Of all the Steampunk gadgets and gizmos that are hitting the mainstream these days, the Steampunk Game Boy has got to be one of the coolest. The artist has done a simply fantastic job at recreating the Game Boy as a Victorian treasure.
The artist loaded the Steampunk Game Boy with a Pro Sound Mod so it plays original retro gaming sounds from the early 1990’s. As case mods go, the Steampunk Gameboy mod has got to be one of the best looking Victorian mods ever.
Steampunk Game Boys
Artist Turns a Game Boy into Victorian Treasure
Trend Themes
1. Steampunk Gaming - Opportunity to create more Victorian-style gaming devices and incorporate newer technology
2. Retro Gaming Mods - Exploring ways to modify older gaming devices with better sound and design
3. Nostalgic Aesthetics - Bringing back old-school aesthetics and combining them with new technology
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Innovating retro, antique or medieval-style gaming consoles and devices
2. Design Industry - Exploring how designs can be made to look antique yet incorporate modern-day technologies
3. Aesthetic and Art Industry - Creating artwork or aesthetic products using old-school or historical styles combined with modern-day technology