NGPC LED Frontlight. There a Demand?

White Devil · Jan 16, 2016

I was asking someone at http://handheldlegend.com/ about making an LED Frontlight for the NGPC. Since he makes backlights for gameboy and front lights for the GBC etc...

He said he could but is unsure of the demand.
So I figured I'd post this here and see what people thought.

So what do people think?

Would you buy one?

I'd probably buy 2 to start.

GohanX · Jan 16, 2016

If he could make one worth a damn, sure. The current method of throwing a SP light in a NGPC sucks balls.

fenikso · Jan 16, 2016

I like front lights and all, but backlit lcds curb stomp front lit ones. So I guess I'd rather have that. If front lit is all I could ever get, I suppose I'd be down for one. I've never done mine for the same reason GohanX stated.

Xian Xi · Jan 16, 2016

fenikso said:
I like front lights and all, but backlit lcds curb stomp front lit ones. So I guess I'd rather have that. If front lit is all I could ever get, I suppose I'd be down for one. I've never done mine for the same reason GohanX stated.

You can't backlight a reflective TFT LCD.

I'd be interested in a kit that was made properly, covered the entire viewing area and wasn't invasive(very easy to install). I'd also love an NGPC to TV converter that plugs into an AES/MVS.

fenikso · Jan 16, 2016

I probably wasn't clear when I typed it, but I already know that. What I meant was a new lcd that was backlit, not to back light the stock lcd.

Edit- A cartridge converter for the TV that plugged into my AES would be pretty badass.

GohanX · Jan 16, 2016

fenikso said:
I probably wasn't clear when I typed it, but I already know that. What I meant was a new lcd that was backlit, not to back light the stock lcd.

I would say that was impossible, but someone did it with the Lynx so I suppose anything's possible if someone's willing to make it!

Xian Xi · Jan 17, 2016

fenikso said:
I probably wasn't clear when I typed it, but I already know that. What I meant was a new lcd that was backlit, not to back light the stock lcd.

Edit- A cartridge converter for the TV that plugged into my AES would be pretty badass.

Ah I see, that would be better since the stock LCD is so hard to see without a front light even in a well lit room.

GohanX said:
I would say that was impossible, but someone did it with the Lynx so I suppose anything's possible if someone's willing to make it!

Hopefully someone can.

grendelrt · Jan 17, 2016

fenikso said:
I probably wasn't clear when I typed it, but I already know that. What I meant was a new lcd that was backlit, not to back light the stock lcd.

Edit- A cartridge converter for the TV that plugged into my AES would be pretty badass.

Yeah this would be my choice as well. The light mod labor is pretty crappy as well for front lit.

NeoSneth · Jan 17, 2016

there is a demand.
I modded mine with the gameboy SP route. It's better than no light at all, but it could use a brightness slider.

Jibbajaba · Jan 17, 2016

I would absolutely love a lit screen in my NGPC, whether that be a frontlight kit, or a drop-in replacement screen that was back-lit. But as XX said, it would have to be non-invasive, meaning that I wouldn't be willing to damage/permanently alter the guts of my system.

Xian Xi · Jan 17, 2016

grendelrt said:
Yeah this would be my choice as well. The light mod labor is pretty crappy as well for front lit.

There's a more advanced way to install the front light, the guide is just so people get the gist of the how to basis. I usually cut the front light screen to fit within the screen area so I don't have to remove the walls. but cutting the light screen can be very difficult if not done correctly.

xsq · Jan 18, 2016

I like mine stock... it's great in daylight, especially in the sun. When it's darker I just sit near a lamp. Not big enough of a deal to have it modded and I find the colors wash out with a front light.

Shin Tin · Jan 19, 2016

Would love a proper frontlight NGPC, sick of having to angle-bust the light sources in my dingey light cave of a flat. Been toying with the idea of using the current frontlight mod tech but dont fancy risking my only NGPC at the minute.

GohanX · Jan 19, 2016

One method of lighting I've found that works very well with the NGPC is to us a tall floor lamp such at this:

And remove the lampshade. It provides a lot of light beneath it without glare on the screen.

wyndcrosser · Jan 19, 2016

Just play while on the "pot". Plenty of overhead light.

Shin Tin · Jan 19, 2016

I like the lamp idea but prefer a more portable option, even works when your on the "pot"

GohanX · Jan 19, 2016

ggallegos1 · Jan 19, 2016

I loved the NGPC, but the screen was a big flaw for me. I can't do non-lit screens anymore, and so I sold off the NGPC and some games. If there was a properly backlit one, i'd jump in a heartbeat.

xsq · Jan 21, 2016

Shin Tin said:
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Awesome stuff.

Also dig that you made introductory posts in 2014 and 2016 :keke:

Please stay this time.

Shin Tin · Jan 21, 2016

Hi, thanks for the encouragement to stay.

Defo want to stick around, like the vibe in here, Neo Geo, tough love and taking the piss out of each other. I'm from the west coast of Scotland where insults are a form of affection, if your not having the piss taken out of you then your not liked

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Got my wee NGPC collection hence why I'd love to frontlight mine but also wanting to get an AES, sold mine when I was skint and been choking for a game of Thrash Rally ever since.

Once my uni exams are over in a couple of weeks I'll dig out my girlfriends old NGPC and attempt a frontlight mod on it since it's been up her parents loft for years and she never plays it.

xsq · Jan 21, 2016

Shin Tin said:
also wanting to get an AES, sold mine when I was skint and been choking for a game of Thrash Rally ever since.

go MVS instead...

White Devil · Feb 2, 2016

i don't think the demand is really there...

McColbo · Mar 29, 2016

I'd be more than willing to buy a complete drop in replacement screen that's backlit or a front light setup. Don't care about hacking apart my NGPC. I don't own it to collect it, i wanna play it!

xsq · Mar 29, 2016

McColbo said:
I'd be more than willing to buy a complete drop in replacement screen that's backlit

oh yeah... something like McWill did for the Lynx & Game Gear would be wonderful for the NGPC. But the system is kinda niche.

Electric Grave · Mar 29, 2016

Shin Tin said:
I like the lamp idea but prefer a more portable option, even works when your on the "pot"

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That's me but usually playing card fighters or turfies, tetris...or game & watch...don't touch my handhelds, lol.

As for the frontlit/backlit. I got one from XX and I'm glad I got it, playing it at night in bed while the GF sleeps is awesome when I can't seem to fall back to sleep and it happens a lot...

I do however agree that the colors wash out, luckily this isn't my only NGPC so I have a stock one for those lamp sessions or I take it with me when I'm actually feeling brave enough to go outside and play under the daylight...aarrgghh, jk.

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