The Nintendo Game Boy Pocket was first released in 1996 and for some, it was the perfect size, powered by just two AAA batteries, which provided 10-hours of gameplay. Then came the Game Boy Advance SP in 2003 with a folding design, but what if you were to add a hinge to the Pocket? One modder decided to see if it was possible to add a hinge to the smaller handheld.
Since Nintendo never made a folding Game Boy Pocket, modder Allison Parrish had to resort to creating some CAD renders for a custom case before 3D-printing it. Next, Game Boy Advance SP hinges were added to the case, while flexible PCBs were used to connect the bottom and top sections. The end result is something not as refined as the SP, but most certainly a worthy conversation piece amongst gamers.
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It started out as sort of a joke. The first thing you should know, if you’re not already aware, is that some people modify—or ‘mod’—their Game Boys. Some mods address shortcomings in the reliability or function of the device. A small industry has arisen to serve the needs of modders, including overseas manufacturers that produce aftermarket backlit screens and injection-molded aftermarket shells for every Game Boy model,” said its creator.
