Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Original/Advance/SP)
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
We offer a unique, hands-on experience for travelers - especially Gameboy lovers to mod your Gameboy (Original/ Advance/ SP). The final result is a one-of-a-kind, meaningful souvenir you can take home, play every day, or gift to someone special. This blend of craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural immersion makes our experience truly unlike anything else available in Japan.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Mod your own Gameboy (Original/Advance/SP)-right in the country where it was born! More than a workshop - You'll travel back to your childhood, relive your memories, and bring a Gameboy back to life. ・Make your own unique Gameboy (Original/Advance/SP) with various shells and other parts. ・With step-by-step guidance from a gameboy lover guide, you’ll build a Gameboy that reflects your personal style. ・We will lend you a game cartridge to try out your creation. Please return it at the end of the workshop. ・The workshop will take place in Akihabara, Japan’s world-famous area for games, anime, and pop culture. ※Nintendo is not involved with our workshop. We’re a group of retro gaming enthusiasts who love reviving old consoles through creative upgrades and bringing classic consoles back to life. ※We offer a 3-day guarantee after the workshop in case of any issues. Please note that any shipping costs related to the guarantee will be covered by the customers. 【BtoB welcome】 We welcome corporate partnerships. We work with travel agencies, hotels, and other agents.
What‘s Included
Snacks
All parts and the console needed to build a Game Boy (Original / Advance / SP)
Various shells and parts for customization
Tools to mod
Public transportation
Game cartridge
Options
Tokyo: Original Gameboy mod
Original Gameboy and mod kit
Tokyo: Gameboy Advance Mod
Gameboy Advance and mod kit
Tokyo: Gameboy SP Mod
GameBoy SP and Mod kit
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth it
ianstagib,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The instructor was friendly and everything was easy to follow and enjoyable. I ended up with a lovely gameboy classic and i’m inspired to mod more consoles
Build my own awesome gameboy!
marchA1761OB,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a gameboy classic workshop experience! It was awesome! We got some really nice help and they where Very flexibele with options.
So fun and such a unique souvenior! :)
347kareyc,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent! Our instructor Bin sent very clear directions on how to get to the meeting spot. The vibe was very cozy and welcoming. The modding experience was very fun and interactive and Bin was always there to help and guide us along the way. There were so many mod selections and every person in our group got to make our own unique game body advance and chose games. A truly wonderful and unique souvenir.
Fun time modding gameboys with friends
chettt2026,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great time modding out the gameboy advance, our instructor was really helpfulwith clear instructions and a helping hand when needed. Would definitely recommend! Large selection of pieces to work with so I ended up building something pretty unique.
Best activity we did in Tokyo!
Ruzainah H,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my son's favourite activity during this trip. We thoroughly enjoyed assembling our Gameboys. Brought back so many childhood memories for me. Bin was such an excellent teacher and host, really appreciated that he was super patient with my son. Highly recommend this activity especially for anyone that grew up with the Gameboy.
Great experience!
Adventure670500,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Could not recommend this experience enough! Great expertise, helped us through the process step by step and made us feel at ease. A really fun way to spend an afternoon in Japan!
Great experience
wafeeqa2023,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was a lot of fun, we started with a worn gameboy advance and were able to take it apart, chose our new shell and buttons, and we were able to rewire and solder the parts onto the new shell, it was all very cool, and at the end we were able to pick games that work. (For foreigners, we were given unlocked gameboys which work with any region of games, which was a massive benefit ) the hosts were very friendly and helpful throughout ! Thank you again!
Nice souvenir from Akihabara
B1347HWvincentb,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with Bin and Annie, who are very kind and are willing to help you during all the session, 100% recomend
Custom GBA!
B8543LTthomasb,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very friendly, patient, willing to help and fix any issues wrong. Even advised that he will help us with any issues down the road as long as we're in Tokyo. Games are mainly in Japanese though, overall amazing experience 10/10!
Gameboy Fun!!!
tylertZ3667SE,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun experience. Super friendly and very helpful!
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