# Game Boy Pocket/Color: USB-C Charging Mod The Game Boy Pocket/Color: USB-C Charging Kit, or GB2 as we like to call it, is a circuit that replaces the original power board. - **Seller:** [The giltesa's shop](https://lectronz.com/stores/giltesa), Cuarte de Huerva, Zaragoza, Spain - **Price:** €18.00 (EUR, before shipping and taxes) - **Availability:** In stock - **Categories:** Gaming - **Product page:** https://lectronz.com/products/game-boy-pocket-color-usb-c-charging-mod ## Links - [Documentation](https://github.com/giltesa/Game-Boy-Pocket-Color-USB-C-Charging-Kit/raw/master/3.%20Documentation/Installation%20Guide.pdf) - [Code](https://github.com/giltesa/Game-Boy-Pocket-Color-USB-C-Charging-Kit) ## Images ![Game Boy Pocket/Color: USB-C Charging Mod](https://lectronz-images.b-cdn.net/lectronz/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NjE1MTYsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--f22d61f068f8013f1ee4dc73036b081688b5460a/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls5NjAsNjQwXSwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3RyaXAiOnRydWV9fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--970c165836a83091725a1a0fd4f37ce9408da1bf/GB2.jpg) ![Game Boy Pocket/Color: USB-C Charging Mod](https://lectronz-images.b-cdn.net/lectronz/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDk4MjMsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--73ab36590971c32960df2a7c5367d478c388ce7c/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls5NjAsNjQwXSwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3RyaXAiOnRydWV9fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--970c165836a83091725a1a0fd4f37ce9408da1bf/GB2-v2.1_GBC_2.jpg) ![Game Boy Pocket/Color: USB-C Charging Mod](https://lectronz-images.b-cdn.net/lectronz/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDk4MzEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--d10d9fda0c04be85ed0f4dbecd8a634965b1c40c/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls5NjAsNjQwXSwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3RyaXAiOnRydWV9fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--970c165836a83091725a1a0fd4f37ce9408da1bf/GB2-v2.1_GBC_3.jpg) ![Game Boy Pocket/Color: USB-C Charging Mod](https://lectronz-images.b-cdn.net/lectronz/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDk4MjcsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--3383c71a97bd79b44a3c0d7a5144cfc5d46fb7ec/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls5NjAsNjQwXSwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3RyaXAiOnRydWV9fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--970c165836a83091725a1a0fd4f37ce9408da1bf/GB2-v2.1-panel.jpg) ![Game Boy Pocket/Color: USB-C Charging Mod](https://lectronz-images.b-cdn.net/lectronz/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDk4MzksInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--3924f13391154214283e322b0553a48e312ed1f2/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls5NjAsNjQwXSwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3RyaXAiOnRydWV9fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--970c165836a83091725a1a0fd4f37ce9408da1bf/GB2-v2.1_GBC_1.jpg) ![Game Boy Pocket/Color: USB-C Charging Mod](https://lectronz-images.b-cdn.net/lectronz/active_storage/representations/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6NDk4MzUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--e4601ca3365540c206b4afdce7e0c4a202b00125/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls5NjAsNjQwXSwic2F2ZXIiOnsic3RyaXAiOnRydWV9fSwicHVyIjoidmFyaWF0aW9uIn19--970c165836a83091725a1a0fd4f37ce9408da1bf/gb2_v2.0_3.jpg) ## Description The **Game Boy Pocket/Color: USB-C Charging Kit**, or **GB2** as we like to call it, is a circuit that replaces the original power board of the **Game Boy Pocket** and **Game Boy Color**. This circuit is a **multi-device** and versatile board with **multiple installation options**. This means that **this kit can be used for both Game Boy models**, and you can decide whether you want to **power your console with AA/AAA** batteries or a rechargeable **Li-ion battery**. You can also choose between using the **original 2.5mm DC power connector** or replacing it with USB-C. Additionally, you have **the option to install a light board that will indicate the status of the console and battery**, all from the original hole on the console, next to the screen. ![](https://shop.giltesa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GB2-v2.1-comparative.jpg) ### FEATURES * Exact **shape for Game Boy Pocket & Game Boy Color**. * **Power DC converter** with a **5V** output. **(1)** * **External power** through a **2.5mm DC jack** or **USB-C**. **(2)** * **Li-Ion battery charger** with overvoltage and undervoltage protection. **(2)** * **Safe charge and play**. * **Integrated LED indicators** on the main board, next to the battery connector, for charging (red) and full battery (green). These can be disabled via the SJ1 jumper. * **External LED indicators** board for playing (white), charging (red), and full battery (green). Optional installation. **(1)** Provides stable power to your Game Boy, IPS screen, and flash cart. However, it doesn't supply the -19V rail, which means the stock screen or GBP IPS screen, which adjusts brightness through the contrast wheel, will not be able to change the brightness level and will remain at its maximum level. **(2)** The USB-C port and Li-ion battery require trimming of the shell. Please refer to the PDF installation manual for more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UszhrSf1U5U ### INCLUDED * 1 frame panel which includes the four boards: * Main board. * Light board. * GBP USB-C board. * GBC USB-C board. * 2 headers with 1 pin & 2 pins. * 1 battery cable (with JST SH1.0 connector) * 2 short cables for Li-ion battery charger feature. * 1 two-wire cable for connecting the light board. * 1 light diffuser pipe. ![](https://shop.giltesa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GB2-1024x576.jpg) ### REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED) * Li-ion battery (for example, the [102050](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000036271843.html) for GBP or the [123048](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001308043027.html) for GBC) * Tri-wing and Phillips screwdriver. * Cutting pliers. * Cutter. * Tweezers * Soldering iron * Tin * Flux * Isopropyl alcohol ### NOTES * The **stock screen is not compatible with this module**; only IPS screens will work with it. * The contrast wheel doesn't function because the -19V rail is not provided by this kit. This means that the **[GBP Retro Pixel IPS](https://funnyplaying.com/products/gbp-retro-pixel-ips-lcd-kit) screen is unable to adjust its brightness**. This board is recommended for IPS screens with a touch sensor designed for brightness control, for example, [this one](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001623723076.html). ### DOCUMENTATION * [Installation guide PDF](https://github.com/giltesa/Game-Boy-Pocket-Color-USB-C-Charging-Kit/raw/master/3.%20Documentation/Installation%20Guide.pdf) * [GitHub repository](https://github.com/giltesa/Game-Boy-Pocket-Color-USB-C-Charging-Kit) ## Shipping policy https://shop.giltesa.com/shipping-policy/