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Foldable Gameboy

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Gameboy modding is a thing. And oh boy ... that's a mod!

Nintendo isn't exactly known for simply leaving possible hardware innovations lying around on the street. As part of a diabolical plan to optimize its profits, the company mostly did exactly the opposite. And so a foldable Gameboy is already available with the Game Boy Advance SP.

But why buy something, when you can build it yourself? ๐Ÿค“

Allison Parrish known as @aparrish hopped right into this adventure, hacking her Game Boy Pocket in half. Literally. ๐Ÿช“

The result is impressive, and the story behind it reads at least as exciting, as this project is cool.

Copy it? The bill of materials is there. The necessary skills you have to bring yourself.

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