The Super Pocket is a handheld game console developed by HyperMegaTech!, a brand of British company Blaze Entertainment as a budget alternative to their Evercade consoles. In addition to built-in collections of retro video games, the console features a cartridge slot and is compatible with all of Blaze's Evercade cartridges, despite not being branded as an Evercade device. The console was released on 14 November 2023.[1]
| Developer | HyperMegaTech! |
|---|---|
| Type | Handheld game console |
| Generation | Ninth |
| Released | 14 November 2023 |
Introductory price | £49/$59/€59 |
| Media | ROM cartridge |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz |
| Display | 2.8-inch IPS screen, 320 x 240 pixels |
| Dimensions | 78mm x 125mm x 25mm (3 x 4.9 x 0.98 in) |
| Weight | 165 grams |
| Related | Evercade |
| Website | www |
History
editThe Super Pocket was unveiled in July 2023. That September, units were on exhibit for testing at London's WASD Gaming Expo in partnership with IGN.[2] At launch, it was available in two versions offering distinct color schemes. One version was branded as Capcom with the inclusion of 12 built-in games, while the other included seventeen games from Taito. In addition to the built-in games, the handheld features a cartridge slot that allows it to play all Evercade cartridges. The initial expected launch window was 22 October 2023 with pre-orders opening immediately upon announcement.[3] The Super Pocket was the first console by HyperMegaTech!, a brand of Blaze Entertainment.[4]
Hardware
editThe Super Pocket has an overall form factor dimensions of 3 x 0.49 x 0.98 inches (7.8 x 1.25 x 2.5 cm) at a weight of approximately 165 grams with a cartridge inserted, with a similar design to the original Game Boy. It includes a 3.5in headphone jack and a USB-C charging port. As a display, the unit features a 320 x 240 px 2.8-inch IPS screen.[4] It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor.[5] For controls, the handheld features a traditional D-pad, four face buttons, and start and select buttons. The rear houses four bumper/trigger buttons.[6] The firmware is updateable through the system's USB-C port and a PC-based updater app.[1]
Games
editEach edition features built-in games from the respective publishers. Additionally, the Super Pocket is compatible with all Evercade cartridges.[7][8]
Games without a version specified are the arcade versions.
References
edit- 1 2 McFerran, Damien. "Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket - A Wonderful Game Boy-Style Retro Gift". Time Extension. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ↑ Gomez, Jesse. "The Super Pocket Scratches a Mobile Game Itch Phones Cannot". IGN. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ↑ Webster, Andrew. "This cute retro handheld comes in Capcom and Taito flavors". The Verge. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- 1 2 Wood, Dashiell. "Super Pocket review – portable perfection". Tech Radar. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ↑ Grannell, Craig. "HyperMegaTech Super Pocket review: Taito and Capcom retro gaming arcades in your trousers". stuff.tv. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ↑ Hayton, Phil. "Super Pocket review – "the budget gaming handheld I've been waiting for"". Games Radar. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ↑ Liszewski, Andrew. "Super Pocket is the Perfect $59 Retro Handheld For Gamers Who Don't Want to Deal With ROMs". Gizmodo. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ↑ Mills, Steven. "Brawl on the go with the Super Pocket handheld". Destructoid. Retrieved 3 November 2023.