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00:00:00 – 00:12:08
The video revolves around DIY Game Boy kits, particularly the Funny Playing FPGA kit, showcasing its contents, assembly process, technical capabilities, and comparisons with other gaming devices like the Game Boy Color and the analog pocket. Key points include the kit's enhanced functionalities with an fpga processor, improved screen brightness, better speakers, and the ability to play Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. The importance of using compatible multi-cards to avoid issues is emphasized, along with cost and quality comparisons with other gaming options. The presenter also highlights sponsor JLCPCB for custom Game Boy motherboards and prompts viewers to subscribe to Short Circuit.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses a DIY Game Boy kit called the Funny Playing FPGA. They showcase the contents of the kit, including a clear or black Game Boy case, hardware, a lithium battery, the main board with fpga processor for enhanced functionality, and improved screen brightness. The kit costs a little over $80 and supports charging via USBC. The presenter highlights the better speakers and mentions that standby battery life may be reduced compared to traditional consoles. The kit allows for playing Game Boy and Game Boy Color games and emphasizes the technical capabilities of the fpga processor.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the assembly of a gaming device that can run Game Boy and Game Boy Color games separately. The process involves screwing components together and ensuring correct orientation. There is a mention of different types of screws and a humorous remark about the lack of instructions. The speaker jokes about company executives, adding a light-hearted tone to the assembly process.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker demonstrates assembling a Game Boy while sharing information about the sponsor JLCPCB for creating custom Game Boy motherboards. They showcase gameplay using different display modes, adjusting settings, and firmware updates via USB-C. The speaker also compares the Game Boy to the Game Boy Color, highlighting screen size and button quality differences.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses the comparison between the original Game Boy Color and the newer options available, like the analog pocket. They touch upon the differences in buttons, ergonomics, and display quality. The analog pocket is highlighted as a more premium option with better build quality, a larger screen, and compatibility with a variety of retro games. However, it comes at a higher cost of over $200 compared to the Game Boy Color priced around $60. The reviewer emphasizes that unless one specifically needs the additional features, sticking with the Game Boy Color or similar options is a better choice due to cost and portability considerations.
00:12:00
In this segment, the speaker emphasizes the importance of using a compatible multi-card to avoid issues if you are a pirate. The video prompts viewers to subscribe to Short Circuit.