With retro gaming gaining so much attention lately, you might find yourself with old game titles but no hardware to play them on.
Even if you do find the hardware, years have passed since its release, and you might face issues with poor condition or performance. Fear not—there is a compatible console!
We unbox the Analogue Pocket, which supports cartridges for the Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, and more.
Plus, we show you how to play titles for the Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket, and others with separate, optional adapters!
First, Let's Check the Box!
Let's dive right into the Analogue Pocket, but first, take a look at the outer box!
It is available in two colors: black and white.
The box is matte black and exudes a sense of luxury.
Saiga NAKThe side displays the Analogue text and logo.
The Dock box is noticeably thicker than the others, giving it a special feel.
The adapter box features the word "Accessory".
The texture of all the boxes is smooth; I couldn't stop touching them.
Time to Unbox!
Now that we’ve checked the boxes, let’s open them!
We start with the black console.
The console features a matte finish in a deep shade of black.
Next, we open the white model!
The noble white is dazzling.
The contrast between black and white is beautiful.
The box includes the following items:
- USB Type-C cable
- 2 stickers
- QR code for the manual
It is palm-sized, bringing back a sense of nostalgia.
Insert game cartridges from the back.
It has a chic, cool look.
It also features a microSD card slot to save game states, screenshots, and more.
The pale yellow-green power and volume buttons are a nice touch.
That yellow-green accent adds both a cool factor and a touch of cuteness.
The bottom ports are as follows:
- USB Type-C port
- Headphone jack
- Original Style Link Port
- Infrared sensor
With the infrared sensor, fans of Pokémon can use the beloved "Mystery Gift" feature!
You Can Also Connect to TVs and Displays! Unboxing the Dock!
Here are the Dock and power supply, also unified in black.
Included with the Dock are the following:
- Analogue Dock unit
- 18W USB-C power adapter (100-240V, 50/60Hz, US/Japan plug)
- HDMI cable
- USB-C cable
The Dock features the following ports:
- HDMI port
- 2x USB-A ports
- USB-C power port
- Top USB-C connector
Here's what it looks like when docked.
It's surprisingly stable.
Play This Game and That Game with One Device! Unboxing the Adapters
There are four variations of adapters available.
The lineup is as follows:
- 1 (Left): Game Gear adapter
- 2 (Bottom right): Neo Geo Pocket / Neo Geo Pocket Color adapter
- 3 (Center right): Atari Lynx adapter
- 4 (Top right): TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine adapter
Let's check out the Game Gear adapter marked with a 1!
I love the skeleton design that lets you see the internal structure.
You can clearly see inside from the back as well.
It is about 1cm thick.
Saiga NAKNow, insert it!
The adapter fits perfectly.
The simple act of inserting it is nostalgic and fun.
Now you can play games from various systems on this one device!
The uniformity of the black is irresistible, but the "special equipment" feel when you insert the adapter into the white model is also thrilling.
That's the Analogue Pocket Unboxing!
With its chic coloring and a design that's exciting just to look at, plus a great selection of adapters to play games from other consoles, the Analogue Pocket is fantastic.
Get your hands on those nostalgic games once again!
For more details on this product, please check the official Analogue website.
