A Working LEGO GAME BOY Mod Kit Is On The Way

The LEGO GAME BOY is a remarkable set, at just 420 pieces, it's small yet intricate, with many areas of the build surprising me in a way that makes me realise, yet again, how innovative the LEGO Group are.

The D-PAD, for example, sits on a rubber piece that makes it feel like a real D-PAD, the cartridges slot into the back, the volume and contrast wheels are featured, and the lenticular display panels give it life.

But not enough life, according to popular modder Natalie The Nerd. Her recent modification of the LEGO GAME BOY revealed a real working Nintendo GAME BOY DMG inside, with the display and all.

It's a mod we all knew was coming, but I wasn't expecting it this quickly, and I am seeing more modders on Instagram follow suit.

However, if you're a Neanderthal like me and have minimal modding skills, you may be wishing you could do it yourself.

Well, after speaking with Natalie, she has confirmed that a mod kit is coming that can be purchased from her store in the near future, allowing average handheld gamers like you and me to turn our LEGO GAME BOY into a fully functioning GAME BOY that can play cartridges.

A mod kit like this will certainly not be easy, and you'll need the internals of a working GAME BOY Pocket CPU with a front-lit screen, so it's not going to be "cheap" all considered. But that's not why we do these things; modifying old retro consoles is fun and brings a unique way of gaming to our hands.

"You need a few other parts from the board, like the crystal and RAM", states Natalie. So make sure you have a working GBP beforehand.

These mod kits will cost around $120 AUD, according to Natalie (the equivalent to $80 USD) and will have versions fit for those who don't know how to solder.

She is aiming to have them out in the wild in early 2026, too. Which would be fitting, as I can imagine many retro gamers will be getting this retro-themed LEGO set for Christmas this year.