Pokemon Enthusiast Successfully Plays Game on Car's Radio Screen

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Modders continue to find inventive outlets for gaming, with one fan successfully running Pokemon on their car's radio display.

Tesla owners can now enjoy playing popular video games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Mario Kart using the built-in features of their cars. Although it is important to note that playing video games while driving is not advisable, it is certainly fascinating to witness the ability to play classic games like Pokemon on non-traditional platforms like car radio displays.

Pokemon can now be played on the go, thanks to a modder who found a way to have it running on a car's radio display. Modders are known for their creative ways of gaming, and this includes playing classic games in unexpected places. Fans have already managed to play DOOM on a potato-powered calculator, a pregnancy test, and even Nintendo's Game and Watch handheld reissue.

Now, the radio displays found in modern cars have become another unconventional gaming platform. Tesla vehicles, in particular, have allowed gamers to play Cyberpunk 2077 while making pit stops for gas. Tesla owners have even discovered how to play games like Mario Kart with the car's steering wheel as a controller. However, it is worth mentioning that owning a Tesla is not a requirement for dedicated modders. Recently, one fan successfully ran Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl on their Ford Focus.

The car-related Pokemon fun doesn't end there. A Reddit user, ZanClackRuso, surprised fellow fans by playing Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on their car's Android-based radio display. They shared a photo showing them navigating a town using the radio's touchscreen as a controller. Other users expressed amazement in the comments, with some joking about the dangers of hunting for shiny Pokemon while driving.

This isn't the first time a Pokemon fan has played the game on a car's touchscreen. Modders have also brought Nintendo's RPGs to calculators and Apple Watches. In the case of ZanClackRuso, some users theorize that they used a radio with screen-mirroring capabilities to run the MyBoy Game Boy Advance emulator.

Playing video games while driving is not recommended, but it is remarkable to witness devoted modders succeed in running iconic games like Doom and Pokemon on unusual hardware such as car radio displays. This is particularly fitting for Pokemon, considering that most Pokemon games are typically played on portable devices like the original Game Boy or the more contemporary Nintendo Switch in its handheld mode. Now, ZanClackRuso has elevated the concept by transforming their car into the ultimate portable gaming system, allowing them to catch rare Pokemon while making a pit stop at a gas station.