Hyperkin Smart Boy
Retro is and will remain as cult
Everyone had one when they’re younger – a Nintendo Game Boy. A smart handheld with dozens of games, like Super Mario, Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda to mention some of the favorites.
But now Hyperkin an American company, which develop cost-friendly video game peripherals, announced a prototype at the E3 that looks pretty similar to the original.
The Smart Boy
Smart Boy was originally an April fool of the company, but they got so much good feedback from potential buyers, that they decided to develop a real one. This case allows android and Apple smartphone users, to convert their smartphone into a fully functional Game Boy.
How does Smart Boy work?
Well the case looks pretty similar to the original Game Boy, it has a D-Pad, two buttons and a Select and Start button. As you can see in the picture, you can easily cover your phone with the case. At the back is a slot where you can put in the old Game Boy games. So you only use your smartphone as a game screen.
When will it be released?
Hyperkin want to release their Smart Boy this year in December, so it’ll be released on time for Christmas. Hyperkin want to release some more information, like price and functionality of the Smart Boy next month too.
I’m not sure if Nintendo is quite happy with Hyperkin’s new interpretation of their Game Boy, but we’ll see how it’ll work.
I guess I’ll buy one when it’s available and will do a detailed review for you.
Very interesting!
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Thank you, yes it is. 🙂 I hope the Smart Boy turns out well.
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