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Modder Turns Lego’s New Game Boy Replica Into a Working Handheld Within a Day of Release

Using original Game Boy chips on a custom board, the creator says a public design will follow after final tweaks.

Overview

  • The conversion accepts and boots real Game Boy cartridges, with a demo showing the system starting Tetris.
  • A custom PCB built around an MGB (Game Boy Pocket) CPU with internal VRAM makes the board smaller than a standard cartridge to fit the Lego shell.
  • Controls are wired and functional, but final mounting awaits bespoke 3D‑printed Lego‑compatible parts.
  • A small backlit display and USB‑C power were integrated, which required removing a few bricks to accommodate the screen kit.
  • The modder plans to release the design or a kit once finished, offering a path to play on a set Lego and Nintendo intended as a display model.