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Arduview transparent handheld console preps for Kickstarter launch

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A new handheld gaming console called Arduview, featuring a fully transparent design including its shell, motherboard, and display, is preparing for a Kickstarter launch. Based on the open-source Arduboy platform and Arduino, the lightweight device comes pre-loaded with 400 games and connects via USB-C. While early founder pricing is available, the console is expected to retail for $100, with Kickstarter backers anticipating hardware delivery in 2027. AI

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Arduview transparent handheld console preps for Kickstarter launch

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    ‘World’s first fully transparent video game console’ is on its way to Kickstarter — Arduview handheld’s shell, PCB, and display are all transparent

    The first units of the ‘world’s first fully transparent video game console’ are shipping to founders, and now the Arduview project is on its way to Kickstarter.

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