| Developer | Hyper Mega Tech! |
|---|---|
| Type | Handheld game console |
| Generation | Ninth |
| Release date | 14 November 2023 |
| Introductory price | £49/$59/€59 |
| Media | ROM cartridge |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz |
| Display | 2.8-inch IPS screen, 320 x 240 pixels |
| Dimensions | 78mm x 125mm x 25mm (3 x 0.49 x 0.98 in) |
| Weight | 165 grams |
| Related | Evercade |
| Website | www |
The Super Pocket is a handheld game console developed by Hyper Mega Tech!, a brand of British company Blaze Entertainment. In addition to built-in collections of retro video games, the console features a cartridge slot and is compatible with all of Blaze's Evercade cartridges, despite not being branded as an Evercade device. The console was released on 14 November 2023. [1]
The Super Pocket was unveiled in July 2023. That September, units were on exhibit for testing at London's WASD Gaming Expo in partnership with IGN. [2] At launch, it was available in two versions offering distinct color schemes. One version was branded as Capcom with the inclusion of 12 built-in games, while the other included seventeen games from Taito. In addition to the built-in games, the handheld features a cartridge slot that allows it to play all Evercade cartridges. The initial expected launch window was 22 October 2023 with pre-orders opening immediately upon announcement. [3] The Super Pocket was the first console by Hyper Mega Tech!, a brand of Blaze Entertainment. [4]
The Super Pocket has an overall form factor dimensions of 3 x 0.49 x 0.98 inches (7.8 x 1.25 x 2.5 cm) at a weight of approximately 165 grams with a cartridge inserted, with a similar design to the original Game Boy. It includes a 3.5in headphone jack and a USB-C charging port. As a display, the unit features a 320 x 240 px 2.8-inch IPS screen. [4] It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. [5] For controls, the handheld features a traditional D-pad, four face buttons, and start and select buttons. The rear houses four bumper/trigger buttons. [6] The firmware is updateable through the system's USB-C port and a PC-based updater app. [1]
Each edition features built-in games from the respective publishers. Additionally, the Super Pocket is compatible with all Evercade cartridges. [7] [8]
Games without a version specified are the arcade versions.