Invention by ZX Spectrum Inventor’s Nephew: Gift Card-Sized Raspberry Pi Gaming Console with 4-Inch IPS Screen and Pre-Loaded Arcade Games

Oh man, where do I start? Retro gaming’s sorta having this wild comeback, right? Like, you’ve got these cool gadgets popping up everywhere, taking people on nostalgia trips. It’s like folks are hooked, reliving those pixelated pasts through handhelds and emulators. Enter the latest gizmo by some chap named Grant Sinclair. And get this—it’s the size of a freakin’ gift card! No joke, you could stick it in your wallet. Maybe your grandma could mistake it for a birthday present.

Okay, let’s rewind a bit. Grant Sinclair. If that name rings a bell, it’s ‘cause he’s the nephew of Sir Clive Sinclair, that ZX Spectrum guy from back in the day. I kinda imagine family get-togethers where everyone’s tinkering with gadgets. Anyway, Grant’s not resting on the family legacy or whatever—he’s launched this thing called the GamerCard®. Yeah, neat name, right? It’s basically a retro gaming handheld powered by a Raspberry Pi. Fancy stuff. A 4-inch screen with pixels so sharp someone could lose an eye. It even has these funky buttons that make you feel like you’re on an arcade trip. You turn it on, and boom—games right there, ready to rock ‘n’ roll.

Now, I’m just rambling here, but the console’s got this custom home launcher with big icons. Like big enough even after you’ve had a few too many the night before, you’d still hit the right button. Plus, it plays games like Bloo Kid 2 and AstroBlaze DX. Ever heard of ’em? They’re like those pixel-art things that look pretty rad on this tiny screen.

Here’s a weird mental picture: it’s so thin, you’d think it’d snap, but nope—it’s just 6.5 mm and barely weighs more than a chocolate bar. They’ve ditched any bulky cases, so you’re holding the tech barebones. Wild, huh?

What’s under the hood is equally bonkers. It’s a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, so while you’re playing games, you’ve actually got a full-fledged PC in your palm. USB-C and HDMI ports mean it could be a mini desktop setup if that’s your vibe. Though, might cost a pretty penny in Raspberry Pi terms.

Oh, the price! It’s £125, so basically around $170 bucks over here in the States. I mean, maybe it’s worth it if you’re really into gift card-sized devices? Otherwise, there are gazillion other consoles that might not have the same drip but give you more bang for your buck.

So there you have it. Ultra cool, yet, is it just style over substance? Hard to say. But whatever, it’s a quirky piece of tech that’s gonna get some love just for being different. If you’re into the whole nostalgia thing—or just want something to show off at parties—this might just be your jam. Or not. Who can tell anymore?