Delta Emulator Creator Launches iPhone Game Boy Camera App
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– Riley Testut, developer of the Delta emulator, announced a new iPhone app replicating the Game Boy Camera with modern features.
– The Delta Camera app is in beta testing for Patreon subscribers ($3/month or $30.24/year) ahead of a full release later this year.
– The app mimics the Game Boy Camera’s low-res, monochromatic style but adds modern features like manual exposure, zoom, and panorama support.
– It supports the iPhone 16’s Camera Control button and allows use of both front and back cameras.
– The app offers a convenient way to share Game Boy Camera-style images on social media, unlike the original hardware.
The creator behind the popular Delta emulator for iOS has unveiled an exciting new project, a modern take on the classic Game Boy Camera. Riley Testut’s latest app aims to capture the nostalgic charm of the 1998 accessory while incorporating contemporary smartphone camera features. Currently in beta, the app is accessible to Patreon supporters ahead of its official launch later this year.
Testut’s Delta Camera app faithfully recreates the distinctive low-resolution, black-and-white aesthetic of the original Game Boy Camera, which used a modest 128 x 128-pixel sensor to produce grainy, four-shade images. However, this modern iteration enhances the experience with tools like brightness and contrast adjustments, multi-shot panoramas, and manual exposure controls. Users can also switch between the iPhone’s front and rear cameras, and the app fully supports the Camera Control button found on newer iPhone models.
While retro gaming enthusiasts can still use the original Game Boy Camera with devices like the Analogue Pocket, Testut’s app offers a more convenient way to snap and share throwback-style photos. The digital approach eliminates the need for physical cartridges, making it easier to post nostalgic shots directly to social media. With its blend of vintage appeal and modern functionality, the Delta Camera app could become a must-have for fans of retro tech and creative photography alike.
(Source: The Verge)
