About this tour
Spend three hours in Akihabara learning to retrofit a Game Boy Advance with a modern IPS display. Work alongside experienced technicians to disassemble, modify, and reassemble your handheld into a fully playable device with crisp LCD visuals. You'll leave with a functioning, customised console that bridges retro gaming and contemporary screen technology—a tangible keepsake from your Tokyo trip.
Highlights
- Install IPS screen into Game Boy Advance or SP
- Learn soldering and reassembly techniques firsthand
- Walk out with a working, upgraded handheld
- Located in Akihabara's electronics district
- All tools and components supplied
- Snacks provided during the workshop
What to expect
You'll begin with a safety briefing and overview of the Game Boy's internals. A technician will guide you through each step: opening the device carefully, disconnecting the original LCD ribbon, fitting the new IPS panel, and securing everything back together. Expect steady hands and patience rather than speed—the process takes around two to three hours depending on your familiarity with electronics. You won't need prior modding experience; the instructors walk through every stage. By the end, you'll power on your customised console and test it.
Good to know
Bring a cartridge if you want to play immediately; the workshop supplies only the hardware. Akihabara station is nearby with multiple train lines. The activity suits any fitness level—it's entirely seated work. Your finished console is yours to keep.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.