Game Boy Color Character Badges

Wanna be the coolest kid at the next convention? Well, while I can’t promise that… one of my custom Game Boy Color cartridge badges sure won’t hurt your chances!

These badges are real cartridges that work on the Game Boy Color (as well as the GBA, or anything else that plays GBC cartridges). Display it on your lanyard with the included attachment, and when the other (less) cool kids gather around to admire it — slot it right into your game boy and it’ll boot up the customized rom! Let their jealousy wash over you.

DETAILS

The rom includes two screens; headshot and full body, both include blinking animations and background music. Each screen has three function buttons to display character info, custom QR codes, and two clothing accessories or small objects held in a paw! You can even press SELECT to make them meow / bark / meep / roar! How cute is that? The answer is very. The cartridge shells come in a choice of about 20 colors, includes a protective plastic case, and extra label stickers. They are made with high quality parts, too. I purchase the PCBs from a US manufacturer, I never use PCBs from cheap reproduction carts. I also print and cut the labels myself, and assemble everything by hand.

You will also get your own page on my website so that the badge can be played in-browser on desktop and mobile (this page can be made password protected). Head over to the game section of my site to test out a badge for yourself!

RESTRICTIONS

• This round of badges will take around 6-8 weeks to complete (mid-late September), faster turnaround can be requested for a rush fee.
• Complicated character designs may need to be simplified and colors may not be able to be displayed 100% accurately due to the limitations of game boys and the engine itself. I will do my best to get things as close as possible.
• Some accessories/small objects may not be possible to make, but I will try my best to make your vision come to life! Some examples include: pacifiers, overalls, diapers/pull-ups (with wet/dry toggles), hats, plushies, game controllers, pens, gems, etc.
• Mammal characters only, please. The only mammals I can’t make are equines or bovines. Any other hooved animal will be translated into paws as shown in the examples. Antlers/horns/tusks are okay.
• If you have questions, want to confirm that something will work, or want to add something that isn’t included in the example, please message me on bluesky or telegram, or email me at rampsinside@gmail.com ahead of time!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

After checking out, you will receive email confirmation that will include a link to a google form that contains all of the information I need to complete the badge. This is not necessary to do immediately, but please fill it out within 24hrs of ordering a badge.