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GameShell, Open Source Portable Game Console, Modular DIY Kit, Ideal for Indie Game Developers, Hackers and Retro Games Collectors (White)

3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Platform PlayStation, Linux, Game Boy Advance
Input Device Gamepad
Brand clockwork
Model Name GameShell
Color White

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  • Sorry, GameShell is out of stock now, will be restocked soon.----【Play Retro Games from Famous Consoles】 The World's first modular, portable gaming console with a GNU/LINUX embedded operating system. Allowing users to play retro games from Atari, GB, GBA, NES, MAME, MD, PS1 and various other historic consoles. Each GameShell device comes with pre-installed the Cave Story, Freedom and indie games.
  • 【Create Your Own Games & Mods】GameShell supports unique programming languages such as Preset C, Python, Lua, JS and LISP. You can modify pre-existing titles or even create new games as you wish.
  • 【Powerful Clockwork Pi Development Board】 ClockworkPi’s substantial capacity power allows GameShell users to create DIY wireless speakers, program a custom remote for device control, or even make smart toys that can independently interact with Lego blocks.
  • 【Enjoy Big Screen Gaming Even On A Downsized Linux Computer】 Experience the ultimate freedom of “large scale” TV gaming by connecting a GameShell device to any modern screen via micro HDMI port. GameShell can even be run like a pocket Linux computer by connecting your keyboard and mouse trough OTG or Bluetooth services.
  • 【Fun and Easy Assembly Process】 GameShell’s included 5+1 modules are: ClockworkPi main board v3.1, Arduino compatible Keyboard, Two channel stereo speaker,2.7-inch RGB@60fps Screen, 1200 mAh rechargeable battery and 5 independent IO extended keys. Many tutorial videos on YouTube are available for quick demonstration.
Note: Products with electrical plugs are designed for use in the US. Outlets and voltage differ internationally and this product may require an adapter or converter for use in your destination. Please check compatibility before purchasing.

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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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3.6 out of 5 stars
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LOVE IT!
So, after unboxing and seeing all the pieces I pulled out the instructions and got to work.The instructions are very simple to follow to out the system together and it's easy to change out the back plate for the one with extra buttons (I use them for PSX).Adding games was a little confusing at first but after reading the forums, I used the USB Ethernet option and SSHed in. From there, it was simple. Just drag and drop.So far I've played NES, GBA, GBC, GB, SNES, SEGA, and PSX. All working really well with either retroarch or the systems preinstalled emulators.10/10 would happily buy this again.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
A great portable way to access my favorite games from yesteryear! Assembly is straightforward if you follow the instructions and equip yourself with the right tools, primarily a cutter to take the parts off the frame. Make sure you cut or file off the plastic spurs to ensure that the parts fit correctly in assembly. Also, you need to have clean hands before handling the screen to avoid fingerprints. Don't worry if it doesn't all snap into place at each and every step, it all comes together well in the end.

There's a few forums and videos online to help, just need to search for them. I had to fiddle with screen settings for some games, but otherwise it's pretty straightforward.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
So, after unboxing and seeing all the pieces I pulled out the instructions and got to work.

The instructions are very simple to follow to out the system together and it's easy to change out the back plate for the one with extra buttons (I use them for PSX).

Adding games was a little confusing at first but after reading the forums, I used the USB Ethernet option and SSHed in. From there, it was simple. Just drag and drop.

So far I've played NES, GBA, GBC, GB, SNES, SEGA, and PSX. All working really well with either retroarch or the systems preinstalled emulators.

10/10 would happily buy this again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
So, after unboxing and seeing all the pieces I pulled out the instructions and got to work.

The instructions are very simple to follow to out the system together and it's easy to change out the back plate for the one with extra buttons (I use them for PSX).

Adding games was a little confusing at first but after reading the forums, I used the USB Ethernet option and SSHed in. From there, it was simple. Just drag and drop.

So far I've played NES, GBA, GBC, GB, SNES, SEGA, and PSX. All working really well with either retroarch or the systems preinstalled emulators.

10/10 would happily buy this again.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
This device has been nothing but headaches for me. Building it was great fun though and the build quality is great! But this device doesn't do anything but crash, restart, and look nice on your desk. There is virtually no tech support either other than forum users. After months of troubleshooting and reinstalling the hardware, the thing finally just died and won't turn on. This was a wasted $150+, this screams scam to me. My biggest regret is not buying this through amazon, can't get a refund now...
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Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2019
To those of you who are interested in purchasing this, here are some of the problems I encountered:
1) When playing GBA/GB games, miss-click the top left menu button will instantly kick you back to the system menu, losing all game progress that's not saved, a deal breaker for me
2) some of the PS titles might stuck on startup
3) Terrible button consistency between apps, sometimes confirmation is A, sometimes it's B, sometimes it's the start button, to the developers: if you dont have a UI/UX designer, get one. If you do, listen to their concerns.
4) Screen is a bit small for PS games
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2019
Before these were available on Amazon, I purchased directly through their site. Because I did not buy here, this review won't get the "verified" mark, but hopefully other owners will see that there is nothing false here and can upvote this review.

First, the good. The kit hardware itself feels very high quality. The design is quite innovative with pieces that get cut out of a sprue, snap and rotate together. The circuit boards are impressively small and the factory soldering job looks top notch. The plastics also feel really good, nothing creepy-crawly about it compared to the flood of dedicated emulation handhelds out there. The wires are quite thin with slightly difficult connectors, though, which makes me question the longevity if you're planning to crack it open often, say to upgrade the sd card image. I never connect to a display, but my biggest hardware annoyance is that plugging it in for charging always turns on the unit.

The praise stops after assembly, however. The software environment is a bit of a nightmare. It's running on Linux but, for a commercial product built on Linux, there's zero harmony to be had. Problems like: using the "Update" option in the UI only updates the GUI, not the underlying system. They have to expose the GPU driver in the menus because some things won't work depending on your selection, or others are grossly hindered by it (screen tearing). The UI is also a mess: sometimes "A" is select, sometimes it's "B", sometimes it's "Start", with an "anything goes" attitude with the programs that it launches with regards to button assignments. Some emulators won't run without a BIOS, but the UI provides no help in getting things into the right locations. Tiny Cloud is a neat idea but it's still inconvenient if you're going back and forth trying to get stuff working.

Compare and contrast to Retropie, provided for free, that puts a "UI first" face on emulating many machines and has been thought through. They spent the time and effort to make their environment approachable by non-hackers, while ClockworkPi simply does not. The default cores selected are also definitely not optimal for the platform. Why didn't they take a few minutes to set this up before slapping a price tag and shoving it out the door?

For the price, consider a Freeplay Zero or CM3 for a more "stock" Arm Linux experience, using a fork of Retropie instead of some broken UI that doesn't configure anything well. You can get a Zero kit for a very similar price and while it will be harder to assemble, you'll only have to worry about that once, or pay a little bit more for a preassembled unit. If you don't care about Linux, also in the price range is a hacked PS Vita and it can play far more demanding games. Overall, the GameShell ecosystem isn't very good at all and I wouldn't recommend it, even for hackers.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
There was a small defect in the rubber directional pad but otherwise I'm very happy with the product. This is probably not something that happens with all units and so far it still seems to work fine. This was a really fun build and I'm excited to play around with this. I won't knock the rating because of a non visible part unless it affects the function and I don't wanna send it back right now. I am so EXCITED! BUY ONE OR TWO OR THREE!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Small defect in directional pad but an amazing product overall!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020
There was a small defect in the rubber directional pad but otherwise I'm very happy with the product. This is probably not something that happens with all units and so far it still seems to work fine. This was a really fun build and I'm excited to play around with this. I won't knock the rating because of a non visible part unless it affects the function and I don't wanna send it back right now. I am so EXCITED! BUY ONE OR TWO OR THREE!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
Okay I’m not going to lie this device is so freaking cool but it’s either me or the system. I had it for only 24 hours and I had to restore and format the unit twice!!
Yes I was trying to learn on how to emulators and all that stuff but eventual the system died and stopped working like black screen and just dead.
There are no tutorials on YouTube or maybe there are 2 or 3 videos about coding and all that stuff.

That’s my own experience and yours might be different.

Enjoy😉
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