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   * **WonderSwan** (mono) - it cannot run WSC-exclusive software, but it is the cheapest of the models.   * **WonderSwan** (mono) - it cannot run WSC-exclusive software, but it is the cheapest of the models.
     * Notably, the original Swan's FSTN display has a different gamma compared to the color-capable models, including in compatibility mode! If you don't own this model, you can use an emulator to compare the reproduction of grey shades.     * Notably, the original Swan's FSTN display has a different gamma compared to the color-capable models, including in compatibility mode! If you don't own this model, you can use an emulator to compare the reproduction of grey shades.
 +  * **Pocket Challenge V2** - it's a mono WonderSwan from Benesse!
 +    * Downside: It doesn't actually run WS software, because they expect input buttons to be in different places.
 +    * Upside: That's the only incompatibility, and it's //cheap//.
  
 In addition, for capturing footage from real hardware, you may be interested in a consolizer mod, which turns an existing WonderSwan Color system into a headless device with HDMI output. The [[https://github.com/zwenergy/swancolorHD|swancolorHD]] is open source design for DIY builders; [[https://shop.retro-protect.com/|RETRO PROTECT]] sells prebuilt units in Japan under the WSCHD brand. In addition, for capturing footage from real hardware, you may be interested in a consolizer mod, which turns an existing WonderSwan Color system into a headless device with HDMI output. The [[https://github.com/zwenergy/swancolorHD|swancolorHD]] is open source design for DIY builders; [[https://shop.retro-protect.com/|RETRO PROTECT]] sells prebuilt units in Japan under the WSCHD brand.
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