People are modding the Tamagotchi Paradise to run Game Boy games
Someone figured out how to run Pokémon Gold and Silver on a Tamagotchi.
The Tamagotchi Paradise, released in 2025, has sparked the interest of its modding community. Lurking on the subreddit, enthusiasts have been able to find Tamagotchis adorned with custom shells, modern devices mimicking older models, and Tamagotchis loaded with various characters, backgrounds, items, and accessories. However, the Tamagotchi Paradise has given rise to something particularly exciting.
A Reddit user named markivino recently posted photos and videos of two heavily modified Paradise devices running Pokémon Gold and Silver. These devices are not only playable but also capable of trading Pokémon by connecting them. Markivino commented on the post, stating that this might not be the ideal way to play a Game Boy Color game, but it is indeed cool and worth it for that alone.
Another modder, u/DuckBrush, shared a picture of a White Glacier Tamagotchi Paradise running a game that seems more suitable for the format: Tamagotchi for Game Boy. While opinions about the Tamagotchi Paradise have been mixed since its launch, its surprising moddability may provide buyers who were underwhelmed by this model a new reason to appreciate it.
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