The GamerCard is a new, ultra-slim gaming handheld designed by Grant Sinclair, the nephew of the renowned inventor of the ZX Spectrum computer. What sets this device apart is its incredibly sleek design and its dual function as a Raspberry Pi computer. The GamerCard ditches conventional gaming controls for two large silicone pads, offering a fresh take on handheld gaming.
While many handheld gaming devices attempt to balance portability with performance, they often end up with a bulky design. The GamerCard, however, is just 6.5mm thick and weighs only 100 grams, making it easier to carry around. Despite its light weight, the design cleverly mimics a gift card, complete with a slot for hanging it on a rack—though you won’t find it in stores just yet.
This innovative device is powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, featuring a 64-bit quad-core processor with 512MB of RAM, and houses 128GB of built-in storage. The display is a crisp 4.0-inch 60fps IPS screen protected by sapphire glass, ensuring durability.
Players can control their games using four silicone pads—two on the front and two smaller ones at the back serving as shoulder buttons. The right side of the device is packed with connectivity options, including an HDMI port, a Qwiic port, USB ports, and a USB-C port for charging its 1,600mAh battery.
The GamerCard is also designed with practical features like an anti-bacterial coating on the control pads, a passive heat sink, stereo speakers, and connectivity through Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi. This compact handheld comes pre-loaded with two games optimized from the Nintendo Switch, and can run thousands of retro games via emulation.
Available for purchase at £125 (~$171/€145) directly from the manufacturer’s website, the GamerCard is a unique blend of nostalgia and modern technology, perfect for retro gaming enthusiasts and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts alike.
