Experimental Pi, a California-based company that creates and sells entertaining kits and products that revolve around the Raspberry Pi platform, has launched a fantastic new games console that is designed to be spectacularly compact yet surprisingly versatile.
The 'PiBoy Mini' is a games console that measures in at only 112 x 88 x 20 mm in size. However, its diminutive stature doesn't prevent it from offering a range of features that include a 3.5-inch LCD screen boasting a 640 x 480 resolution, more than sufficient for retro gaming. Elsewhere, the 'PiBoy Mini' offers HDMI connectivity, built-in charging and versatile gaming thanks to its D-pad, quadrant of primary buttons and pair of shoulder buttons.
Available for pre-order for a price of $90, the 'PiBoy Mini' is also easy to assemble, making it ideal for newcomers to the Raspberry Pi world.
Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles
The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package
Trend Themes
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3. Retro Gaming Resurgence - There is a trend towards nostalgia in the gaming industry and companies can capitalize on this by offering retro-style gaming products.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The gaming industry can benefit by producing more affordable and portable consoles that appeal to consumers who value convenience.
2. DIY Electronics - The DIY electronics industry can expand its offerings by creating more gaming-specific kits that allow consumers to customize their gaming experiences.
3. Raspberry Pi - The Raspberry Pi industry can capitalize on the trend towards retro gaming by creating more products that cater to this nostalgia, such as the 'PiBoy Mini'.