Okay, so I’ve been wanting to share this for a while now, and today seems like as good a day as any. I finally got around to making a decent case for my old Game Boy. You know, the classic brick. It’s been kicking around in drawers and boxes for years, and I figured it was time to give it a proper home.
First, I searched a bunch of places online. I mean, who doesn’t start there? I saw tons of those clear plastic protector boxes, you know, the kind they use for collectible stuff. They looked okay, but they just seemed kinda flimsy, like they’d crack if you looked at them wrong. Also, most of them were for the cartridges, not the actual console.
Then I stumbled upon some listings for these “rugged” cases, supposedly specifically for the Game Boy. They boasted about being able to hold the Game Boy and the original games as well, and even a Game Boy Color! But honestly, they looked pretty bulky and not all that attractive. Plus, they were kinda pricey for what they were.
My Custom Solution
So, I decided to go the DIY route. I figured, why not just make something myself? After all, I’ve got a bunch of scrap materials lying around, and it seemed like a fun little project. Also, I found many custom cases online which are really cool and amazing. I wanted to make it unique and custom by myself.
I ended up using some thick cardboard I had left over from a package. I carefully measured and cut it to size, making sure it was snug enough to hold the Game Boy securely but not so tight that it would scratch it.
- Measured and cut the cardboard to fit the Game Boy.
- Assembled the box shape, reinforcing corners with strong tape.
- Lined the inside with soft cloth to prevent scratches.
- Added a simple flap with a velcro closure for easy access.
I even lined the inside with some soft cloth I had lying around to keep the screen from getting scratched up. For a closure, I just added a simple flap with a little piece of velcro. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done.
It’s not the prettiest thing in the world, but it’s sturdy, it protects my Game Boy, and it’s got that handmade charm. Plus, it didn’t cost me anything but a little time. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, and my Game Boy finally has a decent place to live. Now if I could just find my copy of Tetris…