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ByteBoi: DIY Advanced Game Console

The ByteBoi is a great way to learn about electronics and have fun doing it. The kit includes all the parts needed to build your own handheld gaming console and works with Make Code Arcade to create and load games. It’s also available with a complete tool kit for assembly.

Popcorn Linux PC

Popcorn Linux PC

This pocket-sized computer runs a full version of Debian 10 w/mainline Linux, and packs a 1080p touchscreen display, a full QWERTY keyboard, expandable storage via SD card, 4x USB-C connectors, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. There’s also a version with LoRaWAN tech for low-power, long range communications. Available 8.2020.

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TinyPi Gaming Handheld

TinyPi Gaming Handheld

Handheld maker wermy shows off a nifty build he found on the sudomod forums. Moosepr’s TinyPi is a ridiculously small gaming system that’s can run all kinds of retro games, and is about as small as you can get using a Raspberry Pi Zero board. Part kits available here.

My Arcade: Data East Classics

My Arcade: Data East Classics
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A handheld gaming system packed with hundreds of classic arcade games from the now defunct Data East, including Bad Dudes, Karate Champ, B-Wings, BurgerTime, Joe & Mac, and more. Available in landscape and GameBoy style designs.

Nintendo 2DS XL

Nintendo 2DS XL

Like TV makers, Nintendo is finally admitting defeat in the world of 3D content, and offering up a new version of their popular folding handheld, devoid of the eyeball-crossing 3D top screen. The 2DS XL does everything the 3DS XL does, minus the 3D bit. Drops 7/28/17 for $150.

Atari Flashback Portable

Atari Flashback Portable
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A handheld edition of the classic Atari 2600 game console with a 3.2″ color display. It comes pre-loaded with 60 games, and can also play game ROMs loaded onto an SD card too. Has a built-in rechargeable battery, and can connect to a TV with RCA composite inputs.

Super Retro Boy

Super Retro Boy

Retro-bit’s new handheld gaming system lets you play Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Game Boy color cartridges all on a shiny new backlit screen that’s bigger and brighter than Nintendo’s originals, and touts a rechargeable battery. Drops Q3 2017 for about $80.

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NVIDIA Shield

NVIDIA Shield

NVIDIA’s first mobile gaming device is available for pre-order and shipping soon. It runs Android Jelly Bean and comes with two games, with more on Google Play. Also streams games from your PC if you have a compatible graphics card.

NVIDIA Project Shield

NVIDIA Project Shield

A handheld Android gaming system which offers a powerful Tegra 4 CPU, can play games on your TV, and stream games from PCs with a compatible graphics card. Price and release date TBD.

Archos GamePad

Archos GamePad
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An Android 4.1 tablet designed for gamers, it has a 7-inch, 1024×600 touchscreen display, dual analog sticks, and programmable face and shoulder buttons. Out in Europe now, U.S. early 2013.

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