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Game Boy Advance GBA Hispeedido V5 Laminated IPS LCD Drop-In Shell Kit + 1800mAh USB-C Battery - Transparent Black

Regular price £95
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Key Features

  • Hispeedido V5 laminated 720×480 IPS display
  • 9:1 integer pixel scaling & wide viewing angles
  • Pre-installed in replacement shell — no cutting required
  • 15 brightness levels & 8 colour modes
  • Retro Pixel, scanline & optional frame blending effects
  • Touch controls & optional button-controlled OSD
  • Compatible with 32-pin & 40-pin GBA motherboards
  • 1800mAh rechargeable battery with USB-C charging
  • Full replacement shell & button set

Specifications & Compatibility

Specifications

  • Display: Hispeedido V5 laminated IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720 × 480
  • Pixel Scaling: 9:1 integer scaling
  • Viewing Angle: 178°
  • Lens: Pre-laminated glass, with LCD pre-installed in shell
  • Brightness: 15 adjustable levels
  • Colour Modes: 8 selectable modes
  • Display Effects: Normal, Retro Pixel, Scanline 1 & Scanline 2
  • Frame Blending: Optional FRM mode
  • Controls: Touch brightness & colour controls; optional button-controlled OSD
  • Battery: 1800mAh rechargeable lithium battery
  • Charging: USB-C

Compatibility

  • Designed for the original Nintendo Game Boy Advance (AGB-001)
  • Supports 32-pin and 40-pin GBA motherboards
  • Supplied replacement shell requires no cutting or trimming
  • Requires your original console’s motherboard and other components
  • Soldering three wires is required only for optional button-controlled OSD
  • Not compatible with Game Boy Advance SP or Game Boy Micro

Installation & What's Included

What's Included

  • 1× Hispeedido V5 720×480 laminated IPS LCD & glass lens, pre-installed in the replacement shell
  • 1× GBA V5 IPS-compatible replacement shell
  • 1× Full replacement button set
  • 1× Set of silicone conductive button pads
  • 1× 1800mAh USB-C rechargeable battery mod
  • 1× USB-C compatible battery cover
  • 2× Ribbon cables for 32-pin / 40-pin GBA motherboards
  • 3× OSD control wires
  • 2× Screwdrivers
  • Installation hardware & accessories

Installation

Designed exclusively for the original Nintendo Game Boy Advance (AGB-001). Not compatible with the Game Boy Advance SP.

The laminated IPS screen comes pre-installed in the replacement shell, with no cutting or trimming required. Installation involves disassembling your original GBA and transferring its motherboard and other required components into the new housing.

Soldering three wires is required only for the optional button-controlled OSD menu. These wires can be omitted if you only wish to use the touch controls.

Hispeedido V5 Laminated IPS Installation Guide

Delivery & Shipping

Free UK tracked delivery

Orders placed before 3pm Monday–Friday are dispatched the same day, excluding bank holidays. Orders placed after 3pm, at weekends or on bank holidays are dispatched the next working day.

Warranty & Returns

Warranty
Includes a 30-day warranty against internal component defects or premature degradation. Damage caused during installation, including punctured cells or damaged cables, is not covered by this warranty. Your statutory rights are unaffected.

Returns
Changed your mind? Contact us within 14 days of receiving your order to cancel, then return the item within 14 days of notifying us. Please include all original parts and accessories.

You pay return postage for change-of-mind returns. If the item is faulty, contact us—we’ll cover the return shipping cost.

View our full returns policy for details.

Description

Transform your original Game Boy Advance with the Hispeedido V5 Full Laminated IPS Drop-In Upgrade Kit. Designed specifically for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance (AGB-001), this premium all-in-one upgrade combines a 720×480 HD laminated IPS display, pre-fitted replacement shell, full button set and 1800mAh USB-C rechargeable battery.

Best of all, the laminated IPS LCD is already installed and perfectly positioned inside the replacement shell. There is no need to cut or trim the housing, align the LCD or install the screen into the shell yourself. Simply transfer the required components from your original GBA and connect the included upgrades.

Payment & Security

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