You may have thought we'd be past the days of the cheap and gimmicky accessories that plagued the Game Boy and its future generations. Anyone who remembers the Worm Light or the Handy Boy will probably cringe at the thought, but arcade stick manufacturer Qanba decided to take a stab at the old magnification idea with their MAX Screen Magnifier for the Switch.
Now before you dismiss this, just think about how far technology has come since the release of the Game Boy. It's all a matter of getting the magnification right, and with the 720p screen of the Switch, it has to look better when blown up than the Game Boy's did. I guess you'll just have to take a peek at our video to see what we thought.
The Qanba MAX Screen Magnifier is available now on Amazon for $19.99 and is also currently on sale at Play Asia for only $11.99.
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Did you ever use one of these on the Game Boy back in the day? Have any thoughts on giving this one a go? Let us know down below!
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Looks like something which could give a good old CRT bulgy effect for some 90s feels. Nice.
I’m actually tempted 🤔🧐
Why would you need a screen magnifier? Just put it on a tv, Do you really need to look at the screen even closer?
Why would you need a magnifier for a 6" screen that's 2 feet from your face?
4 player Overcook on the go will finally be less torturous to play... ohh wait maybe not (it sure will have a terrible field of view) -_-
If this actually works, this could be a lifesaver. I have optical atrophy and sometimes holding the screen close to my face just doesn't cut it.
@Trajan Peeps with eye disorders could get real use out of it.
@MaoMao BTW, the one for sale on Amazon get's bad reviews.
@MaoMao At least on US Amazon there are exactly two reviews. One wanted to use it for two people on one Switch which can't work. The other says things very similar to this video.
1998 is calling for its handy boy back.
"hey look at all these games that I have but don't play".
Yeah, no.
I can't respect someone who likes to show off his virtual toys.
@Tirza Jealous much?
Hey, I loved my Light Boy!
I'm visually impaired so this might come in handy. I mean with my current glasses I have to sit 2 inches from the screen. Which means I can only see 1/4 of the screen in handheld.
I actually used a worm light quite often as a kid with my Game Boy Color.
@Heavyarms55
Same here! The light was a little too strong, to where it caused a flashlight spot on the screen unless you held it at a weird angle, but give me a better option for playing handheld Pokemon in the dark!
@burninmylight I don't recall that issue with mine, but it was like 20 years ago, so it is entirely possible.
I ordered one after watching the video. It should be delivered tomorrow. I'm looking forward to trying it out.
Hate the review, so negative, not everyone has perfect eyesight. And can't always play docked. !!
I love my switch, I'm legally blind and can't always play docked. Who cares how it looks as long as can enjoy gaming.
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