Description
GBbook: Custom Game Boy Cartridge for eBooks
Read a book directly on your Game Boy
GBbook is a custom physical Game Boy cartridge that lets you read complete books directly on your Game Boy. Choose a classic work, select a title from our catalog, or send your own compatible text and turn the console into a pocket-sized reading device. Each cartridge contains one complete book and comes in a cassette-style case with custom artwork, designed and assembled by NOW IN TIME.
Compatible with original Nintendo Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Light, Game Boy Player on Game Cube, and recent third-party consoles that can read these cartridges, like Analogue Pocket. Not compatible with Nintendo Game Boy DMG, DS, DSi, 3DS, or later Nintendo systems.
How does a Game Boy book cartridge work?
The book appears on the screen in small portions of text, one screen at a time. You read using the buttons, with a steady and natural rhythm, without scrolling or jumping around. It’s a different kind of reading experience, slower and more intentional, where each page becomes a small pause. As a person with ADHD, I find that reading in this format helps me stay inside the text without my attention drifting.
What comes with your GBbook cartridge?
You receive a fully working Game Boy cartridge with one complete book already loaded and ready to read. Each cartridge contains a single book. The cartridge comes in a cassette-style box, with custom graphics and instructions, designed as a collectible object. An original gift for people who love books, retro gaming, and objects that feel slightly out of time.
Game Boy compatibility
Compatible with original Nintendo Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Advance SP, Game Boy Pocket, Game Boy Light, Game Boy Player on Game Cube, and recent third-party consoles that can read these cartridges, like Analogue Pocket. Not compatible with Nintendo Game Boy DMG, DS, DSi, 3DS, or later Nintendo systems.
Choose a book for your Game Boy
Classic literature available for GBbook
In the personalization field, write the title of the book you want in the cartridge. You can choose a literary classic, any public domain work, a book in any language, or you can send us your own digital file (PDF or text). Converting your personal file does not involve any extra cost. If you’re not sure whether a book is suitable, you can message us before ordering.
Discounts
Complete your collection and save. When purchasing more than one cartridge, you can use the coupon TRILOGY.
GBbook FAQ
- Because the cartridges and shells are vintage or repurposed items, small cosmetic marks may be present.
- The included text is a public domain work adapted for Game Boy and does not constitute a modern critical edition. Transcription inconsistencies may be present.
- International customs fees and import duties for the United States are now paid in advance and included in the shipping cost. Any other destination country’s taxes, fees, and duties are not included.
- More info is available in the FAQ.
BOOKS WE'VE ALREADY MADE
- The Aeneid by Virgil GBbook – Custom Game Boy Cartridge with Books and Literature Classics to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
The Aeneid by Virgil GBbook – Custom Game Boy Cartridge with Books and Literature Classics
Physical35.00 € Add to cart - The Civil War (De bello civile) by Julius Cesar GBbook – Custom Game Boy Cartridge with Books and Literature Classics to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
The Civil War (De bello civile) by Julius Cesar GBbook – Custom Game Boy Cartridge with Books and Literature Classics
Physical35.00 € Add to cart - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas GBbook – Custom Game Boy Cartridge with Books and Literature Classics to Pinterest (opens in a new window)
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas GBbook – Custom Game Boy Cartridge with Books and Literature Classics
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L‡szl— –
I was also thinking about how I could combine the ’80s cassette with the Gameboy, but this is an extremly nice solution you created, I really like it!
Gage –
Super awesome addition to any gameboy collection, especially if you are a fan of the books provided. The case included is top notch as well.
Chris –
Great project for the original Game Boy! Shipping is a little expensive, so I try to do bulk orders to the USA.
Ian –
Unique and amazingly well done. Thank you so much!
Nik –
What an amazing idea. An ebook for Gameboy! You can clearly tell that the seller, I even want to call them artist, is invested in this stuff. They don’t just sell you a product, they rather share a piece of memory they have in common with you and I’d say with our generation. They describe the exact Same feeling I have when firing up those games. Everything fits, the store, their logo, they’re incredibly nice as well. Now to the product itself: It comes in an awesome audio casette case, they even 3d printed the tape-case in which you find your eBook. Everything around it is just perfekt. It is clearly made with love and effort to the smallest Detail. You not only buy a product, you really buy a piece of art!
Beatrice (store manager) –
Thank you so much Nik! Your words are so heartwarming and we really appreciate 🙂
Stephen –
Excellent experience with the Seller, Beatrice. She is very kind and skilled at what she does. She was very willing to work with me and remarkably quick to prepare the file for the cartridge. She went above and beyond in the presentation of the item. She printed a custom label from the cover of my book and manufactured not only the case but fully customized that as well. She included instructions on how to use the menu system and an overview of her business. Highly respectable on how professional she is in her work and her kindness. The book cartridge itself is amazing! I had an idea of what to expect and while I tempered my expectations she indeed delivered exactly what I hoped for. It is an amazing idea to put books of the buyer’s choice on gameboy cartridges as Wisdom Tree did with the Holy Bible twice over. I am very happy.
Beatrice (store manager) –
Thank you so much for your kind words, Stephen! I’m so glad you like it!
Jeremy –
This is such a fun idea, and it’s obvious how much care has gone into the final product.
Manny –
Literally life changingly convenient. I can game and read on the same device and it makes traveling way more convenient
Stanley (Verified Customer) –
Amazing store! Terrific quality merchandise! Outstanding customer service!
Beatrice (store manager) –
Thank you very much for your kind words 🙂