# Printable Gaming Consoles This DIY Game Boy Works as a Handheld Video Game Emulation Station By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-game-boy References: [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1096555) After being inspired by a few [handheld gaming consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-vert) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept) classic design for the Game Boy. True to its name, the device [operates vertically](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb20-pro) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketfriendly-games-console.md) - [Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-game-boy-concept.md) - [Foldable Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-flip-concept.md) - [Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-pixel-pocket.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Hackable Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitcade-level-up.md) - [Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocketman-p1.md) - [Ultra-Slim Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamercard.md)