● Covered by 1 source · 1 reportLow impact1 neutral
HIDIZS AP30 Music Boy, a Game Boy-inspired hi-res music player, raised over $500,000 on Kickstarter
Key points
- AP30 Music Boy raised over $500,000 on Kickstarter.
- The device is a hi-res music player with a Game Boy-inspired design.
- It features physical buttons, a scroll wheel, and supports up to 256GB microSD.
- The player includes 6 retro-inspired games and can function as an e-book reader.
Kickstarter Campaign Success
The AP30 Music Boy, a new audio player from HIDIZS, successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising HK$3,954,885 (approximately $504,311). This amount is over 98 times its initial goal of HK$40,000 (about $5,100). The device is slated to begin shipping in October.
Design and Portability
The AP30 Music Boy draws inspiration from the aesthetics of the Game Boy. It is available in two versions: an 80g aluminum model and a 56g plastic model. The device is designed for portability, offering carrying options such as a magnetic case, lanyard, or bag clip.
Audio Specifications and Features
The player features a 2.0-inch HD IPS screen, an RKNanoD master chip, a CS43198 DAC chip, and an RT6863 AMP chip. It includes 3.5mm and 4.4mm output ports, Bluetooth 5.3, and supports up to a 256GB microSD card for storage. The device plays various audio formats including MP3, WAV, FLAC, and ALAC, with PCM playback up to 192kHz/24-bit and native DSD256. It also functions as a portable DAC via USB-C.
Additional Functionality
Beyond music playback, the AP30 Music Boy includes an e-book reader function. It also comes with six retro-inspired games, such as a Tetris-esque game and Snake, adding to its nostalgic appeal.
✨ This summary was generated by AI from the outlets' reporting listed below. It is not independently verified and may contain errors — check the original sources. How BrevFeed works →
The daily brief
One email each morning: the day's tech stories, clustered across outlets and summarized. No account needed.
One email a day. Unsubscribe in one click, any time.
Today's brief
Spend a few minutes, get the whole day. Every topic's top stories in one hands-free rundown — listen, watch, or read the transcript.
▶ Play today's brief
New every morning, and the back catalogue is archived by date.
Reporting from
The HIDIZS AP30 Music Boy, a portable hi-res music player with a Game Boy-inspired design, concluded its Kickstarter campaign, raising over $500,000. This funding significantly surpassed its initial goal, indicating consumer interest in minimalist, aesthetic-focused tech devices.