Raspberry Pi and 3D printing are often used for retro gaming projects. The mintyPi 2.0 takes both and conceals itself inside an Altoids tin.

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One of the most popular uses for the Raspberry Pi is for video game emulation. Using RetroPie software, you can relive those classic games of yesteryear using a computer the size of a credit card.

And of course, for those same folks going to the trouble of running emulation software on their Raspberry Pi, the next logical step is to 3D print a custom case. This is usually in the form of their favorite vintage hardware, whether it’s a Nintendo Entertainment System or a Sony PlayStation.

The mintyPi 2.0 also combines Raspberry Pi and 3D printing, but this project takes things to a whole other level by tucking everything away inside an Altoids tin. Until you pop open the lid, you may never have guessed it was actually a handheld games console.

The mintyPi 2.0 is a true labour of love by a maker who goes by the handle of Sudomod. Earlier attempts for his DIY handheld console were rudimentary; while he succeeded in cramming everything into a tiny tin box, it was a mess of wiring and exposed parts.

The new device, meanwhile, uses 3D printed parts and the new Raspberry Pi Zero W to improve the overall design. Check it out in the video below:

Minty Fresh Retro Gaming with mintyPi 2.0

Just like a regular handheld gaming console, the mintyPi 2.0 features an integrated display and a classic controller layout.

The handheld also features a 3D printed hinge to hold the screen open while playing. And there’s a USB sound card to hear those jaunty chip-tunes in all their 8-bit glory.

As well as the cosmetic changes, the mintyPi also takes advantage of the recently launched Pi Zero W to add wireless connectivity. This should prove useful for software updates, custom configurations, or just downloading a copy of Ghosts n’ Goblins.

But keep in mind that the Raspberry Pi Zero W has limited processing power. That means technically challenging games may prove too much for this device to emulate.

In any case, Sudomod is planning to release a detailed guide on how to build a mintyPi of your very own. Until then, be sure to follow his blog for more excellent tech projects inspired by the Raspberry Pi and 3D printing.