chakoo Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 https://www.analogue.co/pocket/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIon Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 It looks nice, but requiring physical cartridges makes it much harder to actually use. I imagine there's a very niche market for this, but it's not me, and in an age where convenience is king, I don't think I'm alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Beautiful design, but I agree with TwinIon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodimus Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I wouldn’t get too distracted with it playing off real carts. Expect a firmware that would allow playing games off the sad card like all their other fpga consoles. This looks cool even has a dock for tv. $200 is steep but I’m interested in the rare consoles the losers like the lynx, game gear, neon geo pocket and wonder swan. this is Kevtris again and he is really good at this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakoo Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, TwinIon said: It looks nice, but requiring physical cartridges makes it much harder to actually use. I imagine there's a very niche market for this, but it's not me, and in an age where convenience is king, I don't think I'm alone. Uhh, all past units got “unofficial” firmware that ran games off the sd card. So not an issue. They’re also adding a second fpga that other devs can use, which means ported mister cores and more systems. with that said, the retro forum is filled with crazy people who still have a decent amount of carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 That looks like the sort of thing I would buy and then play a couple of times and set on the shelf forever. Where do I pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Husband is getting this, because it's right up his hobby alley. I'm pretty interested in it, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slug Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I dig this, I just don't $200 dig this. Maybe some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPCyric Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 The design is super classy but I've been finding it difficult to convince myself to play anything on that small of a screen anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 I am for sure getting this. I have literally hundreds of Game Boy/Game Boy Color/Game Boy Advance carts so this is a slam dunk for me. Looking forward to the peripherals that allow use of Game Gear, Lynx and Neo Geo Pocket carts, too. Not sure if I need the dock, though. On 10/27/2019 at 11:23 AM, DPCyric said: The design is super classy but I've been finding it difficult to convince myself to play anything on that small of a screen anymore. You could just get the dock (sold separately) and play the games on your TV or monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaxick Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 I'm considering getting this for the Lynx functionality as it's the only handheld from my childhood I hung onto. It's especially exciting as Lynx emulation has never exactly been perfect. I just wonder how it'll deal with a few of the titles which operate in the vertical position such as Gauntlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 IT HAS ARRIVED. AND IT IS GLORIOUS. I got the handheld itself, the dock and the Game Gear adaptor. Also the link cables and HDMI cords, etc. And a tempered glass screen protector. I would get the Lynx and Neo Geo Pocket Color adaptors, but they were not available when I pre-ordered. But that's fine. For now. Anyone else get theirs yet? @chakoo @CastlevaniaNut18 @sblfilms 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CastlevaniaNut18 Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Very nice. I didn’t get one. Kinda surprised my husband didn’t go for it, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 It's pretty nice so far. Even if it does have a....DayOnePatch. Well, not really a *patch* more like a DayOneFirmwareUpdate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 How comfortable is it to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chakoo Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Beautiful, I really wanted one but could not pre-order when they were up, plus not a fan of paying that much for something that takes almost years to show up (I give an exception to new wave toys because they update customers all the time unlike analogue). I’ll probably end up not getting one till 2023 when they’re more commonly in stock with all the adapters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 @Raggit It’s pretty comfortable in my hands. It’s surprisingly not very heavy. Only played a bit with it so far. We’ll see how it is after some gaming marathons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 My friend got an Email, says he'll get his in Q4 2022 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Not gonna lie @GameDadGrantthat thing looks bad ass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Got mine the other day, and the screen is just… *chef’s kiss* 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 16 hours ago, Biggie said: Not gonna lie @GameDadGrantthat thing looks bad ass. Gotta admit, I *feel* like a badass playing it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodimus Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 That screen is what really has me interested. I'm real tempted in picking one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaxick Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 Got my Pocket last week and decided to wait until Christmas to open it. Mine is a dud unfortunately. My Pocket does not seem to want to power on constantly. It's pretty much a 50/50 gamble if the screen will turn on from a cold boot or from sleep mode. Last attempt I made, all I got was a glowing white light at the bottom of the handheld. Got the LED light to go dark, hit the power button again, LED lit up again and no display. Boxed it up after than and have sent an email off to request a replacement. I wish somebody could test Smashing Drive for the GBA on it. It's the only game I tested on it and the speakers on it were distorting like crazy. Would like to know if it's a firmware bug or just my handheld being broke in more than one way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 @Kal-El814 @GameDadGrant Would you recommend picking up the screen protector with it? I'm thinking about getting one, was wondering if I should get the screen protector with it. (Yeah, I realize that I'll be getting it in 2023....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 10 hours ago, Raggit said: @Kal-El814 @GameDadGrant Would you recommend picking up the screen protector with it? I'm thinking about getting one, was wondering if I should get the screen protector with it. (Yeah, I realize that I'll be getting it in 2023....) I did, mainly because of my long standing love affair with accessories. Whether or not you’d need it is probably a personal thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 23 hours ago, Raggit said: @Kal-El814 @GameDadGrant Would you recommend picking up the screen protector with it? I'm thinking about getting one, was wondering if I should get the screen protector with it. (Yeah, I realize that I'll be getting it in 2023....) As with any screen protector, it’s not *absolutely* necessary. It’s purely up to personal preference. That said, I got one and I love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodimus Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 The fact the resolution is so high that the pixels emulate subpizels is so cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 So it’s update time. How is everyone enjoying their Analogue Pocket?! @Rodimus @GameDadGrant @Raggit @Kal-El814 @vaxick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 So far, so good! No regerts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 I'm not one of the lucky few here who already have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaxick Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Biggie said: So it’s update time. How is everyone enjoying their Analogue Pocket?! @Rodimus @GameDadGrant @Raggit @Kal-El814 @vaxick Sending my Pocket to Analogue for repairs. While my original power issue was fully resolved with the latest firmware update, my right shoulder button has almost no travel on some spots on the button. Hopefully it'll be all good to go once I get it back. Waiting a month for a response from their support team wasn't too fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitgod Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 I'm really tempted to get one of these for $60 This Analogue Pocket Rival Is the Best Cheap Handheld You Can Buy GIZMODO.COM Missed out on the $220 Analogue Pocket? You can still enjoy a great retro gaming experience for much less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 That looks uncomfortably small. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitgod Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Eh, spent hours looking into these units. If I get something, I'm leaning towards a $99 Retroid Pocket 2+, has more power. But if I wait long enough, the urge will go away. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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