The retro handheld gaming system might be long-since outdated, but these GameBoy-inspired design finds help the little gadget live on into the 21st century. Gaming culture is often associated with being a little geeky, but many of the designs here expand into different areas of our culture including clothing and shoes that look to ensure that it's nothing but pure geek-chic styling.
What's interesting to note is the smartphone cases that transform devices into little GameBoys; a truly adorable meshing of old school tech and new age advancements. There are also a number of modified creations that use old GameBoys to perform new, unexpected duties like make hit music or even create miniature zombie-like tech characters.
16 GameBoy-Inspired Finds

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Pure Ownage Phone Covers
The iPwn Will Keep Your iPhone in Winning Condition

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Nintendo iPhone Skins
Get Your High-Tech Phone to Look Like an Old Gameboy

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Solar Powered Phone
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Retro Gaming Boots
Gameboylicious
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Retro Nintendo Dresses
HereandThereVintage Gives Ladies a Geeky Makeover
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DIY Handheld Gaming
Hailrazer's N64 Gameboy Advance Lets You Play Your Favorite Games on the Go
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8-Bit Pop Parodies
The Rebecca Black Gameboy Video is Hilariously Geeky
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Retro Gamer Jumpers
The Nintendo Gameboy Baby Clothes are Adorable and Dorky
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Chip Music
Music with Old Videogame Consoles
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Old School Gamer Magnets
These Perler Bead GameBoy Fridge Accessorizes Showcase a Classic Gadget
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Steampunk Game Boys
Artist Turns a Game Boy into Victorian Treasure
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Nerdy Alcohol Holders
Etsy Retailer 'Stellar Custom Images' Makes Geeky Flasks
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Gameboy Plushies
Felt Cushions by CloudSparrow
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Classic Game Recreations
Nintendo Mini Classics Bring Back Memories in Digital Form
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Retro Game Stones
Gijs Gieskes Creates Gameboy Bricks for Geeky Gardeners
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Ugly Undead Consoles
The Zombie Gameboy Serves a Dose of Scary Nostalgia
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Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Retrofuturism Laptop Designs
This Lofree Retro Laptop Concept by Wonjae Kim is Made with PBT
Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts
The Image Creates the MIDI Controller Concept
Nostalgic Colorful Flip Phones
HMD Global Introduces its New Nostalgic 2660 Flip Phone
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switoo Imagines the Brand's Next Handheld
Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases
CASETiFY's Capsule with Gundam Highlights the Beauty of Mobile Suits
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards
The 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is Xbox-Inspired
Anime Store-Inspired Accessories
CASETiFY Teams Up with Sakamoto Days for a Tech Accessories Line
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Rotating Display Gaming Consoles
The Small Universe X Sugar Cubes Work in Two Orientations
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
E-Waste Portable Game Systems
The Steam Deck Motherboard Case Concept is Screen-Free
Accessorized Phone Collections
Bandolier x Google Pixel Transforms Phones Into Style Statements
Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones
These Conceptual Gundam Headphones by Kostas Dakanalis are Flexible
Customizable Mobile Gaming Consoles
The 'ORBIS' Handheld Gaming Console Concept is Multipurpose
High-Fashion Video Game Consoles
The Balenciaga Snake Game Marks the Lunar New Year
Next-Generation Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Announced its Debut Sixth-Generation Device
Retro Gaming Phone Cases
The GameBaby Optimizes the iPhone 15 & 16 Pro Max for Mobile Gaming
Mecha Sci-Fi Smartphone Accessories
The CASETiFY Gundam Collection Celebrates the Popular Genre
Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
CASETiFY Unveiled the Ultra Bounce Case for the iPhone 16
Crypto-Integrated Game Consoles
The BitBoy One from Ordz Games lets Players Earn Crypto
Large-Screen Pocketable Handhelds
Anbernic's RG40XX H Improves on its Predecessor with a 4" Screen
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
AI-Powered Smartphone Laptop Cases
The 'Amber' Case Turns a Smartphone into a Mini Laptop
Retro Gaming Smartwatches
The Atari 2600 My Play Smartwatch Has Four Classic Games
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Tech-Inspired Luxury Accessories
Coperni’s Tamagotchi Handbag Is a Y2K Tech Fashion Moment
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Collectible Toy Smartphone Cases
The Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Collection is Ultra-Cutesy
Cartoon-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and Powerpuff Girls Unveils a New Baby-G Watch
Cutesy Anime Travel Products
The Pokémon Travel Gear from Village Vanguard is Comforting
Charm-Accented Technical Sneakers
Bentgablenits Remixes Unique ASICS Sneaker Models
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Multifunctional Handheld Gaming Devices
The Unihertz Jelly Star is an Adorable Smartphone
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles
The ANBERNIC RG34XX Has a Nostalgic Function and Form
Electronic Anime Accessories
The CASETiFY x One Piece Collection Marks the Anime's 25 Years
Vertical Dual-Screen Handhelds
The MagicX Zero 40
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Geometric Gamer Laptop Concepts
This Conceptual Dell Gaming Laptop Series by Wei-Yi Li is Stylish
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Retro Watch Line Expansions
The BABY-G Series Offers Retro Revival Pieces
Japanese-Character-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Unveiled the 'MR. DOB Collection'
Detachable Gaming Console Laptops
The Wistron Dual Fusion Imagines a System for Work and Play
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
High-Power Mobile Gaming Devices
The AYANEO Pocket DMG Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Anniversary-Celebrating Engaging Timepieces
Casio's Baby-G+ Series has Tamagotchi-Like Creatures
Keychain-Sized Gaming Devices
The 'Thumby Color' is the Successor to the 'Thumby' Micro Device
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Cartoon-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets Unveils its Whimsical Powerpuff Girls Collection
Subtly Magical Smartphone Accessories
The Harry Potter x CASETiFY Collection is Adult-Friendly
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Virtual Pet Gaming Devices
Tamagotchi Unveils Three New Devices with Unique Finishes
Ultra-Compact Horizontal Handhelds
The MIYOO A30 Emulates Thousands of Games at a Low Price
Retro Video Game Stores
Gamestop is Opening 'Retro' Locations to Sell Used Games
Multifunctional Smartphone Cases
The VRS Design Origin Holds Cards, Has a Kickstand and More
Vintage-Inspired Mini Gaming Systems
The AYANEO AM02 Mini PC System Has a Retro Flair
Pocket-Sized Clamshell Devices
The RG35XXSP is a Retro-Inspired Foldable Gaming Handheld
Handheld Retro Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO Classic Weighs in at 227-Grams
Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO is Android-Powered
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
Millennium Gamer Smartphone Chargers
The Elago WS M5 Charging Stand is Game Boy-Inspired
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections
Starbucks Introduces the Bearista Game Collection
Sitcom Smartphone Accessories
The FRIENDS x CASETiFY Collection Marks the Show's 30th Anniversary
Fashion House Retro-Gaming Devices
Balenciaga Presents a Device That Only Plays the Snake Game
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Anime Merch-Inspired Apparel
Levi's Launches a New Collection Inspired by Mobile Suit Gundam
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Console-Branded Handheld PCs
ASUS is Working with Xbox on Xbox-Branded ROG Ally Handheld
Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets
The AYANEO Pocket ACE Supports Classic Console Games
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Gaming Lifestyle Brand Collaborations
Razer Released a Set of Mobile Suit Gundam Merchandise
Interactive Light Mini Controllers
8BitDo Introduces the New Ultimate Mini Game Controller
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
Handheld Gaming Mechanical Keyboards
The Angry Miao AM RGB 65 Mechanical Keyboard is Retro Styled
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Retro Computer-Inspired Phone Cases
Spigen Presents New Cases for iPhones Including Classic C1
Game-Themed Retro Keyboards
Higround and Minecraft Launch a New Collaborative Keyboard Collection
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Vertical Handheld Gaming Devices
Anbernic's 'RG 40XXV' is for Fans of the Chocolate Bar Shape
Anime-Themed Tech Collections
CASETiFY Launches a New Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Collection
Downsized Handheld Game Consoles
Go Retroid Announced the 'Pocket Mini' as its latest console
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles
Sara Ourani Designs the SUP Game Box 400 Console
Low-Cost Gaming Devices
The RGB10X Offers Powerful Pocketable Emulation at Just $40
Modern-Retro Handheld Games
'Kien' is a 2024 Release For 2001's GameBoy Advance
Building Block Game Consoles
LEGO and Nintendo are Releasing a Game Boy Building Block Set
All-Aluminum Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Pocket Aluminum Comes in Four Colors
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Hardware Replication Gaming Handhelds
The Chromatic from ModRetro Uses FPGA to Play GameBoy Games
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Multipurpose Handheld Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20SX Plays Games from Various Platforms
Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases
The tinypod Transforms the Apple Watch Into a Shuffle-Style Device
Robust Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is Android-Powered and Comes in Two Colors
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Units
The Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition is Limited in Numbers
Handheld Emulation Devices
GoRetroid is Back with its Fifth-Iteration of the Retroid Pocket
Joystick-Focused Gaming Handhelds
The GameMT E6 Plus Places Emphases on its Dual-Stick Design
Functional Vintage-Inspired Bag Collections
JanSport Presents the 'Retro Series'
Foldable Gaming Controller Concepts
The Swift Game Controller Concept Makes it Easily Portable
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Game Console-Inspired Keycaps
8BitDo Launched New NES-Inspired 'Retro Keycaps' for its Keyboards
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Hardware-Brand Gaming Handhelds
The Zotac Zone is Coming Soon from the Motherboard Manufacturer
Mappable Mobile Gamer Controllers
The 8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller is Android-Ready
Portability-Focused Handheld Consoles
Razer Unveils the Handheld Dock Chroma for Portable Gaming
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Gaming Accessory Lines
SUPCASE, MUMBA, and i-Blason Debut Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories
Nostalgic Gaming Power Banks
The Ayaneo Retro Power Bank Delivers 45W Charging Speeds
Metallic Retro Game Controllers
8BitDo Debuted Two Limited-Edition Controllers for its Anniversary
Collectible Baby Smartphone Capsules
Sonny Angel and CASETiFY Launch a Phone Case Collaboration
Collapsible Gamer Controller Designs
The 'Swift' Foldable Controller Concept is Compact
Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers
MUID Presents the Cellphone Hand Warmer Device to Keep Cozy
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone