After being inspired by a few handheld gaming consoles uploaded by other creators on Thingverse, user 'MrGunnerman' decided to take it upon himself to create a DIY Game Boy design that works as a portable video game emulator.
The 'VertBoy' runs on a Raspberry Pi 2 micro-PC and features the same kinds of switches and buttons as Nintendo's classic design for the Game Boy. True to its name, the device operates vertically for easy button-pressing. The project is deal for ambitious individuals who want the satisfaction of building a fully functional game emulation unit.
In addition to encouraging play and experimentation, the rise of maker culture is inspiring a new generation of creators to design exactly the kinds of entertainment experiences they are looking for.
What's Driving This Trend
- DIY Gaming Consoles
- Opportunity to create and customize handheld gaming consoles through DIY projects.
- Portable Video Game Emulators
- Innovative handheld devices that emulate classic video game consoles for portable gaming experiences.
- Maker Culture
- Growing trend of individuals designing their own entertainment experiences through maker projects.
Who This Affects Most
- Gaming Hardware
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to cater to the demand for customizable and portable gaming consoles.
- Raspberry Pi Micro-pc
- Opportunity to leverage Raspberry Pi technology to create portable video game emulators.
- DIY and Maker Products
- Growing market for products and tools that enable individuals to create their own entertainment experiences.
