IntroducingtheZ1

Z1 handheld console in graphite, with twin joysticks and a central screen, viewed from above at an angle.

Build. Code. Share.

Z1 brings hands-on hardware and AI-powered game creation together. Assemble your console, team up with an AI agent to make your own games, and bring them to life on Z1. Connect with a friend’s Z1 to share what you’ve made.

Open Z1 viewed diagonally from above, with the shoulder buttons along the upper edge and the screen separated to reveal the ESP32 board.

1 // BUILD

Follow the simple steps to assemble and wire your Z1 parts, no soldering needed. Screw the parts into the enclosure, then screw the enclosure together. Add a battery and power on to play bundled games!

2 // CODE

Copy the starter prompt into ChatGPT or Claude. Describe the game you want to create or browse our game recipes. Connect your Z1 to your computer with a USB C cable and tell your agent to send the game to your Z1.

Starter prompt
Read https://zmachines.co.za/start.

3 // SHARE

Send and receive games with your friends directly between Z1s.

Buy Z1

R 1467

Orders open

What’s included

  • Z1 enclosure
  • ESP32 microcontroller
  • 3" TFT screen
  • 2 x Joysticks
  • 2 x shoulder buttons
  • Power switch
  • Battery connector
  • Connector cables and screws
  • Screwdriver

Ages 8 and up ● No soldering ● Battery not included