Game Boy Coding Adventure

You can now pre-order the print version of Game Boy Coding Adventure! Please visit the book web page on the No Starch Press website and make sure to enter the coupon code "PREORDER" to get the 25% discount. You'll also get access to the early access program ebook, which contains the first nine chapters.

Embark on a journey to Game Boy programming mastery. Game Boy Coding Adventure is a complete, practical and timeless guide to unleash the power of the iconic handheld console. By the end of the book, you will have acquired all the necessary technical knowledge to program games and applications for the Game Boy.

Book features

Complete

Every register and every functionality of the Game Boy is explained in detail. This is the first and last book you’ll ever need to program the Game Boy. The appendices also cover the Game Boy Color, the Game Boy Printer and the Super Game Boy.

Practical

The concepts are illustrated by over 70 code samples available on GitHub. The book is not yet another dry reference. You will gain hands-on experience straight away.

Timeless

The Game Boy is a remarkable piece of gaming history. This is your chance to dig into its fascinating hardware and program it like it was meant to be.

Low-cost

Programming the Game Boy is a rewarding hobby that won’t drain your wallet. The software used in the book is freely available on the Internet. All you need to get started is a computer. You don’t even need a Game Boy!

Audience

Anyone with basic programming skills can successfully read the book. A good understanding of fundamental concepts, such as variables, loops, conditionals and functions, is expected, but no prior knowledge of assembly language or the Game Boy hardware is assumed.

Whether you want to create games or applications, are interested in ROM hacking or are looking for a fun way to raise your engineering skills, this book will fulfill your needs.

A free sample containing the table of contents and the first four chapters is available here. Please have a look.

Support

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