"GameShell" which can be used for other purposes by programming with a game machine of a game-boy style design that can enjoy retro games
Even if past retro games were remade for smartphones and the image was beautiful, "I want to play with the old screen as it is", "That work will not be remade anywhere", "Game is limited to 2D" etc. dissatisfied It is also the fact that there is a voice of. "GameShellIf you have, you can activate the emulator of the retro game machine, play the old game as a portable game machine, and use it as programming, as various geek gadgets such as wireless speaker.
GameShell, Open Source Retro Gaming & STEM Portable Console by clockwork - Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/954662076/gameshell-redefine-retro-game-console
Whether "GameShell" is what kind of product, it is understood by seeing the following movie.
"GameShell" is a game console.
It's modular ... ...
It is also portable ... ....
Because it is open source, it is a cool device that can do a lot of things.
Let's look at an example of retro gamer's Jackie.
She plays classic platformer game "Cave Story" with "GameShell".
"GameShell" has a microSD slot.
Games of thousands of titles, she can download online.
If you feel nostalgic, you can start the emulator with "GameShell".
Unlike smartphone's slippery touch operation, "GameShell" classic controller is ideal for retrogame.
Indie game developer Tom.
He likes to enter cheat codes, add a new character model, and remodel the game.
He is also developing games for "GameShell".
On the screen you are programming Python, but you can also use other programming languages such as C and Lisp.
For producers like William, "GameShell" is an all-in-one development kit that runs on GNU / Linux.
ARM-based development board
Arduino compatible programmable keypad ......
2.7 inch screen
1050 mAh battery
It has a stereo speaker.
And the case can be selected from 3 colors from the front case and 3 colors from the back case.
If you use the prepared STL file, it is also possible to print the case 3D.
In "GameShell", all parts are provided for the function to operate properly. There is no need to find each compatible part, like Raspberry Pi, which only offers development boards.
To use "GameShell" as a device, enter the program into PC or Mac.
Upload to "GameShell" via Wi-Fi.
Then, let's operate "GameShell" as a Wi-Fi speaker ......
Robot controller
Smart home remote control
It can also be operated as an 8-bit synthesizer.
Beginning with games, to the future of hardware. "GameShell" is everywhere together.
"GameShell" is a cloud funding platformKickstarterWe are seeking investment for commercialization at the target price of 50,000 dollars (about 5.6 million yen), collecting more than about 158,000 dollars (about 17.8 million yen) at the time of leaving 26 days until the deadline We have succeeded, and commercialization is certain.
At the time of article creation, the frame of the "Super Early Bird - Special" plan, which is an early investment discount discount system, remains and the right to select the colors of the front case and the rear case with a capital of 99 dollars (about 11,100 yen) And "GameShell" and a microSD card, you can get a sticker, you can get a T-shirt as a bonus of the Special plan. In addition, "Early Bird - Two" in which Gameshell becomes a set is 199 dollars (about 22,300 yen), the front case is white, the rear case is gray fixed. In addition, "Super Early Bird - Ten Pack" which is a set of 10 pieces of Gameshell is $ 890 (about 100,000 yen), and the color selection right is not specified clearly.
For shipping to Japan, a shipping fee of 10 dollars (about 1100 yen) is required separately. The deadline of the investment is Japan time, which is 0:59 on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, and the shipping time is scheduled for April 2018 or later.
GameShell, Open Source Retro Gaming & STEM Portable Console by clockwork - Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/954662076/gameshell-redefine-retro-game-console
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