The Stretch Limo Of Game Boys
Here at Hackaday, we see all sorts of projects, some born out of a deep necessity or itch that couldn’t be scratched. Others are born out of a world of …read more Continue reading The Stretch Limo Of Game Boys
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Cracking a GBA Game With NSA Tools
[Wrongbaud] is a huge fan of Japanese kaiju-style movies, including Godzilla and King Kong. In honor of the release of a new movie, he has decided to tackle a few …read more Continue reading Cracking a GBA Game With NSA Tools
PlayStation Games on the GBA, With a Few Extra Steps
It might seem impossible, but what you’re looking at is a Sony PlayStation game being played on a Nintendo Game Boy Advance. The resolution is miserable and the GBA doesn’t …read more Continue reading PlayStation Games on the GBA, With a Few Extra Steps
Steady Hand Brings GBA Cart Back from the Grave
The flash chips used in Game Boy Advance (GBA) cartridges were intended to be more reliable and less bulky than the battery-backed SRAM used to save player progress on earlier …read more Continue reading Steady Hand Brings GBA Cart Back from the Grave
Game Boy Macro Build Retains DS Compatibility
Building a so-called “Game Boy Macro” is a great way to salvage a Nintendo DS that has a broken hinge or top screen, as the system only needs the lower …read more Continue reading Game Boy Macro Build Retains DS Compatibility
Original Game Boy Powered Up with GBA Motherboard
The Game Boy DMG-01 is about as iconic as a piece of consumer electronics can get, but let’s be honest, it hasn’t exactly aged well. While there’s certainly a number …read more Continue reading Original Game Boy Powered Up with GBA Motherboard
GBA Gets Homebrew USB-C Charging Upgrade
Sure there are pre-made kits to add a rechargeable battery and USB-C compatibility to Nintendo’s venerable Game Boy Advance, but [HorstBaerbel] thought he could throw together something similar for a fraction of the price. Plus, he wouldn’t have to wait …read more
Nintendo’s GBA Dev Board Could Pass for Modern DIY
When the Game Boy Advance came on the scene in 2001, it was a pretty big deal. The 32-bit handheld represented the single biggest upgrade the iconic Game Boy line had ever received, not only in terms of raw processing power, but overall design. It would set the state-of-the-art in …read more
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ESP32 Refines Game Boy Bluetooth Adapter
Last year we brought word of a project from [Shyri Villar] that turned a stock Game Boy Advance into a Bluetooth controller by exploiting the system’s “multiboot” capability. The prototype hardware was a bit ungainly, but the concept was certainly promising. We’re now happy to report that the code has …read more
RuneScape GBA Controller is a Nostalgic Mash-Up
For gamers, the early 2000s certainly stand out as a memorable era. The dawn of the 21st century ushered in the sixth generation of home video game consoles, with Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft all releasing their systems within a few years of each other. Nintendo also released their Game Boy …read more
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