It’s splendid, this colorful version of the Game Boy clone

The Analogue Pocket revised and corrected, with the colors from the era of the Game Boy Pocket and Advance.

Analogue is recognized by video game enthusiasts for its devices dedicated to retro gaming. They recently presented a modern version of the Game Boy: the Analogue Pocket (which has already existed since 2019). This revised console is a contemporary interpretation of the Game Boy Pocket and Advance, available in eight colors inspired by the classic models: blue, green, indigo, spicy orange, pink, red, silver and yellow. There’s no denying that the Steam Deck OLED has its charm. However, portable and compact consoles such as the Analogue Pocket also have considerable appeal.

A retro handheld console

The Analogue Pocket is a modern console, when you look at its technical characteristics. With its 3.5-inch LCD screen in 1440p definition (1600 x 1440 pixels), it displays a resolution ten times higher than that of the original console. Furthermore, like the Nintendo Switch, the Analogue Pocket can connect to a dock connected via HDMI to a television. Connect an old-school 8bitdo controller to it and you’ll have a perfectly comfortable platform for enjoying your favorite old games.

Analogue Pocket // Source: Analogue

Analogue Pocket // Source: Analogue

Analogue Pocket // Source: Analogue

Analogue Pocket // Source: Analogue

Analogue Pocket // Source: Analogue

Analogue Pocket // Source: Analogue

Analogue Pocket // Source: Analogue

Analogue Pocket // Source: Analogue

On the console, we find a traditional analog cross, as well as 4 game buttons and 3 menu buttons. A more complete interface than the traditional GameBoy. It also has a Li-ion battery, solving one of the main problems of the GameBoy (batteries), a microSD port, a USB-C port, a Link port (to connect 2 old-fashioned consoles) and a port 3.5mm jack.

Sold for 250 dollars, the Analogue Pocket will be available for purchase on the brand’s official website from November 17. Stocks are expected to deplete quickly. The console is designed to play Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges, and others via an adapter. On the official website, Analogue makes it clear that it is about playing with the cartridges, and not about emulating games. It nevertheless integrates Nanoloop, an audio creation platform, and offers full access to the hardware layers. to developers.

A 3D Analogue for 2024

At the same time, Analogue is working on an ambitious project for next year: the3D analog. This system will be able to read Nintendo 64 cartridges and broadcast games in 4K. Just that.