Sleepwalker
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I want one of this things badly but I'm not really excited to give them my money to hold for 2 years while they ship it to me. Lol
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Analogue Pocket. GBA, GBC, GB, Lynx, & More, 1440P Screen. HDMI-output with dock. $199, Launching May 2021.
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diffusionx
Gold Member
yea, it's the Analogue experience. On the flip side, when you get that shipping notice and it's NOT accompanied with a hit on your credit card it's kind of nice lmao. It's like you forget about the initial charge because it was so long ago.
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Rocco Schiavone
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Thoughts???
Omnipunctual Godot
Gold Member
Don't feel too bad. I got tired of waiting for my Super NT and bought the parts for a MiSTer. Then I got an alert that the Super NT was shipping out and the MiSTer and Super NT got delivered on the same day. Not sure if the Super NT/FXPak Pro is really necessary now.mine is now being prepared ! Only took almost 2 years
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Walter Matthau
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Analogue Pocket limited-edition colorway revealed & it looks absolutely gorgeous - Dexerto
Analogue has revealed a glow-in-the-dark version of their ever-popular Pocket handheld that plays retro game cartridges.
www.dexerto.com
New glow in the dark model and reduced shipping costs in the US.
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Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
Can't wait to receive mine in 2027.Analogue Pocket limited-edition colorway revealed & it looks absolutely gorgeous - Dexerto
Analogue has revealed a glow-in-the-dark version of their ever-popular Pocket handheld that plays retro game cartridges.
New glow in the dark model and reduced shipping costs in the US.
OverHeat
« generous god »
They will ship them right away
Ulysses 31
Member
With latest firmware you can also play SNES games and a whole host of other systems. 
Already have the black pocket but this glowing one is tempting!
Already have the black pocket but this glowing one is tempting!
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
I have no doubt they've got a batch ready to ship right now, but if history is any indication, the demand will far exceed their stock, and a lot of people will have to wait quite a long time to get theirs.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Analogue Pocket (I've got both a black and white model). It's easily one of the best handhelds I've ever had. But Analogue as a company has sucked at doing practically anything timely. Firmware updates, production, shipping, etc.
For anyone who really wants this device, be ready to order immediately at 8am on Sept 1. When I first ordered the Pocket, my buddy ordered his maybe 10 minutes after me, and I got my Pocket 4 or 5 months before he did. I doubt it'll be that bad for the glow in the dark version, but I still recommend people order it asap if they want it soon.
RagnarokIV
Member
The battery isn't user replaceable on these?
Krathoon
Gold Member
There should be some way to do it. There are screws on the back.
Variahunter
Member
Just got mine delivered. Everything screams good quality. The battery, after a full charge, feels random.
I regularly loose 1 or 2% just menuing in the OS for 1 or 2 minutes maximum. Which is weird. I adjusted the brightness and sound to a middle ground. Not too much, not too low.
On the contrary, in gameplay with Open FPGA (SNES on Yoshi's Island), I played 45 minutes and lost around 15% battery. So pretty much in range with what I expected of battery life, meaning around 6 to 7 hours to deplete).
But the depletion in the OS is concerning to say the least.
I regularly loose 1 or 2% just menuing in the OS for 1 or 2 minutes maximum. Which is weird. I adjusted the brightness and sound to a middle ground. Not too much, not too low.
On the contrary, in gameplay with Open FPGA (SNES on Yoshi's Island), I played 45 minutes and lost around 15% battery. So pretty much in range with what I expected of battery life, meaning around 6 to 7 hours to deplete).
But the depletion in the OS is concerning to say the least.
Ulysses 31
Member
Glow edition sold out in less than a minute. 
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alphachino
Member
Same! I got mine to add to the black.Got a Glow Edition.
I got the Dock last week, it's ridiculously good. I highly recommend the dock for its control connectivity options if you haven't got one already.
Question for someone who knows :
How do I get that jt TMNT and Simpsons arcade cores , Matt pannella syncer? I used that for my first install.
Can i use the same exe again ? Or do I need to redownload a new version ? And if I do? Does it keep my micro sd with games intact? And only adds new files ?
How do I get that jt TMNT and Simpsons arcade cores , Matt pannella syncer? I used that for my first install.
Can i use the same exe again ? Or do I need to redownload a new version ? And if I do? Does it keep my micro sd with games intact? And only adds new files ?
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gunstarhero
Member
Got myself a glow!
Though I'm not sure why since I already have a white model. Whats wrong with me.
Though I'm not sure why since I already have a white model. Whats wrong with me.
theHFIC
Member
I think those cores are still only accessible to patreon members only at this point. The previous JT cores didn't appear on any public repository or core tracker until a couple months after the Patreon only release..
I just received mine, as a portable FGPA system it's petty cool. I am worried that it charged to 100% and i then played with it dropping to 90% and then put it on a charger with the system off and the battery level never increased even after being connected for a few hours and the charge light being lit.
I don't have the dock but from just using it in handheld mode, the inability to use display filters with OpenFPGA cores is a huge loss. From reading it's also limited on working controllers as I read the new 8bitdo NeoGeo CD controller doesn't work on it. A MiSTer on a TV will look infinantly better, gives you more systems (PSX, Saturn, and semi working N64). And it can handle whatever controller you throw at it.
I don't have the dock but from just using it in handheld mode, the inability to use display filters with OpenFPGA cores is a huge loss. From reading it's also limited on working controllers as I read the new 8bitdo NeoGeo CD controller doesn't work on it. A MiSTer on a TV will look infinantly better, gives you more systems (PSX, Saturn, and semi working N64). And it can handle whatever controller you throw at it.
bender
What time is it?
I'm not sure that the Pocket features this but a lot of modern devices have charging thresholds to prolong battery life. This may be normal behavior.
Variahunter
Member
I stand corrected. Maybe it was the first battery depletion that felt really fast & random.
After being depleted for the first time and a full charge after that, the battery seems much more robust and I've been playing 1h30 to 2h and had 20% depleted with sound and brightness adjusted to mid +. So now pretty confident about it. Also received a third party glass protector (after having totally botched the analogue one... though the third party one was much better and practical, being cheaper and getting 2 glass protector instead of one...), and applied it correctly.
So really satisfied by the product, even if the cost is really high given the 75$ for the transport and the unexpected importation taxes (110$)...
That's entirely possible, but most devices turn off the charging circuit and don't display the charging light. Other's fake the percent so they only charge to 80-85% but report 100%.
Sleepwalker
Member
I still want one, but not one that glows in the dark (yuck).
I might just head to ebay and buy a scalped one lol
I might just head to ebay and buy a scalped one lol
Ulysses 31
Member
Got me this, ballistic nylon version, to carry my pocket around.
Bojanglez
The Amiga Brotherhood
I can vouch for using 2DSXL cases. I bought this one for my Pocket and it is great. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0741RG6J9/
If you want an ideal case for the Pocket, the HORI Nintendo 2DS LL hard case fits perfectly. I ordered one from Japan. You can get them on eBay and Play-Asia.
jimjonjimmy
Member
This is part of the Evercade series of consoles and games. These devices only play Evercade cartridges and games. They are pretty cool systems and fun to collect for too. There are some threads for this on here such as this one for the Evercade EXP which is their latest console. This is otherwise completely unrelated to the Analogue Pocket which is designed to play classic game cartridges.
Good idea, I just tried an old DSi XL case I have and it's a good fit.
Ulysses 31
Member
How long does Glow plastic usually last? Reading confusing things like they're best stored and used in the dark and that day light diminishes the glow faster....
Ignore the fear about the stuff from 40 years ago. Modern glow plastic is rated to work for decades.How long does Glow plastic usually last? Reading confusing things like they're best stored and used in the dark and that day light diminishes the glow faster....
Ulysses 31
Member
So they do need to be charged up with some (UV) to get the nice glow in the dark.
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calistan
Member
Sunlight, for that stuff. It's a really weird thing to do, I wouldn't want a handheld that glowed like that. Transparent, though - yes please. They should do an Atomic Purple one as a tribute.
RagnarokIV
Member
Damn! I've already got a black one, but if these were Game Boy priced and not subject to Analogue's insane shipping costs (to the UK) I'd be getting one of these versions. Available from Sept 29 (no doubt straight to eBay).
Are there no official UK resellers?
calistan
Member
No, Analogue ships to the UK but it seems to be a flat rate per package. I was going to order one of their Pocket Docks, now that they're readily available, but the item sells for $100 and the shipping for that was $60. Plus there'll be another 20% on top if the customs people get a hold of it. I'm not paying $60 to ship a $100 product out of principle.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
I've already got the black and the white Analogue Pockets, but holy craaaap that translucent purple is calling my name. It looks so nice. Ugh.
bender
What time is it?
I've got black, white and glow but I love that crystal. What am I doing?
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
We clearly have a problem.
Ulysses 31
Member
I'm less salty now about missing out on the Glow edition after seeing user videos of it and these limited editions.
alphachino
Member
anyone here score a translucent pocket? I got 3! Smoke, Clear and Green.
Sleepwalker
Member
Missed it again im just going to forget about these lol
Tarin02543
Member
oled screen around the corner i think
calistan
Member
Not sure how that would be a benefit, the screen on this is already outstanding. Does anyone make oleds at that density?
bender
What time is it?
I resisted. I’m happy with my glow and B&W units. Congrats though.