Thumby Color Game System Packs Power in Your Pocket

Thumby Color brings big gaming power to the smallest form factor. Built around the all-new Raspberry Pi RP2350 processor, this tiny handheld is more than a nostalgic nod—it’s a fully functional gaming system small enough to fit on a keychain. With a vibrant 128×128 16-bit color IPS TFT display, 9 tactile buttons including working shoulder controls, a rumble motor, and a built-in speaker, Thumby Color offers a surprisingly immersive experience right out of the box.

Preloaded with six original titles like Monstra and Thumbgeon 2, plus compatibility with 100+ games from the original Thumby library, it’s ready for play instantly. A newly designed game engine supports high-performance 2D graphics, .wav audio, and physics-based interactions, offering game depth rarely seen on devices this size. The programmable rumble motor adds haptic feedback, enhancing every impact, while the USB-C port enables fast charging and easy game uploads.

For creators, Thumby Color shines just as brightly. Programmers—from beginners to seasoned developers—can code using MicroPython via a free browser-based editor. The streamlined engine includes a 2D sprite system, entity component system, and transformation features, making it intuitive to build games or tweak existing ones. Developers can store multiple titles and easily switch between them with the built-in launcher.

Weighing just a few grams and measuring 51.6 x 30.0 x 11.6 mm, the Thumby Color is ultra-portable but doesn’t compromise performance. It delivers 2 hours of gameplay on a single charge and stores up to 13MB of game files alongside a 1MB firmware partition and a 2MB scratch area. With support for game uploads from the official site, plus active developer forums and Discord channels, there’s a thriving community already sharing new creations.

Whether you’re reliving retro-style fun or building your own pixelated universe, Thumby Color is proof that great things come in very small packages.