ESPlay Micro - Retro Game Console + MicroPython

Step 1: Power on With ESPlay Micro

Now I would like to share my first play with the ESPlay Micro.

It is only PCBA available, with the SD card, I can play a game as soon as power on. BTW, you can use a battery for the power supply or USB charger(there's a USB cable in the package).

I use a battery for the power supply as in the photo.

Step 2: Start to Play Game With ESPlay Micro

In the SD card, there're some default retro games in it, so I start playing with "Super Mario". It is easy to use, the function buttons are easy to understand, and I can start in 1 minute.

The whole project I think is very impressive, and you can choose games on NES, It could also play other systems too, like Gameboy, Gameboy Color, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear, and Coleco Vision. Also other systems but not bundle with ESPlay micro emu app, like Turbo Gfx, Atari, MSX. and DOS Games like Doom or Duke Nukem 3D. This board also supports Arduino and MicroPython.

This console supports MP3 music play. You will need an earphone or speaker with audio interface, to enjoy the game background music when playing games. or enjoy your music time with ESPlay Micro.

See the tutorial about how to add MP3 mode to ESPlay Micro:

Step 3: PCBA of ESPlay Micro

Now you can use it to play retro games like “Super Mario”, “ Contra”, “Battle City”, “ Maple Story”, etc.

You can get the prototype at Makerfabs: https://www.makerfabs.com/esplay-micro.html.

And by now, there's not an outer case available, you can try with your talent and create a 3d printing case, I see there are 3D printing files on hackaday, but it seems the old version design, so the case doesn't perfectly match the PCBA button. I asked the designer and told me that he has updated the hardware and software recently, the board I got is the updated version. But the designer is haven't finished the new case design.

Find hardware on Github:  https://github.com/pebri86/esplay_micro_hardware

Update Version: ESPlay Micro V2

Check this video to know more about the ESPlay Micro V2:

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