Redditor somehow turns a Steam Deck into a Game Boy — and I'm loving the 'SteamBoy'

https://www.techradar.com/author/darren-allan· Aug 11, 2026 · 11:59 AM UTC ·10 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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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
▪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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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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