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Open-Source RISCBoy Console Built From Scratch

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

RISCBoy is an open-source portable gaming console designed entirely from scratch, with hardware and software available on GitHub. The project, by developer Wren6991, has garnered 7 points and 1 comment on Hacker News. It targets hobbyists and developers interested in custom hardware and retro gaming.

Meridian48 take
While niche, RISCBoy exemplifies the growing maker movement in gaming hardware, though its impact beyond enthusiast circles remains limited.
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