# McWill Backlit GBC Kits are out for sale **URL:** \ **Category:** Video Games\ **Created:** [April 15, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/mcwill-backlit-gbc-kits-are-out-for-sale/1467 "2019-04-15T15:36:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Vespa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/vespa/32/405_2.png) [@Vespa](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Vespa)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 3:36pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/mcwill-backlit-gbc-kits-are-out-for-sale/1467/1 "2019-04-15T15:36:29Z")
> **[McWill Backlit GBC Screen Kit](https://www.retrorgb.com/mcwill-backlit-gbc-screen-kit.html)** > > After years of having no good screen options, Game Boy Color fans can now rejoice!  Not only has Benn Venn announced his backlit kit, but McWill has just started selling his own as well! > > It looks like the screen is a 2:1 integer scale... You can get a kit in the US from [Console 5](https://console5.com/store/mcwill-lcd-upgrade-kit-for-nintendo-game-boy-color-gbc.html) (Currently out of stock) and in the EU from [Dragon Box](https://www.dragonbox.de/en/943-gameboy-color-lcd-mod-mcwill-console-mods-4260416652644.html). $74.95 and 69,00 € respectively (not incl. shipping). There’s an optional VGA output at 640×480 @ 60Hz for these kits. I believe it’s a simple mod which only requires a single wire to be soldered. Looking forward to seeing how it compares to BennVenn’s offering although I suspect it is the same screen. The BennVenn screen is supposed to be cheaper at $50 (after the first $70 production run). Is anybody thinking about getting this McWill screen? ---
**Author:** ![DarkStar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/darkstar/32/6311_2.png) [@DarkStar](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/DarkStar)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/mcwill-backlit-gbc-kits-are-out-for-sale/1467/2 "2019-04-15T16:04:45Z")
I pre ordered the drop in BennVenn kit already. Will be interesting to see how the McWill one compares. I want to do a GBA model 1 back light mod next. I’m curious how the cheaper Chinese AGS 101 screens are compared to one taken out of an oem AGS 101 gba sp. ---
**Author:** ![fester](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/fester/32/16133_2.png) [@fester](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/fester)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 4:45pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/mcwill-backlit-gbc-kits-are-out-for-sale/1467/3 "2019-04-15T16:45:16Z")
Looking forward to the comparisons. I have a couple GBCs that are ready to see the light. ---
**Author:** ![raskulous](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/raskulous/32/11773_2.png) [@raskulous](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/raskulous)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/mcwill-backlit-gbc-kits-are-out-for-sale/1467/4 "2019-04-15T18:26:49Z")
Here’s a pretty good comparison video. ---
**Author:** ![DarkStar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/darkstar/32/6311_2.png) [@DarkStar](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/DarkStar)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/mcwill-backlit-gbc-kits-are-out-for-sale/1467/5 "2019-04-15T18:38:55Z")
That is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Peltz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/peltz/32/6142_2.png) [@Peltz](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Peltz)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/mcwill-backlit-gbc-kits-are-out-for-sale/1467/6 "2019-04-15T18:46:00Z")
This is why I just stick to GB Player. Even the original AGS-101 has too low a refresh rate when playing scrolling games. ---
**Author:** ![raskulous](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/raskulous/32/11773_2.png) [@raskulous](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/raskulous)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/mcwill-backlit-gbc-kits-are-out-for-sale/1467/7 "2019-04-15T20:46:42Z")
Yeah, I’m looking forward to getting my gb player up and running. I’m gonna buy a copy of wind waker first.