--- title: "Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP)" lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 336 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 221 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 1 of 24 (Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/pixel-lab-tokyo-gameboy-mod-workshop-classic-color-advance-sp/ --- # Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP) **Guidekin's take:** Customize a handheld games console with your choice of shell and parts, then take it home to play or give as a gift. The console, components, tools and snacks are included; game cartridges and public transport are excluded. 5 from 221 reviews at €336 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #1 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview We offer a unique, hands-on experience for travelers - especially Gameboy lovers to mod your Gameboy (Classic/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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The guide will wait for you at Chiyoda… - 4 start times: between 11:00 and 18:00 - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €336 per person for the Tokyo: Original Gameboy mod option; other options up to €417 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 221 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: EPIC JAPAN EXPERIENCES - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 15:00, 16:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 221 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 221 of 221. - 5 stars: 221 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient instruction and customisation; some builds need troubleshooting before they work **Praised:** - Patient staff and clear instructions for complete beginners - Wide choice of shells, buttons and colours for personalising a Gameboy - Approachable instruction in soldering and electronics assembly - Retro games to play between stages of the build - A personalised console to take home in working order **Complaints:** - Some builds run into technical problems that need troubleshooting Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-09-05 to 2026-11-05); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tokyo: Original Gameboy mod | €336 / person | English | Original Gameboy and mod kit | | Tokyo: Gameboy Color Modding Workshop | €347 / person | English | - | | Tokyo: Gameboy Advance Mod | €359 / person | English | Gameboy Advance and mod kit | | Tokyo: Gameboy SP Mod & USB-C | €417 / person | English | GameBoy SP and Mod kit | ## What's included - Snacks - Various shells and parts for customization - All parts and the console needed to build a Game Boy (Classic/Advance/SP) - Tools to mod ## Not included - Public transportation - Game cartridge ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 15:00, 16:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The guide will wait for you at Chiyoda City Rensei Park. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 24** | €336 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared | | [Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-game-boy-mod-workshop-in-akihabara-original-advance/?format=md) | €347 | 2h | 5.0 (177) | shared | | [Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-samurai-sword-archery-with-a-master-swordsman/?format=md) | €174 | 3h | 5.0 (155) | shared | | [Kendo Experience in Tokyo – Learn the Samurai Mindset](/japan/tokyo/tours/kendo-experience-in-tokyo-learn-the-samurai-mindset/?format=md) | €127 | 2h | 5.0 (135) | shared | Ranked #1 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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