# Matchbox-Sized Game Consoles
The New Arduboy Mini is a Miniature 8-Bit Gaming Console

By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-28 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arduboy-mini
References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/28/23529131/arduboy-mini-retro-gaming-console-kickstarter-arduino)

The Arduboy Mini is a small game console that is inspired by the iconic Game Boy handheld game designed by Kevin Bates. The 8-bit design measures out to be about the size of two quarters in terms of length and functions as a handheld console.

The small iteration does function similarly to the larger Arduboy, highlighting the OLED display and slew of open-source games. It continues with the exposed design to create a transparent understanding and encourages players to explore the hardware coding. The Arduboy Mini does not have a speaker of a built-in battery -- it has a solder-labeled contact for the battery and speaker on the rear exposed end of the miniature design.

Image Credit: Gizmodo, Andrew Liszewski