This homemade gadget lets you tune into Grand Theft Auto’s in-game radio in your own car

A Grand Theft Auto fan has just developed a homemade gadget that allows you to experience the glory of the GTA radio in real life.

Powered by Rasperberry Pi, this nifty device is both compact and affordable.

Driving will never be the same again, with Rockstar Games’ satire-packed stations bursting out of the screen and into your car.

If you’ve been waiting for GTA VI to hit, this is a great way to pass the time and keep the hype alive.

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You can switch between stations with a knob just like the game

Part of the fun of the GTA series has always been its in-game radio.

Each station sounds so authentic that you forget it’s fictional; at least, until you hear an ad for a fake pharmaceutical company or a talk show host melting down on air.

Now, a tech enthusiast in Germany has figured out how to bring that same energy into his actual car stereo.

The YouTube creator behind the channel Zeug und Kram (‘stuff and junk’ in German) built a slick little 12-volt dongle that slots into his car’s power socket.

For a homemade gadget, it’s also pretty aesthetic.

Instead of a messy tangle of wires, it’s a professional-looking dongle, complete with a circular display showing the logo of whichever GTA is ‘on air’.

A small knob lets you switch between stations, just like in the game.

Inside, the device stores audio and graphics for all the stations, ready to blast Vinewood Boulevard Radio or Los Santos Rock Radio whenever you want.

You can make this homemade gadget yourself

Under the hood, the portable GTA radio is powered by a Raspberry Pi: a tiny, affordable computer beloved by tinkerers everywhere.

The setup also includes a Bluetooth transmitter, so it can play directly through the car’s speakers.

The case is 3D-printed and neatly assembled, making the finished gadget look more like a commercial product than a weekend DIY project.

The creator even walks viewers through the full build on YouTube, and shares detailed instructions on Instructables for anyone wanting to replicate it.

Even if you never try it yourself, it’s a fun reminder of how creative gaming fans can be.

It might not make your commute shorter, but at least you’ll have something to listen to while you wait for Grand Theft Auto VI to hit.

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