VerilogBoy
An open-source Game Boy compatible console implemented in Verilog RTL for FPGA hardware.
What is VerilogBoy?
VerilogBoy is an open-source hardware implementation of a Nintendo Game Boy compatible console written in Verilog. It provides a complete RTL (Register Transfer Level) design that can be programmed onto FPGA boards to create physical hardware capable of running original Game Boy games. The project implements the Game Boy's SM83 CPU, PPU graphics unit, sound generator, and other core components in hardware description language.
FPGA developers, digital design engineers, and retro computing enthusiasts interested in hardware emulation and Game Boy architecture. It's particularly suited for those wanting to understand or modify Game Boy hardware at the RTL level.
Unlike software emulators, VerilogBoy runs on actual FPGA hardware, providing a unique hands-on approach to retro gaming preservation and hardware design education. It offers a complete, synthesizable implementation with demonstrated commercial game compatibility.
Overview
A Pi emulating a GameBoy sounds cheap. What about an FPGA?
Use Cases
Best For
- Learning Game Boy hardware architecture through RTL implementation
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