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Gamer shrinks Steam Deck into Game Boy with custom cooling

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A gamer has successfully integrated the internal components of a Valve Steam Deck into the shell of a Nintendo Game Boy, creating a custom handheld device dubbed the 'SteamBoy'. The project utilizes a 3D-printed cooling system with a small fan and heatsink from AliExpress, managing temperatures between 70-80 degrees Celsius during gameplay. The modder is currently working on integrating a 1200x1080, 90Hz AMOLED display, which requires a custom adapter PCB and a BIOS modification similar to those used in other Steam Deck modding projects. AI

RANK_REASON This is a custom hardware modification of existing consumer products, not a new product release or frontier research.

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Gamer shrinks Steam Deck into Game Boy with custom cooling

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Resourceful gamer shrinks Valve’s Steam Deck into Game Boy, with custom 3D-printed cooling — plans display around 1200x1080, 90Hz AMOLED panel

    A Steam Deck enthusiast and modder is close to finalizing their ‘SteamBoy’ design.

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