Rochester, NY · Est. 2025 · Retro Console Mod Shop
STR8 Back
in the Game.
We take your Game Boy from dead to brilliant with IPS screens, USB-C charging, custom shells and more. Every build tested. Every time.
What we do
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IPS Screen Upgrades
Swap dim originals for brilliant backlit IPS panels. Crystal clear in any lighting — night gaming, actually playable.
From $35
GBA · SP · DMG · GBC
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USB-C Charging
One cable for everything. Modern USB-C ports drop right in — charge your Game Boy same as your phone.
From $25
GBA SP · DS Lite · Pocket
003
Shell Swaps
Full housing replacements in any color or finish. Frosted, translucent, matte — complete teardown included.
From $30
Full Teardown & Rebuild
004
Battery Upgrades
2x–3x longer play sessions. Stop getting cut off mid-game with extended runtime mods.
From $20
Extended Runtime
005
Repairs
Dead buttons, cracked hinges, no sound. Diagnosed and quoted before we touch it.
Quoted
All Retro Handhelds
006
Custom Builds
Full custom builds with your pick of shell, IPS, USB-C, battery. Built to keep or flip.
From $120
Bespoke · Built to Order
Built right, or it doesn’t go out.
Every build gets the same care you’d put into your own hardware. Not outsourced, not rushed. Done right by someone who actually gives a damn about retro hardware.
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Hands-On Builder
Every mod done in-house. No outsourcing, no shortcuts.
02
Quality Parts Only
Premium IPS kits and proper USB-C modules — not the cheapest option.
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Upfront Pricing
You know the cost before we touch it. No surprise fees. Ever.
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Fully Tested
Every build tested and documented before it ships.
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Built to Flip or Keep
Whether it’s personal or for resale — clean, functional, sellable.
How it works
Hit Us Up
DM on Instagram or TikTok, or fill out the contact form. Tell us what you’ve got.
Get Quoted
Clear, no-fluff quote within 24 hours. Approve it and we lock in your spot.
Ship or Drop Off
Local to Rochester? Drop it off. Anywhere else — ship it in.
STR8 Back in the Game
Fully modded, tested, documented. Shipped back or ready for pickup.
04 — Our Work
Recent Builds
GBA IPS + USB-C Full Build
IPS · USB-C · Custom Shell
GBA SP IPS Upgrade
Backlit · Crystal Clear
Frosted Shell Swap
Custom Housing
DMG Backlit Mod
Original Game Boy
GBA SP Hinge Repair
Restored & Tested
Translucent Blue Custom
IPS · USB-C · Full Mod
Smoke Black Shell Swap
GBA · Full Teardown
GBC IPS Screen Mod
Game Boy Color
DS Lite USB-C Retrofit
Charging Mod
Let’s get
you back
in the game.
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