Fuzebox DIY 8-bit Gaming Console
Fuzebox is an open source 8-bit gaming console based on the Uzebox project, it comes in the form of a kit which contains everything you need for some 8-bit DIY gaming.
The Fuzebox can display games in 256 colours at a 240 x 224 resolution and it has a built in RCA and S-Video ports so you can play your games on any monitor.
The Fuzebox works with either an NES or SNES controller, and games can be written in the C programming language, it also comes with an emulator so you can test your games out on your PC before you put them on the Fuzebox.
The basic kit is available for $70, or you can go for the full kit which comes with a controller, enclosure and a power adpater for $100, available from Adafruit.
via Technabob
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March 11th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
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March 12th, 2009 at 8:22 am
[...] Ever dream of creating your own video games and demos? Thanks to this open source gaming system ‘Fuzebox’, with some knowledge of the C programming language you’ll have the chance to create your own 8-bit video game. The Fuzebox is based on the open source Uzebox project, it provides you with a ready-to-go kit that features 256 output colors at a 240×224 resolution, NTSC RCA and S-video out and two player ports that work with either an NES or SNES controller. Each game will be written in the C programming language on your computer, once you done you can transfer it via a USB cable to the Fuzebox. It also includes an emulator so you can test your games out on your PC before you put them on the Fuzebox. The system is available in two variants: a basic starter kit for $70 and a complete starter kit with a controller, power adapter and a costum enclosure for $100. [GeekyGadgets] [...]
May 28th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
I see nothing on there that makes me think it works with an NES controller.