Analogue Pocket
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The Analogue Pocket is a FPGA-based handheld game system released in 2021 by the American manufacturer Analogue. It is built around the Intel / Altera Cyclone V FPGA, Intel / Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA with 32 MB Cellular RAM, 64 MB Synchronous DRAM, 256 KB Asynchronous SRAM, has a 3.5 inch LTPS LCD 1600 x 1440 display, and uses a 4300 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is SNES full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, GBA Link Cable, (Bluetooth & USB x2 via dock).
How far can it go?
Comfortably runs everything up to SNES at full speed.
Realistic ceiling: GameBoy, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance (Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx & Turbografx-16 with adapters)
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Intel / Altera Cyclone V FPGA, Intel / Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA |
|---|---|
| GPU | ❌ |
| RAM | 32 MB Cellular RAM, 64 MB Synchronous DRAM, 256 KB Asynchronous SRAM |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | LTPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1600 x 1440 |
| PPI | 615.02 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 10:9 |
| Battery | 4300 mAh |
| Cooling | ❌ |
| Storage | External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | GBA Link Cable, (Bluetooth & USB x2 via dock) |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo On sides |
| Charge port | USB-C |
| Video output | HDMI via dock |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Dimensions | 88 mm x 149 mm x 22 mm |
| Weight | 276 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, White, Glow In The Dark Green |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Looks to have good build quality, HDMI out possible with extra dock
👎 Cons
- Currently stated that it will not play rom files (flash carts will work though, and it will likely be jailbroken shortly after release)
Compare prices & buy
from $99 – $250
$220 $250 (Glow in the dark) $99 (Dock)
Often sold by: Analogue · Analogue (Glow in the dark)
Notes
Extra dock can support USB or Bluetooth controllers, and HDMI out. Price for dock is $99