They couldn't do that without going full Sega Game Gear and requiring 8 AA batteries for about an hour of playtime - though their graphics were running a lot better too so maybe a backlit GBC wouldn't need as much power. I used to use the ancillary tool that had it's own batteries though, that magnified the screen as well as lit it up. The one for the Game Boy Color was a clear purple, so futuristic!
I’ve been thinking about getting an Abernic emulator clone but seeing stuff like this makes me want to mod the real deal. Maybe I’ll settle for a DS to macro gba mod instead.
Both are really fun. Modding is a little more effort but a satisfying result, pre built handhelds do the job just fine and are usually cheaper and easier
27 Comments
Melvin@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 3y
Very nice
corky@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
Thank you!
SJ_Zero@lemmy.fbxl.net · 9 pts · 3y
I feel like all it's lacking is a 12 inch subwoofer in the trunk and some hydraulics.
I like it.
corky@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Ya it’s pimped out for sure. I’m sure I could get some electric avenue playing on it
guazzabuglio@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 3y
corky@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
Yup, case, backlit buttons and new screen. Feels all new!
guazzabuglio@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
Pandantic@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y
They couldn't do that without going full Sega Game Gear and requiring 8 AA batteries for about an hour of playtime - though their graphics were running a lot better too so maybe a backlit GBC wouldn't need as much power. I used to use the ancillary tool that had it's own batteries though, that magnified the screen as well as lit it up. The one for the Game Boy Color was a clear purple, so futuristic!
corky@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Well back then they barely had the tech to do it haha. If they did this thing would’ve cost like $300 or more
AlmostCool@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 3y
Looks awesome, great work!
corky@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
Thanks!
NOT_RICK@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
I’ve been thinking about getting an Abernic emulator clone but seeing stuff like this makes me want to mod the real deal. Maybe I’ll settle for a DS to macro gba mod instead.
harasho@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y
Both are really fun. Modding is a little more effort but a satisfying result, pre built handhelds do the job just fine and are usually cheaper and easier
corky@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
There’s just something special about having the original hardware. Even though it’s modded, it still feels special
brewdtype@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 3y
Pretty cool! Can you turn the button lights on and off independent?
corky@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 3y
Yup! I usually play with them off but sometimes just like the extra prettiness
brewdtype@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
Ah, cool! Agreed, I think I’d want to play with them off most of the time but it’s a cool feature to have!
corky@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
It’s totally a cool factor and post pictures online factor about it. No practical reason honestly but I still love it.
all-knight-party@fedia.io · 5 pts · 3y
Love the lit up name, really nice color combo
rDrDr@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
It looks so tiny! I remember it being so much bigger than that.
corky@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Agreed. Seemed perfect when I was a kid but now my hands are all cramped. Still worth it though
czech@faux.moe · 4 pts · 3y
This is very cool. Thanks for posting!
BullstrongDVM@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
I can hear this image, clearly.
ekZepp@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
corky@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Ha that made me laugh! I feel the same way about it!
Aim413@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
Is that a standard size GBC? Do I remember them to be way bigger because I myself was smaller?
corky@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Yes it is! Just updated but same size shell.
MegaUltraChicken@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Shit I need to hold a GBC now. I'm with you, my brain remembers it being significantly bigger.
llii@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y
That looks great! I want to play Harvest Moon on this!