Dock Kit Almost Turns GBA Into A SWITCH

Dock Mod Almost Turns GBA Into A SWITCH

WARNING! Something that I was just made aware of is that in order to use the dock, you must first remove the batteries from the GBA! Since the dock also powers the console the batteries must be removed. I would also consider this a Con since it makes using the dock a little more inconvenient.

In today's video, I'll be installing a kit that allows the Game Boy Advance to be played by an external wireless controller via a USB-C docking station. This is ideal for an HDMI modded console and solves the problem of being tethered to the television by a thick and heavy HDMI cable. This also allows you to play the console using an external controller as opposed to being relegated to the onboard controles of the GBA. Once this mod is installed in the GBA ,and is coupled with a HDMI mod, this essentially turns the GBA into a Switch like console. So, let's take a closer look at the GBA Dock!

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0:00 Intro
3:30 GBA Dock Kit Contents
4:43 Installation Tutorial
10:19 Features (Before/After Comparison)
11:17 Pros And Cons

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[MachoNachoProductions]

WARNING! Something that I was just made aware of is that in order to use the dock, you must first remove the batteries from the GBA! Since the dock also powers the console the batteries must be removed. I would also consider this a Con since it makes using the dock a little more inconvenient.

[MrJ]

You’re right! This would be a game changer if they could add the HDMI out signal all from the USBC by docking.

[dwightdixon]

I really appreciated the fact that you kept the mistakes throughout the process like the potential cracking of the case using a particular tool/step. Great stuff here

[TDAdvocate]

I really hope that the HDMI out mod, USB-C Lithium Ion battery mod, and dock mod all get merged together in the near future. These 3 together would make this THE ultimate handheld retro console honestly.

You have 3 generations worth of games all in one perfect package. Play on the go or at home, on the TV or in your hands. It would be INSANE!

Thank you for continuing to make these kinds of videos to show off new cool mods for us to upgrade our possibly already crazy setups with. Please keep up all of your hard work and don't forget to take care of yourself in the process. Physical and mental health is very important!

[NerdyWeaponXGames]

This had so much potential to be amazing, hope they’ll make a 2.0 based on feedback

[Vegeta.K]

Just in case your are curious. I took the hdmi mod and dock you have here and implemented a cheap GBA consolizer. I removed the internals from the dock and placed the components inside a 3d printed woozle GBA case from thingiverse. I soldered everything as normal and the only modifications I made were: 1. Used a mini usb c female breakout pcb with the 24 connections and used that along with a right angle adapter to connect to the dock internals. 2. Modified the 3d print to have a slightly higher height to make it easier to accommodate the internals. Open hole on right side for power to connect to the dock internals. 3. Desoldered the snes controller port and attached with wires 28 awg to give me better flexibility of placing in the case. I can share pictures and more details if you want but to me it was a cheaper way to get the gba consolizer.

[gabrielb]

This kit seems so user friendly and the stickiness makes a BIIG difference in my opinion on how clean it looks inside + ease of instalation

[thecorruptedbit]

It'd be cool to one day see a modkit that passes hdmi through the USB-C port, as well as coordinating charging with an internal battery. Though, I must admit, this solution is pretty cool

[kwsths]

This man's work (especially the intro) is so outstanding that I literally have to tell everyone in the house to shut up and let me listen. Now I'm not wondering anymore why he's getting so many views.

[BioGenxb]

It's pretty cool, but I definitely agree that HDMI video should happen here so you can just dock it and start playing right away on the TV. It would also make the top HDMI port redundant, but that's an improvement as a replacement mod I think.

[kazinwho]

Yep, this looks sweet, I'll be getting one in the next few months to upgrade my HDMI out modded GBA, the install doesn't look too bad at all

[JPHarringtonJr]

Awesome. Agreed that this isn't the most ideal form, but I'm so glad to see this step. That means we got some really good stuff coming next-

[Brightleaf_Auto]

Nice! I'm currently using my Gameboy player with Wavebird for TV gaming and a modded GBA for portable but this is amazing for someone not trying to spend the money that the GB player and Wavebird brings these days.

[RubyRoid]

I'm always impressed by the production quality of your videos but the shot at 0:34 is just mind-blowing. I wonder how did you make it.

[BigJoker]

Dude those adhesive ribbons are a great idea!

[N_THN]

I find it so cool and nuts that I am a part of a community that comes up with creative ways to make these obsolete consoles playable and up to date with the latest (for now :p) tech. Good work!

[stephenshelottiii]

Great video as usual. I think that this mod is a step in the right direction. But like you wish it at least integrated the hdmi out video. Bluetooth controller pairing would be nice as well.

[damiensees]

I got all excited from the thumbnail thinking this was a video and controller dock for the GBA. when that finally happens I'll be modding another GBA for this.

[el_teodoro]

The camera work in these videos are majestic bro!

[zandatsu]

I love how the ribbon acts like a tape so it sticks to the motherboard, seems pretty neat