I've been meaning to replace my Gameboy Color for the past 20 years. Initially excited about this project, my experience took an unexpected turn from enthusiasm to disappointment. The question remains: is the Funnyplaying FPGA GBC still a worthwhile purchase? Grab one below (Non-affiliate links): Official Website - https://funnyplaying.com/products/fpgbc-kit Retro Game Repair Shop - https://retrogamerepairshop.com/products/funnyplaying-fpgbc?variant=42863289270444 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Design Changes 2:17 - Parts Needed 2:56 - Installing the Buttons and Rubber Membranes 3:09 - Installing the Speaker 3:32 - Installing the Motherboard 4:19 - Quality Control Issue #1 (Shell Damage) 4:36 - Installing the Buttons and IR Sensor 4:56 - 2 Screw Types! 5:06 - Installing the PCB 5:32 - Connecting the Speaker 5:53 - Finishing the Shell Installation 6:59 - Installing the Screen 7:56 - Installing the Battery 8:31 - Quality Control Issue #2 (Battery Connector) 8:48 - Boot Test 9:23 - Build Quality Concerns 10:18 - Finishing the Screen Installation 11:42 - Finishing Touches 12:26 - Game Testing - Replica Pokemon Yellow 13:58 - Game Testing - Official Japanese Pokemon Yellow 14:17 - Game Testing - ROM Cartridge 15:02 - On Screen Display Settings 16:03 - Initial Impressions Summary 16:42 - The Fatal Flaw (Screen Uniformity) 16:57 - Screen Quality Comparison (FPGA GBC VS Analogue Pocket) 17:23 - Pricing 17:42 - Final Thoughts and More Quality Control Issues ▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬ Camera: [POCO F3](https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/) Camera Mount: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/) Camera Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/) Mount Adapter (for the kit above): [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/) Microphone: [Shure SM7B](https://www.amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/) USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](https://www.amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/) Microphone Boom Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/) Lights: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/) All music was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work [here](https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/). Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only. #gameboy #gameboycolor #funnyplaying #analoguepocket #gameboymods