Bitcoin Ordinals Game Boy inspired gaming handheld and hardware wallet sells out instantly Bitcoin Ordinals Game Boy inspired gaming handheld and hardware wallet sells out instantly
Ordz Games gaming DePIN device, BitBoy One, sells out within two minutes.
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Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 11:03 am UTC
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Ordz Games sold out of its latest product, the BitBoy One, a GameFi DePIN handheld gaming device, with all 1,000 units gone in just two minutes during the April 17 public sale. The device, which merges traditional gaming aesthetics with blockchain technology, highlights a growing interest in integrating digital assets with gaming.
Per the company’s announcement, the BitBoy One, evoking the design of the 1989 Nintendo Game Boy, seeks to captivate both nostalgic gamers and modern digital collectors. The device allows users to play games and also engage with Web3 features, including earning Bitcoin through gameplay. Each unit comes with a unique digital NFT rendering, enhancing its value as a collectible.
The launch events in Paris, Hong Kong, and Dubai highlighted how the product’s ability to combine the old-school gaming experience with the capabilities of the Bitcoin blockchain has struck a chord with a diverse audience.
Besides gaming, the BitBoy One functions as a hardware wallet, supporting popular Bitcoin and Ordinals wallet applications such as Xverse and Unisat. This feature allows users to manage, earn, and trade Bitcoin directly from their device, seamlessly integrating gaming and financial management.
The addition of a 1:1 3D rendering of the BitBoy One as an ordinal inscription, playable in VR and on the project’s website, further blurs the lines between physical and digital gaming experiences. This innovative approach enhances gameplay and invites players to explore the potential of digital assets in a gaming context.
The success of BitBoy One illustrates the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize the gaming industry, offering players new ways to engage with content and earn rewards. Ordz Games, having launched the first gaming project on the Bitcoin blockchain, continues to lead in this emerging field with over 120,000 wallets active on its platform.
In conclusion, the BitBoy One represents a significant advancement in integrating gaming and blockchain technology. With its dual functionality as both a gaming console and a crypto wallet, it offers an engaging and potentially lucrative experience for users, setting a new standard for the gaming industry’s future.
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Liam 'Akiba' Wright
Also known as "Akiba," Liam Wright is a reporter, podcast producer, and Editor-in-Chief at CryptoSlate. He believes that decentralized technology has the potential to make widespread positive change.
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