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Taki Udon teases a FPGA GBA SP that could shake up the handheld scene

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Taki Udon teases a FPGA GBA SP that could shake up the handheld scene

Classic clamshell retro handheld revivals are all the rage right now, but an FPGA GBA SP by SuperStation One creator Taki Udon could change everything. Yes, there are portables out there like the Analogue Pocket that already have you covered for running real Game Boy Advance cartridges, and the latter is a tried-and-tested powerhouse. However, the Retro Remake founder is seemingly aiming to make an alternative for under $100, and that could make even the cheaper emulation-based alternatives sweat.

In a post that leads with "my passion project got upgraded," the FPGA GBA SP prototype makes its second appearance this year. The last time was back in September, with Taki Udon showing off the 2000s clone running Diddy Kong Racing for the Nintendo 64. This time, the YouTuber shows off the clamshell running Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire, which suggests it's now being dialled in specifically as a Game Boy Advance clone.

"We’ve been making a lot of progress on FPGBA SP," reveals Taki before confirming, "yes, it plays real cartridges, and yes, I am considering a regular FPGBA version. I’m still trying to make this work for around $100." The fact that there's a vanilla Game Boy Advance model on the table and talk of a ridiculously low price tag are specifically what I think could upset the handheld scene in the best way possible, especially if general prices keep going up.

My passion project got upgraded. We’ve been making a lot of progress on FPGBA SP. Yes, it plays real cartridges, and yes, I am considering a regular FPGBA version.


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