Fans are running Game Boy games on the Tamagotchi Paradise
Modders have got Pokémon Gold and Silver playable on the 2025 Tamagotchi Paradise, according to Engadget, which cites posts on Reddit.
The facts
- According to Engadget, Reddit user markivino posted photos and videos of two heavily customised Tamagotchi Paradise devices running Pokémon Gold and Silver.
- The games are playable, and the two devices can connect to trade Pokémon, the modder said in a comment.
- Another modder, u/DuckBrush, shared a picture of a White Glacier Tamagotchi Paradise running Tamagotchi for Game Boy.
- Engadget says opinions on the Paradise, released in 2025, have been mixed since launch.
Case notes · Danny's take
Why it matters
Hardware often finds its best use after it ships. A toy built for one job becomes a small computer in the hands of people who like to tinker. Modders did the same with old consoles and phones. Nobody asked them. They just looked inside.
For builders
Hobbyist communities keep finding new uses for cheap, locked-down devices. If you make hardware, expect people to open it up, and decide early whether you will fight that or learn from it.
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This story was summarised with AI from Engadget's reporting and checked against our editorial policy. Danny's take reflects his views. Disclaimer.
Danny Walter
Founder of Moon Republic, Volt Terminal and Moon Republic Academy. Author of The Market Is a Crime Scene and After the Applause.