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
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.
Options
Tokyo: Gameboy SP Mod
GameBoy SP and Mod kit
Tokyo: Gameboy Advance Mod
Gameboy Advance and mod kit
Tokyo: Original Gameboy mod
Original Gameboy and mod kit
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended :)
715yonatanb,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guidance and experience!
Nostalgic best experience
johnnX8450UX,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Literally the best experience that I have had in my Japan Travel. The instructor was clear and easy to follow, making the process easy for beginners. Don't be afraid to try. So nostalgic!!!
Lots of fun!
RichardA3645,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent activity and great people! Highly recommended if you love Game Boy! They also have games to purchase afterwards.
Awesome gameboy customization experience
Dream36435449682,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very informed on how exactly to customize the gameboy, and whenever I got stuck or made a mistake he would assist me.
Fun and cozy fun time for old time geeks!
andrescH1161HC,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful experience the instructor explained every step clearly was patient the tools where the right ones and they had a lot of shells and button colors to pick from! Would do it again for a GBA this time!
Great experience!
B9583DXchristopherh,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was amazing! Would love to build another gameboy advance!
Fun custom Gameboy experience!
U191ORadamr,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, easy to work through and selection was great!
Great experience
753ingok,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. A nice mix of nostalgia and learning new things. Bin, the instructor was really motivated, patient and kind!
Custom GameBoy Build
190shivh,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was great! Really fun to take apart an old GameBoy and build it in a new shell. The hosts were incredibly nice and knowledgeable!
Unique experience!
ktp20173,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun activity! Definitely recommend to anyone who’s a avid video game nerd.
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