'Analogue' originally unveiled its 'Analogue Pocket Console' in October of 2019. This week, on December 14th at 8 am, the Analogue Pocket is available for public purchase. This console is small and portable with a similar layout to Nintendo's 'GameBoy Color.' That means the Analogue Pocket only has four face buttons, a four-directional pad, and three menu buttons.
This console, while it resembles a GameBoy, it can natively play retro game console cartridges from the GameBoy, GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance, while it can support 'Sega Game Gear,' 'Neo Geo Pocket/Color,' and 'Atari Lynx' cartridges with an adapter. The Analogue Pocket is available in Black and White editions which both retail for $219.99 USD. The console comes with a USB-C cable for charging and does not come with any games installed, the cartridges must be provided by the consumer.
Multipurpose Retro-Gaming Consoles
The 'Analogue Pocket' Plays Most Retro Game Cartridges
Trend Themes
1. Multipurpose Retro-gaming Consoles - Create all-in-one consoles that can play multiple types of retro game cartridges, appealing to nostalgic gamers who have collections from various consoles.
2. Miniaturization - Develop smaller and more portable gaming consoles that maintain a similar layout and user experience as classic handheld consoles like the GameBoy Color.
3. Cartridge Compatibility - Design consoles that can natively play retro game cartridges from popular consoles like the GameBoy, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Advanced, but also offer the option to support other popular cartridges with adapters.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - The development of multipurpose retro-gaming consoles presents opportunities for gaming companies to target nostalgic gamers who may have collections from various consoles, and offer a new way to play retro games.
2. Consumer Electronics - The miniaturization trend creates opportunities for consumer electronics companies to create smaller, more portable devices that offer similar features and experiences as larger devices, while also appealing to nostalgia-seeking consumers.
3. Accessories - The growing popularity of retro-gaming consoles presents opportunities for companies that produce accessories such as carrying cases, screen protectors, and replacement parts to cater to the needs of these new devices.