My last project is complete! The goal was to make a portable Wii the size of a GameBoy Color, and after 9 months of work, it’s finally ready. pic.twitter.com/upeF2rHyKR
– GingerOfMods (@GingerOfMods) August 27, 2020
GingerOfMods 3D-prints the shell and franks the Wiiboy Color along with bits and pieces from other Nintendo consoles, such as Kotaku remarked. The dual joysticks are from Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons and GingerOfMods grabbed the face buttons of a DS Lite, while the connectors of a GameCube controller bind them together. The rear has triggers, Z-buttons, and a cooling fan.
There is a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. GingerOfMods says it will take two or three hours to run on a single charge, but you can plug in an external battery pack to continue playing The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess or some so little longer. Unlike many current smartphones, it also has a headphone jack, so everything is fine in this corner of the world.
It is not clear if it has WiFi or Bluetooth modules. However, since there is no sensor bar, you would not be able to get full use from a Wii Remote. However, the console can simulate the controller shake that many Wii games require.
Modders have made portable Wii consoles for years, but this one stands out because of how polished it is, and because of its clear resemblance to another classic Nintendo console. And, yes, GingerOfMods does take commissions.
