Building your own game console and video game is a very big thing. With a creative mind, it requires a well-equipped workshop. You must know about the programming. Besides, it takes years for achieving that kind of ability. Some start losing their patience before they reached that point.
Here is Creoqode’s PYXA, a much easier way to make your own game console.
PYXA is simply a do-it-yourself kit. It not only allows users to build your own game console and video game but also helps to learn about the programming.
The kit has everything that you will need for making a game console. No external tools or equipment required. For making PYXA work, there is no need for soldering. It doesn’t ask for any special skills in you to build it.
What do you get in the kit?
PYXA is based on ATmega328P processor. It has a resolution of the 128 x 160 pixels and is capable of displaying full 18-bit colors.
Moreover, it contains a micro SD card socket for displaying bitmap images. For adding a sound effect in your video games, a buzzer is added in the kit.
In addition, PYXA comes with 600mAh rechargeable battery storage. The battery will allow you to enjoy your games for at least 4 hours continuously.
Targeting to the new beginners, Video tutorials and assembly guide are provided with PYXA. These tutorials contain step-by-step procedure in details of how to build the assembly.
When you assemble the kit, you can get familiar with all the components in the kit. Also, you can examine and learn about their functions during assembly.
How about programming?
Don’t worry, if you don’t know how to program. PYXA is an Arduino-based game console. PYXA is compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, and can be programmed with the Arduino Software (IDE).
You can easily learn to program PYXA regardless of your skill level. From beginners to an experienced programmer, everyone can create their own video game in a couple of hours.
No problem, if you are not interested in programming. The company has made some video games. Instead of creating your own video game, you can simply download the games that they have already created, upload them to your PYXA and enjoy playing.
PYXA helps you to explore your creativity. You can create your own new video game from scratch, make storytelling games or reproduce the retro video games on your own by using actual images.
Overall, it can be the best platform for everyone to learn about programming algorithms and game development.
Explore how a game console works, create your own video games, and share them with your friends.
