Two very different Game Boy upgrades are competing for the same spot in your modding budget. One is a screen replacement: the 22 Colors IPS Full Size 8 Colorful Backlight LCD Mod Kit & Pre-cut Shell For GBC. The other is a power replacement: the RetroSix CleanJuice USB-C Rechargeable Battery Pack Mod Kit for Game Boy DMG-01. If you're shopping for gaming replacement parts and modding, the decision comes down to whether your handheld needs a better display or better battery life first.
Quick verdict
Pick the IPS LCD kit if your Game Boy Color's screen is the weak point. Pick the RetroSix CleanJuice if your DMG-01's power is the weak point. They fix different problems, so the right choice depends on which mod your handheld actually needs.
Comparison table
| 22 Colors IPS LCD Kit | RetroSix CleanJuice | |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Nintendo Game Boy Color | Game Boy DMG-01 |
| Main upgrade | IPS backlight + pre-cut shell | USB-C rechargeable battery pack |
| Origin | China | United States |
| Price | USD 45.89 | USD 35.00 |
| Price gap | $10.89 higher | $10.89 lower |
Where each product wins
The IPS LCD kit wins if you want a dramatic visual change for a Game Boy Color. It is a screen-side mod that replaces the original display and shell, changing the way the console looks and plays. The CleanJuice wins if you want to solve power on a DMG-01. It is a power-side mod that keeps the console running without changing the screen or shell.
Product notes
22 Colors IPS Full Size 8 Colorful Backlight LCD Mod Kit & Pre-cut Shell For GBC
At $45.89, this mod kit is the more dramatic upgrade for a Game Boy Color. The IPS screen uses the same display area as the original, and the 8-color palette lets you cycle through Game Boy DMG-style tints. Brightness is controlled by touch, with 10 levels, and the mod saves your brightness setting after you change it. The kit is built around an IPS panel plus a pre-cut green shell, which saves you the job of cutting the original case by hand. There is no soldering required. The tradeoff is that this is purely a screen-and-shell upgrade: it does not touch the console's battery or power system. You will still need to solve the power question separately, and the higher price takes a bigger bite out of a modding budget. If your Game Boy Color's screen is the weak point, this is the more visible fix.
RetroSix CleanJuice USB-C Rechargeable Battery Pack Mod Kit for Game Boy DMG-01
The RetroSix CleanJuice is a different kind of mod: it upgrades how the Game Boy DMG-01 gets power. This is a USB-C rechargeable battery pack and power supply unit, made in the United States by RetroSix, and it is designed specifically for the DMG-01. At $35.00, it is the lower-priced option in this pair. Its main benefit is convenience: you can recharge the battery over USB-C, and the pack offers a reliable way to keep the console running for longer gaming sessions. The limitation is that the CleanJuice only changes the power side of the handheld. It does nothing for the display, shell, or controls. If your DMG-01 has a dim screen or a cracked housing, this battery kit will not fix that. But if the console already looks good and the biggest annoyance is battery life, this is the targeted upgrade.
Final choice by use case
Pick the IPS LCD mod kit if you have a Game Boy Color and the screen is your top complaint. Pick the RetroSix CleanJuice if you own a DMG-01 and the real problem is keeping it powered. If you plan to do both upgrades eventually, start with whichever issue bothers you more on the console you actually play. The two kits fix separate systems, so there is no wrong order-only a wrong fit.
