The Analogue Pocket Effect | Documentary

[@TheRetroFuture]

What did you think? I had so much fun making this. Please comment your thoughts below!!

[@TheRetroFuture]

Reminds me of the old days making videos on my channel. 🥲

[@danieldavis2055]

Very informative and entertaining as well. Enjoyed it quite a bit!

[@BinCaAlors]

@@TheRetroFuture I'm only a couple of seconds in and I already know I'm gonna have a blast watching it!! Thanks for what you're doing mate. Your channel is one of the thing that help me get through 2021! Wishing you all the best for the new year. -An avid watcher from Québec city Canada.

[@Neithan_Hirsch]

Enjoyed that neat start !! Always enjoy all of your videos

[@prk55]

Really enjoyed this, laughed out loud at the Febreze! Great intro by Mr Ashens.

[@danieldavis2055]

Ashens + The Retro Future = the ultimate teamup. Forget the Infinity War Saga, we need more of this!

[@trayner]

British team up

[@Pixel_Z]

A lot of nostalgia. I wish I could afford one. Maybe when the kids move out, haha! Great content, Elliot, keep it up!

[@phreapersoonlijk]

You mean Ronald. :D

[@martijnnjitram9249]

If you order now it should arrive just about when they move out!

[@Rossbrian1]

Doesn't matter how much money you have, you won't find one only youtubers get them

[@Wyattoons]

@@Rossbrian1 And people who literally just stopped in the middle of their job to jump on the pre-orders (me)

[@Wedeemgaming]

Yeah cost me $200 something with the game gear adapter and now it got me hooked on buying handheld games. Love it but its going to become a money pit for someone who doesn't have a large collection of gameboy or game gear games!

[@RAHelllord]

The Analogue link cable exists (and has that weird switch in the middle of it) because the second generation (GBP, GBL, and GBC) use a different pin layout than the third generation (GBA). The switch allows you to select which generation you want to use in order to only need one cable. So set it to GBA for GBA games and to GBC for all regular GB(C) games. It's quite convenient that way, and as far as I know entirely unique commercially. Edit: Also the dock has the metal tube on top to look like the Analogue logo lying on the flat side.

[@LordVarkson]

I used to have a link cable like that let you hook your GBA up to your GBC/GBP back in the day. Very useful for trading my Pokemon back and forth between versions, since I had a GBC and a GBA.

[@RAHelllord]

@@LordVarkson That's every GB/C link cable. You need a second generation link cable to connect GB or GBC games to each other regardless of what system you play them on, so for example GBP to GBA. However that same link cable does not work with GBA games as those games expect the different pin layout from the third generation link cables, the GBA link cable.

[@LordVarkson]

@@RAHelllord No so it had a switch and a two plug end, which let you switch between GBC/GBP mode and GBA mode. So the same cable could let me trade with Gen 4 GBA Pokemon with my friend, and back to older generations between my GBA and GBC. I think the technicals were, one end was GBA, and the split end was GBC + GBA, and the switch would route between them.

[@RAHelllord]

@@LordVarkson That's interesting, all I ever found were cables that had both plugs on one end. Do you still have the cable and does it say the manufacturer or a model number somewhere on it?

[@curtishard19944]

I also own the Analogue Pocket and absolutely love it, also this video had more production value than Battlefield 2042.

[@ahsanejoyo]

Elliot is basically roasting everyone who managed to get one 😂

[@retrogambit7101]

Cancelled my order to just put an IPS screen on my advance for half the price. Wasn’t gonna get the AP shipped for awhile anyway and they charged me almost $270 for the preorder. Your tutorials gave me the confidence to mod my GBA. Thank you.

[@Wedeemgaming]

Probably a smart idea!

[@Adem-nl8pd]

I mean if you enjoy playing on original cartages. Yeah just mod a GBA. if you want a dedicated retro handheld get a retroid pocket 2+. It plays everything up to Gamecube and some PS2 games. Android games and runs everything great!

[@retrogambit7101]

@@Adem-nl8pd yea I usually do original hardware mainly for speedrun purposes.

[@sos.gamers]

I cancelled my pre order but I buy a white Analogue Pocket on ebay for 300, I have all GBA SP, GBC etc modded with IPS, but the AP is next level, the screen is amazing

[@rentisme]

Bruh 'the confidence' lol

[@TheBroz]

I've had my Pocket for a few weeks and I've been loving it. I'm not a usually a handheld gamer but I've been loving sitting in the conservatory playing my old Game Boy carts that have been boxed up for years. It's a bit of a shame the software is a lil half baked at the moment, especially on the Dock but it'll only get better over time. Glad to see that Analogue got a review package to you and you're enjoying it. Thanks for all the great vids you do.

[@micah_mudflaps]

I can’t believe these things are still available for pre-order weeks after launch! I ordered the second they dropped and I won’t receive it until around October 2022.

[@Jreaddy]

Bro, what? Cancel that shit and build one from the ground up man.

[@otterdonnelly9959]

@@Jreaddy It's not a crime to want a Pocket. Analogue products are gems to have.

[@coregamer93]

Same here, I'm at Q4 2022. I don't mind the wait seems like the wait is definitely worth it.

[@Sklump]

mine says 2023....

[@videogameobsession]

Yes, and if you didn't you'd be waiting until at 2023 - 2024.

[@SDLearmonth]

as a 24 year old pocket owner who played it over the christmas period i feel called out, cheers elliot

[@LordYamcha]

Holy the production quality for this skit - amazing work Elliot

[@chipsdonut1]

Yooo that documentary cracked me up would love to see more skits like that u got humor bro.

[@r4ind4nce]

The bubbles under the screen protector hurt me physically. I am so sorry, Elliot. But also: get well soon!

[@videogameobsession]

That's what the thick card (with QR Code) that he tossed aside, was for. It will push those air bubbles out. 😆

[@thebigboss7268]

I love the documentary intro 👍. Get well soon Elliot, praying for your fast recovery.

[@Gold171]

Love the intro with Ashens. It looks like the screen protector didn't hold up very well towards the end of the video. I was also baffled the clear case didn't allow you to use the buttons.

[@lionelhutz5902]

Same. Didn't realize when I pre-ordered that it was really for display/protection only. Thought it was a case like the ones for the Switch or 3DS that still let you play with the console while it's on.

[@alextirrellRI]

I was curious about the screen protector going on at this point as most of the reviews I've seen it appeared to be included with the system. One channel even made it seem like you can't buy one after the one it came with but now that seems to not be true.

[@GetRefurbed]

Oh Elliott, your editing is blowing my mind. As a complete noob to repairs, and editing. You Judy blow me away fella. Got myself a GG and couple of pockets to fix and mod. I've got a bug and I blame you completely.

[@Pnrch]

At first glance I was like “way to go Elliot!.. You are on Vice” 🤣😂🤣

[@bernaberlini]

After using Pocket for almost 2 weeks I’ve noticed that when pressing the “down" button it sometime triggers the “right" input, and that when pressing the “left" button it sometimes triggers the “up” input. The “up” and “right” buttons work well without any problem. Could this be something that is easy to fix or is it better to send it for repair?

[@JackPardungsin]

I have the same issue

[@TheBroz]

Contact Analogue. Mine is fine.

[@j.carlosrodriguez6030]

look that needs redesign pad

[@Wedeemgaming]

Haven't noticed that yet but I have notice the power button is loose and because it flush with the system it get a little annoying shutting it down or turning it on!

[@skreeog]

You know Ashens? I love the guy! It's so cool that you collaborated!

[@gamerb0i]

A Documentary. Never expected that.

[@JamesCollects]

Ashens just called Elliot smelly Disstrack season '22 incoming

[@BraxtonKovary]

I'm pretty new to your channel and man, this video was so high quality! Love the content so far and can't wait to see more! Also, hope I can get my hands on an Analogue Pocket one day!

[@reynaampp]

I love the intro with ashens he is my second favorite youtuber, the first favorite is you elliot, good job elliot, love your video

[@jsan2548]

I had to settle for an IPS-modded GBA SP like some poor person. I know I’m disgusting. Don’t worry, I’ll see myself out. But seriously I’m doubled over laughing. This was hysterical.

[@gualo21]

The sp already had a back light. I wouldn't even mod it. On a side note I'm completely satisfied with my modded original gba from my childhood. I don't think the analog pocket is worth $200+

[@gualo21]

I take some of what I said back. If you already have an sp or a modded gba, I wouldn't get one. If you have nothing, the 200+ dollars are not that bad.

[@seemlesslies]

@@gualo21 most of the SPs were front lit so I would understand why someone would do an IPS mod on it. I modded a front lit SP for one of my best friends from HS.

[@gualo21]

@@seemlesslies I'll check a video that shows the comparison. Growing up with on og gba the sp would have been heaven sent (i already had the og, so it didn't feel right to ask my parents for an upgrade back in the day)

[@KevinBesnier]

@@gualo21 the later gba sp were back lit but those are rare

[@havoc6441]

Fan of this channel. As a Nintendo generations handheld collector, I always feel welcomed here.

[@MightyistheRCGamer]

Dude you are f****** funny no JOKE you had me going for a minute in the beginning "what are you doing with that bottle of Febreze" You really can be funny when you want to

[@TheDoctorCMG]

As cool as it is, I don't think the wait list or cost is worth it if you've already got a GBA SP or a GBA. Maybe if they eventually get a handle on production. But A+ on the video, that was a great intro.

[@RAHelllord]

In my opinion it heavily depends how much the objectively better screen and audio are worth to the prospective buyer. I took the plunge because none of my modded GB really hit it for me and the Pocket blows them out of the water. The display is nothing short of perfect and similarly the audio quality is as crisp and clear as it'll ever be. And the fact that it can masquerade as any of the devices from the GB line as well as a fully modded GG is just the icing on top of it. But you're definitely hitting diminishing returns hard on the investment if you've already got those modded consoles and are happy with them. If you're already happy with yours it may not improve things far enough to be worth the wait or price tag.

[@jaimef5668]

I agree that the wait is not worth it. The speed that technology moves, by that time something will be out that is a lot better.

[@TheDoctorCMG]

@@RAHelllord you make excellent points and for me the modded and original GBA SP I've got is more than good enough. And with a handy headphone adapter I can also get crispy audio with headphones. However if they made the Analogue pocket resemble the form factor of a GBA instead, I may prefer it simply from an ergonomics standpoint because using it wouldn't be much more comfortable than a normal Gameboy or GBA SP. The current form factor of the Gameboy and SP sort of limit my gametime because for my hands being arthritic definitely doesn't help. Idk if that makes sense but if you have arthritis you probably know lol

[@RAHelllord]

@@TheDoctorCMG I don't have arthritis but I can imagine it would be an annoying shape to hold. I also hope they'll eventually release a proper GBA version with proper integer scaled screen. GBA games look gorgeous on the Pocket but I'd love to have the image as big as the GB/C games are.

[@seemlesslies]

Definitely caught up in FOMO but honestly unless they put it in the form factor of the original GBA I just don't want it. My poor fucking hands.

[@KMdominicano815]

The play on VICE style documentary is fucking GENIUS. No idea is original, it's cool to do new, but in my eyes it's even cooler to take something and make it your own. 🙌🏼

[@mukhtarzamarad5730]

Hahaha, for a split second I actually thought this was like a vice documentary. Great upload!

[@hellmo_luciferrari]

I bought the Super NT, and from there I was hooked. I wish I had bought their Analogue NT Mini. I did get a preorder in for my Analogue Pocket and Dock, but that won't come until 2023. And that is a long wait time, but I am hoping it is worth the wait.

[@gordonjeffrey231076]

Mine just arrived this week. It's amazing. The dock is a brilliant addition!!!

[@Macraig_]

Mate I’ve been around since you were aping TDNC, amazing seeing you come into your own like this

[@jaredconner1408]

I knew that was ashens doing the intro hahaha. great video

[@deogiblue640]

Got mine the other day. It’s amazing and i love every second playing it. I know it’s a bit of money but now that the cores have been opened it’s so worth it. Been even able to play translated roms and rom hacks that i don’t have time to play on my pc. but definitely suggest getting a screen protector.

[@VoIlmilch]

I want the shelf you have in the background. Where can I get that?

[@SaneGhoul]

I’ve been keeping my Pocket in the case, then keeping that case in its original box for added protection. And then keeping that box in a puffy beanie for even more protection. And then not taking it out for that final level of protection. Wouldn’t want it to break, I’d go back to being a Pocketless pleb.

[@Moshugaani]

The other thing that sucks besides the Pocket not being available until 2023 is that the other Analogue products don't seem to be available either. At least I didn't notice and option to order a Super Nt for example. There's a "buy now" button on the product info page, but it only links you to the shop page where only Pocket related items are listed.

[@FennecTECH]

When i get my analog pocket i will be doing exactly the opposite. “YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS. I HAVE THE ANALOG POCKET

[@sonictonic_]

Little late to this video lol... but does anyone know what shoulder bag that is? Who makes that?

[@pspsmallz]

I pretty much only watched this video over glazing the pocket to find out but still having trouble finding it sadly. Will comment here again if I do find it.

[@Keegan6059]

Love your vids man!

[@SethHenderson]

I absolutely loved the video style. great job! It was pleasant to see.

[@mobiusevalon]

My favorite part about this is the dock feature. I'm all about docking at home and playing on my gaming monitor, then taking the Pocket with me to work or whatever. I was ready to drop $300 but it looks like the soonest anyone can obtain one of these is 2023 if ordered today.

[@KaWouter_]

Great teamup with ashens and great video. But I'm still very very happy with my rg280v by Anbernic

[@datoneguy825]

No audio??? Got it back, youtube app being silly again. Great video!!!

[@banish4cost]

ill be sticking with my GB BOY COLOUR thank you very much! in all honesty i do hope more models & colors become available from analogue

[@TPAU]

The skit at the start was beautiful!!

[@PackageFromChina]

Love how Ashens starts this video 😄

[@videogameobsession]

I'm pretty sure that card that comes with the screen protector is used to push out those air bubbles. Unless, of course, you like them there. :)

[@larshmallows]

The air bubbles under the screen protector are killing me

[@sebastianflesjandersen939]

Can't get over the fact that you haven't tried the dock. I know your main focus is handhelds, but the dock takes the Pocket to the next level😃

[@bread9276]

THE EBAY PRICES OF THIS THING ARE GOING OVER 1k, AT THIS POINT I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO AFFORD THIS

[@commetking9746]

So very avent garde of you Elliot! What will you do next!

[@RedSoxKal]

Get well soon. Look at it as a break to play some games and report back to us 😊 praying for your recovery.

[@motherpanic]

I wish I could have got one initially, but I got kicked out during checkout and then they all appeared as being sold out. I can't wait to get mine though--Quarter 4 of this year. The wait is killing me.

[@Hayden_M_Kearney]

Typo at 3:50 "has" appears one too many times!

[@ranchdressing1037]

Nah.. I simply put a upgrade screen in my SP (and in my Lynx!), now the old stuff is amazing again.

[@edjecollins4141]

I can't get Kirby's Dreamland 2 to work on my Analogue Pocket. And I can't see any mention of it in the reddit threads. It's my childhood cartridge and it still works on my real gameboy and gameboy color.

[@chaosgremlin]

you know what I wanna see? an NES adapter for that thing. I'd like to see how they would fit that massive cartridge on there somehow

[@videogameobsession]

I don't believe Analogue has any plans for console adapters (well aside from the PC Engine/TG16) unfortunately. I'd like to have them for everything. I used to play the old NES/Famicom portable, the GameAxe, back in 1998. It looked a bit ridiculous, with the huge NES cart flapping about, but it worked. :)

[@JimmyZeng]

I just got mine, and I'm re-watching this 😆

[@Heymrk]

Believe it or not, when I got the Super NT when it first came out, I was like this when no one else I knew could get one.

[@JassyReni]

I hope you‘re doing well and won‘t get any symptoms! Nice video as always :)

[@MacMashPotato]

..... Ashens? I hear Ashens, but there are no brown sofa's in sight.

[@superduperman7202]

Not sponsored but....?....Sent you all that stuff.

[@SuperTrainStationH]

A sponsorship is different from receiving a product for review at gratis. There are concrete legal distinctions - in the US just as one example, if a company PAID a third party to review or endorse a product, and that third party failed to explicitly communicate that transaction to the public, that would be illegal payola and actionable by regulatory authorities such as the Federal Trade Commission.

[@wimwiddershins]

Have you got your pre-order in for the Analogue Pocket 2 though?

[@krypotico]

No wonder I recognized the voice over XD. Good one.

[@swipyduck]

Those big air bubbles under the screen protector got me bad OCD lol

[@iofevil91]

Bro I already wanted one of these. But after seeing this video, I NEED one. 😭

[@TheBipolarx]

I'm about to get mine this, and even got the pounch with the shoulder strap ordered. I'm literally him.

[@pspsmallz]

Hi, do you have the same pouch and shoulder strap he uses in this video? I pretty much only watched the video to figure out what bag that is lol

[@jimmymyers]

I had a preorder but I was put in group B and I wasn't gonna wait until the end of the year so I canceled. I gave up on getting one after 2 years, there's nothing wrong with my AGS-101.

[@Cookiedon15]

I caved and bought one. I may need to wait a whole year but I was persuaded by similar folks in your documentary, lol.

[@_Piers_]

It's nice of Dr Ashen to do voice work in his son's video :)

[@stevesstuff1450]

As I don't own an Analogue Pocket, I'm disqualified from from leaving a comment........ Ha Ha!! 😁 Great video, and love the Ashens opening segment..... Oh, try re-seating that screen protector too....you got two massive bubbles trapped!! 😂 Hope you're doing OK after the Covid stuff..... take care 👍🏻

[@wynnpetsovich34]

That pouch reminds me of the one I have for my gba sp. it’s a ridiculous tiny backpack. It’s fun to wear around and feel “cool”

[@Jehdii]

Posting this while holding my Analogue Pocket.

[@olliepop369]

its a lovely little device but these price tags seem way too steep especially for the accessories nice funny little doc btw, gotta love ashens

[@joesafro6146]

Elliot, you have inspired me. I found your channel pretty recently, like litterally a month ago. Since then I have watched so many of your videos, bought the nostolga handhled from my childhood a GBA-SP ags001, re-shelled it, and put in an IPS. Thank you so much for all your videos, and inspiring me to dive into a piece of my childhood.

[@brian1056]

Straight off I was sure it was Ashens doing the voice over, main question is how does it compare to the Game Child?

[@JagGentlemann]

Even if I could get the Pocket and I was super into GameBoy, I don't know, the cartridge slot would be a dealbreaker to me. And so many accesories... and the case can't even stand properly.

[@intilagos-brown5232]

what did you use to power the dock? the supplied charger with a travel adaptor or something else? wondering if any phone charger will work or just plugging it into another device with a USB port on it.

[@khululyp]

"why wouldn't I wanna sit wit ha load of people who don't have an analogue pocket, 'wheezy scoff'. " Got a bit of Kieth Apicary vibes there.

[@gamermanzeake]

I have wanted one of these since long before it was even known when it would be out. But the availability, and the price keep me back. I definitely think it's worth it, but whether or not I can purchase it even if available, is another thing altogether. Hopefully they start cranking these awesome retro consoles out!

[@thetoythief8940]

When he said this is just a modded gameboy kinda made me laugh because it's way more than that

[@SD-oi9gr]

I’m desperate to get a gamegear so I can play axe battler for my retro gaming but working ones are going for nearly £100 now! I may just spring for one of these when I can find one now.

[@tenchuu007]

Jersey, LA, California, I see.

[@alexanderlozano8004]

Even the Hollywood sign is visible.

[@tenchuu007]

I do like the idea of Jersey being this tiny island of British off the coast of LA, maybe near Rikers.

[@Omega_2]

The dock, is their logo, isn't it?

[@startedtech]

Took me a minute to realize Ashens was the narrator 😅

[@reptilez13]

I'd love one of these but the lead time is bananas. I'll stick to my other handhelds and maybe source a Mister instead til 2023 when they catch up...

[@stayfresh2468]

Are you going to get an AYN Odin for review? I'm excited for my odin

[@crypthick]

Love the work on this video, congrats! I can see myself buying one of these on eBay.

[@crypthick]

Wondering if you put a usb c - hdmi adaptor directly to the pocket if it would output to a display?

[@TheTerrestrial]

"i have installed a bunch of screen protectors before" : procedes to very poorly apply this one xD haha Love you man.

[@megacherv]

Pocket owner here, and yup it has taken over my life

[@Talal_111]

Best Analogue review, I mean documentary

[@Deses]

Yes, we get it, you have an Analogue Pocket.

[@Searching4DMT]

Only accessories I'd get is the Case and Tv Adapter but mainly the case

[@Gfreak250]

At first, I didn't realize that was Ashens. Until he said "also, he smells weird" 😂

[@pauljohnong5924]

OKay, you have a knack for being the most CREATIVE gaming moding channel in youtube. LIKE WtF hahaha I can't stop laughing.

[@DNAMobileGaming]

WHYYYYYY I WON'T GET MINE UNTIL NEXT YEAR BY THEN THE NEXT MODEL WILL BE OUT 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@stormevans6897]

You should get Look Mum, No Computer to check out the nanoloop stuff with you, knowing him he's probably already made a video about it.

[@yorkshireteafan]

I wonder if it can play Master System games if you stack a Master Gear Converter on top of the Gamegear adapter

[@RAHelllord]

Yes you can, but the screen isn't quite perfect yet, seemingly there are still a few games with aspect ratio issues but those will probably be fixed as more updates roll out

[@crimecity]

great video lad keep up with the good work