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A developer has created a fully functional NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) console within⁤ a credit card-sized computer called⁤ the Fruit-Jam. the project showcases ⁣the ​capabilities of the miniature computer, originally designed for running simple programs, to emulate classic 8-bit gaming.

The fruit-Jam, ‌developed by andreas ‍Oehlrich, ⁤leverages its ‍ARM Cortex-M4 processor and limited resources to ⁣convincingly replicate the NES experience. Oehlrich detailed the process on his blog, demonstrating how he adapted existing NES emulator code to fit within the fruit-Jam’s constraints. This achievement highlights the ingenuity of software optimization and the surprising power‍ packed into increasingly ⁣small hardware.‌ The project ⁤appeals to retro gaming enthusiasts and those interested in​ the intersection of hardware hacking ⁣and software engineering, demonstrating that complex functionality can be achieved even on minimalist platforms.