Fan-made world’s smallest portable Nintendo 64 console is literally the size of its cartridge!

Just in case you’re wondering… no, this isn’t the latest Nintendo Switch, even though it quite strongly resembles one. In fact, its predecessor isn’t even from this decade, or era. Meet the world’s smallest portable Nintendo 64, a handheld version of the popular 64-bit gaming console from 1996 that’s designed to be as small as humanly possible. In fact, if it hadn’t been for the hulking cartridge, I’d venture a guess that this console could be a whole lot smaller.

The World’s Smallest Portable Nintendo 64 is the work of Gunnar, who goes by the name GmanModz on YouTube. Only earlier this year he designed a version of the N64 with a GameBoy Advance SP-style folding screen. While that version was more user-friendly, this one focuses more on scaling down the tech to its smallest avatar… and with a 118mm x 84mm form factor (with just 20mm of thickness), it quite literally is the world’s smallest N64 ever made; and in more ways than one, because this variant doesn’t use custom PCBs. It actually uses original parts from the stock Nintendo 64 console that have been expertly trimmed down, re-organized, re-wired, and re-soldered together. In a very Ship-Of-Theseus sense, GmanModz’s N64 is more original than other consoles that use emulators and ROMs to run N64 titles, because this bad-boy plays the original games on original hardware!

However, certain trade-offs needed to be made to make the device handheld and as tiny as possible. This includes the addition of a 18650 lithium-ion battery, a 3.5-inch 320×240 display, a speaker, and joy-cons pulled from the Nintendo Switch (for the smallest footprint). GmanModz’s console also ditches a few controller buttons due to space constraints, and the 18650 battery gives it roughly an hour and a half’s worth of playing time, but that doesn’t discount exactly how impressive it is to make a console as small as this!

Designer: Gunnar (GmanModz)

Deal: Save 28% on Gunnar Optiks Intercept Advanced Computer Glasses

If you’re like me, you sit in front of a computer screen for a good part of your work day. The problem is that the light and small type on screens can lead to eyestrain and discomfort over time. Gunnar’s Intercept computer glasses are designed to reduce fatigue and enhance vision when working with computer screens.

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The glasses feature precision optics, and a special lens which combines blue light filtering and gentle magnification to make things much easier on your eyes. They’re ideal for computing tasks, and are also great for gaming.

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The Gunnar Optiks Intercept glasses normally go for $69(USD), but you can grab a pair in the Technabob Shop for just $49 for a limited time.

Gunnar & Razer introduce their gaming lenses

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GUNNAR, the team behind the market’s best gaming eyewear for PC and consoles have released a new line together with Razer, the most well-known accesory makers.

The GUNNAR Designed by Razer are a set of eyewear that use GUNNAR’s i-AMP technology, created to improve sharpness and ensure the users’ eyes don’t tire as fast while watching high resolution images. They come in black and green, inspired by Razer’s aesthetics and slogan: “For Gamers. By Gamers”. This new line includes two variants, the RPG Designed by Razer and the Cerberus Designed by Razer. Each model is created with light, highly resistant materials to offer durability and optic quality. It has soft thermoplastic temples with rubber tips as to avoid them slipping. Furthermore, using springs that flex and contort they can adjust to any head and face shape. They also have a wide frame as to create a panoramic field of view that immerses players in the action.

Min-Liang Tan, the Razer CEO was quoted saying “Razer has always stood for cutting-edge design with brilliant products that give gamers every advantage over the competition. GUNNAR shares our passion for product innovation and design elegance, and we’re delighted to collaborate with them to push the limits of performance and style even further.

The RPG set are different for being sturdy, with a double frame created to protect the eyes and lenses at the same time. Its four core hinge and ergonomic design for the nose ensure the best flexibility for the longest time. On the other hand, the Cerberus combine classic style with modern sensibilities and construction, rounding a headset that articulates in three dimensions, and can be adjusted in the most comfortable and safest way for the longest gaming sessions.

Both of these headsets are already on sale, and can be bought for $99.99 USD at Gunnar’s official website.

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