- Play Solana, inspired by Nintendo’s GameBoy, launches with an NFT with each purchase, blending gaming with blockchain.
- Pre-sale of Solana’s handheld gaming console starts in 72 hours, offering retro gaming with modern Web3 functionality.
Solana has ventured into the gaming industry with the launch of its handheld gaming console, Play Solana. The pre-sale of this device, which draws inspiration from the iconic design of Nintendo’s GameBoy, is set to begin 72 hours from today.
Pre-orders will officially start in 72 hours through our website.
<Player1> 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
Announced on X by Play Solana, each unit sold will include an exclusive non-fungible token (NFT), blending video gaming with NFT technology that has been part of the cryptocurrency asset market for several years.
This console promises not only a retro gaming experience but also functions as a Web3 gaming device, allowing users to earn rewards while playing. This is made possible by an integrated hardware wallet that secures transactions and ensures a smooth gaming experience, according to the developers.
Early buyers will benefit from a discount window, in addition to receiving airdrops and other incentives directly into the wallet used for the purchase. Play Solana not only revives nostalgia with its design but also introduces advanced features aimed at enhancing the user’s gaming experience.
The device is open to partnerships and is currently accepting applications for Web3 native games that could come pre-installed, thereby expanding its ecosystem.
Early users of the device will be allocated a portion of the Play Solana SPL token, although specific details on how earnings will be generated and the tokenomics will be disclosed later.
“We can’t reveal everything at once, please be patient,” commented Play Solana representatives.
A Favorable Time for Solana
The launch of Play Solana coincides with a favorable moment for SOL. Recently, the price of SOL surged following the release of the second smartphone from the platform, Solana Seeker, as reported by ETHNews.
Currently, SOL is trading at around USD 148, reflecting an increase of nearly 8% over the past week, according to ETHNews.
This increase in SOL’s value may indicate growing interest in the Solana ecosystem, particularly in its expansion into entertainment and video gaming.
Solana’s entry into the video game console market not only represents an expansion of its technology into new frontiers but may also signify a shift in how consumers interact with video games, integrating blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies more deeply into gaming culture.
With the Play Solana pre-sale set to begin next Tuesday, September 24, this initiative is poised to attract both video gaming enthusiasts and followers of blockchain technology.
