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  1. adiwan adiwan

    I think it is a cool project but I also think you are better with a raspberry pi and an emulator. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/507669971/hdmyboy-a-full-hd-power-up-for-your-game-boy-class

    Friday, 28-Nov-14 15:14:28 UTC from Choqok
    1. Cerulean Spark Cerulean Spark

      @broniebrown Adafruit even actually has a tutorial and STL files to build and enclose a Pi in a gameboy case. They even detail how to ruin a NES controller for that authentic godawful D-Pad feel.

      Friday, 28-Nov-14 15:38:57 UTC from web
      1. adiwan adiwan

        @ceruleanspark I think such modifications are a little sin to the system, unless the console is unrepairably broken. I like the NES d-pad. It is precise and does hurt less than using the d-pad of a Microsoft SideWinder Freestyle Pro http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Microsoft-SideWinder-Freestyle-Pro-Gamepad.jpg I own that piece of apples. It's truly god awful.

        Friday, 28-Nov-14 15:46:03 UTC from Choqok
        1. Soren Soren

          @broniebrown The classic controller pro is a super great d-pad- you have to buy a converter for it but so far it's been my favorite.

          Friday, 28-Nov-14 16:37:49 UTC from web
          1. adiwan adiwan

            @soren The Wii Classic Controller Pro is indeed a good controller. Alternatively I can use a Wiimote and connect it via bluetooth with the pro controller. I'll add the USB adaptor to my wish list. I need one for gamecube and mega drive controllers and for XBox 360 wireless controllers then I have an adaptor for every console controller I own.

            Friday, 28-Nov-14 16:44:15 UTC from Choqok
            1. Soren Soren

              @broniebrown I don't like the sticks on it but its dpad is super great. I just have one of those, Wiimote+nunchuck, PS3, and Xbox 360. I like them all for different things.

              Friday, 28-Nov-14 16:46:54 UTC from web
              1. adiwan adiwan

                @soren The sticks aren't that bad. I think they are better than the ones on the Playstation controllers.

                Friday, 28-Nov-14 16:50:59 UTC from Choqok
                1. Soren Soren

                  @broniebrown I just don't like the hexagon shapes.

                  Friday, 28-Nov-14 16:59:12 UTC from web
                  1. adiwan adiwan

                    @soren It's exactly why I like this controller, because of the octagon hole in which the analog stick is put in. Using the analog stick for "digital" movement makes it so much easier and precise.

                    Friday, 28-Nov-14 17:07:29 UTC from Choqok
    2. Cerulean Spark Cerulean Spark

      @broniebrown Or if you're not into 3D printing just follow my example: http://i.imgur.com/SeqcV4k.jpg

      Friday, 28-Nov-14 15:39:44 UTC from web
      1. RedEnchilada (notice the lack of a space) RedEnchilada (notice the lack of a space)

        @ceruleanspark The hell is that thing

        Friday, 28-Nov-14 18:24:50 UTC from web
        1. Cerulean Spark Cerulean Spark

          @redenchilada A raspberry pi with a touchscreen I installed, running Debian, in a case made of lego.

          Friday, 28-Nov-14 18:26:09 UTC from web
    3. RedEnchilada (notice the lack of a space) RedEnchilada (notice the lack of a space)

      @vt3c A computer for ants?!

      Friday, 28-Nov-14 18:26:20 UTC from web
    4. RedEnchilada (notice the lack of a space) RedEnchilada (notice the lack of a space)

      @vt3c Haha good luck trying to get my mom to use Linux

      Friday, 28-Nov-14 18:27:35 UTC from web