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Hardware Version 1.1

Multiplayer Support

This console does not support the IR-blaster functionality that is present in original Game Boy Color consoles.

Charging​

  • Charge the console with any USB-C cable and power adapter.
  • Play-and-charge is supported and will not harm the console.
  • The charging light will be blue while charging and green when charging is complete.
  • The 1800 mAh lithium-ion battery is replaceable, please reach out to us if you have issues.
  • AA batteries are not supported.

On-Screen Display (OSD)​

  • Push the volume button once to activate the on-screen display.
  • Use the D-pad to move up and down; use the A and B buttons to adjust values left and right.
  • To save the changes after turning off the console, move to the Save option and hit A.
  • To close the on-screen display, push the volume button once.

Audio​

  • Plug any 3.5mm stereo headphones into the headphone jack.
  • Push the volume button up/down to adjust the headphone and speaker volume.

Screen​

  • Use the Bklt option in the OSD to adjust the screen backlight brightness.
  • Adjust between 3 screen modes: full, X4, and X4 pixel-grid
  • To put the console to sleep, hold the volume button until the screen turns off.
  • To wake the console up from sleep, hold the volume button until the screen turns on.

Games​

  • Works with any original Game Boy or Game Boy Color games
  • Use the Core option in the OSD to change between Game Boy and Game Boy Color modes for games that are specific to a console. Restart the console for it to take effect.
  • Use the Spd option in the OSD to adjust the game clock speed.
  • Use the Frame_Mix option in the OSD to help with flashing transparency effects.
  • Emulation is sometimes imperfect, please reach out to us if you find games that have any issues, and we will reach out to the manufacturer and ask for a firmware patch.

Firmware​

  • Download firmware from our firmware page
  • Console is hardware version v1.1 and comes with the latest firmware version pre-installed.

Troubleshooting​

The console will not read a specific game​

  • Using a toothbrush/Q-tip and some isopropyl alcohol, scrub the gold contacts in the game cartridge and allow it to dry, then try again.
  • Use the old "blow in the cartridge" trick to remove any loose debris and try again.
  • Try re-installing the firmware (see above).

The console will not read any game​

  • Try blowing air into the console cartridge reader itself to remove any loose debris that might be preventing it from reading.
  • Try re-installing the firmware (see above).
  • Try initiating the multiplayer session from the other console.
  • Try changing the game clock speed via the OSD

Support​

If you run into issues that are not covered here, or some part of the console is broken, message us on Etsy and we will do our best to help you.

Warranty​

If you have any issues with your console, please message us on Etsy and we will make it right, up to and including repairing the console for free if it is an issue with our workmanship. We will also work with the manufacturer to remediate any manufacturer defects.