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Handheld gaming consoles are typically known for their high-refresh-rate color screens that aim to deliver a truly immersive gaming experience. But here’s something different and refreshing on the horizon: the ‘Ink Console’. It’s gearing up for a launch on Crowd Supply and is promises a unique twist on immersion. Rather than boasting about frame rates or OLED displays, this console comes with a 7.5-inch e-ink screen, featuring a resolution of 800 x 480. The creators of Ink Console drew inspiration from classic games and choose-your-own-adventure books to bring this innovative device to life.
At its core, the Ink Console is essentially an e-reader decked out with an analog joystick, simplifying navigation through gamebook content. For those with a creative streak, there’s a user-friendly development kit that encourages you to craft your own adventures, either just for yourself or to share with fellow enthusiasts. Adding another layer of versatility, the console includes a built-in SD card reader. This handy feature lets you expand your library with Gamebooks that are still in the works.
Intriguingly, the Ink Console doesn’t stop at just reading and gaming. It sports an inventory system right within its operating system, letting you gather and manage various items as you journey through its game world. To complement this, there’s also a health status system, making it an ideal platform for text-based role-playing and adventure games.
The brains behind this e-ink gaming idea took cues from text adventure books that were all the rage in the ’80s and ’90s. Titles like Zork I and R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps series stood out, where the plot would twist and turn based on the choices you, as the reader, made. This e-ink device aims to translate those classics into digital interactive formats, hoping to capture the imagination of younger generations and sowing the seeds of a lifelong passion for reading.
Digital enhancements, such as the aforementioned health status and inventory systems, could elevate the depth of these adventure books significantly, creating a more engaging experience for readers of all ages.
While the Ink Console might not want to square off against the heavyweights like Lenovo’s Legion Go S or the iPad in terms of raw performance, its niche focus on adventure reading offers something special. No more distractions from notifications or multitasking apps—just pure, uninterrupted storytelling. This focus will likely resonate well with both kids and adults who savor the quiet thrill of reading adventures, as long as it hits the market at an appealing price point.
