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- Classic-style tactile button set, upscales to phone's resolution, does not require batteries
- Designed for Samsung's S8 line and up (other Android device compatibility may vary)*
- Phone Size: 5.2 - 6.4 inches, USB Type-C port
- The SmartBoy is compatible with other apps and games, including GBA apps from Google Play. Configuration for such apps may vary.
Interested in the Hyperkin SmartBoy this Black Friday & Cyber Monday? Find out more below.
The Hyperkin SmartBoy is a device designed to turn your mobile into a retro games console. It looks like an old school Nintendo Game Boy without the screen, which is where your mobile comes into play. Slot your mobile into the dock and line up your charging port with the USB Type-C connection inside the unit (sorry iPhone users, this currently only works for certain android devices). Then you can use your old Game Boy cartridges with the Smart Boy by slotting them in the back, as you would on a Game Boy.
At the time of writing (08/10/17) Hyperkin have not developed their own emulator software. So in order to actually play the game, you will need to download a third party emulator such as OldBoy. This can cause complications because it does not take into account that part of the screen is covered by the Smart Boy, so there is some set-up required to get it to work smoothly. You can find a useful video guide for the setup below.
If you are thinking of buying a Hyperkin SmartBoy this Black Friday or Cyber Monday, it’s worth checking if it works with your phone. At the time of writing, here’s a list of all the compatible devices:
- Asus ZenFone 2
- Asus ZenFone 3
- Gionee Marathon M5
- Google Pixel
- Huawei Honor 8
- Huawei Nexus 6P
- Huawei Nova
- Huawei P9 Plus
- LeEco Le 2
- LeEco Le 2 Pro
- Lenovo Zuk Edge
- Lenovo Zuk Z1
- LG G5
- LG Nexus 5x
- Meizu Pro 6 Plus
- Moto Z Force
- Motorola Moto Z
- OnePlus 2
- OnePlus 3
- OnePlus 3T
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- Samsung Galaxy S8+
- Vivo Xplay 5 Elite
- Xiaomi Mi 5
- ZTE Axon 7
Could there be any Hyperkin SmartBoy Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2023 Deals?
The SmartBoy was released in the summer of 2019, just a couple of months before Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals week. If you are planning on purchasing this device, it could be worth waiting to see if there are any Hyperkin SmartBoy Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals. We will be sure to post any news we discover!
