What is this, a PlayStation for ants? - FunKey S
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The video introduces the FunKey S, marketed as the world’s smallest foldable handheld console that aims to pack PlayStation 1 emulation into a keychain-sized device. The host highlights the device’s ambitious scope: fully open source hardware and software, a Linux-based OS optimized for emulation, and the ability to freeze and resume gameplay within about five seconds. In the box, viewers see a range of color options including the popular atomic purple, along with a micro USB cable, interchangeable button caps, and a small manual shaped like the FunKey. The host emphasizes the tiny form factor, noting the inclusion of shoulder buttons despite the compact shell, and points out practical details like the SD card slot supporting up to 128 GB and the device’s plug-and-play nature for transferring files by drag-and-drop. He also teases the performance side, acknowledging that while not a power-house, the FunKey S can run PS1 titles and some homebrew games, and he is curious to test the responsive save-state capability and the overall user experience. Throughout, the emphasis remains on the novelty and portability, while acknowledging potential trade-offs in screen size, button travel, and audio quality.
Topics · technology · gaming hardware · portable devices · open source
Questions answered
- What is the FunKey S and what does it aim to do?
- The FunKey S is a pocket-sized handheld that runs PlayStation 1 emulation on a Linux-based system, designed to be highly portable and open source.
- What are some key features included in the box?
- The box includes the FunKey S, a micro USB cable, multiple color button caps, an optional D-pad set, and a compact manual shaped like the device.