Pokémon Enthusiast Transforms PokéBall into a Working Game Console

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Okay, so get this. There’s this gamer, big on Pokémon, who had this wild idea to jam a whole gaming setup into a Poke Ball. Yeah, you heard me. I mean, right into one of those tins that’s just lying around, like, doing nothing. Now it’s a gaming console. They call it “The PokeBoy” and, honestly, my mind’s kind of blown.

This person — I think it’s Peter Tran — decided to spill the beans on how they did it. Like, detailed enough that you could maybe even try it yourself. But let’s be real, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. The battery life kinda sucks, but still, it seems like folks can’t get enough of it. Pokémon fans are losing it over this thing’s sheer coolness factor.

Can’t help but dig how Poke Balls are such a huge thing in Pokémon, right? Practically scream Pokémon even without the actual critters around. Despite all the sweat involved, it starts with a basic Poke Ball replica — you know, those you spot in stores.

So, in one of those quick clips, Tran shows off his masterpiece, “The PokeBoy.” The technical bits? Well, the top half’s got a screen (yeah, inside a Poke Ball) that pops up when you open it. The bottom’s got buttons for your gaming thrills. It’s a Raspberry Pi doing the heavy lifting, with an LCD as the screen. Think of it as a compact gaming thingy that doubles as a display piece. Pretty neat, huh? In the video, Tran’s playing everything from Pokémon Emerald to, um, Tetris.

Apparently, folks are buzzing about wanting a PokeBoy of their own, at least on Reddit and YouTube. But tough luck — Tran’s not selling them, folks. Instead, they dropped an extensive guide on building one, like a full-on DIY project. Though, if soldering’s not your strong suit or buying a Raspberry Pi makes you go, “Wait, what?” you might hit a wall. But if you’re into tinkering, man, have at it.

Honestly, this PokeBoy isn’t just eye candy; it’s a conversation starter. Plus, it gives that Poke Ball another shot at life instead of gathering dust. Not all is peachy — battery life’s meh, there’s no indicator for the battery, and don’t even get me started on the ergonomics, or lack thereof. Yet, despite the practical hiccups, it’s a gem. Pokémon enthusiasts seem pretty taken by it, regardless.

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And there it is, a twisty-turny take on Tran’s nifty little creation.