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

Alright, buckle up folks, because we’re diving headfirst into this funky, retro-gaming galaxy. So, there’s this wild trend going on—people are all hot and bothered about retro games again. Like, seriously, it’s like everyone discovered their parents’ old Game Boys in the attic and decided they were the best thing ever. Crazy, right? Anyway, here’s the kicker: Grant Sinclair, nephew of THE Sir Clive Sinclair, the ZX Spectrum legend, wants in. Yeah, no pressure, Grant.

He’s whipped up something bizarre and brilliant: the GamerCard, a gaming device that’s as pocket-sized as a… wait for it… gift card. Yep, you heard that right. It’s so thin you might accidentally tip your waiter with it. And suppose you’re asking yourself if he’s riding his uncle’s coattails or blazing his own trail—I don’t know, maybe both?

So, this GamerCard thing is powered by Raspberry Pi (any Pi fans in the house?!) and boasts a juicy 4″ IPS screen. Picture it: pixels popping like digital fireworks. And it’s all tied up with buttons that legit click—that satisfying old-school tactile snap. Feels like pressing a pack of gum. Comes preloaded with arcade games, too. Ever wanted to sneak in a game session in the grocery line? Knock yourself out.

Oh, and guess what, the thing doubles as a rudimentary PC. Seriously, slap on a keyboard and pretend you’re a hacker in some ’80s action movie. Speaking of add-ons, it’s got a Qwiic connector for hooking up bits and bobs—if you’re the tinkering sort. A tech-head’s dream, maybe. Or a nightmare—I dunno, I’m not judging.

Price tag? Yeah, it ain’t cheap. You’re looking at £125, or about $170 if you’re in the US, sipping iced coffee with your irony. By now, some of you might be thinking, “Hold on, isn’t there a cheaper option?” You’re not wrong, my friend, you’re not wrong.

I mean, if you’re straight-up gaga over retro gaming (or enjoy the idea of whipping out an entire gaming console from your wallet), maybe the GamerCard’s your jam. Otherwise, might be worth pondering other options. Just saying. But hey, no one can deny the quirky creativity—it’s like Grant Sinclair turned a childhood dream into reality, one tiny, pixelated step at a time.