The Game Boy inspired Bittboy sparked a handheld revolution in 2019’s how it holds up five years later

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As a handheld collector and retro enthusiast, its easy to forget exactly which consoles you own.

Sounds familiar, right?

Bittboy retro handheld on top of old Game Boy cartridges

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Speaking of ergonomics, the Bittboy doesnt know the meaning of the word.

Im not exaggerating when I say using newer custom Bittboy firmware completely revamps things on the software front.

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Bittboy handheld next to Game Boy on woodgrain table

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Bittboy next to iPod Classic on woodgrain table

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Bittboy next to McNugget handheld on woodgrain table

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Bittboy with Croc for Gameboy Color on screen

Bittboy handheld with software menu for NES emulation

Bittboy next to original Gameboy on woodgrain table

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Evercade Capcom Super Pocket

Super Pocket Taito Edition on woodgrain desk leaning against plant next to Grimace Minecraft McDonalds toy.

Steam Deck OLED with a Ayaneo 2S sitting above, Green Game Boy Color sitting to the left, and Super Pocket sitting to the right on dark woodgrain desk

Hand holding Anbernic RG ARC-D handheld with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 gameplay on screen

Evercade Alpha closeup with Ryu from Street Fighter on screen

Photo by writer Rosalie Newcombe of their hand holding up the Atomic Purple Miyoo Mini Plus retro gaming handheld infront of a cabinet full of anime toys and figures.