No emulation, real fun. Meet Analogue Pocket, a multi-video-game-system portable handheld with a digital audio workstation built-in synthesizer and sequencer.
Out of the box, without emulation, the Pocket is compatible with the Game Boy, Game Boy Color & Game Boy Advance game cartridge library; and it also works with cartridge adapters for other handheld systems, like Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx and more.
A tribute to celebrate and explore the history of video games with the respect it deserves
If you have played Tetris on the original GameBoy, if you have owned a portable Nec console or a transport GameGear, then you know that this Analogue Pocket will be able to excite you more than any other console of the latest generation.
Other than next-gen, for instance.
We are facing a product that is a true tribute to the portable video game industry, an ocean of emotions capable of unleashing the human mind.
The classic titles of GameBoy and GameGear, the revolutionary pearls of the Atari Lynx, or the visionary magnificence of the Neo Geo, to be amazed.
And it’s not about emulation, but a masterpiece of reverse engineering and the power of FPGAs.
Analogue Pocket Videogaming System. Completely engineered in two FPGAs
Moreover, the Analogue Pocket is an FPGA hardware device that can run classic portable consoles to play their physical games, such as the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Gear, Atari Lynx, Neo Geo Pocket, and TurboGrafx-16.
You read that right, even the games of the legendary NEC PC Engine can run at maximum splendor on the Pocket. And we are talking about an absolute pearl of hardware, beautiful and elegant, and cost just over $ 200.
In addition to all this, the Pocket also allows you to create your own video games or compose music. Need anything else?
In fact, Analogue isn’t just for games anymore.
It’s also for making music. As a result, Pocket has a digital audio workstation built-in called Nanoloop; it’s a synthesizer and a sequencer. Designed for music creation and live performance.
Shape, stretch and morph sounds. Capture music or play and sculpt live, you can even connect Pocket to your Mac, PC, or other hardware with MIDI & Sync cables, for instance.
And making your own games. GB Studio is a quick and easy-to-use drag-and-drop retro game creator for your favorite handheld video game system. It allows you to generate proprietary .pocket files with GB Studio and run them off your SD card. You can find more info on GB Studio Workbench and download it, here.
The Analogue Pocket – Technical Specifications
- Compatible with Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance game cartridges.
- 3.5″ LCD. 1600×1440 resolution. 615ppi.
- 360° display rotation (tate mode)
- Variable refresh display
- Rechargeable lithium ion 4300mAh battery
- 6-10 hour gameplay time & 10+ hour sleep time
- All buttons mappable
- Stereo speakers
- micro SD card slot
- USB-C charging
- Original-style link port
- 3.5mm headphone output
You can also play the Pocket on the big screen.
Analogue Dock is an amazing companion for Pocket. With Dock, you can connect Pocket to your HDTV. Sync up any wireless 8BitDo Bluetooth or 2.4g controller directly to Dock for wireless play. Up to 4 player support. You can connect controllers directly via wired USB, too.
Click HERE to get more info or pre-order your brand new Analogue Pocket System on Analogue.co today.