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Former Member over 11 years ago

How could you/we/me/us make a Self Made Gaming Console.

I saw your video with the portable RPI and when came to school I thought why not build an own gaming console. It could be based on Android or Windows or something but I want to know if this is possible.

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    jw0752 over 11 years ago in reply to toxxn +1
    Hi Corey - I think Thomas is trying to give Ben Heck an idea for something for his show. I answered a couple of the suggestions to him from his fans when I first started and was told it was just a suggestion…
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    toxxn over 11 years ago

    It is possible to create your own computing device capable of running games, yes.

    All the electronic components needed are all available to the public for individual use somewhere or another.

    That is assuming you mean starting from scratch with nothing more than ideas and components.

     

    Although possible, it is highly impractical, as it would take a very extensive knowledge of electronics and engineering to create one successfully.

    Not to mention that the amount of time needed for any one individual to design, create, build, and test such a homemade computing device would be astonishing.

     

    The Raspberry Pi (Running Linux) and Ouya (Running Android) for example, were created and built by a team of people, all of which had extensive knowledge in this field.

     

     

    With that said, don't let what I have said above deter you from trying if it is something you are serious about and dedicated to.

    Never give up on your ideas or projects and never let anyone including yourself tell you that you cannot do it.

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    jw0752 over 11 years ago in reply to toxxn

    Hi Corey - I think Thomas is trying to give Ben Heck an idea for something for his show. I answered a couple of the suggestions to him from his fans when I first started and was told it was just a suggestion for the show. The clue is that it is not listed as a question and it comes in under the Ben Heck Show listing. Your reply is accurate and good though.

    John

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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to jw0752

    I wanted to make it an Idea. wanted to see what Ben would have made.

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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to jw0752

    I wanted to make it an Idea. wanted to see what Ben would have made.

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