This Game Boy inspired hi-res music player raised over $500,000 on Kickstarter

Engadget | 19.09.2026 21:30
In recent years, the tech landscape has seen a rise in "dumb devices" that aim for minimalism and offline capability. From flip phones that reject social media to aesthetic-focused music players, simplified tech is making a comeback. This trend can clearly be seen in the popularity of the AP30 Music Boy's Kickstarter campaign, an audio player that draws heavy inspiration from the aesthetics of the Game Boy, but with hi-res specs.