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Firefly Zero (game console)

@fireflyzero.bsky.social
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A modern handheld game console with effortless multiplayer. It's fun to play, alone or with friends, and easy to program.

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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Something's cookin' 🍳
A photo of a pile of Firefly_Zero-shaped PCB's. One PCB has touchpad, buttons, and screen. The screen shows a primitive UI with touchpad and buttons on it and title "Input test".
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
It's now safe to turn off your Firefly
Photo of Firefly Zero handheld game console on a light-brown wood surface. The yellow text on the black screen says "It's not safe to turn off your Firefly".

Explanation: the text is a reference to the "It's now safe to turn off your computer" message that was shown by Windows on old computers that had no way to power off from OS and the user had to press the power off button manually. It's not how Firefly Zero works but we love retro hardware and wanted to make a small tribute.
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
All the art for Firefly Zero is created not by AI but by a real artist. Alena is an author of 2 books for kids and a very talented illustrator. She created our logo, mascot, concept art for documentation, and splash screens for all system apps and the majority of games. www.instagram.com/alpo.nl/
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Thanks to Nanobot567, we now have an official virtual QWERTY keyboard for #Rust apps: github.com/firefly-zero... It's very ergonomic and it will be integrated in some of the upcoming system apps.
A screenshot taken from Firefly Zero of a dark gray, QWERTY layout keyboard with a light gray outline around each key. The selected key, 'OK', is highlighted in blue. Above the keyboard is the text, "hello, world!"
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Final day of Firefly Jam 🚨 Even a small, unfinished game is worth submitting. Progress beats perfection, especially in game jams where you have thematic and time constraints We can't wait to see where you are, what you create. Perks/merchs are already in the house #fireflyzero #jam #game #merch
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
The first day of the #jam is dope Jam tip #1 Keep it SMALL. One mechanic. One level. One idea. We're live till tomorrow 11:59 PM UTC, and you can still join us tiny.cc/firefly_jam #firefly #fireflyzero #game #indie #indiegame
gram's game for the game jam: follow fireflies
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
The Firefly Zero Jam theme is "firefly"! Crazy, right? It can be anything related to fireflies or the word "firefly". Some ideas: - Catching fireflies - Being a firefly - Mimicking firefly light patterns ("photuris") #gamejam #fireflyzero #opensource #fosdem #game #theme #itch
jam theme
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Today at 6:00 PM UTC, we will reveal the theme. Are you in? Why not join us here itch.io/jam/firefly-... Your game doesn’t need to be polished. It just needs to be yours. See you at 6, and we'll be happy to answer your questions on @discord.com #fireflyzero #FireflyJam #gamedev #indiedev #game
Information on the date time of the theme reveal
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
What’s your favorite thing about developing for Firefly Zero? From hobbyists to experienced developers, Firefly Zero welcomes curiosity at every level. Join us for the Firefly Jam in two (02): itch.io/jam/firefly-... #game #fireflyzero #jam #opensource #indiegame #FireflyJam #gamedev #debugging
the visual of two days left for firefly jam
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Preparing for Firefly Jam? Step one: keep your idea small and creative That's all :) I want to remind you that only four (04) days are left, so join now and invite your friends → itch.io/jam/firefly-... #game #fireflyzero #jam #opensource #indiegame
4 days left to jam at firefly zero
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Our game jam prizes are simple - Stickers for everyone who submits - T-shirts for a few winners - A signed Firefly Zero console for the top entry The real reward? Your game running on real hardware, showcased at #FOSDEM → itch.io/jam/firefly-... #game #fireflyzero #newyear #fosdem #itch
visual of firefly jame prize
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Ending 2025 with something simple: building games together. If you want to start 2026 by shipping something fun, Firefly Jam is live. Join us when you’re ready. #game #jam→ itch.io/jam/firefly-... Happy New Year folks 🥳 🎉 #itch #firefly #fireflyzero #happynewyear #newyear #recap
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Game jams are underrated. They’re not about winning, they’re about: - learning fast, - experimenting freely, - meeting other builders, - shipping something Join the upcoming Firefly Jam itch.io/jam/firefly-... #games #jam #itch #fireflyzero #firefly
Image inviting game devs to participate in a game jam and the advantages of game jams
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
"The enemy of art is the absence of limitations". We have this quote in our docs :) docs.fireflyzero.com/dev/graphics/#-colors
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
🚨 Firefly Jam is live! 48 hours, one spirit, one expectation: have fun Scan the QR (or click) to join → itch.io/jam/firefly-... Stickers for all. A free signed copy of Firefly Zero for the first-ranked game. #Jam #gamedev #indiedev #webassembly
jam on itch visual
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
[Announcement] Firefly Jam is coming, 48 hours to build a game. From January 17 to 18, 2026, we’re hosting an online game jam focused on building games for the Firefly Zero console. Join the Firefly Jam: lnkd.in/g-NPhaD9 Date : Jan 17–18, 2026
Game jam flyer
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
The first day of #FOSDEM was a blast! If you are at the conference, today is your second chance to meet us and try the first prototypes.
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Firefly Zero (game console) @fireflyzero.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Now, bootstrapping your first app in any language supported by Firefly Zero is just one command: $ firefly_cli new --lang=rust hello-world docs.fireflyzero.com/dev/getting-... Oh, and we're now working on SDKs for a few more languages. The first one will be announced very-very soon. Stay tuned ;)
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