Analogue Pocket

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Analogue Pocket
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ManufacturerAnalogue, Inc.
TypeHandheld game console
Release dateDecember 13, 2021 (December 13, 2021)
Introductory priceUS$219.99
MediaGame cartridges (Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Sega Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, TurboGrafx-16, and Atari Lynx), SD card
CPUAltera Cyclone V, Altera Cyclone 10
Display3.5" backlit 1600x1440 LTPS LCD display
Connectivity3.5mm headphone jack, Game Boy link cable, MicroSD, USB-C (power and dock interface)
Websitewww.analogue.co/pocket

The Analogue Pocket is a FPGA-based handheld game console designed and manufactured by Analogue, Inc.;[1] it was announced on October 16, 2019 and released on December 13, 2021.[2] It is designed to play games designed for handhelds of the fourth, fifth and sixth generation of video game consoles.

Design[]

The device features a design inspired by the Nintendo Game Boy, including a physical cartridge slot at the rear of the console. Additional connectivity is provided via microSD card support and USB-C connectivity. Support for wireless controllers and HDMI output is also available through a proprietary docking solution.[3]

The Analogue Pocket is designed around an Altera Cyclone V field-programmable gate array, which it uses to replicate the hardware of the Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance handheld consoles.[4] Adapters are also available which allows the use of Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket, Neo Geo Pocket Color and Atari Lynx game cartridges.[5] The Analogue Pocket includes an additional FPGA, allowing developers to create other "cores".

Release[]

The Analogue Pocket was announced on October 16, 2019.[6][7][8][9] Its release was delayed three separate times since the initial Pocket press release. Analogue cited global chip shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for the product’s delay until December 2021.[10]

Hardware[]

The Analogue Pocket has the following hardware specifications[11][12]

Size Approximately 3.46 in (88 mm) x 5.86 in (149 mm) x 0.86 in (22 mm) (WxHxD)
Screen 3.5 inch backlit LTPS LCD display, variable refresh 30 Hz - 62 Hz
Display size 3.5 in (89 mm) diagonal
Power 4300mAh Lithium Ion battery

USB-C charging with 18W fast charging

Battery life 6-10 hours
CPU Altera Cyclone V with 49k LEs

Altera Cyclone 10 with 15k LEs

Memory 3.4 Mb BRAM

2x 16 MB 16-bit Cellular RAM

64 MB 16-bit SDRAM

256 KB 16-bit Asynchronous SRAM

Resolution 1600 (w) × 1440 (h) pixels (10:9 aspect ratio, allowing a 10x integer scale of the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color)
Sound Stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack

Awards[]

Analogue Pocket was nominated for Wallpaper's 2019 Design Awards.[13] Pocket was also awarded two Fast Company awards for Best Product Design of 2020[14] and Best Design Innovations of 2020 in the North America region.[15]

References[]

  1. ^ "Analogue homepage". Analogue, Inc.
  2. ^ "Pocket Shipping December 13 - 11/22/21". Analogue, Inc.
  3. ^ "Analogue Pocket FAQ". Analogue. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  4. ^ "Analogue's $200 Pocket could be the ultimate retro gaming portable". Engadget. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  5. ^ "This Handheld Will Play Any Game Boy Cartridge, Ever". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ Magazine, Wallpaper* (2019-10-16). "Retro favourite Game Boy has been given a new lease of life". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  7. ^ "Game Boy gets extra life in minimal Analogue Pocket". Dezeen. 2019-10-17. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  8. ^ Kuchera, Ben (2019-10-16). "This $199 handheld will be the most decadent way to play Game Boy games". Polygon. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  9. ^ Stein, Scott. "The $200 Analogue Pocket looks like the best Game Boy ever made". CNET. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  10. ^ Zhang, Jenny (November 22, 2021). "The Analogue Pocket Will Begin Shipping In December". GameSpot. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
  11. ^ "Pocket FAQ". www.analogue.co. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  12. ^ "Developer FAQ". www.analogue.co. Retrieved 2021-12-18.
  13. ^ Magazine, Wallpaper* (2020-01-06). "'Save' separation toilet by Laufen wins Wallpaper* Design Award for Life-Enhancer of the Year". Wallpaper*. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  14. ^ Company, Fast (2020-09-30). "The best product design of 2020". Fast Company. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  15. ^ Company, Fast (2020-09-30). "The best design innovations of 2020 in the North America region". Fast Company. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
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