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What systems is the GBAccelerator GBC compatible with?

The GBAccelerator GBC works with the Game Boy Color. To overclock other Nintendo handhelds, see GBAccelerator GBA, GBAccelerator DS, and GBAccelerator GB.

When using GBAccelerator, will our game system become hot / will we need to install heatsinks?

No. Overclocking a Nintendo handheld isn't like overclocking a computer. The electronics will generate a tiny bit of extra heat, but not enough to notice or cause concern. The CPUs in these handhelds are often designed to run faster than they are running in these game systems anyway.

Why does the Game Boy screen get lighter/darker/flickerier when I change speeds?

The contrast and refresh rate of the LCD in the Game Boy is affected by the clock speed of the entire system. You can compensate for these changes in lightness by adjusting the contrast pot on the side of the Game Boy.

Will using GBAccelerator to overclock my game system damage it?

No. We've done extensive testing with GBAccelerator at all of its different speeds and have left it running for hours on end with no signs of damage. Many Nintendo handhelds are underclocked to begin with to save battery life.

Will the GBAccelerator DS work in both the original Nintendo DS and the DS Lite?

Yes. Instructions for the DS can be found here and for the DS Lite can be found here.

Will the GBAccelerator DS work on all DS and DS Lites?

All testing on the DS has worked fine. There have been some reports of DS Lites that crash when you try to speed them up. The problem is rare enough that we haven't been able to figure out a way to tell whether it's going to work or not before actually installing the GBAccelerator DS yet.

Will the speed of Game Boy Advance games be affected, too?

Yes. You will be able to speed up and slow down GBA games just as you do with DS games.

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