Is there any way to make a gameboy micro faceplate?

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Is there any way to make a gameboy micro faceplate?

Post by Lateralus » Fri Sep 02, 2011 8:46 pm

I have one, however it has some light scratches on it and I'd like to make a new one. Is it possible? I've tried looking on Ebay for a new one, and they're the hardest thing to find =_=

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Re: Is there any way to make a gameboy micro faceplate?

Post by ChooChooBot » Fri Sep 02, 2011 9:11 pm

Nintendo stopped making these awhile back. The only new ones out there are Japan collectable face plates that cost $60 to $100. I have been searching for my own new faceplate for awhile too.

To make your own you would need a knowledge in case making. I have never seen a homemade Micro case.
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Re: Is there any way to make a gameboy micro faceplate?

Post by wallydawg » Sat Sep 03, 2011 10:14 am

I don't have a gb micro so I'm not sure how the faceplate connects to the unit itself but as long as it's not too intricate yeah you could probably make your own out a variety of materials. If you could post pictures of the front and back of the faceplate that would be helpful.

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Re: Is there any way to make a gameboy micro faceplate?

Post by Lateralus » Sat Sep 03, 2011 11:15 am

The only problem I see is that it's curved.

http://www.gameboy-micro.com/img/rev/face-off.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (Back)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/4267 ... c9f5e0.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (Front)

I'd be fine with a completely clear one, and if it's simple enough to make them, maybe I could work some skin making skills and apply different skins over top the clear ones. Who knows.

The clear window like part is part of the faceplate, it's not just the screen :\

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Re: Is there any way to make a gameboy micro faceplate?

Post by Haunted360 » Sat Sep 03, 2011 8:19 pm

You would need a CNC machine to do all that for you.

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