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

Oh, retro gaming. It’s like that obscure band I loved in high school—suddenly everyone’s into it. Weird, right? So there’s this new gadget, super tiny like a gift card. Yeah, you read that right—a gaming device that’s basically credit card-sized. I didn’t even know that was possible until now. Anyway, Grant Sinclair, nephew of that tech legend Sir Clive Sinclair, is behind it. Feels kind of ironic, isn’t it? Sticking to the family legacy and all.

So, this thing, called GamerCard, is powered by a Raspberry Pi. It’s got this sweet 4″ screen—sharp enough to make you squint happily—and a bunch of buttons that feel all clicky-clicky. Honestly, when I saw it, I wondered if I could accidentally slip it into my wallet. Spoiler: I can’t. Too bulky, even if it’s thin. (I call false advertising!)

Jumping around a bit—like a flea on a hot brick—let’s dive into the games. Comes with a bunch of retro classics preloaded. Plug, play, reminisce about times when denim jackets and mixtapes were a thing. But wait—there’s more. It can handle coding in languages I barely understand. Talk about overachieving.

Now, onto the nerdy stuff. My inner geek was drooling—two indie games from Nintendo made their way here. Bloo Kid 2 and AstroBlaze DX. Platformers and space shooters, anyone? They’re all pixel-esque, just perfect for this dinky screen. Something about pixels makes me all nostalgic, you know?

Back to the hardware—it’s like somebody squished a computer into a wisp-thin card. A Raspberry Pi Zero 2W lurking inside, just waiting for some keyboard-mouse action if you fancy transforming it into a mini-PC. But honestly, would you? I’d probably mess it up somehow.

If you’re wondering about the cost, let’s just say it’s not exactly a bargain. At £125 (or $170-ish if you’re stateside), it’s like you’re paying for the nostalgia tax and then some. Other retro devices are cheaper, probably more sensible buys—no offense, Grant.

So, do you dive in and splurge, or save for something more, um, practical? If you’re a sucker for retro gaming wrapped in a novel package, go for it. Otherwise, maybe just admire from afar.

Cracking device, but only if you’re wearing those rose-tinted glasses… you know?