Introducing
RockBox Mini
A plug-and-play rhythm game console.
Optimized for FPS
Compact but Powerful
No-Bloatware OS
Song Chart Search Engine
Energy-Efficient & Quiet
Games & Drivers Pre-Installed
Get an early bird discount
Catch the first batch on Kickstarter and save up to $75 off retail price, with RockBox Mini's starting at $249. (limited quantity)
🎸 RockBox Mini – The Ultimate Plug-and-Play Console for Rhythm Game Fans
Get ready to relive the golden age of rhythm games! The RockBox Mini is a compact, plug-and-play gaming console preloaded and optimized for titles like Clone Hero and YARG. Just plug it into your TV, connect your instrument, and start rocking. No complicated setup. No bloated software.
Designed by passionate gamers, the RockBox Mini is built for performance, simplicity, and nostalgia. It comes with pre-installed drivers supporting over 50+ instruments, making it compatible with most original, and third-party rhythm game controllers — right out of the box. Need to find a song? Dont worry we have a chart search engine included as well.
Whether you’re hosting a party, jamming solo, or playing online multiplayer, this mini powerhouse delivers seamless gameplay, lightning-fast boot times, and a sleek custom design.
While Clone Hero officially supports up to 4 players, we’ve tested both Clone Hero and YARG with up to 6 simultaneous players on the RockBox Mini — achieving a consistent 144 FPS at 1080p on each game without performance drops.
Recommended Instruments
CRKD Gibson Les Paul Wireless Guitar
CRKD Gibson Les Paul Wireless Guitar
Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit – Electric Drum Set
Alesis Turbo Mesh Kit – Electric Drum Set
Here is what we include in the box;
The RockBox Mini Console
Power and HDMI Cables
TV or Wall Mounting Hardware
User Guide and Recommendations
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Rock Nerd Specifications
Radeon 660M CPU (1900Mhz)
AMD Ryzen 5 6600H CPU
16GB of DDR5 RAM (32GB in Pro)
512GB of M.2 Storage (1TB in Pro)
Running a Slim Verison of Win 11 (Custom Theme and Bios)
Designed for long term use, and small enough to even be mounted behind a TV, or travel with.
With this paired hardware, and our optimizations, expect to easily achieve 144fps at 1080p with 6 players on YARG and 4 on CloneHero. We have tested dozens of mini PCs and slimmed down our OS as much as possible for optimal FPS.
Disclaimer: We have full permission from the developers of Clone Hero and YARG to pre-install and distribute their open-source software. However, RockBox Mini is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Clone Hero, YARG, or their respective development teams.
Also apologize for any use of AI, editing the project is still early on and we only have limited availability of actual production photos.
100% Refund
Guarantee
If you cancel your Early Supporter status anytime before the project enters production, we guarantee you a full refund.
Transparency
Guarantee
We pledge to maintain transparency about our project's progress throughout the entire campaign.
Secure
Payment
All orders are processed through a secure network (Shopify & Kickstarter). Your credit card information is never stored, respecting your privacy.
Get an early bird discount
Catch the first batch on Kickstarter and save up to $75 off retail price, with RockBox Mini's starting at $249. (limited quantity)