Hyperkin is currently at work on its own updated version of the classic Game Boy, tentatively called the Ultra Game Boy.

<em>Hyperkin's Ultra Game Boy, photo via <a href="https://gizmodo.com/game-boy-is-coming-back-thanks-to-hyperkin-1821898716" target="_blank">Gizmodo</a></em>

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According to Gizmodo , the Ultra Game Boy features a sturdy aluminum housing, as well as the classic volume and contrast dials found on the original version of Nintendo's handheld. It also includes a third dial for adjusting the backlit LCD display's RGB spectrum. There's also an option to turn off the backlit display entirely.The device will also include a built-in battery that lasts for six hours and can be charged via USB-C. Additionally, the Ultra Game Boy will come equipped with a pair of stereo speakers, as well as right and left connections for audio output. Hyperkin is also customizing the device so musicians can use the console to create modern chiptunes.Hyperkin is targeting a late summer 2018 release with a price tag is that below $100 USD. While it doesn't include any bulit-in games, it will work with all classic Game Boy carts, and may potentially play Game Boy Color games as well.With Nintendo revisiting its older hardware with the NES Classic Edition and SNES Classic Edition, there's been speculation the company could be working on something similar for Game Boy. While Nintendo has yet to announce anything along the lines of a Game Boy Classic Edition, the company does intend to release more NES and SNES Classic Edition consoles in 2018 for those who haven't been able to track one down yet, thanks to limited supply and incredibly high demand

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