Metal GBA-SP Game Boy Advance SP Unhinged Kit

Sale price$118.50

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This GBA-SP set transforms the Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP with our signature Boxy Pixel unhinged aluminum design. Featuring a second-generation housing, this kit builder allows you to order the parts needed for your build.

Note: If you are outside the US and would like to use an optional larger battery, search for 3.7V 103050 lithium battery. Stock batteries also still fit.

Features

  • Plug-and-Play Compatibility: Compatible with a used SP motherboard and upgraded IPS screen
  • Built-in Functionality: Integrated space for optional upgrades such as a type C charge board and/or headphone jack.  (These require soldering)
  • Expanded Battery Capacity: Accommodates a larger, optional 1700 mAh battery, providing extended gameplay sessions.
  • Comfortable Design: Increased depth compared to the original enhances comfort during gameplay sessions.
  • Port Accessibility: Maintains access to the rear link port and power port
  • Dimensions and Weight: Height: 133mm, Width: 82mm, Depth: 22.9mm. Assembled aluminum weight approximately 7.8 oz (varies with modifications).

Includes 

  • One GBA unhinged shell set
  • Front Metal Buttons - Custom sized for this housing.  OEM buttons will not fit!
  • Custom diffuser
  • Optional Bright, Backlit screen with glass attached. 
  • Optional Type-C charging board - Adds type C, soldering required
  • Optional GBA-SP Unhinged type-C Plug  - If you are not soldering in a type-C board, this fills the hole
  • Optional 3.4mm headphone Jack - Requires soldering
  • Optional 3.5mm headphone jack plug - if not adding headphone jack
  • Optional Shoulder buttons - larger shoulders that do not use springs. See product description for install instructions
  • Optional unhinged retainer - if using a stock battery, use this to fill the extra space
  • Optional - wire, foam, speaker
  • Fasteners Included: Includes M1.7x3mm and M1.7x4mm long flathead fasteners for secure assembly.

Warnings and Considerations

  • Modification Requirements: Certain modifications, such as adding optional components or adjusting for aftermarket plastic parts may be needed at times
  • Attachment Limitations: While designed to retain access to key ports, some larger attachment modules may not fit within the housing's dimensions.(eg. Gamecube adapter) 
  • Please be sure to refer to each individual product in this kit to determine any additional information, warnings, and compatibility

If you would rather have a fully functional custom unit built for you, contact one of the builders from our list:  Builders List

These parts are not mass produced and we use multiple machine shops, so surface finish, texture, and color may vary between batches. Colors may also look different depending on your screen, the lighting, and variations in anodizing.

Please be sure to review our refund policy for cancelled and returned orders.

We cannot change the value of the shipment and sadly we do not have control over your particular country's fee/tariffs/taxes.

Brass parts come as machined and may show oxidation/discolor (due to being exposed to air) and some small machining or small scratches may be present. Assume you will need to do your final surface finishing using a flexible 3M sanding pad.  (The 3M 7448 usually works well).  After polishing, clean and apply clearcoat, poly, or other coating to maintain the shine.  Note Brass is also very dense (heavy) and conductive. Consider in some applications, these attributes may have adverse effects. (ex. The SP hinges will not support the screen as well). If used with electronics, it is advisable to use kapton tape, insulating paint, (nail polish may work) to prevent electrical shorts.

Give your Classic electronics a new life!

Unique

Parts cut from a solid block of billet aluminum

Protection

Each part is anodized for long lasting protection