Posted by ketyung
on Mar/11/2009
at 8:15 am
Fuzebox is a homebrew open-source 8-bit gaming box that was built based on the Uzebox project. The Fuzebox comes in a set complete with everything needed for 8-bit gaming.
The Fuzebox only offers game play in 256 colours at a 240 x 224 resolution and it’s equipped with both the RCA and S-video outputs which allow you to play those 8-bit games on any monitor. Some more the size is not much bigger than a cigarette pack, making it handy to bring along to enjoy the retro game play. This gaming box works with either a standard NES or SNES controller.
The 8-bit games for the Fuzebox can be written in C language, which may be deemed little hard for most modern programmers. You can build the 8-bit games for Fuzebox on a PC using the emulator software, and transfer it over to the Fuzebox via a USB to serial cable. Take a look how an 8-bit Tetris game in action on the Fuzebox in the video below.
The basic Fuzebox kit costs $70, while a complete set that comes with a controller, power adapter and power enclosure costs $100. If you’re interested to get your hand dirty to build some games for the Fuzebox, you can have a look at the sample codes at Adafruit. On the Uzebox forum, you’ll also find number of games and demos there.
Buy online, AdaFruit, starting from $70
via geeky-gadgets
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