--- product_id: 45636733 title: "Hyperkin SmartBoy Mobile Device for Game Boy/ Game Boy Color (Android USB Type-C Version)" brand: "hyperkin" price: "825 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/45636733-hyperkin-smartboy-mobile-device-for-game-boy-game-boy-color store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Plays GB/GBC cartridges Compatible with 5.2-6.4" phones No batteries required Hyperkin SmartBoy Mobile Device for Game Boy/ Game Boy Color (Android USB Type-C Version) **Brand:** hyperkin **Price:** 825 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Level Up Your Nostalgia! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hyperkin SmartBoy Mobile Device for Game Boy/ Game Boy Color (Android USB Type-C Version) by hyperkin - **How much does it cost?** 825 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/45636733-hyperkin-smartboy-mobile-device-for-game-boy-game-boy-color) ## Best For - hyperkin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hyperkin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Upscaled Visuals:** Enjoy enhanced graphics as games upscale to your phone's resolution. - • **Tactile Experience:** Classic-style buttons for that authentic gaming feel. - • **Seamless Compatibility:** Designed for Samsung S8 and newer, with potential for other Android devices. - • **Retro Gaming Reimagined:** Experience classic Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on your smartphone! - • **Versatile Gaming Options:** Compatible with GBA apps from Google Play for endless gaming possibilities. ## Overview The Hyperkin SmartBoy Mobile Device transforms your smartphone into a retro gaming console, allowing you to play original Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges without the need for batteries. Designed for modern Android devices, it features tactile buttons and upscales your gaming experience to match your phone's resolution, making it a must-have for nostalgic gamers. ## Description Turn your phone into a handheld gaming console! The SmartBoy Mobile Device for Game Boy/ Game Boy Color (Android USB Type-C Version) attaches to Android USB Type-C smartphones and is compatible with Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges. Start playing in seconds! Easy to install, just attach the SmartBoy to your device, pop in your favorite game, and make your friends jealous. You're welcome. *The SmartBoy (Android USB Type-C Version) currently supports the following phones: ASUS ZenFone 2/ ASUS ZenFone 3/ Gionee Marathon M5/ Google Pixel/ Google Pixel XL/ Google Pixel 2/ Google Pixel 2 XL/ Google Pixel 3/ Google Pixel 3 XL/ Huawei Honor 8/ Huawei Nexus 6P/ Huawei Nova/ Huawei P9/ Huawei P9 Plus/ Huawei P10/ LeEco Le 2/ LeEco Le 2 Pro/ Lenovo Zuk Edge/ Lenovo Zuk Z1/ LG G5/ LG G6/ LG G7/ LG V20/ LG V30/ LG V40/ LG Nexus 5x/ Meizu Pro 6 Plus/ Motorola Moto Z/ Motorola Moto Z Force/ OnePlus 2/ OnePlus 3/ OnePlus 3T/ Samsung Galaxy Note 7/ Samsung Galaxy Note 8/ Samsung Galaxy Note 9/ Samsung Galaxy S8/ Samsung Galaxy S8+/ Samsung Galaxy S9/ Samsung Galaxy S9+/ Vivo Xplay 5 Elite/ Xiaomi Mi 5/ ZTE Axon 7 ## Features - Plays GB and GBC cartridges, compatible with NTSC/ PAL cartridges - 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. ## Images ![Hyperkin SmartBoy Mobile Device for Game Boy/ Game Boy Color (Android USB Type-C Version) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HBJFBmpuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works perfectly, easy setup *by B***N on March 14, 2024* Easy installation and the buttons feel quite good, except for the L and R buttons, but luckily those buttons aren't that important for most GBA games. Seen way too many negative reviews and had to give this product 5 stars. For the price this product is an easy 5/5. Very happy.It really was an easy setup. I used the wired c cable and attached the smartboy to my phone. Took a minute and then it started working. I use the MyBoy app on my android with it. I went into the settings and configured to keybinds to the Hyperkin. Works perfectly now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, Played GB/GBC/GBA/NES/FC flawness *by W***H on May 16, 2018* Updated (2018/12/24)Hi, Keep you guys updated.In order to use Smart Boy as a "physical controller" for your games, you must first install (Floating Apps).Then, open Floating Apps, and you will see a "floating folder" icon near top of your smartphone screen.Now, connect your phone to Smartboy.After (Smartboy App) is launched, you can press the "floating folder" icon to open (Floating Multitasking),go to Launcher and open one of the following emulators - My Oldboy (GB/GBC), JohnGBA (GBA), or RetroNES/NES.emu(NES/FC games).Now, you can use Smartboy and play the backup ROMs of the game cartridges that you own.**************************************Great, I received my SMARTBOY today. Very easy to set it up.*It basically dump the ROM from the cartridge into the internal memory of the SMARTBOY device. Once you disconnects your phone from the SMARTBOY, the ROM is erased.*For GB/GBC emulator, you can launch MyOldBoy/MyOldBoy free" and then do some keymapping (while connecting to SMARTBOY) and you can run MyOldBoy directly.*For GBA emulator, SMARTBOY does not run GBA cartridges, you only can use it to run "John GBA emulator" (paid version removed the ads on top ). *same thing as MyOldBoy, you can do some keymapping and play GBA games via John GBA emulator.REMARK: always play games that you own. ### ⭐ Not what you think (or want) *by A***W on August 22, 2019* So... this looked like it would have been endlessly entertaining for any retro game lover, however, this thing is extremely far from being a good product. First off, it is nothing more than a CONTROLLER you put your phone in as a screen. The SmartBoy is NOT a Game Boy player in any way. It won't even work unless you have the John GBC or My Old Boy GB emulator apps.2. While it requires actual GB/GBC carts to play, it DOES NOT PLAY FROM THEM. All it does is dumps the ROM file from the cart onto the phone TEMPORARILY and creates a new save file in the emulator you have. NO PROGRESS IS SAVED TO THE ACTUAL CARTRIDGE!3. While it fits many phones, it will NOT fit any phone with a case one, despite claiming to. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note9.4. At $45, you can (and really instead should) buy a REAL Nintendo Game Boy Color for $45-50. Or even better, the Chinese GB Boy Colour GBC clone. It costs about $35-40, is backlit, and has 60 games built-in if turned on with no cart inserted. Only downside is a slightly squished (vertically) aspect ratio and slightly jittery framerate.Don't waste your money on this. It looks amazing, but doesn't live up to expectations. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/45636733-hyperkin-smartboy-mobile-device-for-game-boy-game-boy-color](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/45636733-hyperkin-smartboy-mobile-device-for-game-boy-game-boy-color) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*