Say Hello to the PicoBoy V2:

The PicoBoy V2 is a beginner-friendly DIY video game console powered by the Raspberry Pi Pico. It is the second iteration on the PicoBoy, released in May 2023. With this console, you can play games in the traditional manner, with a polished operating system and software, while at the same time, having a user friendly developer environment for easy game development using the PicoBoySDK. The assembly of the console is all done by you if you choose to do so; it is an easy, enjoyable experience and perfect for soldering beginners. The build is guided by an in-depth build guide and there is a user guide afterwards to get a good understanding of the console.

Features:

• High quality parts, ensuring a long lasting console
• Easy, user friendly, game development using the PicoBoySDK
• Slimmer, unibody design, incorporating everything into a single board
• GPIO breakout for easy experimenting
• Polished, easy to use operating system and communication software, making for a fun and easy user experience
• 3D printing optimized casing with a GameBoy Advance style form factor
• Monthly software updates for the operating system, games, and supporting software ecosystem
• Support for Picosystem and 32Blit games

Specs:

• RP2040 processor running at 133mhz
• 264kb of RAM
• 4 channel sound with 2 speakers
• 240x240px screen resolution
• 2 AAA batteries required

What's in the kit:

• 1x PicoBoy V2 PCB
• 1x Raspberry Pi Pico
• 1x 1.54" Display
• 1x 1x8 Pin Header
• 1x THT Schottky Diode
• 2x 1xAAA Battery Holder
• 2x Speaker
• 2x Slide Switch
• 4x M3x20 Hex Screw
• 4x M3x4mm Hex Screw
• 5x SMD Diode (One extra just in case)
• 10x SMD Button (One extra just in case)

Whats Not in the Kit:

• 3D Printed Parts (Unless you choose the option to include them)
• 2xAAA Batteries

Important links:

Website:

https://picoboy.co

Discord:

https://discord.gg/xTaUqVxDRY

Casing Files:

https://www.printables.com/model/893871-picoboy-v2-printed-parts

GitHub:

https://github.com/HalloSpaceBoy5/PicoBoy

Build & User Guides

https://github.com/HalloSpaceBoy5/PicoBoy/tree/main/Guides

Read before purchase:

This is a kit by default

• By default, the option chosen is the kit form of the PicoBoy V2. If you don't want to solder, be sure to select the "prebuilt" option.

This is not an emulator

• This console does not emulate games! It only supports games made for the console in the .pbg format. Do not expect to emulate games on this device!

Q&A:

Is this difficult to build?

• Not at all, The PicoBoy V2 is designed to be as easy to build as possible. The only tricky part is the soldering of the tiny diodes.

What if I don't have a 3D printer?

• You can choose to include 3D printed parts in your order or you can use the PicoBoy V2 without a casing (It is fine to use without the casing).

What if I don't know how to solder?

• This is the perfect project to learn how to! It is very simplistic by design and there are great resources online for learning how to solder. I recommend this video. If you really don't want to solder, you can always buy a prebuilt console.

What if I don't know how to program?

• There is no need! If you don't want to program on the PicoBoy, there are many pre-made games that are easy to install and play.

I'm having a lot of trouble, how can I contact you?

• Just join the Discord Server and I should be able to help you.