ZX Spectrum Inventor’s Nephew Designs Gift Card-Sized Raspberry Pi Gaming Console: Introducing the GamerCard with 4-Inch IPS Screen and Pre-Loaded Arcade Classics

Sure, here’s a reimagined version:

So, retro gaming. I mean, it’s like we’re living in some bizarre timeline where everything old is cool again. Seriously, the kind of gear popping up now is wild. Like, who knew playing games from before I could even spell “computer” would become such a thing? Cue the epic entrance: this new tiny gaming device from Grant Sinclair. Yeah, he’s the dude with the famous uncle—Sir Clive Sinclair, the ZX Spectrum guy. Anyway, Grant made something the size of a gift card. Yep, a gaming device. Go figure.

I watched this video—don’t even get me started on how YouTube just knew I needed to see it (what sorcery is that?)—and it’s called the GamerCard®. This bad boy’s rocking a Raspberry Pi. Sounds fancy, right? The screen’s sharp, 4 inches or so, and pixel-dense (254 PPI if you’re into numbers). And buttons? They’re these round things, and they snap. Which is oddly satisfying. Makes game-jamming feel like clicking a pen, if that makes any sense.

And, oh man, the games. Comes with them preloaded. Some are these pumped-up arcade classics. It’s like, grab this card-sized gadget, and you’re gaming. Instantly. Except maybe not instantly if you lose it in your wallet. Just me? Moving on…

The techy stuff is wild too. There’s a custom launcher—fancy icons and all. And emulators like Recalbox and Lakka. No clue how they squeezed all that in, but it can even handle PICO-8 games. That’s pretty nuts for something this small.

Full-on PC mode, anyone? There’s a quad-core something under the hood (sounds fast) and a whole smorgasbord of indie games like Bloo Kid 2 have made their way here too. Arcade heaven, I tell ya. Pixel art everywhere—kinda retro, kinda artsy.

Now, let’s talk specs—barely thicker than a wafer and as light as a feather. Or, well, 100 grams if you trust scales. It’s designed to hang like a gift card, but… pretty sure you’ll want to hang onto it better. Forget candy at the checkout counter; this is way more exciting.

More than just games. It’s part-PC too, which is crazy. Hook it up with some accessories, and suddenly it’s like, boom, desktop! The tech wizardry is real.

Okay, but it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. The price tag has some heft—£125 or $170 if you prefer your currency in, uh, dollars. There are other options, cheaper options. The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro or those cool flip handhelds that are coming back. Choices, choices.

So, what’s my two cents? This GamerCard thing is insane, but in a good way. It’s quirky, expensive, and sure, not the practical choice for everyone. But if you’re a die-hard retro lover or just into cool little gadgets, maybe it’s for you. Even if not, props to Grant Sinclair for the creativity. Feels like a love letter to an era, even if it’s not signed, sealed, delivered for everyone.

Who knows, maybe one day I’ll play it instead of losing a fortune in loose change at arcades. Ah, memories.