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Much, *much* more interesting is the POOM - an Arduboy-inspired #microcontroller powered handheld games console which doubles as an electronics, communication, and even security mutlitool like the Flipper Zero.
There's even talk of adding full compatibility with #Arduboy games, which'd give it a decent catalogue.
#Technology #News #Hackster #Crowdfunding #Electronics #Gadgets #Gaming #Security
https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/arduboyfxc-coming-in-dec25-11-06-25/
The Arduboy is a rare example of an open source video game console. The company just announced that it is releasing a new model in December 2025 with USB-C and link cable (how nostalgic!) support. I find this intriguing. However, I bought an Arduboy about a year ago and have not really used it yet. Now that I finally set up my Anbernic RG351V with AmberELEC, I should cross one other handheld game to-do item off my list (especially since no OS change is required for my Arduboy).
Lilbits: Arduboy FX-C, AYANEO AM03, OneXFly Apex announcements… and maybe Windows 11 will actually shut down when it’s supposed to soon
Developer Kevin Bates has been making Arduboy handheld game consoles for more than a decade, bringing together Arduino hardware and support for 8-bit homebrew games into portable, programmable devices.
The latest is the newly announced Arduboy FX-C, which brings some modern features like a USB-C port and some retro features… like support for playing multiplayer games by connecting two units […]
#arduboy #arduboyFxC #ayaneoAm03 #handheldPc #lenovoLegionTab5 #lenovoLegionY700 #lilbits #macMiniClone #microsoft #onexflyApex #orico #oricoOmniplus #raspberryPi #updateAndShutDown #windows11
New blog post time!
This week's game is Under the Tower, an RPG for the Arduboy (and Gamebuino) that you can complete in 1-2 hours. The particular format it takes forces it to shed a lot of the things you'd expect in a RPG, creating a unique experience with a focus on character-specific abilities:
https://ephemeralenigmascom.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/under-the-tower/