SNK Neo Geo Pocket Color
SNK Neo Geo Pocket Color is a gaming handheld launched in 1999. Powered by Toshiba TLCS-900H (1-core, 6.144 MHz), 12 KB RAM. Features a 2.7" TFT Color LCD display (160 x 152).
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SNK Neo Geo Pocket Color is a gaming handheld launched in 1999. Powered by Toshiba TLCS-900H (1-core, 6.144 MHz), 12 KB RAM. Features a 2.7" TFT Color LCD display (160 x 152).
Under the hood sits a Toshiba TLCS-900H, a 16-bit single-core processor running at about 6.1 MHz, paired with a Z80 co-processor and 12 KB of RAM. These numbers are modest by today's standards, but this is dedicated hardware: the console does not emulate other systems, it simply runs the software it was designed for.
The 2.7-inch TFT color screen has a resolution of 160 x 152, giving it a near-square format. It is a small display suited to a pocket-sized device, while audio comes from a single mono speaker, as was typical for handhelds of the era.
Measuring 128 x 76 x 28 mm and weighing just 115 g, the Neo Geo Pocket Color slips easily into a pocket and sits comfortably in the hand. The control scheme includes two face buttons, a simple, uncluttered layout that is easy to pick up even for newcomers.
Battery life is one of its biggest strengths: up to 40 hours of play on two AA batteries, which can be swapped quickly almost anywhere. Games come on cartridges, so there are no downloads or setup involved: insert the cartridge, switch the console on and play.
Ideal for: retro hardware collectors, SNK fans who want to play the Neo Geo Pocket library on original hardware, and players looking for a lightweight device with very long battery life for travel.
- Model
- Toshiba TLCS-900H
- Architecture
- TLCS-900 (16-bit) + Z80 co-processor
- Cores
- 1
- Frequency
- 6 MHz
- Capacity
- 12 KB
- Size
- 2.7
- Technology
- TFT
- Resolution
- 160 x 152
- Battery Life
- 40 hours (2x AA)
- Speaker Type
- Single Mono
- Storage Type
- Cartridge
- Card Support
- Cartridge
- Dimensions
- 128 mm x 76 mm x 28 mm
- Weight
- 115 g
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- up to 40 hours on 2x AA batteries
- lightweight 115 g design
- compact pocketable size
- color TFT screen
- plays Neo Geo Pocket and Neo Geo Pocket Color cartridges
Cons
- small 2.7-inch screen
- low 160 x 152 resolution
- single mono speaker
- only 2 face buttons
- very limited 12 KB RAM
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