# Portable game console

**URL:** <https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/portable-game-console/3759>\
**Category:** Projects\
**Created:** [23 October 2018 15:30 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/portable-game-console/3759 "2018-10-23T15:30:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![Chris67773](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/chris67773/32/1686_2.png) [@Chris67773](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Chris67773)\
**Post date:** [23 October 2018 15:30 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/portable-game-console/3759/1 "2018-10-23T15:30:07Z")

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A progect to make a portable game console with a rpi zero.  
Adding controls, audio output , a display , rechargeable battery.

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**Author:** ![Aidan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/aidan/32/1243_2.png) [@Aidan](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Aidan)\
**Post date:** [23 October 2018 22:12 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/portable-game-console/3759/2 "2018-10-23T22:12:09Z")

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Hey Chris,  
This project concept has been tackled by many a maker. We even spun up a version of the popular PiGRRL Gameboy Console (Runs on a RPi Zero, with a battery, controls, screen, etc). Take a look at the writeup.

> **[DIY Gameboy based on Raspberry Pi Zero W (PiGRRL)](https://core-electronics.com.au/projects/pi-zero-w-game-grrl)**
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> We made a Pi Zero W retro-games console! The nostalgia is making me dizzy!
> If you'd like to build your own, we've put together a couple of wishlists to make things easier:
> For the Pi Zero W build, like in this project, check out the PiGRRL 2 Zero W...

If you need parts printed, we can help with our 3D Printing services

> **[3D Printing](https://core-electronics.com.au/services/3d-printing-service.html)**
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> Core Electronics is a retailer for electronics in Australia including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Sparkfun and Adafruit products. Fast shipping and support.

I’d be keen to see how the build goes.

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**Author:** ![Chris67773](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/chris67773/32/1686_2.png) [@Chris67773](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Chris67773)\
**Post date:** [24 October 2018 03:54 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/portable-game-console/3759/3 "2018-10-24T03:54:40Z")

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I hoping to make 3 different versions of a game console.  
One pigrrl/psp based., another arcade style console and one is moding a discarded car dvd display to be a game console.

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