Capacitor Kit for the Game Boy Original

Our Game Boy Original Capacitor Kit provides high-quality replacement capacitors designed specifically for restoring the power board of your Game Boy Original Capacitor Kit.

Each capacitor kit includes the following capacitors:

• 7x 1uF 50V
• 3x 100uF 10V (One of them is only used for DC CONV2 PCB, including the Play it Loud series)
• 3x 10uF 25V (Voltage might be higher than original capacitors. It's ok!)
• 2x 100uF 6.3V
• 2x 100uF 16V (Voltage might be higher than original capacitors. It's ok!)
• 1x 33uF 35V (Voltage might be higher than original capacitors. It's ok!)
• 1x 22uF 16V (Only used for DC CONV2 PCB, including the Play it Loud series)

Additionally, a guide is include with each capacitor kit to help you with your installation.

Since this is a "one-size-fits-all" kit, you may end up with a few extra capacitors depending on your model—no need to worry, that's completely normal!

Why Replace Capacitors During a Retro Console or Controller Repair?

Capacitors are crucial components in retro consoles and controllers, responsible for regulating power, reducing noise, and ensuring stable performance. Over time, these capacitors can degrade, leading to issues like power failures, audio problems, and even complete system malfunctions. When restoring or repairing vintage consoles, replacing old capacitors with new, high-quality ones is essential to bringing the system back to life. Fresh capacitors improve performance, prevent overheating, and extend the lifespan of your beloved retro devices, making them feel as good as new. For a complete and reliable restoration, replacing capacitors is a must.

Accidents Happen, and We've Got You Covered!

We get it—sometimes things don’t go as planned. Whether a capacitor from your kit gets misplaced or accidentally damaged during your repair, don’t stress! At Magitek Repairs and Restoration, we understand that these things happen, and we’re here to help. Just reach out to us, and we’ll gladly send you a replacement capacitor at no extra cost. Your restoration project shouldn’t be derailed by a simple mishap, and we’re committed to making sure you have everything you need to get your console up and running again.

Quality You Can Trust for Your Game Boy Original

Our Game Boy Original Capacitor Kit is built with quality and precision in mind. While our standard kits typically feature Wurth Elektronik capacitors, the unique size constraints of the Game Boy PCB mean that, for this kit, we exclusively use capacitors from reputable brands Kemet and Panasonic. You can trust that every capacitor in this kit meets high-quality standards, ensuring reliable performance and peace of mind for your Game Boy restoration.