Grant Sinclair, nephew of the late Sir Clive Sinclair, has announced the GamerCard, a handheld gaming console designed to offer portable gaming in a compact form. Measuring 128 mm by 88 mm with a thickness of 6.5 mm, the device weighs only 100 grams, making it one of the thinnest handheld consoles available.
The GamerCard is powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, using a custom RP3A0 system-in-package. This setup includes a 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor running at 1 GHz and 512 MB of SDRAM. For storage, the console comes with 128 GB of internal memory. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, allowing for wireless access and updates.
The front features a 4-inch IPS display with a resolution of 254 pixels per inch and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The screen is protected by a layer of flush-fit sapphire glass. Audio output is provided by two sub-miniature loudspeakers paired with monoblock amplifiers and an audio codec integrated circuit, delivering stereo sound.
The device’s construction uses a patented sealed PCB sandwich design with an integrated Zytel layer, removing the need for traditional plastic casing. A slim passive heat sink is placed above the processor to manage heat without adding bulk.
Control inputs include eight front-facing silicone pads with snap-dome micro push buttons and two shoulder-style buttons on the rear. The GamerCard runs on a 1,600 mAh lithium-polymer battery that charges via USB-C. Battery status is displayed through three LEDs: amber for low power, red while charging, and green when fully charged.
Additional ports include HDMI for connecting to external displays, a Qwiic connector for future upgrades, and a USB-C port for charging and data transfer. The system comes with pre-installed games and supports emulation platforms such as RetroPie and Recalbox.
Priced at £125, the GamerCard is currently available for order with an estimated delivery time of up to 10 weeks.
Sources: PCGuide, Grant Sinclair
