GB Operator Turns Your Game Boy Camera Into ‘The Worst And Best Webcam You’ll Ever Own’

Epilogue, the company behind the GB Operator, has revealed that it’s adding a feature to its Playback app that will let you use the Game Boy Camera as a lo-fi webcam.

In case you didn’t know, the GB Operator is a device that allows you to play original Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance cartridges on your PC via emulation.

The Playback app currently allows you to upload photos from the Game Boy Camera accessory, but Epilogue has just demonstrated the ability to use the device as a webcam.

“We now have a live stream from the Game Boy Camera, but we still need to polish some things up and allow for some configuration options,” the company explains. “We wanted to share this update because it was exciting to finally see it working, and we can’t wait to see everyone have fun with it. This is the worst and best webcam you’ll ever own.”

We recently reviewed the $50 GB carrier, giving it a score of 8/10 and stating:

Considering what it offers, the GB Operator is pretty good. The hardware is small and easily portable, the emulation is excellent, and the Playback app is evolving into something that’s packed with options and features. The problem is that it’s still a niche product – and there’s no denying that, without a computer, it’s little more than a paperweight.

However, if you’re looking for a way to enjoy your Game Boy library while sitting in front of your computer (or want to preserve your collection or save data), this makes a lot of sense, especially at such a reasonable price.

Epilogue is also working on the SN operator, which will perform the same trick as the GB operator