[Tokyo] Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara, Tokyo
- Overview
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- * Build and customize your own vintage Game Boy DMG-01
- * Step-by-step guidance from English-speaking gaming enthusiasts
- * Choose your shell color, buttons, and backlit IPS screen
- * No technical experience needed — suitable for all skill levels
- * Take home a fully working, one-of-a-kind Game Boy you made yourself
- * Play classic Game Boy cartridges on-site during your session
- What to expect
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**What You'll Do** Disassemble a vintage Game Boy DMG-01 and transform it into a fully customized console. Install a backlit IPS screen, choose your shell color and buttons, and create a one-of-a-kind console that's truly yours. **About the Experience** Set in Akihabara — Tokyo's iconic gaming district — this workshop is guided by passionate, English-speaking staff who love gaming. No technical experience needed. Every step is clearly explained, and every Game Boy is pre-checked before your session **What You'll Take Home** A fully working, personalized Game Boy built by your own hands — the ultimate Tokyo souvenir. A selection of original Game Boy cartridges is provided for you to play during your session, so you can enjoy classic titles on your custom console before heading home.