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Birthday Gift for Grandma (lemmy.nz)
submitted 1 year ago by Ferroh@lemmy.world to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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When I gifted an Anbernic to my 8 year old cousin for her birthday, my grandma wanted a "gameboy" too so that she could play Tetris.

I saved this Gameboy Color from the crusher; my uncle runs an electronics recycling side gig. No idea how he managed to get his hands on this since he usually sources his e-waste from businesses.

The games I have for my grandma are: Tetris DX, Mario's Picross, Pokemon Yellow, Super Mario Bros Deluxe, and Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. She has only played Tetris before, but I know she'll like picross and I'm really hoping I can get her into Pokemon.

Specs:

  • Buttons: FunnyPlaying Game Boy Color Custom Buttons (Dark Blue)
  • Screen: FunnyPlaying Game Boy Color 2.0 Q5 IPS Laminated Backlight Kit (Dark Blue)
  • Shell: FunnyPlaying Game Boy Color 2.0 Laminated Q5 IPS Ready Shell (Light Blue)
  • Mobo & Speaker: Stock

P.S. Yes, I plan on peeling off the plastic on the screen haha. I'm waiting until I give it to her.

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[–] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

They're still out in the wild, and still work much of the time.

I just picked up an R36S, and I can't begin to say how much 80s and 90s nostalgia I'm enjoying.