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submitted 7 months ago by starlord@lemm.ee to c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
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So I have these old, original Game Boy (like, the grey one with the maroon buttons) games I wanna play again (original Pokemon Blue). What can I get to do so?

I bought a GB on eBay but the screen was barely visible. I'm comfortable partially building/programming something myself, and would also be fine with an adapter or some such that allows me to play the cartridge or copy its contents so I can play on my laptop or Raspberry Pi or whatever.

Suggestions sought!

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[–] timo_timboo_@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You did try to change the contrast on the GB you bought, didn't you?

[–] starlord@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Yes, noting happens.

[–] timo_timboo_@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

Might also be a broken contrast wheel. Could be fixable with IPA if it doesn't work right.

If it's really the display, I guess there are at least many replacement options available.