Super GameBoy Clock Mod

Name: Super GameBoy Clock Mod
SKU: 16109
Price: 15.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.89 (26 reviews)

(26 Reviews)

Mod for the original Super GameBoy to run at the correct clock speed.

Designed by qwertymodo in United States of America

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Mod for the original Super GameBoy to run at the correct clock speed.

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Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

Product: (4.96)

Documentation: (4.92)

Shipping: (4.88)

Communication: (4.81)

Dean | July 9, 2024

Works well!

It took me about 2 years to actually get around to install this item. It has sat on the corner of my desk for about 20 months! But once I spent the 10 minutes to actually install the PCB, it works great! well done!

Jorge | Oct. 15, 2023

Amazing Mod for Gameboy Player!

This board is high quality. Kudos to the creator. Very well made. I highly recommend this product and the seller!!! You will not be disappointed if you want to fix your original Gameboy Player. Very easy to install!

Marllon | May 29, 2023

Fantastic! :)

Awesome mod, easy to install and really does its job. Worked perfectly, it's really worth it :D

Bill | May 24, 2023

Works perfectly

It was super easy to install this and does the job perfectly. Highly recommend!
I also received the new version that doesn't have the large crystal on it. Very neat!

Ben | May 2, 2023

Such a well designed mod.

I got version 3, which doesn't have the little crystal sticking out of the side so it's even more compact!

So easy to install. Fits seamlessly.

Hopefully we'll get more link ports in stock soon so I can have a complete "NTSC Super Game Boy 2"

Theodore | April 8, 2022

Super Easy

This is a very easy mod to install for the Super Gameboy. I like others also bought a cheap Japanese Super Gameboy cart to modify and this worked perfectly for me too. I'm not a soldering expert, but this was easy and low-risk to install even for a ham-hands like me. Links Awakening worked first first-up, and I've got a non-modified Super Gameboy to compare with (the audio is ever so slightly lower tone on the modified one as it should be). I'm now able to play my Gameboy carts at the correct speed on the TV!

Kevin | March 30, 2022

Amazing mod

I've been waiting for a mod to address this issue for quite some time, until Voultar's video was in my sub feed with a tutorial on where to purchase and how to install this. Works perfectly.

Juan Diego | March 29, 2022

Amazing Product!

Bought it for my japanese Super Game Boy, took about a month to arrive because of international shipping but arrived just fine. Easy to install (just use flux) and worked flawlessly, the difference is quite notorious. Now I can play accurately my GB games on my SNES :)

Chris | Jan. 5, 2022

Works as advertised and simple to install

This is a fantastic mod for the Super Gameboy. I bought a Japanese unit to modify and this worked perfectly. The PCB is thoughtfully designed to fit in place with no interference or possibility for a short and is also well constructed. I am IPC certified on surface mount soldering, so this was nothing new, but this design makes working with the small components very easy. No interference with the cartridge shell just as advertised. No issues at all, it worked perfectly. I was playing my game boy cartridges on the tv in no time!

I didn’t get the link port mod, but am now considering it.

This is highly recommended if you are capable with a soldering iron.

Joel | Oct. 5, 2021

Great product, easy soldering project!

I loved installing this little mod board, and I'm going to enjoy using it. There's little reason to pay extra for a Super Game Boy 2, when you can just grab an original Super Game Boy and one of these little boards. I used a bit of desoldering wick and tweezers to remove the three resistors, and soldered down the board. It took me less than 15 minutes, and I really took my time. It's also really nice to know that the mod, while hidden inside the cartridge, is super clean looking. Fantastic product, thank you very much Qwertymodo!

Jules | May 7, 2021

Perfect

It was easy to install even though it was my first modding experience. The documentation is easy to understand. It works like a charm.

Alex | Feb. 11, 2021

Great mod while keeping all the SGB features intact

The install was really simple due to the contacts on the board being aligned with the ones on the Super Gameboy. I heard how replacing the crystal could break some features of the SGB, but this mod did none of that! It works like it was described, and the music's pitch sounds identical to the original DMG now. Now I can play Pokémon Gold and Link's Awakening on my CRT without clock speed anomalies.
I also got a link port to put in, since the clock speed apparently is the only thing that breaks link cables. The port is a bit more challenging to install, but the included ribbon cable helped a lot. Shipping took a little while, but since it was just after Christmas the delays were understandable.
Overall it is a great mod with or without the link port, I would highly recommend it to any SGB owners looking to do speedruns or who are driven mad by the music's higher pitch. :)

Nathan | Jan. 16, 2021

Great mod with an easy install

While buying a Super GameBoy 2 would have been easier, it was more fun to fix what I already had. The mod was easy to install even for someone with soldering skills between beginner and intermediate. The instructions made it very clear what to do. The results have been great so far. Would definitely recommend to anyone that likes to work on their retro electronics.

Samson | Oct. 15, 2020

Definitive

My Super Gameboy had originally been updated with a clock mod that required lifting pins from the SGB CPU, and broke compatibility with the Horii SGB Commander's speed change function. I removed that mod and reverted my SGB back to stock in order to install this mod. This mod was simple to install and the installation isn't quite as risky (you can do some serious damage lifting pins from the CPU). It also retains compatibility with the SGB commander controller which is a huge plus if you have one or think you'll ever get one. As far as I'm concerned it's the definitive solution to the Super Gameboy's speed design flaw.

John | Sept. 24, 2020

Works like a charm

Easy to install, easy to follow instructions. Worth it if you notice the speedup on the SGB. Using a GB Everdrive with it.

Robert | Aug. 1, 2020

Works as promised, very simple installation

Got it this thing to fix the problem that every stock SGB has, and because the installation seemed straight forward enough.
Indeed, the documentation was easy to understand and follow, and the soldering is uncomplicated, too.
If an SGB2 isn't desired for some reason this is definitely a great option to quickly and easily fix the speed problem.

Gilles | Dec. 2, 2019

Perfect !

A very simple mod thanks this stuff.
3 components to desolder.
3 solders spots.
Et voila ! Works like a charm :)

Ben | July 21, 2019

Easy as pie

I decided to order this since I would love to play my GameBoy Games on my TV set for more colors and more sound. The shipping was pretty quick and I installed the chip yesterday. The mod was easy to do and my soldering skill isn't the best, but it works without any issues. Soon, I'll be adding the Game Link Port (haven't purchased yet) so I can trade Pokemon between my GameBoy Advance SP and the Super GameBoy. I made a video of the mod installation: https://youtu.be/HV-uK4S6XQI

I recommend this product to anyone who doesn't want to purchase a Super GameBoy 2 and I'm really happy with the results. The best thing about this is, you can use the Hori SGB controller to increase or decrease the speed (OC or UC).

Jason | July 9, 2019

Fantastic

This mod is all-around great. Easy to install, works perfectly, very affordable. There's no downside to installing this. It takes the flawed Super Game Boy and makes it perfect.

James | June 21, 2019

Looks great.

The board arrived just fine to Canada. It looks well made, and should install nicely. The seller answered any questions I had very quickly. Highly recommended if you don't want to buy a Super Gameboy 2 or just like tinkering.

Edit: I just installed it. It was very easy and worked out perfectly. Thanks again.

Dane | June 20, 2019

Great mod, easy to install!

I had this thing in and working in under five minutes. Awesome mod that gets your SGB working as it should be!

Lukas | May 28, 2019

Upgrade your regular Super Game Boy into a Super Game Boy 2

The easiest to use Super Game boy mod kit out there.
No lifting pins or cutting traces, just desolder 3 SMD components and solder the board into place

José Luis | May 19, 2019

Excellent

Product is very good, very well designed. It works perfectly. Very good communication.

Highly recommended.

Thank you qwertymodo!

Adam | May 14, 2019

Great product from great seller!

I recommend this product to anyone that cant find or does not want to import a Super Game Boy 2 from Japan. The install is very simple even if you do not have intermediate soldering skills. Experience the way these games were meant to be played on original hardware!

Bryan | April 19, 2019

Installing the Super Game Boy Clock mod pcb was pretty easy.

The installation was very simple if you have the basic soldering skills required. Installation took me no more than 15 mins to finish.
I can already feel the difference in how the speed is when playing more reactive games like shoot-em-ups and pinball titles for the Game Boy. Great product, and a must for those who insist on using the Super Game Boy for TV gaming.

Nathan | April 17, 2019