This is NOT what it looks like... - Megalodon Console 64
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Get a dbrand skin or grip case today at shortlinus.com The new DOIO Megalodon Console 64 is a keyboard that looks suspiciously like the most popular gaming handheld of the last few years, but does it also take features from it? Plouffe is here to see if this is a great keyboard/controller hybrid or if it fails at delivering in either camp.
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This video provides an in-depth first look at the DOIO Megalodon Console 64, a hybrid device that blends features of a handheld gaming console with a full size keyboard. The host introduces the product from the unboxing phase, highlighting its unusual form factor and the fact that it ships as a bare kit without key caps or switches. He notes the negative space in the layout, including a nonstandard 2U and 1U shift arrangement, and points out the inclusion of a small display screen on the device. The initial impressions focus on the overall design, color options, and the apparent intention behind the product as a compact, keyboard-like controller rather than a traditional handheld. Throughout this segment, there is a balance between curiosity and skepticism about how well the device will function as both a keyboard and a controller, setting up the core question of the review: does it succeed as either or both?
Topics · Technology · Gadgets · Unboxing · Hardware reviews · Novel peripherals
Questions answered
- What is the Megalodon Console 64 primarily designed to be, a keyboard, a controller, or both?
- It is designed as a hybrid that can function as both a keyboard and a controller, but the host suggests it targets a niche audience and that some features may be better suited for macro use or as a novelty device rather than a traditional keyboard or game controller.
- Does the device come with key caps and switches, and what are the implications for setup?
- No, the device does not include key caps or switches. Buyers must source compatible key caps and switches separately, which can affect fit and cost and may require careful selection of third party parts.
- What are the notable hardware features discussed?
- Notable features include a hot swap board with gasket mounting, RGB with south facing LEDs, a small programmable display, a thumb joystick, multiple knobs, and support for VIA/QMK for mapping and customization.