In an age of powerful consoles, hybrid systems, monster gaming PCs, and handhelds that let you take your library anywhere, you’d think there wouldn’t be room for anything else. Turns out you’d be wrong. Sitting in my inbox was an email about a new platform called the QuarterCade, and it immediately got my attention.
The QuarterCade isn’t aiming to compete with the PlayStation 5 or a high-end PC. Instead, it’s being pitched as a compact gaming PC/console hybrid that caters to players who don’t need cutting-edge power. It’s designed for 720p to 1080p gaming, has a smaller footprint than most consoles, and honestly reminds me of a mini-PC that you could toss in a backpack or slide onto a crowded desk.
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