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

Alright, so here we go. Just hanging out, chatting about the latest retro gaming gadget. Ever notice how everything old becomes cool again? Total irony. Anyway, I stumbled on something. Imagine a gaming device the size of a gift card. Yeah, you heard me right. Grant Sinclair, nephew of that Sinclair dude who got folks coding back in the day, is behind it. No joke, this thing could slip right into your pocket—or your wallet, maybe? Seriously tiny.

So, it’s called GamerCard®. It runs on Raspberry Pi, and let me say, it’s not just a pretty face. The screen’s this 4″ beauty, all shiny with 254 PPI. Didn’t count each one myself. And those buttons… eight snap-dome things. Don’t know what that means? Me neither, but they click nicely. Also, you get some arcade games preloaded. Just grab it and off you go.

Oh, and emulators. RetroPie, Lakka, and friends. Play some PICO-8 stuff, feel real nostalgic, you know? Coding geeks—good news. Tinker away with MicroPython and the rest. And speaking of games, they’ve tossed in Bloo Kid 2 and AstroBlaze DX. Names sounds epic, right? Well, they’re made for the square screen—arcade vibes on the go.

Side note: The thing is thin. Like really thin, 6.5 mm to be exact. I bet it weighs less than my morning coffee. Reminds me of those chips you see behind the counter. Apparently, ditching the normal case makes it so, hence the gift card gimmick.

Oh, oh! Here’s the kicker. It’s a full-blown PC too. Raspberry Pi Zero and all. It’s got ports for days, USB-C and HDMI. But honestly, are you going to connect this tiny wonder to a keyboard? Talk about a wallet-sized desktop. Price? Well, at £125, or around $170, it’s a bit oof. Could snag something like the Retroid Pocket cheaper.

Anyway, before you burn cash on it, think: Is it about nostalgia or practicality? It’s quirky, sure, but is it worth the bucks? Guess that depends on if you like gaming gadgets shaped like credit cards. A niche wonder, no doubt. But hey, creativity points, right?