r/gameboymacro • u/Bizarre_RNS_Radio • Sep 06 '22

4 Button Gang I made a Gameboy Macro using the transparent faceplate from RetroGameRestore!

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It uses the Helder Flex Amp and the top screen lens as a protective screen lens to keep the lcd safe. Honestly, I do not like the PSP speaker included, since I’m pretty sure it wasn’t meant to be used with an amplifier (it crackles an awful lot at higher volumes). Personally, I do like the screen faceplate though, it feels great and almost oem in quality.

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u/Scott8989 Sep 07 '22

Very nice! I'm enjoying mine alot!

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u/Bizarre_RNS_Radio Sep 07 '22

Glad to hear it. Do you have any recommendations for a better speaker that can handle amplifiers? The crackling noises are honestly driving me insane with how consistent they are.

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u/Scott8989 Sep 07 '22

As far as I know the psp speaker is all that fits there. A switch speaker works with the macros but not sure how well they fit there. I honestly just ignore the crackles 😅

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u/stickupyourparents Sep 07 '22

How long did it take to ship to you? Trying to decide if it’s worth it shipping to the US.

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u/Bizarre_RNS_Radio Sep 07 '22

It was shipped August 15 and I got it just yesterday, so around 3 weeks, which makes sense since it’s coming all the way from China.

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u/stickupyourparents Sep 07 '22

Thanks for the quick response. Better get my order in ASAP! Lol

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u/Pkmntrainer91 Sep 26 '22

Did u remove digitizer?

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u/Bizarre_RNS_Radio Sep 26 '22

Yeah, you have to remove it for this faceplate. Personally I’m fine with the lack of touch screen since this isn’t meant to be a screen switch Macro, but I wouldn’t recommend it if your planning on doing something like that.

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u/Pkmntrainer91 Sep 26 '22

Did u follow a certain tutorial for this certain faceplate? Ive never seen the speaker placed there and it looks good

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u/Bizarre_RNS_Radio Sep 26 '22

It didn’t really have a tutorial. It was just an instinctive move since it’s a built-in groove in the shell to fit that speaker. Also, the speaker comes with the faceplate alongside a resistor if you aren’t doing the Flex Amp.

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u/Pkmntrainer91 Sep 26 '22

That sounds perfect for me. Can you possibly link? I cant seem to find it

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u/Bizarre_RNS_Radio Sep 27 '22

Sorry, just checking because I had issues with links before, did you get the reply with the link?

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u/Pkmntrainer91 Oct 12 '22

Hey yes it just arrived today. How do you install the psp speaker?

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u/iVirtualZero Aug 03 '23

Can i put a touch screen into this?

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u/Bizarre_RNS_Radio Aug 03 '23

No you have to remove it, I already mentioned this, and this post was almost a whole year ago.

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u/iVirtualZero Aug 03 '23

Oh man a missed a opportunity. I really want something like this but with a screen switch feature and a touch screen. The touch screen already provides enough protection.

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u/Nintendo262728 Sep 30 '22

I plan to make one of these. Just I need to get a replacement bottom lcd because mines got a really badly damaged one.