Omnipunctual Godot
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The genius of the clam shell design of the GBA SP was that you could fold it up into your pocket at any time without worrying about scratching the screen. This design makes the screen more vulnerable.
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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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jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
At least they sell a hard carrying case for it.
HitCtrlAltDel
Member
I really hope that they have a GameBoy pocket shader. I prefer the black pixel look vs the green pixel look.
Nymphae
Banned
I like the price for the plastic version, but ffs they staggered the analogs on that one...
Agent X
Member
I've had my eye on this for a while, but I don't think I'll take the plunge until the Lynx adapter is available. I'd love to play my Lynx games on a pocketable device with a high-quality screen, and this looks like just the ticket.
Also, I wonder what other Lynx abilities they support. For example, will there be a way to play multiplayer Lynx games on Analogue Pocket, by linking to other Analogue Pocket systems and/or actual Lynx systems?
The Lynx had some games with a vertically-oriented display, achieved by rotating the entire system 90 degrees. That worked well with the Lynx's physical design, but might not be comfortable with Analogue Pocket's "Game Boy style" layout. Does Analogue Pocket allow you to rotate just the screen image 90 degrees (rather than the entire system) and play the vertically-oriented Lynx games comfortably?
Don't get me wrong, I've got a pretty good collection of GB/GBC/GBA games, and I'd probably even consider picking up some Game Gear and NeoGeo Pocket games too. But I've got a soft spot in my heart for the Lynx, and there has been no "official" attempt to revive Lynx in any capacity, certainly not from Atari (who'd rather partner with AtGames to peddle handheld 2600 clones with sketchy emulation). This is the best shot the Lynx has gotten in about a quarter of a century to reenter the modern gaming landscape.
Also, I wonder what other Lynx abilities they support. For example, will there be a way to play multiplayer Lynx games on Analogue Pocket, by linking to other Analogue Pocket systems and/or actual Lynx systems?
The Lynx had some games with a vertically-oriented display, achieved by rotating the entire system 90 degrees. That worked well with the Lynx's physical design, but might not be comfortable with Analogue Pocket's "Game Boy style" layout. Does Analogue Pocket allow you to rotate just the screen image 90 degrees (rather than the entire system) and play the vertically-oriented Lynx games comfortably?
Don't get me wrong, I've got a pretty good collection of GB/GBC/GBA games, and I'd probably even consider picking up some Game Gear and NeoGeo Pocket games too. But I've got a soft spot in my heart for the Lynx, and there has been no "official" attempt to revive Lynx in any capacity, certainly not from Atari (who'd rather partner with AtGames to peddle handheld 2600 clones with sketchy emulation). This is the best shot the Lynx has gotten in about a quarter of a century to reenter the modern gaming landscape.
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
I am in...will probably go deep...like a sheep.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Rechargeable internal battery > six AA batteries
Miyazaki’s Slave
Gold Member
Yup, totally. Wish the cart adapters were purchasable as a pack.
01011001
Banned
I think you wanted to say OLED screen, and that OLED screen is absolutely atrocious.
it has really bad clouding, or mura effect or whatever it's called on OLED panels.
as soon as it has to display an even dark colour it looks like the whole screen is made out of rice paper.
I literally sold my OLED Vita because of said abysmal screen.
the slim model is way better IMO
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
This time, we actually have pre-order details, and a date. And new info.stopfucking
LOL just bumped it again - love you
Spukc
Spukc
01011001
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jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
For what it's worth, the price is very unlikely to drop. These are usually done in really small batches that typically sell out of pre orders quickly. I see their SNES systems are out of stock, and likely won't return. They sold out of their $600 NES systems a few years back and brought them back "by popular demand"... and they almost immediately sold out again.
Unless they're going a different route this time, expect these to be full price forever until they run out of stock.
Eevee86
Member
And if I plug it in, I have to worry about the cord popping out constantly.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
i want the console 100% non of that other shit tbh not even the adapters. ( i will just wait for a hack) i own plenty of carts but an adapter kills it imo .
so that is 200 + shipping + bullshit tax
then again basically paying them the money 1 year up front? nope
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Nymphae
Banned
stop
Who the fuck are you
Azelover
Titanic was called the Ship of Dreams, and it was. It really was.
Maybe that's why it's a little expensive? I like the idea, but I'm not paying $200 for it now. Maybe I'll change my mind later.
diffusionx
Gold Member
Man I put aside a bit of money for this... got a GB Everdrive for Christmas... then my life went in a very different direction than I thought it would. I'm not sure it's a good idea to get it anymore.
SilentUser
Member
This is actually pretty awesome! Interested, too bad the release is still far off.
Also, never was a fan of the design, my hands are too big to make a GBA SP confortable
Also, never was a fan of the design, my hands are too big to make a GBA SP confortable
diffusionx
Gold Member
LOL they sold out in <10 minutes.
Guess my decision was made for me.
Guess my decision was made for me.
chaseroni
Member
Cool looks like I'm probably not getting one because the shipping won't load
Happened to me and I panic opened 3 more tabs, one worked and managed to get my order in.
Nymphae
Banned
diffusionx
Gold Member
Based on twitter, that seemed to happen to a lot of people.
Well, based on their other stuff, they are pretty quick to stock up after release. So maybe you won't get one in May but probably July or August.
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chaseroni
Member
Have they said they'll make more? Have they done that in the past with their systems?
Chittagong
Gold Member
What the fuck. I blinked and missed it. Oh well.
Nymphae
Banned
No idea, if they do it'll be another shitshow like today I'm sure. Just stick to my OG hardware I guess.
chaseroni
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Nymphae
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Ulysses 31
Member
I'll wait for reviews anyway first before thinking of buying... 
KOMANI
KOMANI
Yeah. When shit is in your Cart, it should stay in your cart. Then you’re in limbo while waiting for the calculating shipping screen to work. Damn if you open a new tab damned if you don’t. I feel you.
Chittagong
Gold Member
I suspect this is a PR gimmick. There is no point in not taking as many preorders as possible for an item that is a year out. I work with many of the manufacturers and assemblers Apple uses and they can supply small companies (think a thousand or two units) in 1-2 months normally, now 3 months tops.
jshackles
Gentlemen, we can rebuild it. We have the capability to make the world's first enhanced store. Steam will be that store. Better than it was before.
Yeah, this is straight bullshit. Also sat there waiting for the shipping calculator that never loaded.
Was kinda on the fence anyway for this, now it's gonna be a no buy from me.
Was kinda on the fence anyway for this, now it's gonna be a no buy from me.
Ulysses 31
Member
Maybe they should make them to order in the new wave(s).
Naibel
Member
Of course they are, fucking scalpers man...
Oh well, my hype level has died down a bit since its announcement and I'm short on money right now so I'm gonna pass on this one. Preordering a year in advance seems like a sketchy move to me.
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Endless Fluff
Banned
Huh. I couldn't even try cuz I was taking a nap. Now I don't know what's more annoying, the fact that I expected them to have more stock or that I was sleeping.
Ulysses 31
Member
Gameboy Advance SP with backlight can hold me over till it becomes available.
Nymphae
Banned
Gameboy Advance SP with backlight can hold me over till it becomes available.
That's the only GB model I don't have that I want, it was probably the best form factor they ever made, even though I have always been partial to the silver Pocket without the battery light indicator. Slick as fuck.