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The Game Boy Pocket is now 30 years young, and I'd thank it for today's retro handhelds
The Game Boy Pocket, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is credited with refining the handheld gaming experience and influencing modern retro handhelds. Despite lacking a backlight, its improvements over the original Game Boy, such as a better screen and slimmer design, set a precedent for quality-of-life enhancements that continue to inspire devices like the Steam Deck and Anbernic's emulators.
BitmoLab's GameBaby Transparent Edition Turns iPhone 17 Pro Max into a Retro-Style Handheld
BitmoLab has launched the GameBaby Transparent Edition, a limited-edition case for the iPhone 17 Pro Max that transforms it into a retro-style handheld gaming device. This new version features a transparent shell, metal keycaps, and an ABXY button layout, enhancing compatibility with classic games and offering a tactile gaming experience without Bluetooth or charging. The case is available globally for $24.99, with only 500 units produced.
Build Your Own Game Boy Colour at Four Quarters: A Hands-On Retro Gaming Workshop Comes to London
A new hands-on retro gaming workshop is coming to Four Quarters Elephant Park in London, allowing attendees to build their own customized Game Boy Color. Hosted by Fabio Davide of Millennial Dad, the event focuses on tactile creation and reconnecting with physical hardware, offering a unique night out for retro gaming fans and makers.
Pocket console modder shrinks down Game Boy Color into a smart watch, complete with cursed control scheme
YouTube creator Chris Hackmann, also known as LeggoMyFroggo, has successfully modified a Game Boy Color into a functional smartwatch called the 'Time Frog Color'. The project integrates original Game Boy Color parts with modern hardware, including a Raspberry Pi RP2040, to display games on a small screen, though it features a challenging control scheme due to its size.
Nintendo Switch Online 2021 Predictions
This opinion piece discusses the current state of the Nintendo Switch Online service and offers predictions for 2021. The author suggests potential additions to the retro game library, including NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance titles, while expressing skepticism about Nintendo 64 and GameCube games. Improvements to voice chat and the removal of friend codes are also desired.
