Tanooki | 4,936 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 That's the rub there for sure. HDMI kits and choices are more easy and accessible for 3D systems like that, maybe not the cheapest to install if you can't do it, but if you already have the system the kit+install is less than this thing. So it comes down to the fluffy features in the end that the kit won't do, which they tend to only stick to various tweaks/fluff stuff to the visuals. Personally I don't like the idea of accelerating the speed of N64 games, sure they may have enough running in that 20fps range...and? That was taken into account when it was finished and published, sure they probably would have wanted a solid 30 or in some cases like F-Zero X a solid 60, but they accounted for how the behaves when they made it in enough cases where I would not feel good going all high speed on it as it would break the game in how it was sold if that makes sense. I mean to a point, if it was chugging and a mess that's one thing, but if the game was comfortably sold at a 15-20fps range or so, so be it, leave it be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,806 Events Team · Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Got my pocket yesterday. Really happy I missed the smoke and got a translucent red. Dig Mega Man with the matching Pinball Neon Matrix GB display option. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,819 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 I'm still looking for a Pocket! Happy to trade or purchase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,013 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 1 hour ago, JamesRobot said: Got my pocket yesterday. Really happy I missed the smoke and got a translucent red. Dig Mega Man with the matching Pinball Neon Matrix GB display option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,102 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Great more of these and no Duo announcements lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,936 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I find it amusingly timed a FPGA GBC kit drops for 3x less money (though limited to GB and GBC) and this appears with more colorways too. Not that both don't have their place but... shenangans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickman | 3,993 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 These colours look pretty ugly to me. The previous ones looked really nice but I’m feeling these are more of a cash grab vs the previous LE. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,013 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 20 minutes ago, Tanooki said: I find it amusingly timed a FPGA GBC kit drops for 3x less money (though limited to GB and GBC) and this appears with more colorways too. Not that both don't have their place but... shenangans. The review I watched is those had the timing off by a considerable margin. I think those being 1/3 the price reflects the R&D cost put in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,936 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 minute ago, RegularGuyGamer said: The review I watched is those had the timing off by a considerable margin. I think those being 1/3 the price reflects the R&D cost put in Maybe, it's why I have it bookmarked not bought. I want to see the firmware update and others comments once they get them. It could be too good to be true, or just needs more time in the oven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,819 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Brickman said: These colours look pretty ugly to me. The previous ones looked really nice but I’m feeling these are more of a cash grab vs the previous LE. I'll just be happy to finally snag one, if I can. Seems like these sell out super quickly and I'm certain most people purchasing these are looking to scalp them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickman | 3,993 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 hour ago, avatar! said: I'll just be happy to finally snag one, if I can. Seems like these sell out super quickly and I'm certain most people purchasing these are looking to scalp them. Yeah it sucks that people who are actually just trying to get a Pocket are missing out because people are scalping them. They probably aren't making much on them once you factor in ebay fees and the high Analogue shipping price. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,936 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 16 hours ago, Brickman said: Yeah it sucks that people who are actually just trying to get a Pocket are missing out because people are scalping them. They probably aren't making much on them once you factor in ebay fees and the high Analogue shipping price. Most likely but as sick as it is, some people get just so into scalping they get a high off just the fact they won the prize, and then won the reward, even if it's only maybe $50 on the back end after all the layers of bs they've paid out to get to that point. Kind of like the clown who gets mad you tried to pass them on a road after going slow, so they jam down to keep you out just because...winning! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,819 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/15/2023 at 6:10 PM, Brickman said: Yeah it sucks that people who are actually just trying to get a Pocket are missing out because people are scalping them. They probably aren't making much on them once you factor in ebay fees and the high Analogue shipping price. When I logged-in... the only thing they had left was the pink version I mean, I just want to play games and chill, so I'm not that picky on the color and I'm glad I snagged one finally. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,013 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 On 11/15/2023 at 6:10 PM, Brickman said: They probably aren't making much on them once you factor in ebay fees and the high Analogue shipping price. I never understood that side of reselling. I guess $50 is $50 bucks but it doesn't seem like it would ever be enough for me to go out of my way to by two and sell them to make $80 after fees and shipping. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,102 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 1 hour ago, RegularGuyGamer said: I never understood that side of reselling. I guess $50 is $50 bucks but it doesn't seem like it would ever be enough for me to go out of my way to by two and sell them to make $80 after fees and shipping. Lol 50 bucks is 50 bucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,819 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, a3quit4s said: Lol 50 bucks is 50 bucks True, but is it worth all that effort? Obviously it depends on individual circumstances If you have to put an hour effort to make $50 I'd say that's decent return. If you have to put 3+ hours is it still worth it? That's less than $17 per hour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickman | 3,993 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, avatar! said: True, but is it worth all that effort? Obviously it depends on individual circumstances If you have to put an hour effort to make $50 I'd say that's decent return. If you have to put 3+ hours is it still worth it? That's less than $17 per hour. The thought of having to potentially deal with a difficult person on eBay, driving to the post office and possibly the item getting lost in the mail and having to deal with that, all while knowing I could be depriving someone from getting the console who wants it is not worth $50 to me. I’d rather see someone happy getting the console than the $50. I’m not that desperate for cash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elprincipe | 142 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Duo FINALLY being shipped Dec. 11 + Pocket restocks + adapter set delays () https://www.analogue.co/announcements/analogue-duo-shipping-pocket-restock-white-dock-limited-editions-pocket-os-releas 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDIRunner | 2,742 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Came here to say the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,102 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 It’s gonna be a TurboGrafx Christmas! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3quit4s | 4,102 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Interesting that the pocket OS updates don’t include something about DAC and pocket dock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar! | 1,819 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 I saw people complaining about Analogue no longer producing NES, SNES, Genesis systems. That said, there are some pretty good alternatives to those Analogue systems which are also very well priced. However, I don't ever recall seeing any systems similar to Pocket nor their Duo -- are there any such systems? I know there are tons of systems that have the games on ROM, but are there are any real alternatives to Pocket or Duo that actually play the cartridges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,510 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, avatar! said: I know there are tons of systems that have the games on ROM, but are there are any real alternatives to Pocket or Duo that actually play the cartridges? There's a few like the GB Boy for Game Boy games, but nothing I know of that mimics the Pocket's number of systems without emulation. I haven't personally used the GB Boy, so I can't comment on how well it does, though it will use original GB cartridges. Duo, the TG-16/PC-Engine I'm afraid is just too niche. Even Hyperkin doesn't have a clone, and they've cloned practically everything else. edit: There's the Retro Freak, which does PC-Engine/TG-16, and some of the other usual suspects; it's like a Chinese version of the Retron5, but like that one, it's emulation, not FPGA. And it won't do CD games. I don't think there's even a way to hook up a PC-Engine disc drive. Edited December 4, 2023 by Tulpa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brickman | 3,993 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 47 minutes ago, avatar! said: I saw people complaining about Analogue no longer producing NES, SNES, Genesis systems. That said, there are some pretty good alternatives to those Analogue systems which are also very well priced. However, I don't ever recall seeing any systems similar to Pocket nor their Duo -- are there any such systems? I know there are tons of systems that have the games on ROM, but are there are any real alternatives to Pocket or Duo that actually play the cartridges? Yeah it's probably why they decided to get out of those systems because there is a lot of competition so maybe they didn't see a point anymore or the costs didn't add up. The GBA (get the screen upgrade) can play all GB/GBC and GBA games and if you get a GBA player for the GC you can then play them on a modern TV or CRT. Where the Pocket has the advantage is that it has adapters for other systems like the GG and PC Engine/TG 16(apparently coming soon). You can also jail break the Pocket to play NES, SNES and MD. I also like the size of the Pocket for long play sessions. I am not aware of any competitor to the Duo and I think it will be a one and done order considering you can still buy the Duo on their site. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptOut | 8,889 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 I picked up a Pink Analogue Pocket on the previous round of restocks (with a great deal of help from our great pal @spacepup)! I've played through the GBC version of Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario Advance, and I am currently working my way through the original Japanese version of Pokemon Green. In all cases, I can say I am immensely impressed with the sound and picture quality, the screen on these things is absolutely stunning, a real pleasure to play. I also picked up the obligatory clear-case, which is really nice and feels very secure, and the Game Gear adaptor, which I haven't tried out yet as I don't own any Game Gear games, but it's only a matter of time! So yeah, top marks once again for Analogue. Here's hoping they get the N64 version right, credit card on standby for that one! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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