🎮 ARCADEBOY — The Ultimate Game Boy Arcade Cabinet DIY Kit
A project in Wyomissing, PA by Chris Fletcher000days
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Turn your original Game Boy into a full-sized, glowing, joystick-powered arcade machine. No soldering required.
Backers: 32
Average Pledge Per Backer: $486
Funded: $15,564 of $12,000
Dates: Jan 6th -> Feb 5th (30 days)
Project By: Chris Fletcher
Backers: 32
Average Pledge Per Backer: $486
Funded: $15,564 of $12,000
Dates: Jan 6th -> Feb 5th (30 days)
Project By: Chris Fletcher
$15,564
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 5 @ 11:14 -0500 GMT
129%
of goal
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Latest News
⏰ Final Hours — Campaign Pricing Ends Soon 
February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re down to the final 2 hours of the ArcadeBoy Kickstarter! Thanks to your support, the campaign has reached $15,764 — well beyond the original $12,000 goal. I can’t thank you enough. This is your last chance to lock in Kickstarter-only... (Read More)
🎉 ArcadeBoy is a Kickstarter “Project We Love”!
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I’m incredibly excited to share that ArcadeBoy has been selected by Kickstarter as a Project We Love! This is Kickstarter’s way of highlighting projects they believe showcase creativity, craftsmanship, and originality — and it honestly means a... (Read More)
Collector’s Edition Availability & Numbering Update
February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to clarify how the Collector’s Edition ArcadeBoy will work so there’s no ambiguity for collectors. The Collector’s Edition is Kickstarter-exclusive and will allow late pledges until February 13th at 12:00 AM EST. The final production... (Read More)
🎉 We’re Funded! ArcadeBoy Is Officially Happening
February 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! ArcadeBoy has officially hit its funding goal — and I can’t thank you enough for making this happen. What started as a personal passion project in my workshop is now moving forward because of an incredible group of backers who believe... (Read More)
Kickstarter-exclusive pricing & backer perks
January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
A quick update for anyone on the fence: Early Bird pricing is exclusive to this Kickstarter and will not return.Once the campaign ends, ArcadeBoy pricing will increase due to parts sourcing, small-batch PCB assembly, packaging, and fulfillment. In... (Read More)
Update: Early Bird - One Final Release
January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
First off — thank you to everyone who has backed ArcadeBoy so far. Hitting 69% funded has been huge, and the support and feedback I’ve received has been incredibly motivating. When I launched the campaign, I limited the $499 Early Bird tier to... (Read More)
About Game Boy Color Support
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve gotten a few questions about Game Boy Color support, so I want to address that directly. ArcadeBoy is designed specifically around the original DMG-01 Game Boy. Supporting Game Boy Color isn’t just a firmware change — it would require a... (Read More)
Clarifying the Different Build Options
January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
A few people have asked how the different ArcadeBoy tiers compare, so I wanted to clarify how they’re intended to be used and who each one is for. Each tier is designed around a different level of DIY involvement, from a full kit down to a fully... (Read More)
New Builder-Focused Tiers Added Based on Feedback
January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the best parts of launching ArcadeBoy has been hearing from builders who want different levels of DIY involvement. Based on feedback and conversations over the last day, I’ve added two new builder-focused reward tiers for people who want... (Read More)
ArcadeBoy is Officially Live on Kickstarter
January 6th - via: kickstarter.com
ArcadeBoy is officially live.Thanks to everyone who followed along before launch — early support and feedback genuinely mean a lot. (Read More)
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