Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, Mike takes us back in time to the first true gaming handheld: the Nintendo Game Boy.
Mike takes a look at the specifications of the original system and goes over the different ways in which you can enjoy playing the Nintendo Game Boy in 2026....as well as a way to deal with those pesky batteries running out.
Video is for educational purposes only.
———————————————————————————
Devices mentioned in this video:
Ostation 2 Pro (Affiliate Link): https://teamretrogue.s.gy/Ostation2Pro
Boxypixel Store (Non-Affiliate Link): boxypixel.com/products/metal-dmg-housing-kit-1?_pos=4&_sid=64899b618&_ss=r
Modretro Chromatic (GameStop Non-Affiliate Link):
gamestop.com/431463.html
Retroid Pocket Classic
Review: youtu.be/eDwLYgSykJM
GammaOS Install Tutorial: youtu.be/iD6kY9TB-7U
Purchase (Retroid Affiliate Link): https://teamretrogue.s.gy/rpclassic
TrimUI Brick
Video: youtu.be/eLe7oxTYEtc
Purchase(Amazon Affiliate Link): https://link.amazon/B0g8j11gR
TrimUI Brick Pro (LitNXT Affiliate Link): litnxt.com/products/trimui-brick-pro-u-hammer-3-95-inch-retro-handheld-game-console?ref=qnb70ejb
———————————————————————————
Talk to Mikhailov:
Follow Retro Handhelds and join the Discord here: retrohandhelds.gg
———————————————————————————
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Specs & History of the Game Boy
4:25 A Modern Game Boy Battery Solution (Ostation 2 Pro Integration)
5:57 Playing Original Game Boy Carts in 2026 (IPS Screen Mods / Chromatic)
9:18 Game Boy Emulation Handhelds (RP Classic / TrimUI Brick & Brick Pro)
12:33 My Favorite Nintendo Game Boy Games
16:20 Wrap-Up & Patron Thanks
———————————————————————————
Follow these other YouTubers!
Retro Handhelds: youtube.com/RetroHandhelds
Retro Game Corps: youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps
Retro Tech Dad: youtube.com/channel/UCK252LBdiJMlarfrFl5TItA
Kei’s Retro Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UCbNUNlHqCIx8NLv6fsdTDGA
———————————————————————————
Special Thanks for the Effects and Songs in this Video:
Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com
———————————————————————————
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
Please like and subscribe if this video was helpful.
#gameboy #nintendogameboy #litnxt #
In this video, Mike takes us back in time to the first true gaming handheld: the Nintendo Game Boy.
Mike takes a look at the specifications of the original system and goes over the different ways in which you can enjoy playing the Nintendo Game Boy in 2026....as well as a way to deal with those pesky batteries running out.
Video is for educational purposes only.
———————————————————————————
Devices mentioned in this video:
Ostation 2 Pro (Affiliate Link): https://teamretrogue.s.gy/Ostation2Pro
Boxypixel Store (Non-Affiliate Link): boxypixel.com/products/metal-dmg-housing-kit-1?_pos=4&_sid=64899b618&_ss=r
Modretro Chromatic (GameStop Non-Affiliate Link):
gamestop.com/431463.html
Retroid Pocket Classic
Review: youtu.be/eDwLYgSykJM
GammaOS Install Tutorial: youtu.be/iD6kY9TB-7U
Purchase (Retroid Affiliate Link): https://teamretrogue.s.gy/rpclassic
TrimUI Brick
Video: youtu.be/eLe7oxTYEtc
Purchase(Amazon Affiliate Link): https://link.amazon/B0g8j11gR
TrimUI Brick Pro (LitNXT Affiliate Link): litnxt.com/products/trimui-brick-pro-u-hammer-3-95-inch-retro-handheld-game-console?ref=qnb70ejb
———————————————————————————
Talk to Mikhailov:
Follow Retro Handhelds and join the Discord here: retrohandhelds.gg
———————————————————————————
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Specs & History of the Game Boy
4:25 A Modern Game Boy Battery Solution (Ostation 2 Pro Integration)
5:57 Playing Original Game Boy Carts in 2026 (IPS Screen Mods / Chromatic)
9:18 Game Boy Emulation Handhelds (RP Classic / TrimUI Brick & Brick Pro)
12:33 My Favorite Nintendo Game Boy Games
16:20 Wrap-Up & Patron Thanks
———————————————————————————
Follow these other YouTubers!
Retro Handhelds: youtube.com/RetroHandhelds
Retro Game Corps: youtube.com/c/RetroGameCorps
Retro Tech Dad: youtube.com/channel/UCK252LBdiJMlarfrFl5TItA
Kei’s Retro Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UCbNUNlHqCIx8NLv6fsdTDGA
———————————————————————————
Special Thanks for the Effects and Songs in this Video:
Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com
———————————————————————————
Note that this description may contain affiliate links. By clicking on an affiliate link and buying something, I may earn a small commission of the sale at no extra cost to you.
Please like and subscribe if this video was helpful.
#gameboy #nintendogameboy #litnxt #
