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Kilren wrote:

dominator wrote: When I have completed my GBZ build, I am going to tackle a Wonderswan. Hopefully by then, I will have learn't how to build something small and neat (I have only built arcade machines before).

That would be super cool, but where the heck would you put X/Y buttons? If i recall correctly, the A/B were right against the screen wasn't it?
Edit: The post was referring to the wonderswan

Yes it the buttons are quite close:

I did see someone on youtube trying this same idea on a Wonderswan Color. But I don't think he has gotten anywhere, apart from the teardown! I got into wonderswans, after buying loads of Virtual Boys (back when they were $10 apiece) and found out the designer was Gumpei Yokoi, he also designed the Wonderswan.

johnweland wrote: The wide screen isn't a total waste. If you use ignition you'll get awesome info in the "black bar" region. Details about the game you're playing, player info if you are playing multiplayer (net play) games etc.

Ignition looks cool, maybe a PSP is still a good idea also. They are dirt cheap too.

jlane52641 wrote:I LOVE the Wii U gamepad / Pi3 idea from the other thread
Nice big screen, lots of space, lots of buttons
Plus if android comes to Pi3 it's just icing on the cake

Kinda pricey, but still it'd be worth it

The wii u gamepad does sound pretty awesome but only if it can incorporate a Pi 3 to take advantage of the power and available games. The only problem is solving the power and overheating issue. I know this has come up a few times when people have tried to use a Pi 3 in the gameboy zero project.

jlane52641 wrote:I LOVE the Wii U gamepad / Pi3 idea from the other thread
Nice big screen, lots of space, lots of buttons
Plus if android comes to Pi3 it's just icing on the cake

Kinda pricey, but still it'd be worth it

I agree. After I complete my GBZ, I want to use a Wii U gamepad. I was seeing some broken ones for around $50 USD on eBay--Not too bad.

Since I like the retro feel though, the other option I am considering is the GBA system if I can find room for buttons.

Why not a gameboy with an alternative board? Orange pi, odroid ect

What about a game boy sp with this:

http://es.aliexpress.com/item/GameBox-G ... a11c&tpp=1

It already has battery, speaker, ...., and its size it's smaller than game boy zero.

I don't know I'd still like to see a horizontal handheld GBA style or DS (lower-half) style something with d-pad/analog stick, ABXY, R/L (R2/L2 maybe?) 16:9 aspect ration screen, BT:LE, WiFi. with the proper ports exposed to be dock-able. Given the 'wants' list it would likely have to be a custom shell. for the 16:9 scree it would be handy to be able to use the the Official Pi Display. So now we are talking pi2 or pi3 level hardware...

My push for the 16:9 screen while true most retro games run 4:3 or the like. I know of a few OS/UI which would make use of the extra real estate for other related stuff instead of just leaving black bars on the sides.


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My Wii U Gamepad came in the mail today. Can't wait to do this.
It is a functioning used one from ebay. Japanese Version, so it is useless outside of japan (region lock).

What's your plans for the Wii U controller Fleder?

Fleder wrote:My Wii U Gamepad came in the mail today. Can't wait to do this.
It is a functioning used one from ebay. Japanese Version, so it is useless outside of japan (region lock).

Awesome! Still haven't played with mine yet. But I've got plans for it. Might not even have a Raspberry Pi in this one..

Ford873 wrote:What's your plans for the Wii U controller Fleder?

I think i will stick with the RPi0 Solution. Because there is not that much more space.
I will try to keep the display, however. Maybe kite can help me here.

That reminds me... i have to take some pictures for him.

wermy wrote:Awesome! Still haven't played with mine yet. But I've got plans for it. Might not even have a Raspberry Pi in this one..

Oh boy, i am excited to see what your next project will be.