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Jul 10, 2026
A mad gaming genius managed to recreate Minecraft on the Game Boy Color and even the original Game Boy — because why not?
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
YouTuber 'Game of Tobi' has successfully ported a fan-made version of Minecraft to the Game Boy Color and the original Game Boy, two 1990s-era handhelds. Dubbed "3D Minecraft," the game allows players to build and explore in either a flat map or a 3D-generated world. Despite the limitations of the hardware, the port showcases impressive technical skill and follows previous retro ports of modern games by the same creator.
💡 Why It Matters
- · This achievement highlights the enduring appeal of Minecraft and the ingenuity of modders who push the boundaries of what old hardware can do.
- · By bringing a modern game to 1990s consoles, 'Game of Tobi' sparks curiosity about how gaming might have evolved if such a game had existed decades earlier.