PocketSprite is a new tiny retro handheld games
system, which has this week launched via the Crowd Supply crowdfunding website,
and has already nearly raised its required US$ 20,000 pledge goal. Thanks to over
380 backers with still 41 days remaining on its campaign. The tiny keychain
PocketSprite games console comes pre-loaded with two emulators in the form of
the GNUBoy and SMS Plus. Allowing you to play “every single game” from the
Nintendo Game Boy, Nintendo Game Boy Color, Sega Master System and Sega Game
Gear consoles.
PocketSprite measures just 55 x 32 x 14 mm and is
powered by a ESP32 dual-core 240 MHz MCU supported by 520 KB RAM, 448 KB ROM
with 128 MBit flash the storage all enclosed in an injection moulded ABS
enclosure. Other features include a small 13mm mono speaker and connectivity
provided by LE Bluetooth and wireless. The retro games console is also open
source and everything the team has created will be posted on their GitHub
repository once the campaign is completed.
The small games console is equipped with an even
smaller OLED screen measuring just 25 x 22 mm and offering a resolution of 96 x
64 pixels, offering 60+ frames per second gameplay. The integrated internal
battery is capable of providing hours of gameplay and offers months of standby
time, after which it can be recharged using the integrated micro USB port.
PocketSprite is now available from US$ 55 from the
Crowd Supply website and if all goes well is expected to start shipping out to
backers during May 2018.
