# History of video games/Platforms/Clockwork GameShell
## History

The Clockwork GameShell started out in 2017 as a Kickstarter project from a group in Hangzhou, a coastal city in the Zhejiang province of China. Backers received units in 2018.
By 2019 the Clockwork GameShell was generally available for $159.99.

## Technology
### Compute

The Clockwork GameShell is powered by a Allwinner R16 SOC containing a quad core ARM Cortex A7 processor clocked at one gigahertz and a Mali-400MP2 GPU.
The Clockwork GameShell has one gigabyte of DDR3 RAM. Storage is expandable via microSD card slot. The system ships with a 16 gigabyte card.
The controller is handled by a separate Arduino compatible computer based on an 8-bit ATmega168P microcontroller.

### Hardware

The Clockwork GameShell has a 2.7 inch RGB TFT LCD with a resolution of 320 by 240 pixels and a 60 Hz refresh rate. The handheld has a two channel speaker module. There is also a microHDMI port for AV out. The back of the system has Lego mounting studs.
The handheld has radios for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The Clockwork GameShell is powered by a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that outputs 3.7 volts and is rated at a capacity of 1200 mAh.
The system can be expanded to have five additional buttons through the Lightkey module.

### Software

The Clockwork GameShell runs the Debian 9 based Clockwork OS, which uses the Linux 4.1 kernel.

## Games

* Cave Story - Preinstalled.

## Gallery

* The Clockwork GameShell with the screen turned off.
* The Clockwork GameShell with the front plate off, showing modular components.
* The Clockwork GameShell modules.
* Module casing opens up to access components.
* The ClockworkPi single board computer used in the Clockwork GameShell. In the top left the drawing of the Flying Spaghetti Monster can be seen, a symbol of Pastafarianism. This makes the Clockwork GameShell among the only game consoles to ship with explicit religious imagery, albeit as an easter egg.
* The Allwinner CPU used by the ClockworkPi.
* Arduino compatible controller board for the Clockwork GameShell.
* The Clockwork GameShell as packaged.

## References

* 1 2 3 4 "Gameshell Portable Retro Gaming Console Features Clockwork Pi Allwinner R16 Board (Crowdfunding)". www.cnx-software.com. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* ↑ "GameShell, Open Source Retro Gaming & STEM Portable Console". Kickstarter. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 "The ClockworkPi GameShell is a super fun DIY spin on portable gaming". TechCrunch. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "GameShell ClockworkPi GameShell". ClockworkPi. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* 1 2 3 "DIY Retro Gaming Handheld Is As Fun To Build As It Is To Play". Kotaku Australia. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* 1 2 "Clockwork Pi GameShell Review — Building Your Own Handheld Console Is the Most Fun You'll Ever Have". DualShockers. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* ↑ Singh, Charanjeet (26 January 2019). "GameShell Review: Hackable Game Boy Clone That Has No Limits". Fossbytes. Retrieved 30 November 2020.
* ↑ Shahzad, Zarmeen (25 September 2019). "The GameShell Kit Open Source Portable Game Console Is Up For A Huge Discount For A Few Hours - Avail Now". Wccftech. Retrieved 30 November 2020.