Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I think I am in for just the pocket. Dock is nice to have, but I have other ways to play GB. Don't need to spend another $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultGen | 5,407 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I have to get the Dock because otherwise I'm going to decide I want one later and they're going to be $250 for no reason. I thought the thing itself had HDMI out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,789 Administrator · Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Just now, Deadeye said: I think I am in for just the pocket. Dock is nice to have, but I have other ways to play GB. Don't need to spend another $100. Same here. If I wanna play GB games on a TV... well let's face it I never do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus | 169 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I am just wondering how comfortable it is going to be to use. I have been wanting a good handheld solution for GB/GBC/GBA. Have been thinking of a GBA SP or original and modding it with an IPS screen. Not sure if i should go this route or the FPGA pocket? I already have a GB player with component cables and GBI. Doesn't get much better on a PVM for GB on a TV. Of course an HDMI solution would be great, i just don't play enough as it is on a TV so the dock might be a pass for me. Have some thinking to do lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifightdragons | 234 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) The Dock is the biggest draw for me. Pixel perfect, consolized system that trumps both the clunky Game Boy Player/Swiss combo, and the GBA Consolizer. Not to mention the possibility of all the other cores developed by fans. With a jailbreak, this might be a device much like Mister, but without the need for constant updates and tinkering. Why anyone would pass up the Dock on this is a mystery to me, but oh well, I guess I kinda get it as it might be considered pricey. Anyhow, It's potentially an all-in-one Analogue console with the Dock. it even supports 2.4G controllers...! Virtually zero lag. Edited July 27, 2020 by ifightdragons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jicsan | 589 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 The dock is the biggest draw for me. I feel like I'd play it docked most often. That case looks pretty neat too. I'm going to pass on the adaptors, hopefully they offer them again past the preorders. However, they've never restocked the Mega SG ones, so that seems unlikely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifightdragons | 234 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Jicsan said: The dock is the biggest draw for me. I feel like I'd play it docked most often. That case looks pretty neat too. I'm going to pass on the adaptors, hopefully they offer them again past the preorders. However, they've never restocked the Mega SG ones, so that seems unlikely. Once the jailbreak hits, the adapters will likely not be needed anyway. I like the case too, but since I won't be carrying it around with me, I'll pass. 300 bucks + shipping is very reasonable for such a beast of an FPGA console, that will likely end up playing all the consoles Analogue already has put out. Edited July 27, 2020 by ifightdragons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner | 2,742 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 The dock is the selling point for me also. Mine will most likely never leave the dock and the entire thing will act as an odd looking console. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jicsan | 589 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, ifightdragons said: Once the jailbreak hits, the adapters will likely not be needed anyway. Right, that's what I was thinking too. The Mega SG came with the Master System one, so the only other one I'd have wanted was Game Gear, which they didn't sell separately. By then I was content with having the Game Gear on an sd card. Which it's silly for me to want it because I don't even collect for Game Gear. Edited July 27, 2020 by Jicsan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifightdragons | 234 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 28 minutes ago, Jicsan said: Right, that's what I was thinking too. The Mega SG came with the Master System one, so the only other one I'd have wanted was Game Gear, which they didn't sell separately. By then I was content with having the Game Gear on an sd card. Which it's silly for me to want it because I don't even collect for Game Gear. Yeah, same here. I do like the design of the adapters, but I'd never use them since the jailbreaks are just a thousand times more convenient and economical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,013 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Is there a reason to get this outside of the dock? I just wonder how much better it could look than an IPS display on a GBA / GBA SP. Even Neo Geo pockets have IPS displays now. It seems that the after market parts screen caught up with the FPGA handheld development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I was hoping for a restock of the Super NT since they ebay prices are still $400+. The pocket looks great, but I don't know if I really want to preorder something that doesnt ship until next May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Deadeye said: I think I am in for just the pocket. Dock is nice to have, but I have other ways to play GB. Don't need to spend another $100. I changed my mind, I am in for the dock as well. Reading about the second FPGA, which is open for development, could lead to other cores. No guarantees, but people could make other system cores or port Mister ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWunderful | 2,927 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Im in for all of it. Time to sell off all my dmgs ive been hoarding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange | 1,700 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, MrWunderful said: Im in for all of it. Time to sell off all my dmgs ive been hoarding The Gameboy modding scene is still on fire, even with this device coming out. You should get good prices on those right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,934 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Got my email from them too. $200 +$100 to get the full experience out of it using the dock. And then almost another $100 for the adapters for the other 3 systems if you want them bringing it up to a $400 handheld/console hybrid setup. I'd feel compelled to get the NGPC one since I have a library of those games and a flash kit too. Of course if you were into linking systems and doing music then you're inching into approaching $500 which is crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Stock alerts now a thing @Bearcat-Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner | 2,742 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, Deadeye said: Stock alerts now a thing @Bearcat-Doug I saw the tweet this morning, but I'm not seeing it on their website. Am I missing something, or is it just not live yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 24 minutes ago, TDIRunner said: I saw the tweet this morning, but I'm not seeing it on their website. Am I missing something, or is it just not live yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner | 2,742 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Deadeye said: Weird. I see it now, but that's exactly where I was looking earlier. There was definitely nothing there for me about 30 minutes ago when I looked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,818 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Does anyone know if any indie developers are working on Gameboy games? Basically, I'm wondering about justifying the purchase of the Pocket considering I don't own any Gameboy games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,013 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 41 minutes ago, avatar! said: Does anyone know if any indie developers are working on Gameboy games? Basically, I'm wondering about justifying the purchase of the Pocket considering I don't own any Gameboy games Here's one: https://www.spacebot-interactive.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erac | 78 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 See the forum at gbdev.gg8.se - mostly small games to fit the widely available 32kb non-saving board from Catskull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,105 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Deadeye said: Stock alerts now a thing @Bearcat-Doug Thanks for letting me know. Now I just have to hope I can get one if/when they get restocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,818 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 1 hour ago, RegularGuyGamer said: Here's one: https://www.spacebot-interactive.com/ Looks pretty sweet! Sounds good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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