Nephew of ZX Spectrum Creator Designs Credit Card-Sized Raspberry Pi Gaming Console — GamerCard Boasts 4-Inch IPS Display and Pre-Loaded Arcade Classics

Okay, so here’s the lowdown on this retro gaming biz. Seriously, if you haven’t noticed, old-school gaming is having a wild comeback. Like, really wild. Little devices popping up everywhere, making classic games feel like they’re just chillin’ in the here and now. The latest gadget? Grant Sinclair’s got a handheld that’s as tiny as, get this, a freakin’ retail gift card. No joke.

Oh, and there’s a video thing they want you to watch. Not sure why, but hey, it’s there—have fun.

Quick history lesson: Grant Sinclair is somehow related to the legendary Sir Clive Sinclair. That guy? He made the ZX Spectrum and probably got a ton of people into gaming and nerdy stuff. Now, Grant’s carrying the torch or, maybe, clinging to some family nostalgia? Whatever. Let’s focus on this quirky gizmo of his.

GamerCard®—yeah, that’s what it’s called—is packed with a Raspberry Pi. It’s rocking a snazzy 4″ IPS screen with crisp visuals. Underneath, it’s got these round button pad things. I try picturing it, and it’s like arcade but pocket-sized. Out of the box, it’s loaded with fast-paced games, so you can play without wasting a second.

Hold up; there’s more to this little wonder. It boasts a custom launcher with big icons (because who wants small icons?). Plus, it runs emulators like RetroPie and Recalbox. For those in the coding scene, it speaks MicroPython and more techy lingo. Oh, and remember Bloo Kid 2 and AstroBlaze DX? They hopped over from the Nintendo Switch to the GamerCard, which is kinda neat.

Visually, imaginatively thin—just 6.5 mm. We’re talking the weight of a feather-weight here—100 grams. They even hang it around like it’s just another gift card at a checkout. Pure style. I mean, that thin-ness is insane, right? Something about ditching traditional cases, so you’re gripping the game itself.

But don’t be fooled—underneath it’s a serious piece of tech. Powered by Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, it’s got a mighty quad-core processor, 128GB of space, and a 1600mAh battery. Need to geek out more? There’s a Qwiic connector, handy for when you feel like playing with sensors or whatever.

Ports? It’s got USB-C and HDMI. So theoretically, you could turn this baby into a tiny PC. But wouldn’t that be the world’s spendiest Raspberry Pi setup?

Price-wise, it’s £125—roughly $170. And yeah, you could snag other gadgets like the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro for less… or any Anbernic options. Even those funky clamshell ones like Miyoo Flip might tickle your curiosity for much less cash.

Okay, I might’ve sounded a bit snarky, but real talk: is it genius or just pricy nostalgia? You need some serious retro vibes or a love for gift cards to drop the bucks on this. Still, can’t help but nod at the creativity.

And there ya go. That’s my take.