Analogue

Pocket

2021VerticalAnalogue OSIntel / Altera Cyclone V FPGA, Intel / Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA
56
HR Rating
Critic-weighted composite
54
User Rating
From 10 community votes
Listed price
$220
C-Tier
Pocket
3.5"<1 GB4300 mAh
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Analogue Pocket is a premium handheld FPGA gaming device engineered specifically for original game cartridges, offering native compatibility with multiple classic formats like Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and others via cartridge adapters without emulation. Its high-resolution, ultra-sharp LCD display presents retro games with crisp visuals and accurate scaling, while the open-source FPGA architecture enables hardware-level recreation of classic systems for near-authentic performance and timing. Beyond playing original cartridges, the Pocket supports downloadable software, music tools, and a growing ecosystem of adapters and accessories, positioning it as both a collector’s centerpiece and a versatile retro gaming platform that bridges the gap between legacy hardware and modern handheld convenience.

The Stat Sheet

15 categories
Battery Life
7.1
Brightness / Outdoor Visibility
6.2
Controls
6.9
DurabilityBest
7.2
Ease of Use
6.4
Ergonomics
6.8
Haptics FeedbackWORST
4.9
Hardware Quality
6.5
OS Support
6.1
Performance
5.4
Portability
6.5
Screen Quality
5.8
Software
6.5
Speaker Quality
5.5
Value
6.0