Gamegear hack

The FPGA allows for a speed high enough to handle all the data that is required, although [Stephen] still has to iron out some screen-filling issues, add sound over HDMI, and take care of a few various pixel glitches.

To turn this hack into a complete hodgepodge of adapters, though, [Stephen] has also added an SNES controller adapter to the Game Gear as well. Game Gears have had their share of other modifications as well to make them more capable as a handheld system than they were when they were new. What if the Game Gear had been a console system? For those not in the know when it comes to s Sega consoles, the Game Gear is technically very similar to the Master System. In fact, the Game Gear can even play Master System games with a third-party adapter.

The cartridge slot was then removed and reconnected atop the PCB. This turned the system into a top loader. He used Bondo to fill in the holes for the d-pad and buttons.

After a spray paint finish failed, [Bentika] went back to the drawing board. He was able to get paint color matched to the original Game Gear gray at a household paint store.

Careful priming, sanding, and painting resulted in a much nicer finish for this classic build. Rushed to market, the Game Gear reused much of the hardware from the very popular Master System Console.

There was even a composite sync signal, which was unused on in the Game Gear. Of note is the construction technique used in this circuit. As pretty as a three-story chip tower is, [EvilTim] knew there was a better way.

He re-spun the circuit with a 32 macrocell CPLD. Hit the search bar and check it out! He decided he had spent enough time with the ATmega kit from NerdKits to build a more advanced project.

To start with, he built a prototype PCB and tested out the concept. It worked so he began on the real thing. He tore out the guts from a broken Game Gear, saving some parts like those responsible for supplying power. The program itself is a simple text adventure of his own creation. He even added little 8-bit sprites. The story is classic, a princess has gotten herself in some trouble and a brave hero has been coerced into saving her.

Castle of Illusion is a master system game in disguise, so I guess that means master system games are out. Will confirm later today, I hope.

Lukar Prophet of Truth Member. Oct 27, 13, I had no clue the Game Gear Micro even existed. Oct 25, 6, Pacifica, CA. I mean, yay, now I can load more games that'd still be every bit as inconvenient to play on this device with an overly small screen and overly small controls? Oct 7, Click to expand Tobor Member. Oct 25, 15, Richmond, VA. Game selection is not why I didn't buy one. It being completely unplayable is why I didn't buy one.

Cool toy to stick on the shelf, but I couldn't use it. Oct 25, 69, Tobor said:. Jan 10, 46, Australia. A neat development; would be all the better if the Game Gear Micro didn't seem like a nightmare to actually use though, lol. I know its in the name but wow is that thing tiny. Soupbones Member.

Oct 26, 1, Oct 27, Camjo-Z said:. It's mostly a novelty, yes Soupbones said:. People love crapping on the Game Gear but it's library is severely underrated. Especially with fan translations making imports much less of a barrier. Five of those games have no home console version at all. That doesn't even cover the litany of greats that are on the system in NA already to be fair. Oct 26, 8, Montreal. Ninjadom Member. Oct 25, 4, London, UK. There's Aleste 3??

I thought there were only 2 games on gamegear? TheKeipatzy Member. Oct 30, 1, California for now. The Nintendo fools still don't understand it.

If I ever got one I would probably do this but quite honestly I never bothered with it because I prefer to buy something that's somewhat functional. I remember having this system and really loving it so I'm glad that some people can replace some of the games they like!

Hell, I've been looking into putting a raspberry pi into the bandai Saturn kit lol! But all in due time. Ninjadom said:. Seven Force Member. Nov 30, 14, Chakoo Member. Oct 27, 2, Toronto, Canada. Neat, I did not realize this thread was already made. I bought a red GG Micro last week for this hack which I did over the weekend. While I know the d-pad isn't great on this little device I oddly do better in GG Shinobi on this than I do a real game gear. SoR2, great. SoR1, ehh While I still will use my real Game Gear if I really want to play something more serious, I love having this thing as a desk toy to play when I got a few mins.

One of the top entries in the series imo. Last edited: Nov 29, Chakoo said:. GG Aleste 3 is alone worth buying the collection. I really wish M2 would do an actual cart run for the game. They demoed it running on an actual GG before it came out. Yeah, I think it's way more playable than people who don't have one think it is. Only time the D-pad has annoyed me was trying to do quick double taps to dash in Godzilla which was doable, just a little tougher than normal.

Tried playing English Last Bible though and uh I kind of want to look into if there isn't a way to improve the fel of the d-pad over all on this.