Is the Analogue Pocket Still Worth Buying in 2024?

[@kaioshade]

Fantastic video. no clickbait nonsense, and well presented. Instantly subscribed.

[@ShiveringPixel]

Thank you!! One of my goals was to avoid wasting the viewer's time haha

[@yagami999913]

You know dude is a real one when he shows Metal Gear Ghost Babel many times during the video. That game was one of my most memorable gaming experiences ever.

[@ShiveringPixel]

Ghost Babel rules! lol

[@Double0Smirk]

Perfectly timed for the restock, just snagged mine.

[@Pablo_.]

I got one as well, white!

[@eustab.anas-mann9510]

Fucking lucky bastards. *SOLD OUT*

[@GreenLeefMusic]

I guess I'm two weeks late 😭 I signed up for notifications though, hopefully they in stock sometime soon.

[@ShiveringPixel]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@simonwrcarter2999]

Fantastic production quality and a great watch !

[@ShiveringPixel]

I majorly appreciate that! Thanks a ton for watching!

[@pentacosttb2565]

I really wish they’d make a revision designed around the GBA and perfectly upscaling that’s screen instead.

[@ShiveringPixel]

That would be super nice! The letterboxing that GBA games have to employ on the Pocket is tolerable, but it is for sure a bit small, especially for older eyes haha

[@MetalKingdomOfHammer]

They should just fill in all that bezel with a 4” screen. Then, the letterboxing of the GBA won’t hurt as much

[@jayman4201983]

just made a purchase-lucky to see them in stock

[@stevenickell4206]

Bought mine today too.

[@bonifackener3943]

What a hidden treasure of a channel! Congratulations on 1k subs (i wager you're gonna get there before the end of the month) - xoxo, from Hungary

[@gabe5918]

Amazing review and production quality dude!

[@ShiveringPixel]

Thank you so much! I majorly appreciate you watching.

[@tice170]

The screen being the only screen on the market to reach 616ppi is incredible in itself. The buttons are responsive and the sound awesome. Plays all gba, gbc, and gb games with the option to use the SD card for laser precise emulation on what it plays. Overall a real premium device for any retro gamer supporting both cartridges and emulation. No device on the market can provide that. I have the red cherry Starburst version 😆. I also have the rg405 m. When it come to accurate emulation the pocket wins hands down.

[@ShiveringPixel]

The Analogue Pocket is such a slick device. From what I understand, the screen that the console uses has such great pixel density because it was initially manufactured for VR headsets.

[@SlCKB0Y-sb1kg]

@@ShiveringPixelCorrect, the screen also has extremely low latency for the same reason.

[@RetroGamingLangers]

And you can dock it to play on the TV which I love

[@jeromebullard6123]

Let’s talk about save states (doesn’t have that) and carts not fitting properly.

[@applefendor]

Great review and production quality!

[@ShiveringPixel]

Thanks so much!

[@Digital_Her0]

The production value on this video is awesome. As someone who quit youtube because of the tedious grind that comes with editing I have to sub. Awesome work.

[@JoeBleeps]

What a beautifully made video. Really enjoyed that. With shipping, taxes and import duty on top of a poor currency exchange rate, I'm still finding this console to be out of my budget here in the UK. It is a very nice looking console though.

[@ShiveringPixel]

Thank you so much! That means a lot. Yeah, it's such a shame that import costs and exchange rates make the console prohibitively expensive for you and many others out there.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@ShiveringPixel I've still got plenty to keep me busy 😜 I've subscribed anyway, looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@vinstrigz6202]

Amazing production. Had to subscribe! Keep up the good work

[@WoollyMittens]

China will eventually catch up with the FPGA trend, but for now the Analogue Pocket is a pretty unique option.

[@ghettosteeve]

The screen and OS features are a bigger draw

[@Alyx_Vance]

Chinese software never catches up.

[@Fennecbutt]

​@@Alyx_Vancefunny playing already has with the fpgbc

[@Nexii801]

Except FPGA offers nothing that can't be matched or between by software emulation.

[@TheUltimateMarioFan]

Who cares about china, especially in terms of tech. Quality > china

[@9unslin9er]

There's something about the Gameboy music that is very comforting to my ears.

[@sarahb3047]

This was super helpful! Thank you

[@ShiveringPixel]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@GoonieLord]

Good luck trying to find one, last year in mid November I was snooping around their website right when they opened and got super lucky unfortunately the colors were selling out quick got myself Red looks cool. I also bought myself a Everdrive Mini and finally took the times to learn the ancient secrets of ROMs. The Analogue Pocket loads ROMs easily the Everdrive does to but with a little help still playing gen 3 Pokémon without battery rot is just so fun

[@jordanelliott0408]

Actually they’re pretty readily available, they’re in stock rn. I was going to purchase one a few weeks ago but they sold out thankfully I only had to wait a week for another restock, they’re not that hard to get anymore

[@ragepoweredgamer]

Came here after seeing your Gamecube Controller video and checking out your channel. Coincidentally, I've been jonesing for an Analogue Pocket (or similar faux-retro console) for years now and glad to see the input from someone so like-minded about the NGC controller. Edit: holy SHIT those "button indication animations" are smooth as hell. Are those yours?!

[@gatway100]

I have and I'm super happy I grew up in that era.I have like one analogue pocket and I'm super happy

[@toromei]

Yes! Great video! Such a great combination of portable/dockable rock-solid multi-system execution and emulation. No complaint, and my favorite “console” ever. So glad I preordered this thing sight-unseen, before there were even any reviews. It was a gamble, but really paid off. 🙏

[@tillbrook]

Great review! My 9 year old is really into retro gaming, and asked for a GBA for Christmas. I showed him the Analogue Pocket, and he changed to ask for this now. Is it sturdy for life with a 9 year old? He does take care of his Switch and Switch Lite, but he's still 9, so it'll be shove din backpacks, on road trips, etc.

[@bardock121]

The GBA is a 32 bit console.

[@michaeldemers2716]

FPGBC or OLED GBC Kit.

[@archetype1987]

I love It so much, I bought three

[@EgGu-l9y]

I'm thinking of buying a 2nd myself. Might get one of the cool color ones that sell for $250. It seems like a money grab, but they don't make and sell games so it's understandable.

[@sneakysquidgaming916]

I think ill stick to the Evercade EXP, less expensive. Great video though!

[@djcharlieboy1918]

I have an Evercade EXP and VS plus the whole library of games and love it. Evercade is software emulation and I own a Pocket as well as a Mister and the accuracy is something else. Pocket is clearly the best investment I made along with my Mister.

[@Roscoe-111]

Bum.

[@kiahnte]

"If you don't neatly fit into the category of sicko" XD

[@kkwong6528]

I was like, I am not a sicko, 😅

[@misterretrowolf1464]

Great video production! Nice job

[@ShiveringPixel]

Thank you!!

[@volvoguy804]

I've had my black one for over a year now, love it! I wish the dock was half the price they sell it for. Would like to check out the games on a newer tv.

[@Mohamed_Elshekh]

Where can i get that brown stand from ? Looks elegant !

[@TheDOSGamer]

When going over the bottom you didn't mention that it has the IR sensor that GameBoys had. It's between the 3.5mm jack and the LED status light.

[@tjhyatt]

Maybe i missed it in the video, but how's the battery life?

[@Mac_G011]

In my country, analogue pocket price is equivalent to buying 3 brand new ps5 and maybe 2 -3 AAA barand new game. I know nostalgia comes with a price, but well.

[@komangyogi3543]

What country?.and how much price?

[@-_soy_-888]

They need to fix the save corruption glitches while in sleep mode or charging

[@JigglypuffTutorials]

Been fixed a long time ago. Was an RTC issue.

[@6mazing]

Update your system.

[@SansINess53]

It is good if you have some gameboy and game gear add on and gba games.

[@TrevorLahey666]

The prices are ok on their website but scalpers buy them all up and sell them locally for three times the cost. People in Toronto be selling them for $650 a piece

[@iamghostwitagun3800]

That’s crazy here in Vancouver I’ve seen them for $400-$450.

[@TrevorLahey666]

@@iamghostwitagun3800 depending on the model I can sometimes find them for that price but it’s always the standard colors and sometimes open box 😭

[@majorgear1021]

$650? I need to raise my price!

[@old8ox]

Great video, great editing! I hit the sub button hard 💪

[@ShiveringPixel]

Thanks so much!! More to come!

[@mariojose1280]

Thanks. Amazing video.

[@ShiveringPixel]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@hotcoffeebreath]

I'm loving my AP. Such a great way to enjoy my Neo Geo Pocket Colour and Lynx games in crispy upscaled glory via the Adapter set + TV Dock. And of course GameBoy and GBA games. I'll no doubt start investigating the arcade cores, but for now, having a one stop device to play the above in addition to my PCE/TG16 HuCards is so awesome. Expensive, but i couldn't resist it...

[@Androsynth75]

I love mine. It's my Gameboy Replacement, Neo Geo pocket replacement, Lynx Replacement, and Turbo Express Replacement. Oh, and my chiptune synth with midi out. It's worth the $$$

[@raganx7108]

Funny playing has a made a Kit that you build your own Gameboy Color with IPS screen, Improved Speaker, Rechargeable USB-C battery and no soldering required for around $85, but thats only if you want to play GB and GBC games there is no GBA support as of right now. Looks like a fun weekend project.

[@cowboycurtis4944]

I used Funny Playing components in my GBA mod and it's been pretty good. Next time I do a GBA mod though, I'm gonna get an aluminum shell for extra durability.

[@MetalKingdomOfHammer]

This can also play up to SNES which the Funnyplaying cannot.

[@Roscoe-111]

I just got one of these and I can't put into words my satisfaction and excitement over the quality. Anyone crying about a $200 price tag is a BUM this thing is INCREDIBLE!!!

[@justinholmes5614]

I've had mine since late 22 but only started playing it recently when the screen modes and arcade games were added. I bought the dock and a stick to play the arcade games on my TV and I'm really enjoying it. The Amiga implementation alone makes it worth the money also. I think I'll sell one of my Amigas because I prefer playing those games on Pocket now.

[@mrgatogris8863]

Man, the white one looks beautiful 😮

[@isaiahburish8311]

I'd be curious to see a pocket docked on the TV vs GameCube Gameboy peripheral.

[@hhectorlector]

love the production quality. subscribed.

[@EgGu-l9y]

Worth EVERY penny. I didn't think it was expensive at all for its quality, what it can do and the Quality of FPGA Hardware Emulation which is a lot better than software emulation. They're selling Mini Consoles and mini-PCs for $130. This can run ALL those $100 to $130 consoles/PCs games better than the minis, has a built-in high-quality screen, can be docked to a TV and only cost $100 more.

[@davidlane1248]

If they ever come out with one designed for dual screen gaming, i think I'd shell out the money

[@Datightguy]

I ended up getting one a few months ago. Don't regret it. I'm shocked no one has made a similar device in the shape of a gba yet with cheaper materials. I assumed there'd be a dozen cheaper copycats by now but those never came. It's currently my favorite way to play my cartridges. Just wish the dpad was a bit better.

[@piplup10203854]

I have a funny playing FPGA GBC but I had a friend tag me in the restock and been playing my large library of cartridges and just found all of my games so I caved but I paying the price it's so expensive but I figured it will only get better and one day I'd love for maybe my grandkids to be able to enjoy the history and then play them in a lot nicer resolution and way and I got 2 so now they both got a device and they can both trade pokemon with it :D my niece is gonna get the Analogue Pocket she's older so she gets the nicer screen haha but both are beautiful screens :D

[@PikaPower131313]

I would buy it if it had a speed up feature. I love emulating pokemon but the grind can get very boring, a fast forward option is pretty necessary for me

[@kybosh4253]

Budude's GB and GBC core has fast forward

[@PikaPower131313]

@@kybosh4253 do they work well?

[@Willocalypse]

Great video. This thing looks amazing, but I have an RG350M already and I can't see myself buying this to actually play games on it. I sold off all my physical GB/GBA games 20 years ago, so I'd basically just be using it for emulation. Thanks for the detailed information, you basically answered every thought I had about it in my head.

[@MetalKingdomOfHammer]

I believe the “emulation” on this still uses the FPGA so you’d still get perfect game reproduction for roms even up to SNES

[@MetalKingdomOfHammer]

However many Anbernics include an hdmi port and here it’s another $100 accessory and that just hurts considering my Anbernic was $40 all in. This is truly for people wanting perfect emulation, to use physical carts esp with integrated sensors, or to play in competitions. This is also less pocketable, though maybe more comfortable depending on the Anbernic model.

[@Willocalypse]

@MetalKingdomOfHammer I've always wondered about people min/maxing about emulation. I guess I've just always been content about how my games run. Or maybe I just haven't experienced such a good difference that makes me care. Maybe I should upgrade to see if I actually do care.

[@MetalKingdomOfHammer]

@@Willocalypse I owned one of these briefly. It felt more engaging than an emulator device but I can’t pinpoint why. The difference certainly isn’t tangible but I think it’s there.. but the price, convenience and ability to play more systems on the emulator devices is ultimately why I kept that. The low price also means I can toss it in my bag or pocket without a case and not care as much which means it’s easier to bring everywhere. The 4:3 aspect ratio I got is also more “middle-ground” between GB and GBA vs being more committed to original gameboy at the expense of gba. My 3.5” 4:3 gives me 3”2/16 on GB and 3”5/16 on GBA

[@roidnerd2501]

I bought one such a great handheld only issue i had was in order to get games to work they had to be super clean on the pins on my gameboy colour games work no issue but pocket refused to load intill i clean it pristine

[@DomH-hk3jw]

Well I just bought a 250 dollar gameboy even though my childhood one still works and I’m probably only gonna play Tetris on it

[@gameinthelifex]

Love this video dude! Keep up the great work! I’m from the UK, would you recommend picking up a used analogue pocket if I have to? I want to make some Pokémon silver content 😊

[@yqafree]

Thank you Christopher Taber

[@RudyGGs]

Oh man what's that intro song? I know it's a Castlevania Bloodlines remix but who made it?

[@Rockleefan3]

It would had been awesome if the GameCube cable would fit into the Gameboy. Thanks for the overview

[@RAHelllord]

Thankfully third-party options work just fine, but you could also remove the little clips on the OG cable and it'll fit.

[@supergamerboydx9158]

Wait, right now? As in... NO WAITING!?

[@ShiveringPixel]

Just checked Analogue's website, and the white version is still in stock! It ships within 24-48 hours.

[@6mazing]

Yup can confirm i ordered mine on from and it was shipped same day!

[@jordanelliott0408]

Yeah just ordered mine, usually only about a week between restocks

[@TheGugustar]

It has no IR? So you can't do the Mystery Gift in Pokémon gen 2?

[@TheRealMediaMan]

I want one. I just can’t justify spending that price 3 years after launch. I can’t

[@theisdahl]

What is this retro star ship game @2.15 in the video pls?

[@retrospectivelyspectacular2331]

Just bought one from the GBC collection, got it in Dandelion colour, however the misses states I have to wait till Xmas.

[@MetalKingdomOfHammer]

She’s going to make you stare at a closed box for 4 months? That sounds cruel

[@retrospectivelyspectacular2331]

@@MetalKingdomOfHammer it’s the woman I’ve married, wouldn’t want to have it any other way. God bless

[@retrospectivelyspectacular2331]

@@MetalKingdomOfHammer an update, yes the box is here it’s been opened, the analogue pocket is still sealed and every evening I’m looking at it…. It’s underneath the TV. Time is going quickly though, I can almost smell the Christmas cookies

[@MetalKingdomOfHammer]

@@retrospectivelyspectacular2331 I guess it’s good to wait and anticipate things, something not commonly done today

[@t.k.6178]

You deserve more subs

[@mocranks]

Would love to buy one of these. Shame it's near impossible to get one for a decent price (am located in Canada)

[@greensonic100]

So someone that doesn’t have any cartridges and has their steam deck set up to emulate shouldn’t buy one then right? I really like the new limited editions out in aluminum but don’t know if I should commit to getting one

[@dunnono00]

Unless you have money to burn, then no, it's not worth it. The aluminum one is $500 bucks, which is only $50 less then a 512 Deck OLED. You can emulate up to PS2 on Deck, and also have a robust PC library thanks to the Steam and GOG store fronts. It makes no sense to buy an AP from a financial perspective. But again, if money isn't tight for you, then who cares? Buy the aluminum pocket. I have a regular one and it's a pretty decent portable device - not perfect by any means, but it's my only emulation device and it works well enough.

[@Diggsiii]

What about this Vs the Mod Retro CHROMATIC?

[@TheOfficalAndI]

That genesis Castlevania music is a real head bopper. Too bad you didn't credit it, compared to pretty much everything else in the description.

[@ShiveringPixel]

All of the music I used is credited at the end of the video!

[@TheOfficalAndI]

@@ShiveringPixel Ah, I thought those were patrons so didn't watch the outro. Glad to see it on there :) Keep up the good work!

[@skipper13647]

Does it erase saved data from poke games? Are poke games able to save on the hardware?

[@jeromebullard6123]

From what I understand based on more in depth reviews, they still haven’t updated their firmware to support save states on SD emulation. This thing is nice, but it has some MAJOR flaws. Carts fit like crap and fall out easily when you use the shoulder buttons. and emulation is not good unless it’s on an original cart. It’s not worth the asking price when a Miyoo mini has better emulation and UI

[@GiSWiG]

I'm not sure why there is a year attached the question. The AP is only capable of playing anything 20-25-ish or more years old and will be revalent for a long time. I looked into getting a NES, SNES, looked in to doing HDMI mods and getting Everdrive flash carts. Just the NES alone could be over $500 itself. I looked into the MiSTer too but that alone cost $500-$700 easily, however, MiSTer FPGA is branching into PS1, Sega Saturn and N64, systems that the AP just can't do. With their upcoming FPGA N64 clone, they wouldn't be making a pocket capable of N64 any time soon. Yeah the AP only can do save states for a few cores, but if you were to get a real SNES and bring it to the modern age, you wouldn't either. There is a community driven handheld FPGA device in the works but it won't match the AP. There is the FPGA GameBoy Color from Funny Playing that looks pretty cool. As an owner of IPS modded GB, GBC and GBA, the AP is hands down the best option and cheaper that all three. I also have 2x 8bitdo controllers of SNES, NeoGeo, Sega Saturn and PC Engine. The SNES are originally for original SNES but they can be flashed to work directly with the AP Dock. The Sega Saturn and PC Engine style controllers can but then you lose the ability to use them via USB adapters or wired on other systems. I would say it you are a stickler for accuracy, AP all the way. If you're not too concerned with accuracy and was to play games on CD systems like Sega CD through Wii, then there are some nice emulation handhelds for $150 to $200-ish.

[@jefferyzundel4498]

I just ordered one. Yes I am a sicko like you 🤪 very excited 😊

[@Htbaa]

I was on the fence recently to buy one but wow the shipping costs to Europe are just insane. And then there’s also added VAT and import duties. So sadly a no for me. But it such a desirable device.

[@badreality2]

Nobody told him about the Sega Saturn, and N64 cores? ... This plays N64 games, very well.

[@HaddaClu]

Part of my issue with Analogue is that they are almost always out of stock, and also the FPGA home consoles they sell are pretty much only for a limited time. As it stands the only other FPGA home option out there is the MISTER and you have to build it yourself after buying it.... This whole thing is a racket.

[@knightabraxas]

Maybe I am missing something here, but instantly creating and loading save states... Is not a first of it's kind feature???? Old GB, GBA, and SNES emulators from like... 2001 could do this. The NSO emulators on switch could do this back in 2017... I'm confused????

[@MetalKingdomOfHammer]

@@knightabraxas first to do it on perfect (fpga) emulation or maybe it’s the first to do it on a physical game cart

[@BBWahoo]

LCD at that price point is a deal breaker, OLED should be the norm

[@leodiaz5782]

eBay prices are on crack . They dropping more tomorrow morning

[@BroskiPlays]

I hate the fact that it cost 300+ in the second party market.. thats just too expensive man

[@ZSTE]

It'll be available on their website Friday

[@nathenjacobmorales1888]

Not worth the price. A modded gameboy advance with a backlit screen and usb charger is the way to go. My analog pocket stays at home mostly its just too expensive to take out 400$ is crazy 😂

[@kiosh]

good work

[@PcMeowster]

I think it's not worth attempting to buy it at a tiny, little windows while hustling with other clients and/or bots. I just want it to be like steam deck. I order whenever and the device is in my home in a week or two.

[@rimjobledouche5201]

The GBA had awful sound quality. Does the Analogue Pocket alleviate that at all?

[@ShiveringPixel]

Very minimally. The GBA core has a "high quality audio" setting, but this setting really just reduces the GBA's audio hiss in certain situations. There's little discernable difference overall.

[@jesseevans2977]

the price gouging on Amazon right now is messed up.. double price or more

[@TomCatCat781]

Short, to the point, no clickbait stupid surprised face thumbnail. Can every youtube video be like this

[@TricksterZorua]

A small but important correction: FPGA implementations aren't inherently more accurate than software emulation. It's really dependent on the implementation. An FPGA implementation can be less accurate than a cycle-accurate software emulator.

[@kbr-gamedesign]

Analouge is never worth it, I can mention 10 better and budget friendly option, stop making promotional video for such a bad company and product.

[@jumpstream8336]

It is worth it for the people who want/have a physical collection and that have a bit of money to splash. If you don't like it based on simply it's use case that's stupid. He literally addresses it in the video that there are cheaper alternatives.

[@Belgarathe]

What that the saga genesis Herzog Zwei? 😊

[@smoogles.5534]

Quick answer for anyone: YES, VERY much.

[@AlexsaurusRex]

Why is everyone mentioning the "quality of production" for this video? Did you buy bot comments dude?

[@ShiveringPixel]

What a bizarre comment, man. A number of people liking the same element of a video doesn't automatically make them paid bot accounts. People on KZbin are going to comment on things they like about a video or find to be of quality. It's just the nature of KZbin. Not everything is a conspiracy. And if you don't agree with those people, you're allowed and more than welcome to feel that way! Also, I don't even know how bot accounts work, or if that's even possible on KZbin. Even if i did, I'd never implement that, because I find astroturfing to be pretty disgusting on a moral level. I'm just a videographer and editor who also likes video games

[@AlexsaurusRex]

@@ShiveringPixel the comments looked suspiciously generic. If you didn't pay for a bot service, good for you. I didn't mean it as an attack. It's just something I noticed

[@jerrriell]

Just get an anbernic device saves you alot of money and better controls too

[@quinterrieblack8218]

It's 2024! No Bluetooth connection between others!?

[@ZSTE]

Gotta use the classic link cable

[@xXhikashiXx]

I'm building a boxy pixel gbc amoled imo I'd rather have that than a analog pocket

[@GarrettBlackmon]

"openFPGA" Analog pocket's proprietary OS 🤔

[@Nicholas-nu9jx]

Damn i just bought a $300 modded gba. Now i have buyers remorse lol

[@Htiy]

I want it..

[@ahmadramzy2716]

The comment section is very sus

[@antonisgkikas66]

Hopefully they restock soon cause they are out of stock at the time

[@jordanelliott0408]

They’re back in stock

[@skazahay]

The d-pad still sucks (false inputs, bad diags). Worst console purchase of my life. Buyer beware.

[@YanaSLee]

What do you have now?

[@Na7ure]

I haven’t experienced this at all with either of mine

[@MrEvil35555vr]

Its true, i bought one two months ago. One of the limited edition models with color. The D-Pad is hard and has missclicks on diags, otherwise its a nice handheld..def overpriced though.

[@Na7ure]

@@MrEvil35555vr that’s crazy! I have a normal black one as my daily and the d pad is perfect. I have a smoke limited edition, I gotta check it now

[@hayden7525]

I have the og release model and mine still works great, granted, I use it on the dock more than handheld mode so that's probably why

[@kiraryu2710]

Are you can used funny playing gameboy color however a lot less games you can play on it

[@randylawrence6077]

Did he say Ambernic wrong?