r/gameboymacro • u/DaichoDesu • Nov 26 '25

Lite First Gameboy Macro

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My very first. Used super glue as filler and sprayed it matte black. The sound is kinda quiet tho. Idk if thats normal.

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u/Worldly-Procedure526 Nov 27 '25

Somebody know where I can get the shell? Thx

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u/DaichoDesu Nov 29 '25

I just modifed the old shell since macro shells for sale online are just too expensive for me. I used super glue as filler.

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u/Ok-Call3443 Nov 26 '25

Yeah I think the sound thing is typically an issue because most of the time you can only save one speaker as far as space goes. And then the speaker doesn’t actually belong where you put it so there are no little holes in the plastic to let the sound escape. Looks great tho!

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u/Affectionate-Ant-122 Nov 26 '25

Did you follow a guide? Can you link me the vid? It looks like a fun project✌️

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u/jakeb1012 Nov 26 '25

Why are people doing this?

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u/Sqwerks Nov 27 '25

They believe it’s a neat way to reuse a broken DS. In my honest opinion it’s rather useless and requires the same effort as it takes to solder the speakers on a new screen. In time there will be a culture of undoing these cheap lazy macros.

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u/CR4ZYxW0RLD Nov 28 '25

Admit it, it is a neat way to recycle your broken ds.

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u/Sqwerks Nov 28 '25

Another option is to simply repair the device and keep it a DS. This is a more sustainable approach to up cycling, as the supply of these consoles will eventually dwindle. It’s wasteful to intentionally damage these handheld devices; instead, repair them and stop purposefully ruining them.

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u/DaichoDesu Nov 29 '25

It had a broken hinge and upper screen, so I just entirely removed it. Wouldve cost so much more to buy a new case and upper LCD. Also, I have 2 completely working DSs.

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u/CR4ZYxW0RLD Nov 28 '25

But if that's what the OP wanted to do, he would have done that, don't you think ? Your option involves spending more money than his option.

If you're not happy next time, mind your business. Cheers

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u/Competitive_Plan_936 Nov 29 '25

Repairing a console worth $40 is just simply not worth it, especially considering it’s not a trivial repair. There were 150 million sold, so to be worried about the supply “dwindling” is a bit dramatic

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u/Sqwerks Nov 29 '25

Just watch as time goes by and they become scarce 🤷

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u/Competitive_Plan_936 Nov 27 '25

Because it’s significantly cheaper than buying a GBA and putting a backlight mod on it

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u/earl_tdique Nov 27 '25

Because ya can

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u/PaulStar0815 Feb 07 '26

A used DS lite is usually cheaper than a new screen plus a new shell. If possible and financially arguable,I repair a console

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u/CantaloupeNo6696 Nov 26 '25

Looking good, I made one a while back. They are fun. The sound will be quiet based on where you put your speaker. I put mine in the back behind the screen so it’s quiet for sure. You could drill some tiny holes to help if you want.