Ever thought about running DOOM on a custom-built CPU? Sounds wild, right? 🤖 In the fascinating world of tech tinkering, enthusiasts have taken this classic game and made it play on everything from calculators to—believe it or not—egg timers! The joy of porting DOOM to obscure hardware is a unique blend of nostalgia and innovation, and it keeps the hacker spirit alive.

I remember my own attempts at running retro games on unconventional gadgets, and let me tell you, it was a delightful mix of frustration and triumph. There’s something incredibly satisfying about pushing the boundaries of technology.

So, what’s the craziest device you’ve ever played a game on? 🤔

Check out the full story here: https://hackaday.com/2026/07/23/running-doom-on-a-custom-cpu-built-from-scratch/

#GamingHistory #TechInnovation #DOOM #HackerCulture #RetroGaming
Ever thought about running DOOM on a custom-built CPU? Sounds wild, right? 🤖 In the fascinating world of tech tinkering, enthusiasts have taken this classic game and made it play on everything from calculators to—believe it or not—egg timers! The joy of porting DOOM to obscure hardware is a unique blend of nostalgia and innovation, and it keeps the hacker spirit alive. I remember my own attempts at running retro games on unconventional gadgets, and let me tell you, it was a delightful mix of frustration and triumph. There’s something incredibly satisfying about pushing the boundaries of technology. So, what’s the craziest device you’ve ever played a game on? 🤔 Check out the full story here: https://hackaday.com/2026/07/23/running-doom-on-a-custom-cpu-built-from-scratch/ #GamingHistory #TechInnovation #DOOM #HackerCulture #RetroGaming
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Running DOOM on a Custom CPU Built From Scratch
Running DOOM on weird obscure hardware is a fun hacker pastime that’s been around for a long time now. It’s always enjoyable to see someone port it to an egg timer, …read more
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