FPGA Powered Game Boy Color (Pre-Release Prototype)

Now available from RGRS(affiliate link): https://retrogamerepairshop.com/produ...

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New from Funnyplaying -- A Game Boy Color that uses 100% aftermarket parts, even the cart slot (yes, they had custom OEM compatible cart slots made).

Estimated MSRP is under $100 assuming nothing else has changed. Likely these consoles will be available as kits so the motherboard, LCD, and battery will likely be a bundle and then you'll have to provide or purchase separately the buttons, membranes, and housing. Last I heard, the details were still being worked out.

The shell I used is here (affiliate link): https://retrogamerepairshop.com/produ...
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Game compatibility is mostly hit though there are a few misses. Game Shark and similar hardware does not fit properly in the aftermarket cart slot and even if it did, doesn't seem to boot properly. This includes Action Replays and Monster Brain hardware.

Most games seem to work fine via a specific combination of menu options. Those specific options may require experimentation to find. Original Game Boy games tend to work better on the GB core and newer games tend to work better on the GBC core.

Everdrive and EZ Flash Jr MAY or MAY NOT work, depending on your specific hardware variants. It's basically down to luck of the draw. If this is a red flag for you, consider skipping the cart emulator entirely and stick with an Anbernic or Miyoo or similar. You'll have a much more consistent experience.

This console ONLY works with game carts. You can not load ROMs and run them directly.

The original state of the FPGA Game Boy Prototype:    • FPGAmeBoy -- First Hardware Prototype  

The actual GBC I compared against these units I worked on here:    • Laminated Game Boy Color IPS Kit (Fun...  

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