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What's up, FunKey? Episode 6
Hi there, retrogamers! It's time for our weekly update! 😊 On the agenda today is The FunKey Wiki, gameplay footage, and production updates, among other topics.
Maybe you've heard of it, but a member of the FunKey community has set up a wiki page for the FunKey S, and it's crazy awesome! CoolieCooster did an amazing job and the whole FunKey team truly thanks him for his spontaneous involvement. We encourage everyone to go have a look and consider contributing! On the wiki he has compiled a list of freeware retro games that can legally downloaded for free (for those who keep saying that ROMs are illegal), in addition to a list of commercial retro games that can be purchased from a variety of publishers. Since Coolie has done significant research into such software, he's now helping us find five of the best freeware games that have been made for each emulated system, which will be included in the default software for the FunKey S!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the supportive messages and emails that we have received. Having such an amazing community truly motivates us to go further!
Two days ago we shared a video on our Instagram page showing how Super Mario Bros. Advance and Ghouls'n Ghosts run on the FunKey S. We will be sharing more visuals, information, and gameplay videos on our Instagram page so feel free to follow us there (@funkey_project)! Additionally, we are pleased to announce that electrical mass production of the FunKey S has begun! We have ordered the electronic components and circuit boards, which our manufacturer will use to begin the assembly of the FunKey S PCBAs (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) as soon as possible.
Earlier this week we stopped taking further orders on the Indiegogo InDemand platform since we were finally ready to open our own store here. This does not affect orders that have already been submitted via that platform or Kickstarter, so backers do not need to resubmit their orders. Any backers who have not yet answered their surveys or wish to change their survey answers are encouraged to do so promptly, as we will soon be locking orders, after which we unfortunately cannot fulfill orders without filled out surveys since we require the color and shipping address information to fulfill backer orders. If you need us to send you a link to your survey or have any other questions, feel free to email us or send us a message on Kickstarter!
Before wrapping things up, we would like to thank everyone for the kind feedback we received about the packaging! We know that it's the FunKey S inside that matters the most, but we wanted you to see the design of the packaging as well! 😊 See you next week for a new update!
Oh, and happy birthday to our dear COO David! 🎉🎉🎉
What is the purpose of this wiki?
The purpose of this wiki is to serve as a database of information related to the FunKey S. This includes information about the FunKey S hardware, firmware, compatible homebrew games, and third-party software released for the device. After the FunKey S is released, more pages will be created to host tutorials, user-generated content, and other resources to assist people who have or are interested in getting a FunKey S.
What is the FunKey S?
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The FunKey S is a foldable portable emulation device that is designed to fit onto a keychain. Through emulators on its FunKey OS operating system, the FunKey can emulate a wide variety of systems, including the NES, PS1, and GBA. Greatly resembling the larger Game Boy Advance SP, the FunKey S is currently sold in three colors, Original Purple, Retro Grey, and Atomic Purple. The system has thirteen buttons built into it: four directional buttons, four action buttons, two trigger buttons, a START button, and two system buttons. One of the system buttons, the Fn button, can be used to activate alternate inputs on buttons, specifically SELECT for START, ZL for L, and ZR for R. The white or grey buttons that come with the system can be swapped out individually with the included green, blue, red, and yellow extra button sets. The system comes with a 32GB MicroSD card to store the system's firmware and any software the user wishes to install onto the device and can be replaced by the user with higher capacity MicroSD cards up to 128GB. To facilitate attaching the device to a keychain, the FunKey S has a metallic needle built into the bottom left corner of the device around which a keychain lanyard can be tied.
Which systems can the FunKey S emulate?
The currently supported systems are the NES, Master System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, Atari Lynx, Game Gear, SNES, PlayStation, Game Boy Color, Neo Geo Pocket, WonderSwan, and Game Boy Advance. Support for emulating other systems is planned for future updates to FunKey OS.
What software is pre-installed onto the FunKey S?
The FunKey S runs FunKey OS, a custom Linux-based operating system. The system comes with several emulators and games out of the box, with future updates to the operating system adding support for more emulators. Users can add their own games to the device by connecting it to a computer and placing ROM files in the game folders of the corresponding emulators.
Where can I find additional software for the FunKey S?
While users can install ROM dumps of physical games that they own onto the FunKey, there will also be other software available for the FunKey S as well. Since FunKey OS will be made open-source, developers will be free to release new apps and games for the FunKey S, which will be downloadable by FunKey S owners. Additionally, hundreds of free homebrew games have been released for various systems over the past three decades, many of which being available for download on homebrew lists across the Internet. The FunKey Wiki maintains software lists for all consoles that the FunKey S emulates, including specific lists for freeware, commercial software, and utilities.
What are the technical specifications of the FunKey S?
Dimensions (folded)
1.67 x 1.75 x 0.54 inches
42.5 x 44.5 x 13.8 mm
Weight
1 ounce
30 grams
Display (240x240 LCD IPS)
1.54 inches
39.1 mm
Processor
ARM Cortex-A7 @ 1.2 GHz
RAM
64 MB DDR2
Storage
32 GB MicroSD (expandable)
Audio
∅10 mm mono at 500 mW
Battery
400 mAh lithium-ion
Ports
Micro-USB and MicroSD
Dimensions (folded)
1.67 x 1.75 x 0.54 inches
42.5 x 44.5 x 13.8 mm
Weight
1 ounce
30 grams
Display (240x240 LCD IPS)
1.54 inches
39.1 mm
Processor
ARM Cortex-A7 @ 1.2 GHz
RAM
64 MB DDR2
Storage
32 GB MicroSD (expandable)
Audio
∅10 mm mono at 500 mW
Battery
400 mAh lithium-ion
Ports
Micro-USB and MicroSD
How long does the FunKey S battery last?
On a twenty-minute full charge, the FunKey S can be played on average for an hour and a half, up to an estimated maximum of two hours on the lowest brightness setting. The device has a LED light to indicate when it is charging, with its current charge being indicated by a battery symbol in the top right corner of the main menu.
Where can I buy the FunKey S?
The FunKey S is currently available on BackerKit for €65 plus applicable taxes and shipping costs. All devices purchased through Kickstarter and Indiegogo are expected to ship in November 2020, while the estimated shipping date for devices purchased on BackerKit is December 2020.
How can I contact the FunKey team?
While the FunKey Team's numerous social media pages are represented with the icons at the top of this page, they can be contacted directly via the contact page on their website. If you wish to email them, questions regarding the FunKey S can be sent to their support email address, while other inquiries can be sent to their contact email address.
Who edits The FunKey Wiki?
The FunKey Wiki is a community-managed database of FunKey S information, operated and edited independently of the FunKey Team. Currently, the Administrator of and primary contributor to The FunKey Wiki is CoolieCoolster, but anyone is free to contribute to the improvement of the wiki!
What platform does The FunKey Wiki run on?
The FunKey Wiki is powered by MediaWiki, an open-source wiki engine that is used by many wikis, including Wikipedia. The FunKey Wiki is hosted by Miraheze, a non-profit wiki farm that hosts thousands of wikis ad-free at no charge. If you wish to support the hosting of The FunKey Wiki or create a wiki of your own, visit their website!
