This genius case for iPhone, called GameBaby, transforms your phone into a Game Boy for use with apps like Delta.
GameBaby is a Protective Case and a Controller for Your iPhone – Works with Apps like Delta for the Ultimate Retro Gaming Experience
With a slight change in some App Store guidelines, you can now download and install game emulators on your iPhone. This means you can play your favorite retro games without downloading shady profiles or side-loading apps after a jailbreak.
These emulators include fantastic apps like Delta, and with support for external controllers, you can take your retro gaming experience to the next level. This is where GameBaby comes in that adds a Game Boy style controller layout for you to play your games with. But, the way this case functions is quite genius.
See, the GameBaby is a protective case and a game controller in one. How does that even work, right? It’s simple. The case comes in two parts. The top stays on and keeps your phone protected. The bottom part does the same, but you can slide it out, flip it over, slide it back into the case, and the hardware game controls are now ready for use with your favorite game. Once done, you can slide out the bottom part, flip it over, and slide it back in.
Here comes the even more interesting part – the case does not require any power and does not even connect to your iPhone in any way. The buttons are capacitive that slightly touch the display to register a ‘press.’ Do keep in mind that this case is made specifically for Delta in mind, hence the particular Game Boy style layout. It may not work with other emulators, unless the button layout is exactly the same.
At the time of writing, the case is in its early pre-order stage and costs just $19.99 for the first 1,000 pieces. The official price is set at $39.99 once all the early pieces are sold out. Also, it’s worth noting that the case is available for the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max. But given the chances of high success, I hope the developers behind the case, BitmoLab, expand the case to other iPhone models, too.
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