Retro Gaming Innovation: Game Boy Gets a CRT Screen
Imagine holding your favorite Game Boy in one hand and experiencing its classic games with the warm, flickering glow of a CRT television! Thanks to a creative modder known as James Channel, this retro gaming dream became a reality. His latest project involves fitting a brand-new CRT screen from AliExpress into a Game Boy case, creating an unconventional yet functional device.
The Technical Journey to Gaming Nirvana/Madness
James’s process was a testament to ingenuity and tenacity. He fused the CRT screen into the Game Boy case, rearranged circuit boards, applied copious amounts of hot glue for stability, and made other necessary adjustments. Remarkably, this homemade device actually works! However, its power consumption is high compared to an LCD display, resulting in a battery life of just two minutes and five seconds.
Not So Portable
The CRT screen’s bulk makes it (a lot) less portable than the original Game Boy, limiting its mobility beyond your immediate surroundings. But for avid retro gamers, this custom mod offers a unique experience.
Would you consider modifying a vintage console like this? What other innovations in retro gaming would you love to see?
If you listen closely to the buzzing it makes you can hear the Game Boy begging for the sweet release of death.
In all seriousness though, I’m more than happy with the available “off-the-shelf” Game Boy mods. Not to mention that things like this are way beyond my skill level.