A gamer and modder known as Froggo Customs has created what could be the world’s smallest Game Boy Color, named the Tad Boy Color. This custom-built device is no wider than a Game Boy cartridge itself, showcasing an impressive feat of miniaturization while retaining the original hardware’s functionality.
New video is LIVE! Let’s check out Froggo Custom’s all new Tad Boy Color, a project that makes a REAL Game Boy Color impossibly small!
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Key Features
- Design and Components: The Tad Boy Color uses a custom motherboard that compresses the original Game Boy Color hardware into a much smaller form factor. It features a 2.45-inch IPS LCD screen, a 3D-printed shell, and a Game Boy Advance SP cartridge connector. The device is powered by a single Joy-Con battery.
- Construction: Building the Tad Boy Color involves significant technical skill, including soldering and trimming components to fit within the compact design. This is not a plug-and-play project but rather a detailed modding endeavor.
- Community Engagement: The creation has sparked interest within the retro gaming community, with discussions on platforms like Reddit about its design and potential improvements, such as adding analog audio through USB-C.
