The Arduboy Mini gaming handheld with a 0.96-inch OLED screen and 300+ games is now on Kickstarter. The crowdfunding campaign will run until January 4, 2023, with a minimum target of US$ 30,000. The Arduboy Mini is a compact gaming handheld that can comfortably sit inside a wallet. It was announced three years ago while its predecessor the Arduboy FX was released this year after a 7-year wait. The company says the new device presents an unparalleled minimalist gaming experience for users.
If the target is met, the Arduboy Mini
could arrive around mid-2023. The compact gaming handheld runs the Arduino
system and it is compatible with all software developed for its predecessor. It
is powered by the 16MHz Atmega 3244 processor with 16MB of flash storage. The
8-bit gaming handheld will not ship with a battery, case, or speaker but it
features USB-C charging. It is available in standard and Graffiti colorways and
is priced at US$ 129.
So far, the Kickstarter campaign for the
Arduboy Mini has gotten up to US$ 18,000 pledged by about 300 backers. Backers
will only be charged if the project meets its funding goal by the January 4
deadline. If the campaign reaches 3x its funding goal, custom color circuit
boards will be unlocked. Apart from the pre-installed 300+ games, you can also
learn C++ coding and make your own games with help from online tutorials. The
Arduboy FX Mod-Chip is available for pre-order and this will upgrade the device
to the latest configuration.
The Arduboy Mini gaming handheld is more
affordable and could be very useful in programming lessons via C++. The Arduboy
online community also provides support and resources including more than a
dozen educational tutorials. The games on the Arduboy Mini are open source and
we expect the Kickstarter campaign to be highly successful.
