Having used retro computers since before they were retro, unless you enjoy the retro vibe you can get much the same benefits - and more useful skills for future

Having used retro computers since before they were retro, unless you enjoy the retro vibe you can get much the same benefits - and more useful skills for future life - by just using a microcontroller such as ESP32. Back when retro computers were the modern hotness, it would have been astonishing that you could buy a computer with a display for ten bucks or so (https://www.amazon.com/LILYGO-T-Display-Arduino-Development-CH9102F/dp/B099MPFJ9M https://www.amazon.com/LILYGO-T-Display-Arduino-Development-...).