Playable Tomb Raider runs on a humble 1-watt chip — $25 board with dual-core 400 MHz ESP32-P4 MCU scales OpenLara up to 1,024 x 600 playable pixels
A retro video gaming devotee has showcased Lara Croft adventuring in and among ancient tombs on a humble ESP32-P4 microcontroller.
A retro video gaming enthusiast has demonstrated Lara Croft exploring ancient tombs using a low-cost ESP32-P4 microcontroller. This affordable device, priced under $25, packs a pair of 32-bit 400 MHz RISC cores and delivers a smooth, playable 1,024 x 600 pixel experience, consuming about 1 watt at its peak. The author finds it refreshing to see gamers enjoying video games with such low-cost, power-efficient technology in 2026.
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