reduced battery life
- Game resolution unchanged
- Electrical connection needs care
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Material and size
- Accessory type
- IPS screen
Compatible with
- Neo Geo Pocket Color (original model)
In the box
- 1 2.6" IPS screen, in the chosen version
Information and safety
Instructions for use and legal information about the product
Spare parts and modding: installation and safety
- Installation is carried out by the user. It requires disassembly or electronics skills and may void the original console manufacturer's warranty.
- Switch the device off and remove batteries before opening it.
- Components sensitive to static electricity: touch a grounded metal surface or wear an antistatic wrist strap before handling them.
- Screens and glass: if broken, the glass can cut.
- Respect the voltage stated on the product page: the wrong power supply destroys the module.
- Contains small parts: not suitable for children under 3.
Origin, responsible person and contact
- Product and packaging as supplied by the manufacturer: markings may be in Chinese or English. The product's characteristics are described on this page.
- Use this product only for the purpose described on this page and follow the instructions below.
- Person responsible for placing this product on the EU market: JMR-Service (Fun-Esports). See our Terms of Sale for full contact details.
- A safety problem (overheating, burning smell, broken part)? Stop using the product and write to us at contact@fun-esports.com.
- Warranty, returns and withdrawal: see our Warranty and returns page.
Frequently Asked Questions
🔧 Do I need to solder to install this screen?
Have a fine soldering iron ready: the power connection is more reliable when soldered.
🎮 Which consoles is it compatible with?
The original-model Neo Geo Pocket Color. Not the monochrome Neo Geo Pocket, nor the slim version of the Pocket Color.
✂️ Do I need to cut the shell?
No, the screen keeps the original size and fits without cutting.
📦 What is in the box?
The 2.6" IPS screen, in the chosen version. The “No glass lens” variant does not include a lens.
🔋 Does battery life change?
Yes, a backlit screen uses more power than the original screen: the batteries last less long.
🧩 Which variant should I choose?
“No glass lens” if you are reusing your console's lens. The L and S versions come in several shades: choose the one that matches your console.
🚚 What are the delivery times?
Delivery in 10 to 18 days, dispatched within 3 to 5 days.
🛡️ Which guarantee applies?
2-year legal guarantee of conformity. 14-day returns. Customer service replies within 1 business day.
Why buy here rather than on a marketplace
It is a fair question. Here is the answer, straight.
Every listing is checked before publication: real compatibility, material, dimensions, box contents. Many models never make it into the catalogue.
A question about compatibility, a fit problem, a return: you write, a human replies within 1 business day. In French.
The 2-year legal warranty of conformity is handled by us — not by a form on the other side of the world. And 14 days to change your mind, with no need to justify yourself.
We do not claim to be the cheapest. We claim that you will know exactly what you are buying before you pay.
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