Topic: game boy modding

  • See-Through Game Boy Features Transparent Circuit Board Art

    See-Through Game Boy Features Transparent Circuit Board Art

    Natalie the Nerd, a self-taught engineer, created a fully transparent Game Boy Color with a custom clear motherboard, a first in retro handheld modding. The build prioritizes artistry over practicality, showcasing visible components and earning praise as a museum-worthy masterpiece. Natalie, base...

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  • Lego Game Boy Modded to Play Real Games

    Lego Game Boy Modded to Play Real Games

    Natalie the Nerd has created a fully functional Game Boy using a Lego shell, incorporating genuine hardware to play authentic cartridges rather than relying on emulation or Raspberry Pi. The project features a custom miniaturized motherboard with real Game Boy processor chips and tactile buttons,...

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  • Nintendo Chips Power This Authentic Lego Game Boy Kit

    Nintendo Chips Power This Authentic Lego Game Boy Kit

    Natalie the Nerd has created a drop-in upgrade kit called the Build A Boy, which transforms the Lego Game Boy set into a functional handheld using authentic Nintendo hardware and requires no soldering. The kit includes a harvested Game Boy Pocket CPU, a high-resolution display, functional control...

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