Game Boy Color on My Conference Badge
· Source: Simon Willison
In the current edition of GitHub Universe, attendees receive a badge that doubles as a small color‑screen computer. The event organizer, working with Steve Francia, has once again pushed this device further. They upgraded the already‑present Nintendo Entertainment System emulator so that it can run titles from both the original Game Boy and its Color successor. With this expansion, anyone who has a game file can play classic titles directly on the badge’s board, including the well‑known adventure game from the Zelda series that first appeared on the Game Boy Color. The emulator features touch buttons built into the lower edge of the device, and the screen can be flipped upside‑down to use it as a handheld controller. This effort demonstrates how inexpensive hardware can be transformed into a portable gaming platform through open‑source software and developer collaboration.
The story is significant because it shows how event ID badges can provide interactive experiences, and it highlights how the developer community continues to extend the capabilities of simple hardware through emulation and creative hacking.
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