I Turned a Game Boy Advance Into an HDMI Console — No Soldering!
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Turn an original Game Boy Advance into an HDMI console without soldering a single wire!
🎮 INTEC Gaming GBA HDMI Kit:
🟠 Orange Kit: https://amzn.to/4fGDSI3
🔵 Blue Kit: https://amzn.to/4fU9E3d
In this video, I'm giving an old, cosmetically rough but fully working Game Boy Advance a completely new life. Using the INTEC Gaming GBA HDMI Kit, we're taking original Nintendo GBA hardware and turning it into a dedicated home console that connects directly to a modern TV.
And the best part: ZERO SOLDERING.
No soldering iron, no tiny wires, and no advanced electronics work. I'll walk through the complete installation step by step, show you exactly what comes with the kit, get everything connected, and then see how the finished console performs with original Game Boy Advance cartridges on a modern TV.
If you've wanted to consoleize a Game Boy Advance but didn't want to tackle a complicated soldering project, this might be the GBA mod you've been looking for.
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🧰 Tools I Use in the Workshop (Amazon Links)
🔬 Inspection & Measurement:
🔎 TOMLOV TriL110 3-Lens Digital Microscope: https://amzn.to/45KVCvG
🧮 Fluke 15B+ Digital Multimeter: https://amzn.to/45z7WAu
⚡ Power & Soldering Gear:
🔌 Bench Top DC Power Supply (Variable): https://amzn.to/41l9wmS
🧰 Extra Large Silicone Soldering Mat: https://amzn.to/47FdBGs
🧴 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol Electronics Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3HKHwm7
💧 Isopropyl Alcohol Dispenser 200 ml (6.8 oz): https://amzn.to/41oo3yh
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🧵 Solder Spool: https://amzn.to/3JtWihE
🧪 Soldering Flux (ESSENTIAL): https://amzn.to/42hqEu1
🧻 Solder Wick (Desoldering Braid): https://amzn.to/4u2WsOM
🟡 Kapton Tape (Heat Resistant): https://amzn.to/4tGoAYy
🔌 BNTECHGO 30 Gauge Silicone Wire Kit: https://amzn.to/3MpuE6L
🪛 Hand Tools & Hardware:
🪛 Triwing Screwdriver Set for Nintendo: https://amzn.to/4lNlJZ0
⚙️ Klein Tools 14-in-1 Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/4783728
🔧 Thin Flat Needle Nose Pliers (5.5"): https://amzn.to/47VZmNk
🧽 Camel Hair / Acid Brushes: https://amzn.to/4lMrgyS
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🔥 Adhesives & Finishing:
🔥 Gorilla Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit: https://amzn.to/4lM99sJ
🪙 Copper Tape: https://amzn.to/477O2h5
💬 These are the exact tools I use for console & handheld mods on the channel.
If you're building your own setup, these links help you get started fast — and using them supports the channel at no extra cost.
0:00 Intro
1:11 INTEC GBA HDMI Kit Unboxing
3:14 Game Boy Advance Teardown
4:25 GBA Main Board Prep
7:55 GBA Motherboard + INTEC HDMI Board Installation
11:14 HDMI Console Case Assembly
15:15 Game Boy Advance Controller Build
18:59 GBA HDMI Console Testing
21:48 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
#GameBoyAdvance #GBA #GBAMod
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I Turned a Game Boy Advance Into an HDMI Console — No Soldering!
Video Game More
41,787 views
Turn an original Game Boy Advance into an HDMI console without soldering a single wire!
🎮 INTEC Gaming GBA HDMI Kit:
🟠 Orange Kit: https://amzn.to/4fGDSI3
🔵 Blue Kit: https://amzn.to/4fU9E3d
In this video, I'm giving an old, cosmetically rough but fully working Game Boy Advance a completely new life. Using the INTEC Gaming GBA HDMI Kit, we're taking original Nintendo GBA hardware and turning it into a dedicated home console that connects directly to a modern TV.
And the best part: ZERO SOLDERING.
No soldering iron, no tiny wires, and no advanced electronics work. I'll walk through the complete installation step by step, show you exactly what comes with the kit, get everything connected, and then see how the finished console performs with original Game Boy Advance cartridges on a modern TV.
If you've wanted to consoleize a Game Boy Advance but didn't want to tackle a complicated soldering project, this might be the GBA mod you've been looking for.
The Amazon links above are affiliate links. They don't cost you anything extra, but I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
👍 If this guide helped you out, hit the like button. It helps tell YouTube to get this video in front of more retro gaming modders.
📺 Subscribe to Video Game More:
@videogamemore
Video Edited by Bill Lyons
Available for freelance!
Follow/Connect at:
@lyonsdenmedia
Facebook.com/LyonsDenMedia
🔗 Support the Channel — Hand Held Legend
Grab screens, shells, buttons, speakers, cap kits, power board parts, tools, and accessories here:
https://handheldlegend.com/VIDEOGAMEMORE
🔥 MUST-HAVE TOOL (I use this constantly):
👉 Precision Electronics Screwdriver Kit: https://amzn.to/41TGDOH
🧰 Tools I Use in the Workshop (Amazon Links)
🔬 Inspection & Measurement:
🔎 TOMLOV TriL110 3-Lens Digital Microscope: https://amzn.to/45KVCvG
🧮 Fluke 15B+ Digital Multimeter: https://amzn.to/45z7WAu
⚡ Power & Soldering Gear:
🔌 Bench Top DC Power Supply (Variable): https://amzn.to/41l9wmS
🧰 Extra Large Silicone Soldering Mat: https://amzn.to/47FdBGs
🧴 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol Electronics Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3HKHwm7
💧 Isopropyl Alcohol Dispenser 200 ml (6.8 oz): https://amzn.to/41oo3yh
🧵 Solder & Consumables:
🧵 Solder Spool Holder: https://amzn.to/3HEAQGa
🧵 Solder Spool: https://amzn.to/3JtWihE
🧪 Soldering Flux (ESSENTIAL): https://amzn.to/42hqEu1
🧻 Solder Wick (Desoldering Braid): https://amzn.to/4u2WsOM
🟡 Kapton Tape (Heat Resistant): https://amzn.to/4tGoAYy
🔌 BNTECHGO 30 Gauge Silicone Wire Kit: https://amzn.to/3MpuE6L
🪛 Hand Tools & Hardware:
🪛 Triwing Screwdriver Set for Nintendo: https://amzn.to/4lNlJZ0
⚙️ Klein Tools 14-in-1 Screwdriver: https://amzn.to/4783728
🔧 Thin Flat Needle Nose Pliers (5.5"): https://amzn.to/47VZmNk
🧽 Camel Hair / Acid Brushes: https://amzn.to/4lMrgyS
💾 Storage & Electronics Kits:
💻 Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB) Starter Kit: https://amzn.to/3LdLmpg
💾 Micro SD Card (High-Speed): https://amzn.to/4nu2l3O
🔥 Adhesives & Finishing:
🔥 Gorilla Mini Hot Glue Gun Kit: https://amzn.to/4lM99sJ
🪙 Copper Tape: https://amzn.to/477O2h5
💬 These are the exact tools I use for console & handheld mods on the channel.
If you're building your own setup, these links help you get started fast — and using them supports the channel at no extra cost.
0:00 Intro
1:11 INTEC GBA HDMI Kit Unboxing
3:14 Game Boy Advance Teardown
4:25 GBA Main Board Prep
7:55 GBA Motherboard + INTEC HDMI Board Installation
11:14 HDMI Console Case Assembly
15:15 Game Boy Advance Controller Build
18:59 GBA HDMI Console Testing
21:48 Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
#GameBoyAdvance #GBA #GBAMod
I love projects like this because we're taking original Nintendo hardware that might otherwise sit in a drawer and giving it a completely new life — and this one requires **ZERO soldering**.
If you want to build your own, I have links to both versions of the INTEC GBA HDMI kit near the top of the description.
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