{"title":"Game Boy Pocket Mods – POCO Color Mod Project Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGame Boy Pocket Color (Poco) mod parts, the modder community's go-to range for GBP-form-factor color-screen builds at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse Poco-relevant collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/natalie-the-nerd\"\u003eNatalie the Nerd designer parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/game-boy\"\u003eOriginal Game Boy DMG \/ Pocket parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/clear-game-boy-shells\"\u003eClear Game Boy shells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/game-boy-color\"\u003eGame Boy Color parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ips-screens\"\u003eIPS screen kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Game Boy Pocket Color (Poco) is a community-driven mod that puts a color IPS screen into the slim Game Boy Pocket form factor, a niche but active scene focused on the cleanest color-handheld-in-Pocket-shell build. ZedLabz stocks the parts that fit the routine Poco flow: Natalie the Nerd designer shells, Game Boy Pocket housings, IPS kits, button refreshes and the small components that finish the build. Some Poco builds also use custom-printed and small-batch parts from the wider community that aren't part of this catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks by build state\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf you're starting from a working Game Boy Pocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e a Natalie the Nerd shell plus an IPS kit appropriate to your chosen build path. The shell goes on the existing internals; the IPS kit replaces the original LCD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe everyday build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natalie the Nerd shell, IPS kit, fresh A and B buttons and a battery cover swap, the mostly-stocked-parts build path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poco-spec build using community-sourced parts where stocked items don't cover specific custom requirements. Plan for several evenings of work and a clear plan before opening the console.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracked worldwide delivery on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/natalie-the-nerd\"\u003eNatalie the Nerd\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/game-boy\"\u003eOriginal Game Boy parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/clear-game-boy-shells\"\u003eClear Game Boy shells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/game-boy-color\"\u003eGame Boy Color parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/ips-screens\"\u003eIPS screen kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGame Boy Pocket Color (Poco). FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat is a Game Boy Pocket Color (Poco)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIt's a community-built mod that combines the Game Boy Pocket form factor (slim, compact) with a color IPS screen. Nintendo never made a Pocket Color, so the Poco is purely a modder community project. Builds typically use a Natalie the Nerd or similar designer shell, a color IPS kit and varying combinations of original Game Boy Pocket internals or custom boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs the Poco the same as a Game Boy Color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eNo. The Game Boy Color (CGB-001) is Nintendo's official color Game Boy from 1998, taller, with a CGB-shape shell and a different button layout. The Game Boy Pocket Color (Poco) is a modern community mod that fits a color screen into the slim 1996 Game Boy Pocket (MGB-001) form factor. Different consoles, different shells, different parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow hard is a Poco build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eIt depends on the build path. The simpler approach, designer shell on standard GBP internals plus a compatible IPS kit, is intermediate difficulty and an evening's project for someone with prior shell-and-IPS experience. Custom-board builds with non-standard parts are advanced. Community guides on the Poco build are worth reading before starting; first-time modders should pick a documented path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy build a Poco instead of a modded GBA SP?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThe Poco appeals to modders who specifically want the slim Game Boy Pocket silhouette with a color screen. A modded GBA SP is a different shape (clamshell) with different mechanics and a different game library focus. Both are valid; the Poco scene is more about niche aesthetic and craft, the SP scene is more about a daily-driver retro handheld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pocket-color-controller-button-pcb-board-for-nintendo-game-boy-pocket-gbc-to-gbp-xipher-design","title":"Button PCB Board for Nintendo Game Boy Color to Game Boy Pocket conversion ( Pocket Color GBC to GBP) | Xipher Design","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBrought to you in collaboration with Xipher Design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Custom button PCB for modding a Game boy colour into a Pocket shell.\u003cbr\u003e- Compatible with Nintendo Game Boy Colour to convert to pocket shell.\u003cbr\u003e- Supports all face button controls including A, B, D-pad, Start \u0026amp; Select.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003e- Internal DIY mod product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- Requires Soldering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse this PCB board to mod your Game Boy Color and install it into a Game Boy Pocket Shell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a thin PCB that realigns the buttons with the Pocket shell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoldering is required, other modification is likely, this is a DIY product.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/xipher\"\u003eXipher Design products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/popular-mods\"\u003ePopular mods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Xipher Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40039034880171,"sku":"900428","price":7.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1810\/1427\/products\/button-pcb-board-for-nintendo-game-boy-color-to-game-boy-pocket-conversion-pocket-color-gbc-to-gbp-xipher-design900428zedlabz-603054.jpg?v=1741475860"},{"product_id":"replacement-c35-c38-smd-ceramic-capacitors-for-nintendo-game-boy-color-to-game-boy-pocket-conversion-pocket-color-gbc-to-gbp-poco-xipher-design","title":"Replacement C35 \u0026 C38 SMD ceramic capacitors for Nintendo Game Boy Color to Game Boy Pocket conversion ( Pocket Color GBC to GBP) POCO | Xipher Design","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- TDK ceramic capacitor set for Game Boy Pocket Color mod (POCO)\u003cbr\u003e\n- Includes 2 x EMK212BBJ226MG-T for mainboard location C35\u003cbr\u003e- Includes 2 x AMK316AC6107ML-T for mainboard location C38\u003cbr\u003e- Small SMD type - 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