Sipeed is working on a handheld game console with an FPGA processor

The Chinese manufacturer Sipeed is working on a handheld game console with a field-programmable gate array processor. An FPGA processor has the advantage that it is programmable by users.

Sipeed shares the first photos of the planned handheld on X. The console will have a 2″ LCD screen, built-in game controllers and support for external screens. The device will have dimensions of 100x50x15mm, with a 1500mAh battery inside. The company is also working on a slightly larger model with a screen between 3.5 and 4.5 inches.

The most striking feature is the processor, a so-called field-programmable gate array. The ability to reprogram this has the advantage that users do not necessarily have to use an emulator to play classic games. The Analogue Pocket uses a similar method, but with two FPGAs, to let users play Game Boy and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Sipeed's handheld will soon also play Game Boy and Game Boy Advanced games In addition, the device makes it possible to play NES, SNES and Game Boy Color games.

On which color users like and whether they have any other suggestions. The appearance of the handheld has not yet been determined. What the device will cost or when it will be available has not yet been announced.