Fan Transforms PokeBall into a Working Game Console

Hey, so there’s this wild thing happening in the Pokemon universe. Seriously, I stumbled across this and couldn’t help but dive in. So, picture this: a dude, definitely a Pokemon fan (like mega fan status), turns a Poke Ball into a gaming device. Not even kidding. It’s called “The PokeBoy.” I mean… who thinks of this stuff?

This person — probably some kind of tech wizard — uses a Raspberry Pi and an LCD screen to make a game console right inside this tiny little tin. The process, apparently, is all laid out for folks who want to try making one themselves. Or maybe it just looks easier on paper than in real life. Who knows.

Yet, oh boy, there are a few bumps in the road. Battery life? Pretty short. Like, blink and it’s done. But despite that, Pokemon lovers are flipping out over it. Unique, right? Everything with a catch has to be, or else it’s just… normal?

So here’s the lowdown: the creator, some guy named Peter Tran, even shows this off in a video — called it “The PokeBoy.” Yeah, even has a catchy name. Right as the ball opens, bam, there’s the screen on top. And down below? Buttons galore for gaming. Technology, huh? Reminds me of my old Game Boy days, but with a tinsy twist.

He rigged it to play all sorts of things too, like Pokemon Emerald (classic), Sonic, and even Tetris. I mean, playing Tetris in a Poke Ball… kind of feels like a Doctor Who episode, don’t you think?

People online — especially on Reddit and YouTube, of course — are losing their minds wanting one. Which, as it goes, Tran isn’t selling these things. Guess some things are just once-in-a-lifetime creations, unless you’ve got the tech-savvy skills. But hey, he shared the whole process in a video, complete with all the geeky details. So, if you’re inclined and have a Pi lying around, go wild.

It’s not all rainbows and sunshine, though. I mean, aside from the battery thing, it’s not exactly comfy for long gaming sessions. But then again, who plays for hours on a tiny Poke Ball? It’s all about the cool factor here. And it keeps that Pokemon merchandise from hitting the landfill.

Honestly, it’s just one of those off-the-wall creations — not necessarily practical but so darn cool you don’t even care. And that’s kind of what makes this whole Pokemon community wonderful, don’t you think? It’s a whole swirl of nostalgia and nerdy innovation all rolled into one.

Anyway, there’s my two cents. Now I kinda want one. Wonder if I can dig up some old Raspberry Pi parts…