The hit BrickBoy Kickstarter campaign just got a major upgrade. Substance Labs has launched the Arcade Edition an optional add-on that converts the Lego-inspired handheld into a fully functional mini arcade cabinet. With support for HDMI output and local multiplayer, this edition pushes the fan-favorite project well beyond its original scope.
BrickBoy campaign smashes funding goals, adds new Arcade Edition
Shiftdelete.netThe original BrickBoy brought life to the Lego Game Boy set, turning it into a playable emulator device that Lego itself never offered. Now, with crowdfunding support surpassing €500,000, Substance Labs is expanding the project’s ambition with stretch goals that broaden both connectivity and performance.
The Arcade Edition, priced at €89 (~$102), includes an arcade-style frame designed by Lego7, a well-known and award-winning Fan Designer. This upgrade not only adds retro flair, but unlocks new features making the BrickBoy far more than just a novelty handheld.
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BrickBoy Arcade Edition adds multiplayer and TV gaming
More than just cosmetic, the Arcade Edition allows users to:
- Connect the BrickBoy to a TV via HDMI
- Play with friends using local multiplayer
- Activate Expo Mode for demos and displays
- Tap into higher CPU performance for smoother emulation
For those wanting to relive arcade classics on a mini rig that looks like it was built from bricks, this is the answer. Substance Labs even recommends pairing the device with an 8BitDo SN30 Pro for an authentic retro controller experience.
Bluetooth support added for all BrickBoy kits
Alongside the Arcade Edition, all Gamer and Collector Kits now come with Bluetooth support out of the box. That’s a win for fans who want to use wireless controllers without extra hardware tweaks.
Between Bluetooth, HDMI output, and a sleek arcade form factor, the BrickBoy is shaping up to be more than a toy, it’s turning into a compact, fully capable emulation machine.
BrickBoy continues to evolve with help from the community
With stretch goals met and new features unlocked, Substance Labs is proving that listening to its backers pays off. The BrickBoy Arcade Edition blends creativity with functionality in a way that hits nostalgia without sacrificing usability. And if momentum keeps up, this won’t be the last evolution we see.
