Analogue have been making quite the name for themselves by specializing in the development of quality, retro inspired devices that allow you to use the original cartridges for your favorite platforms of yesteryear. Not only this, but each device from the Mega SG to the NT mini sports a slew of enhancements such as 1080p resolution, zero latency input, onboard quality control applications, and support for each system’s original RGB and/or composite formats. Just to name a few. Now, they’re about to release their newest creation: The Analogue Pocket. Let’s take a look, shall we? Continue reading “The Analogue-Pocket is the ‘Do it All’ Portable you didn’t know you wanted”
Amidst the anticipation of Sony’s June 4th presentation (which has been postponed until further notice, following current events.), Sega was reportedly sitting on news that would be as big as the PS5 reveal. Well, today they finally lifted the veil on their speculated and highly anticipated announcement to bring us…The Game Gear Micro.
Originally hitting the scene back in 1990, the Game Gear was arguably one of my favorite gaming platforms of all time. Once I circumvented the 6 AA battery requirement with some rechargeables, I took the bulky handheld with me damn near everywhere.
Coming in at just over 1.5″ in width with a 1.15″ display, the minuscule machine is set to release in Japan on Oct. 6th. The GG Micro will be coming in four distinct flavors, each with a different collection of games and will run on 2 AA batteries. It’s clear these are being designed for the sole purpose of being collector’s items, rather than a proper gaming unit. Sega has also announced that it intends to release a four-pack bundling all four variants, along with a miniaturized version of the classic “Big Window” magnifier, for ¥29,980, or roughly $260. Yay, I suppose?
The black model includes Sonic the Hedgehog, Royal Stone, Out Run, and Puyo Puyo II. The blue model gets Sonic & Tails, Baku Baku Animal, Gunstar Heroes, and Sylvan Tale. The yellow edition features Nazo Puyo, Shining Force, Shining Force II, and Shining Force: Final Conflict, while the red edition gets Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible, Megami Tensei Gaiden: Last Bible Special, G.G. Shinobi, and Columns.
It’s encouraging that Sega is recognizing the Game Gear, but also very disappointing if this is what they consider to be the best of honoring its legacy. I digress. It will be interesting to see fan reactions, and just what this release might potentially be leading up to.
