Key facts: Each purchase will come with an NFT, according to the creators. It is a portable Web3 gaming device that emulates Nintendo's GameBoy. Solana decided to enter the video game market with the launch of its portable console, Play Solana. The pre-sale of this device, which emulates the iconic design of Nintendo's GameBoy, will begin in 72 hours from today. As reported on X by Play Solana, each unit sold will include an exclusive non-fungible token (NFT), representing a fusion between video games and NFT technology that has been in the cryptoasset market for a few years now. This console not only promises a retro gaming experience, but is also designed as a Web3 gaming device, allowing users to earn rewards while playing. This is made easier by a built-in hardware wallet that secures transactions and allows for a smooth gaming experience, the developers say.
Pre-orders will officially start in 72 hours through our website.
will have a discounted time window to purchase Play Solana Gen 1 (PSG1).Each device purchase will get you a PSG1 soulbound NFT.Make sure to purchase the device with a secure wallet, airdrops and… pic.twitter.com/jVxEGAXOEQ— Play Solana (@playsolana) September 21, 2024
Early buyers will have the advantage of accessing a discount window, as well as receiving airdrops and other incentives directly into the wallet used for the purchase. Play Solana revives nostalgia with its aesthetics and also introduces advanced functionalities that seek to improve the user's gaming experience.
The device is open to partnerships and applications for native Web3 games that could come pre-installed, thus expanding its ecosystem. The first users of the device will be assigned a portion of the Play Solana SPL tokenalthough specific details on how earnings will be generated and the tokenomics of the same will be revealed at a later date. “We cannot reveal everything at once, please be patient,” commented Play Solana.
Good time for Solana
The launch of Play Solana coincides with a favorable moment for the SOL cryptocurrency. Recently, the price of SOL skyrocketed following the launch of the platform's second smartphone, Solana Seeker, reported by BitcoinDynamic. Currently, SOL is trading at around USD 148, reflecting an increase of almost 8% in a week, according to CoinMarketCap. This increase in the value of SOL could be an indication of the growing interest in the Solana ecosystem, including its expansion into entertainment and video games.
SOL is trading around $148, reflecting an increase of almost 8% in a week. Source: CoinMarketCap. Solana's entry into the gaming console market not only represents an expansion of its technology into new frontiers, but could also signal a shift in how consumers interact with video gamesfurther integrating blockchain and cryptocurrency technology into gaming culture. With Play Solana’s pre-sale starting next Tuesday, September 24, this initiative is set to attract gaming enthusiasts and blockchain technology followers.