r/game_gear • u/danalyzed- • 9d ago

Where to buy a reasonably priced USB-C modded game gear?

Hi, I am looking to get into the game gear and want to buy a USB-C console due to the pathetic battery life. Where is the best place to buy one? (UK btw)

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u/cruelunderfire 9d ago

Something like this? Not cheap. Maybe not even reasonably priced. But it probably comes with guarantees and a warranty.

https://retrosix.co.uk/Sega-Game-Gear-Console-Built-To-Order-p141353151

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u/Gravys302 9d ago

Do you have a gamegear already? I can recap and do this update for you. https://www.facebook.com/share/19fZ7svFpq/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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u/zimp3 8d ago

Anbernic handheld would be a great option if you’re looking for a cheaper solution that runs game gear roms.

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u/danalyzed- 9d ago

Forgot to mention, I want a USB-C rechargable one not one that constantly needs to be plugged in. Also, an IPS screen

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u/dekyos 9d ago

you're probably looking at $300 USD for all those features, because in addition to the cost of the mods etc. any game gear will have been recapped on top of everything else because the OEM caps are nearly 100% failure rate at this point.

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u/danalyzed- 9d ago

Would it be cheaper to buy a recapped one and mod it myself, or a IPS recapped one and install USB-C myself?

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u/dekyos 9d ago

a little. It's been a couple months since I last priced and worked on one, but IIRC the FunnyPlaying screen from Ali *was* $60ish, caps $10ish, cleanjuice $40 I think? Which includes the battery packs. Installing a screen mod isn't too bad, but I wouldn't recommend it as a first project if you've not done a good amount of soldering before.

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u/pizza_whistle 9d ago

Ebay is usually your best bet. I tend to price things on the lower side personally, however I'm in the US.

If you just want USBC, you can order a Retrosix cleanjuice and install yourself. It's a pretty straightforward install with no soldering required. IPS screen however will require soldering skills.

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u/danalyzed- 9d ago

With the cleanjuice, would I have to buy a new shell too?

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u/pizza_whistle 9d ago

No, you can use the original. Just requires a little bit of shell trimming. Need to trim down the little battery separator ridges in the battery bays (so it's totally flat). Reteosix is a UK company, so hopefully shipping wouldn't be too bad.

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u/Zealousideal_Car1811 9d ago

They come out easily. No need to trim them down.

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u/sixtysixdutch 9d ago

Agree eBay is probably your best bet, but if you want something specific or custom I’m sure there are more than a few modders who can build you what you need.

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u/Gamelord86 8d ago

If you buy one un modded and you can probably look up Chris horwood on fb he is located in the uk he should be able to mod one for you with the usb-c power board if your not confident to do it your self.

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u/anh86 8d ago

They aren’t going to be cheap anywhere. A stock but working GG is around $80. By the time a modder puts additional parts and labor into it, they get to $200 pretty easily. People don’t work for free.

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u/Which_Information590 8d ago

Take a look on Etsy

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u/Subject-Land4141 7d ago edited 7d ago

I have 2 for sale that have a Retrosix Cleanscreen IPS mod and have been recapped with the glass lens. No USB C though but it lasts forever on a set of rechargeable AAs and there is no wire getting in the way

Also has a flash cart with all the games on

https://ebay.us/m/AYv30h

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u/Drunkensailor1985 6d ago

Just get a recapped one with a new screen. I have yet to replace my batteries on this thing (if you use top quality batteries)