We now know a bit more about the Analogue Pocket which is now set to release in May 2021 with preorders set to go live on August 8th.
The portable console plays Game Boy games, Game Boy Colour games, Game Boy Advance games as well as Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Colour and Atari Lynx games.
It has a 3.5″ LCD which has a 1600×1400 resolution, a battery that can last 6-10 hours, speakers, a microSD slot and USB-C charging. If you like to play your games in the way they were creating, you can play them in original Game Boy, Colour or Advance modes as well.
You can also buy a dock for the unit, which allows you to play your games in 1080p on your big screen. You can then connect controllers either wirelessly or by Bluetooth.
If that wasn’t enough for you, just look at this adorable hard case, which will secure your cute little unit. The console will be available for pre-order on August 4th at 1am. The Analogue Pocket comes in either black or white and will set you back $199 USD (about $280 AUD), the dock will set you back $99 USD (about $130 AUD) and the case will be $29 USD (about $37 AUD). You can find all of the pre-order details HERE.
THE SPECS
- 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 9
- All buttons mappable
- Stereo speakers
- micro SD card slot
- USB-C charging
- Original-style link port
- 3.5mm headphone output
Dock
- 1080p HDMI output
- Bluetooth & 2.4g support for wireless controllers
- 2 USB inputs for wired controllers
- Up to 4 player support (4p Bluetooth, 2p 2.4g, 2p wired USB)
- DAC compatible
- Power Dock on from controller
Adapters
- AP_01 Game Gear adapter
- AP_02 Neo Geo Pocket + Neo Geo Pocket Color adapter
- AP_03 Atari Lynx adapter
