Here’s the perfect geeky gift for that geeky significant others of yours – it’s the XGS Micro Edition Kit and it’s basically an old school game platform designed for people who want to get down and dirty and understand game console programming and development.

The XGS Micro Edition has the following features:

  • 80 MIP RISC processor
  • Direct raster controlled gaphics
  • 3 channel sound
  • Built in programmer
  • Capable of outputting in both NTSC and PAL
  • Compatible with Atari 2600 joysticks and custom designed game pads

The kit comes with an assembled XGameStation console, a controller, all the necessary cables, a CD with system software and development tools, and an eBook explaining everything. Your goal? To take it apart, put it back together, program it, and basically understand the basics of game console development.

[Check it out via SlashGear]

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