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GameBaby: New iPhone case for retro gaming

The bottom part of the case can be separated from the top and attached to the front of the ‌iPhone‌, creating a physical controller that's ideal for retro games available on iOS through emulators like Delta. When you're not gaming, you can detach the controller module and attach it to the back of the phone, giving you protection and additional gaming functionality.

Quickread: At a glance

  • Bitmo Lab introduces the GameBaby case for retro gaming on the iPhone.
  • The case offers a removable control bar for games and protects the iPhone.
  • Pre-orders are open, shipping from October.

The case has no power supply of its own or connection to the ‌iPhone‌, suggesting it is capacitive and on-screen button enabled. According to Bitmo Lab, the case is compatible with Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and NES layouts and offers custom emulator skins that ensure “perfect compatibility” with various handheld console layouts.

The GameBaby is specifically designed for the Delta emulator layouts and will be available for the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The GameBaby can be pre-ordered for $20 for the first 1,000 units; after that, the price increases to $25. Shipping is expected in October.

Delta Emulator is a software that allows you to recreate classic game consoles like NES or Game Boy on iOS devices. With helpfully designed interfaces, you can relive your favorite retro games. It is especially useful for iPhones with the GameBaby case.

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