Redditor somehow turns a Steam Deck into a Game Boy — and I'm loving the 'SteamBoy'
Gaming Consoles & PC PC Gaming Steam Deck Redditor somehow turns a Steam Deck into a Game Boy — and I'm loving the 'SteamBoy' News By Darren Allan Published 11 August 2026 A handheld transformation and a half When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It's sandwiched between the motherboard and the display. The motherboard and controller boards are completely intact as well."The only element that isn't functional yet is the screen, so this device is still a work in progress.
- ▪Gaming Consoles & PC PC Gaming Steam Deck Redditor somehow turns a Steam Deck into a Game Boy — and I'm loving the 'SteamBoy' News By Darren Allan Published 11 August 2026 A handheld transformation and a half When you purchase through links
- ▪It's sandwiched between the motherboard and the display.
- ▪The motherboard and controller boards are completely intact as well."The only element that isn't functional yet is the screen, so this device is still a work in progress.
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| Publication time | Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:59:49 +0000 |
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Gaming Consoles & PC PC Gaming Steam Deck Redditor somehow turns a Steam Deck into a Game Boy — and I'm loving the 'SteamBoy' News By Darren Allan Published 11 August 2026 A handheld transformation and a half When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: PhyFawkes on Reddit) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A modder has taken the innards of a Steam Deck and put them into a Game Boy-style caseThe end result is the 'SteamBoy', although it's not quite finished (the screen doesn't yet work)There's a lot of excitement about this DIY project, and some gamers…
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