


But whilst this seems like just another retro gaming system, that is where the similarities end. Instead he has produced a system more reminiscent of a SEGA Game Gear. The self-taught electronics and gaming enthusiast has created a Game Boy inspired handheld, although without the classic block shape from Nintendo. He was displaying a gaming system that he had developed himself, using Intel Core M to power the device, Teensy based controls and status lights/battery levels which are run from an Arduino.

It was the creation of a New York architect (that’s right, architect! I love the maker community) called Anthony Campusano. I may not have been lucky enough to get across the Atlantic last week for the World Maker Faire in New York City (although I will be at the Maker Faire in Rome next week!!) yet from across the pond one particular gadget still managed to catch my eye on social media.
