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Tomb Raider playable on $25, 1-watt microcontroller

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A retro gaming enthusiast has successfully run the classic game Tomb Raider on an ESP32-P4 microcontroller, a low-power, inexpensive development board. The dual-core 400 MHz RISC-V processor, consuming about 1 watt, was able to render the game at a playable 1024x600 resolution. This demonstration highlights the increasing processing power of microcontrollers, making them capable of running complex applications previously requiring more powerful hardware. AI

IMPACT Showcases the increasing capabilities of low-power hardware for running complex applications.

RANK_REASON Demonstration of a game running on a low-power microcontroller, not a new product release or significant industry event.

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Tomb Raider playable on $25, 1-watt microcontroller

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