[savorypiano]

I was able to get to get a software job with no degree, with a portfolio of apps I built. However that was when the market was hot, and startups that had a hard time recruiting were willing to take a shot on me. In your case, I think it makes sense to finish the degree. In the couple years it takes to finish your degree, the economy will be on the upswing again, so you need to maximize your chances of getting aboard the train.

Build apps, practice LeetCode, really use your university resources to help you get your first job (things like career fair, internships, referrals).

Also consider expanding your interests into hot in demand skills. Unfortunately, physical hardware retro gaming has way less employers than say a mobile app. The other problem with embedded is that it requires knowledge of hardware as well, which has its own barrier of entry in addition to CS.