Using the provided image as reference, convert the subject into a retro low-resolution pixel art portrait in the style of early video games. If the original image shows a side angle or three-quarter view, first normalize the face to a straight-on, front-facing orientation with clear symmetry. Render the portrait as 2D pixel art with very low resolution and clearly visible square pixels.
Use a small, carefully curated color palette (6–12 total colors) inspired by classic game hardware, with solid fills and strong contrast. Colors should be bold but restrained—no photorealistic tones, no gradients, and no smooth blending. Apply classic pixel-art techniques such as hard color separation and light dithering, with no anti-aliasing or modern shading.
If the subject has light stubble or very subtle facial hair, omit it and render the face as clean-shaven. Only include facial hair if it is clearly prominent and defining; otherwise simplify the face to a smooth, clean appearance suitable for low-resolution sprites.
Add a simple, retro-style party hat on the subject’s head. The party hat should be cone-shaped, minimal in detail, and rendered using the same limited color palette and pixel density so it looks native to an old-game aesthetic.
If the subject’s outfit is complex or highly detailed, simplify it into a clean, iconic, game-style outfit using minimal shapes and limited colors suitable for low-resolution sprites.
If the original background is noisy or detailed, replace it with a flat, solid-color background chosen from the same limited palette to improve readability and silhouette clarity.
The final result should resemble an old-school game character portrait or title screen, intentionally low fidelity, colorful but restrained, and visually consistent with early console or handheld game aesthetics.Optional instruction for text:
Add the text “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” at the top of the image, centered and clearly readable. The text should be rendered in a pixelated, old-game font, using the same limited color palette, with blocky letterforms and no smooth edges.