BEST OF · JUNE 2026

Best Gaming Hardware Kickstarter projects to watch

10 live Gaming Hardware projects ranked by Lens Score — a 0-100 composite of funding velocity, backer momentum, target completion, and Kickstarter staff-pick signal.

Pulled from 12 live Gaming Hardware projects (category averages 841% of goal, $146K total pledged across the category). Updated June 2026.

  1. 01
    US

    Victory丨World's First Infinitely Foldable Pocket Chessboard

    Chess丨Metal Materials丨Board game stress reliever丨Multiplayer丨Ultra-slim design丨Board games丨 Mini pocket-sized丨Multiple game modes

    $32K raised3166% funded327 backers+28.3% 24h
    65
    LENS SCORE
  2. 02
    ★ Staff PickUS

    HEYtrace Hex- Traceable, Reusable Curl-Free Battle Mat

    ⏱ Trace in Seconds • ♻️ Draw. Erase. Repeat. • 🧼 Smudge-Free • 📏 Always Flat • 🎒 Foldable

    $65K raised6505% funded504 backers+2.5% 24h
    60
    LENS SCORE
  3. 03
    FR

    RECALBOX JVS

    The new Recalbox board for JVS arcade cabs.

    $44K raised192% funded126 backers0.0% 24h
    44
    LENS SCORE
  4. 04
    ES

    MegaWiFi Addon

    Expansion device for Sega Mega Drive and Sega Mega Drive II that allows the console to connect to the Internet

    $3K raised163% funded20 backers0.0% 24h
    35
    LENS SCORE
  5. 05
    GB

    The Mobile Mount: Play Video Games Anywhere | By Game Armour

    A great video games accessory for your PS5 (PlayStation 5) and Xbox Series X controllers

    $1K raised38% funded27 backers0.0% 24h
    14
    LENS SCORE
  6. 06
    🆕 NewUS

    Wayfinder One

    Build a Full-Scale Digital Steering Wheel for Sea of Thieves and Marine Simulators. Complete 3D Print STL Files & Blueprints

    $90 raised18% funded6 backers+200.0% 24h
    14
    EARLY MOMENTUM
  7. 07
    PL

    PixyPad — Touch. Play. Get Hooked.

    A stunning interactive game board that turns every tap into strategy, speed, focus, and unforgettable multiplayer or solo fun.

    $705 raised6% funded7 backers0.0% 24h
    6
    LENS SCORE
  8. 08
    AU

    PC Loaf - A cat bed on your gaming computer

    The PC Loaf magnetically snaps to the top of your computer to allow ventilation while giving your furry companion a heated throne

    $451 raised2% funded14 backers0.0% 24h
    6
    LENS SCORE
  9. 09
    FR

    KRONOS K-X0 The Ultimate Next-Gen E-Sports Controller

    Pro-grade precision meets customizable ergonomics. Dominate the competition with ultra-low latency and a design built by the community.

    $41 raised0% funded2 backers0.0% 24h
    2
    LENS SCORE
  10. 10
    US

    EXP Gaming Lounge: A Venue For Gamers In Bloom.

    We are a small entertainment business focused on bringing community together through gaming. We just need a building to make it happen.

    $1 raised0% funded1 backers0.0% 24h
    2
    LENS SCORE

How this list is built

We pull all live Gaming Hardware projects on Kickstarter (refreshed every 8 hours), then rank them by either Lens Score (for projects with at least 24 hours of data) or Early Momentum (for projects in their first 72 hours). The top 10 land here.

No editorial weighting — the ranking is the math. The list updates automatically every hour, so the projects on this page next week may not be the same ones you see today.

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