As the tech world buzzes with advancements in AI, Ordz Games is taking a different route, targeting the niche intersection of retro gaming and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The new BitBoy One is set to be a handheld console that not only promises to bring back the charm of yesteryear’s gaming but also aims to integrate the earning potential of Bitcoin.

With an anticipated price tag of around $500, the BitBoy One is looking to make its mark in a market that has seen considerable volatility. With Bitcoin’s recent resurgence, Ordz Games believes there’s still appetite for such innovation.

The BitBoy One will function as a crypto wallet and is designed to support play-to-earn games connected to the blockchain, rewarding players in Bitcoin. In the design department, it draws inspiration from the iconic GameBoy.

Similar retro gaming devices like the Miyoo Mini and Anbernic RG35XX are priced significantly lower, ranging from only $60 to $100. This raises questions about the BitBoy One’s value proposition given its higher cost.

Z3th, the entrepreneur behind the device, emphasizes its deep integration with Bitcoin. Each unit will be associated with an “ordinal,” a concept introduced in January 2023 to describe the attachment of data such as images or videos to individual satoshis on the Bitcoin blockchain, effectively creating a Bitcoin NFT hybrid.

However, Z3th concedes the BitBoy One’s mining capability is minimal, indicating it could take years to mine any substantial amount of Bitcoin. He also admitted that the device is mostly for fun.

Details regarding the exact BitBoy One release date, mining efficiency, and the rationale behind the steep price remain vague. Z3th promises a device that can mine Bitcoin, serve as a digital wallet, and offer multiplayer gaming with cryptocurrency earnings. But these claims are not backed by any specific information, so potential buyers are probably still in doubt.

Source: Games Beat

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