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Engineer creates retro FPGA Game Boy console that can rip your cartridges to an SD card natively — features HDMI, USB-C, and even has Game Link Cable support

Source: Tom's HardwareJhet BorjaNovember 3, 2026
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Tom's Hardware covers an engineer's custom-built FPGA Game Boy console that modernizes the classic handheld with contemporary connectivity options including HDMI output and USB-C charging. The device can extract game cartridge data directly to an SD card and maintains original Game Link Cable compatibility.

Key points

  • FPGA-based Game Boy recreation
  • HDMI and USB-C connectivity
  • Native cartridge ripping to SD card
  • Game Link Cable support retained

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