Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In today’s video we take a look at the PicoPal, a Game Boy Color–style handheld that looks just like the classic Nintendo system but is powered by something very different under the hood — a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 microcontroller. Somehow this tiny chip is capable of running Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, which is no small feat. Let’s take a closer look at how it works and what makes this project so unique.
//Stay Up To Date on PicoPal:
► Crowd Source Campaign: crowdsupply.com/khouly-computers/pico-pal
► Instagram: instagram.com/pico.pal_
//CHECK OUT Macho Nacho T-Shirts:
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//OTHER Macho Nacho Links:
► SECOND Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC9QC7o2eLuYYWpvkAd_NBXg
► Become a PATREON: patreon.com/c/MachoNachoProductions
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
3:54 Hardware Overview
8:49 Software Overview
14:04 Pros and Cons
17:25 PicoPal Future
// Support Macho Nacho:
► PATREON: patreon.com/MachoNachoProductions
► eBay STORE: ebay.com/usr/machonachovideogamemods
► MERCH: artisticpixels305.com/machonacho
► WEBSITE: macho-nacho.com
► JOIN our DISCORD Community: discord.gg/4c3fCnfdaH
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// Follow Macho Nacho On Social Media
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► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/machonachomedia.bsky.social
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► Facebook: facebook.com/MachoNachoProductions
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► SAVE 10% by using COUPON CODE: TITO on any purchase from CASTLEMANIA Games here: castlemaniagames.com/?ref=tito
// TOOLS AND GEAR I Use For Video Game Console Modding (Soldering Equipment, Flux,
►All other stuff I use: amazon.com/shop/machonachoproductions
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// These stores provide fantastic GEAR and MODS for RETRO CONSOLES! If you use the following links below, I received a small percentage from sales at no cost to you. This is a great, free way to support the channel (Affiliate)!
○ Stone Age Gamer (Flash Carts and other great Retro Tech)
► https://stoneagegamer.com?afmc=MACHONACHO
○ eBay (Second Hand Retro Gaming Gear and More. It’s where I buy a lot of the consoles I mod!)
► ebay.us/NCwNkl
○ Sendico (Proxy Service to bid on Japanese Auctions. I use Sendico to get great deals on Retro Consoles directly from Japan!)
► sendico.com/register/2d5a5cf98826c580535586c73fce0a03e4c6f513
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// Intro Music for Retro Renew Series by Matthew McCheskey:
► matthewmccheskey.bandcamp.com
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Disclaimer: This video is only for entertainment purposes. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and is to be used at the discretion of the end user/viewer and not Macho Nacho Productions or Tito Perez. If you are uncertain about any step of the process or feel unsure about your skill level, seek a more authoritative source.
Affiliate Disclosure: I get a small percentage of each sale that uses an affiliate link or coupon code. It’s a great way to help SUPPORT my channel at no cost to you so I can continue to make these videos for all of you, everyone wins! And as always, thank you for your continued support of my channel!
#PicoPal #GameBoyColor #RaspberryPiPico
Huge Thank You to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. Get started with their services HERE to save $5 on your first order: pcbway.com/g/A311e7
In today’s video we take a look at the PicoPal, a Game Boy Color–style handheld that looks just like the classic Nintendo system but is powered by something very different under the hood — a Raspberry Pi Pico 2 microcontroller. Somehow this tiny chip is capable of running Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, which is no small feat. Let’s take a closer look at how it works and what makes this project so unique.
//Stay Up To Date on PicoPal:
► Crowd Source Campaign: crowdsupply.com/khouly-computers/pico-pal
► Instagram: instagram.com/pico.pal_
//CHECK OUT Macho Nacho T-Shirts:
► T-Shirt Store: artisticpixels305.com/machonacho
//OTHER Macho Nacho Links:
► SECOND Channel: youtube.com/channel/UC9QC7o2eLuYYWpvkAd_NBXg
► Become a PATREON: patreon.com/c/MachoNachoProductions
—--
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
3:54 Hardware Overview
8:49 Software Overview
14:04 Pros and Cons
17:25 PicoPal Future
// Support Macho Nacho:
► PATREON: patreon.com/MachoNachoProductions
► eBay STORE: ebay.com/usr/machonachovideogamemods
► MERCH: artisticpixels305.com/machonacho
► WEBSITE: macho-nacho.com
► JOIN our DISCORD Community: discord.gg/4c3fCnfdaH
► AMAZON Store For Tools/Supplies I Use (Affiliate): amazon.com/shop/machonachoproductions
// Follow Macho Nacho On Social Media
► Twitter: twitter.com/machonachomedia
► Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/machonachomedia.bsky.social
► Instagram: instagram.com/machonachoproductions
► Facebook: facebook.com/MachoNachoProductions
—--
// SAVE MONEY at these Retro Gaming Stores! (Affiliate Links Below):
► SAVE 10% by using COUPON CODE: TITO on any purchase from RETRO GAME: TITO on any purchase from RETRO GAME REPAIR SHOP here: retrogamerepairshop.com/?ref=6njgx4sufvs
► SAVE 5% by using COUPON CODE: MACHONACHO on any purchase from RETRO MODDING here: bit.ly/39hHnz7
► SAVE 10% by using COUPON CODE: TITO on any purchase from CASTLEMANIA Games here: castlemaniagames.com/?ref=tito
// TOOLS AND GEAR I Use For Video Game Console Modding (Soldering Equipment, Flux,
►All other stuff I use: amazon.com/shop/machonachoproductions
-----
// These stores provide fantastic GEAR and MODS for RETRO CONSOLES! If you use the following links below, I received a small percentage from sales at no cost to you. This is a great, free way to support the channel (Affiliate)!
○ Stone Age Gamer (Flash Carts and other great Retro Tech)
► https://stoneagegamer.com?afmc=MACHONACHO
○ eBay (Second Hand Retro Gaming Gear and More. It’s where I buy a lot of the consoles I mod!)
► ebay.us/NCwNkl
○ Sendico (Proxy Service to bid on Japanese Auctions. I use Sendico to get great deals on Retro Consoles directly from Japan!)
► sendico.com/register/2d5a5cf98826c580535586c73fce0a03e4c6f513
-----
// Intro Music for Retro Renew Series by Matthew McCheskey:
► matthewmccheskey.bandcamp.com
-----
Disclaimer: This video is only for entertainment purposes. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of tools, equipment, or from the information in this video is the sole responsibility of the viewer and is to be used at the discretion of the end user/viewer and not Macho Nacho Productions or Tito Perez. If you are uncertain about any step of the process or feel unsure about your skill level, seek a more authoritative source.
Affiliate Disclosure: I get a small percentage of each sale that uses an affiliate link or coupon code. It’s a great way to help SUPPORT my channel at no cost to you so I can continue to make these videos for all of you, everyone wins! And as always, thank you for your continued support of my channel!
#PicoPal #GameBoyColor #RaspberryPiPico
