Tokyo: Game Boy Advance Mod Workshop in Shibuya

Tokyo, Japan
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

In this unique 2.5-hour workshop in Shibuya, guests can take apart and rebuild an original Game Boy Advance. Guided by an English-speaking expert, you’ll swap out the old screen for a vibrant backlit IPS display and customize your console with a new shell and buttons in your choice of color. To top it off, each participant selects a classic Japanese game cartridge to take home, perfect for nostalgic gaming. With no prior experience or soldering required, this small group setting ensures personalized attention, making it an enjoyable experience for beginners. Plus, enjoy free repairs during your stay in Japan for peace of mind.

What's included

  • Backlit IPS screen
  • New shell and buttons in a color of your choice
  • Original Game Boy Advance console (pre-owned, tested before your session)
  • All tools and parts (no soldering needed)
  • Free repairs during the rest of your stay in Japan
  • One game cartridge of your choice from our shelf
  • Batteries and a carry pouch
  • Hands-on workshop with an English-speaking guide
  • Additional game cartridges beyond the one included

What to expect

Meet your English-speaking guide at our workshop space in Shibuya. After a short look at the history of the Game Boy Advance, you take apart an original console with small screwdrivers, install a bright backlit IPS screen, and fit a new shell and buttons in the color you chose. No soldering or experience is needed, and groups are limited to 4 guests. We test the screen, sound and every button together, then you pick one Japanese game cartridge from our shelf to keep and play on the spot. You leave with your finished console, your game and a carry pouch.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Walk into the passage on the right side of the shop with the "TUC" sign, then take the elevator to the 3rd floor

End point

Walk into the passage on the right side of the shop with the "TUC" sign, then take the elevator to the 3rd floor

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
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