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Game Bub Portable FPGA Review
https://retrorgb.com/game-bub-portable-fpga-review.html
If you’ve ever looked at your stack of old Game Boy cartridges and thought, “I wish I could play these on a device that actually feels premium,” then you’ll want to pay attention to this one.
Ken from What’s Ken Making just dropped a deep-dive teardown and review of the Game Bub, the horizontally-oriented production version of the open-source FPGA handheld. While Ken previously tinkered with the vertical prototype, this new version is the one you can actually get your hands on right now via Crowd Supply.
Here is why this little powerhouse is turning heads:
- True Hardware Emulation: Since it uses FPGA, it isn’t just “simulating” games; it’s recreating the actual hardware logic.
- Versatility: It plays physical Game Boy, GBC, and GBA cartridges, but you can also load up ROMs and various other cores.
- Built to Last: The teardown gives a clear look at how the production model compares to the earlier builds.
Whether you’re a hardware geek or just a handheld enthusiast, Ken’s breakdown is a must-watch before you pull the trigger on your own.