An Ace Hacker Made a Digital Camera from A Game Boy

The Game Boy, a handheld video game console launched by Nintendo in 1989, introduced numerous classic games and quirky accessories. One of them is the "Pocket Camera," a smaller and lighter version of the Game Boy Pocket that allows users to take pictures with the Game Boy using a digital camera integrated into the game cartridge. Now, a Game Boy hacker self-identified as “Game Boy Camera” has created their own DSLR camera using the Pocket Camera!

Here’s a quick list of specs and features from Game Boy Camera’s personal website:

• Completely custom shell and form factor

• High-quality camera leatherette covering

• Custom circuit boards

• Top-positioned “shutter” A button

• Redesigned power switch

• CS/C lens mount (pictured with a 5-50mm varifocal CCTV lens)

• Backlit IPS display with 4x integer scaling (slightly larger than the original)

• Shoe for mounting additional accessories

• 1/4” mounting screw for tripod and other mounting solutions

• Strap lugs

• Retains Game Boy Link Port for printing, trading, etc

• Brightness wheel

• Unbranded glass screen lens

• Clicky GBA SP style buttons

• 1800 mAh battery that lasts about 8 hours on a full charge

• USB type-c charging port

• Retains access to original cart slot for OEM camera & other carts

Source: gigazine

Contributed by Nado