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LowRes NX Hardware specifications?

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DJMoffinz 2021-01-27 05:37 (Edited)

I was thinking of making a physical NX console with a Raspberry Pi 0, and was wondering if I could get some details on things like screen size and resolution, and whether I use an actual cartridge system, or just make it connect to the internet and download programs?

I was thinking of using a three position slide switch for system shutdown, sleep mode, and power on.

-DJMoffinz


G-9 2021-01-27 06:36

Screen size and specs are on the manual;
"Screen: 160x128 pixels, 60 Hz"
I don't know if this is what you are looking for but...


qwaffe 2021-01-27 06:39 (Edited)

the theoretical console uses cartridges, and, probably inspired by traditional consoles, i don't think it can connect to the internet


DJMoffinz 2021-01-27 06:57 (Edited)

@G-9
I figured out the resolution earlier, but all the displays I could find were like 1.7”...
But thanks for the tip! I will check the manual.


DJMoffinz 2021-01-27 08:24 (Edited)

I had an idea:
I buy an old Game Boy Color/Advance off eBay, take it apart, an then I’ll have almost all the parts I need! Screen, d-pad, a+b buttons, et cetera.


G-9 2021-01-27 09:54 (Edited)

@DJMoffinz
I had an idea:
I buy an old Game Boy Color/Advance off eBay, take it apart, an then I’ll have almost all the parts I need! Screen, d-pad, a+b buttons, et cetera.

Yes but this idea is too good ; there's start and select instead of pause ... GBC is better for NX because it has a similar hardware ...

EDIT : Woo I did markdown it works for the first time


DJMoffinz 2021-01-27 10:14

@G-9
Ah, okay, but would GBC have all the necessary colours for NX? It also has a four-layer display, when the virtual NX console only has two... would that be a problem?

Also 👏👏 for markdown


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