Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)
Description
１）Dive into the world of retro gaming in Tokyo's Akihabara district ２）Choose your console: the original Game Boy (DMG) or Game Boy Advance (GBA) ３）Mod and customize it with a backlit IPS screen, custom shell, and buttons ４）Learn about the history and technology behind Nintendo's handheld consoles ５）Take home your personalized Game Boy and enjoy classic cartridges on-site
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(69)
Very fun experience for any retro game lovers. Lots of customizability and with colors for personalization.
Great experience, had many different options to choose from when making my gameboy, and they where very helpful in teaching us how to mod and customize them.
We had a great experience modding these game boys on our first night in Tokyo! The guys are so nice and the boys had a such fun doing this
super nice experience and very helpful and patient. I would highly recommend booking and creating your own gameboy.
Thank you for the awesome review! We loved chatting about childhood games while building your console. Your custom Game Boy looks insanely cool—a true world-exclusive masterpiece that perfectly shows off your style! Thanks for recommending us, and enjoy your new treasure! Warmly, Taichi
Great experience had so much fun got a great collection of Pokemon games
Thanks for the great feedback! It was a blast swapping nostalgic anime and game stories with you. Your custom build turned out breathtaking! Also, congrats on grabbing those awesome Pokémon games to complete your collection. Enjoy your retro gaming journey! Warmly, Taichi
Awesome experience all around friendly staff who helped throughout the entire build, really enjoyable and lots of games to play at the end
Thank you for the amazing review! We are so glad you enjoyed the build and testing out all the games at the end. Your custom Game Boy is insanely cool—your color choices made it a totally unique masterpiece! Have a fantastic time playing your favorite retro titles! Warmly, Taichi
Came as a spectator and it was still very fun! So informative and fun, I got some play some of the games too
Thanks for joining us! We always love when spectators get involved and enjoy playing the games too. It was wonderful sharing some childhood gaming history with you both. The custom Game Boy your group built is an absolute stunner. Hope you all enjoy the retro vibes back home! Warmly, Taichi
Good experience with lots of options and friendly staff!
Thank you for the wonderful review! Exploring all the different color options and chatting about nostalgic games is our favorite part. The custom Game Boy you created is a breathtaking, world-exclusive piece that truly reflects your amazing taste! Enjoy your gaming! Warmly, Taichi
Super friendly staff. Great experience and lots of fun!
Thanks for visiting us all the way from Australia! It was super fun hanging out and swapping stories about our favorite childhood games. Your custom Game Boy turned out incredibly cool—an absolute masterpiece! Have a safe trip back and enjoy your unique Japanese souvenir! Warmly, Taichi
I had a phenomenal time. It was the highlight of my trip
Thank you for such a heartwarming review! Hearing that our workshop was the highlight of your trip means the world to us. Your custom Game Boy is a breathtaking masterpiece—a truly world-exclusive treasure! We hope it brings back great childhood memories every time you play. Warmly, Taichi
