Your next webcam could be a Game Boy Camera
What is the GB Operator?
The GB Operator is a device developed by Epilogue that allows users to play original Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Game Boy Color cartridges on a modern PC or Steam Deck. The device connects to the computer via USB and uses the Playback emulator app to run the games. Additionally, it offers features such as backup and upload of save data, cartridge authentication, and support for the Game Boy Camera.
Who is developing the Game Boy Camera webcam update?
Epilogue, the company behind the GB Operator, is developing the Game Boy Camera webcam update. The update will allow the device to use the Nintendo Game Boy Camera as a webcam, providing a lo-fi, 16 kilopixel experience1. The company has successfully established a live video feed from the Game Boy Camera and is now working on fine-tuning the feature and providing configuration options.
What is the resolution of the Game Boy Camera as a webcam?
The Game Boy Camera, when used as a webcam, has a resolution of 16 kilopixels, providing a fuzzy, lo-fi experience1. This is made possible through the Playback emulator app that powers the GB Operator, a device created by Epilogue which allows users to play original Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Game Boy Color cartridges on a current PC or Steam Deck26.