If you love retro games and enjoy DIY electronics, this project made by YK Electrical is perfect for you. It’s a tiny handheld gamepad powered by an ESP32, lets you play classic games like Snake, Pong, and Dozer. And the best part is you can customize it however you want and even add more games to the console to make it even more fun. This mini handheld gamepad is easy use and compact in size to carry around. Its small size makes it a great pocket-sized gaming device that you can take anywhere.
To make this mini gamepad, you only need a few simple parts: a custom PCB, an OLED display, push buttons, and a small battery. This project is perfect for anyone who wants to try out ESP32 and build a DIY mini handheld gamepad. The maker used a custom PCB to keep everything compact and neat.
The OLED display handles visuals, Push buttons handle the controls, the buzzer adds sound effects, and the battery powers it all. Once you upload the code via USB using the Arduino IDE, your mini gamepad is all set and ready to play.
But beyond gaming, this project gives a hands-on experience to explore how hardware and software work together, making it perfect for anyone curious about embedded systems. Makers can take it a step further by adding their own games, making the device highly customizable.
