Analogue Pocket

The Analogue Pocket is a premium vertical retro handheld launched in 2021, built for players who want the authentic feel of classic games without software emulation. Instead of running emulators on Android or Linux, it uses FPGA technology, an Altera Cyclone V paired with an Altera Cyclone 10, to recreate the original hardware at circuit level. The result is near-zero latency and image and sound faithful to the original systems, backed by 256 KB, 32 MB and 64 MB of DRAM.

Original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges play natively, with no adapters required. With optional adapters, the Pocket also reads Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx and TurboGrafx-16 cartridges. Through OpenFPGA, compatibility extends to dozens of classic platforms, including NES, SNES, Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Sega Master System, WonderSwan, ColecoVision, Intellivision, ZX Spectrum, Sharp X68000, Virtual Boy and many more.

The 3.5-inch LTPS display is a standout feature. Its 1600 x 1440 resolution delivers over 615 PPI, the 10:9 aspect ratio suits handheld classics perfectly, and the panel runs at 60 Hz behind Gorilla Glass. Pixels look exceptionally sharp, without blur or aggressive scaling.

Controls are designed to reproduce the original vintage feel: an upper-placed cross D-pad, four face buttons, L1 and R1 shoulder buttons, plus dedicated Menu, Power and volume buttons. There are no analog sticks and no rumble, so nothing can drift. The plastic body measures 88 x 149 x 22 mm and weighs 276 g, and dual stereo speakers sit on the sides, with a 3.5mm headphone jack for private play.

A 4300 mAh battery provides roughly 6–10 hours of play and charges over USB-C. A GBA Link Cable port allows link play, and passive cooling keeps the device completely silent. The optional Analogue Dock, priced at $99, adds HDMI output to a TV and support for USB or Bluetooth controllers.

The Pocket runs Analogue OS, and a microSD slot (microSDHC / microSDXC) stores OpenFPGA cores and apps, keeping the platform open to new systems over time.

Ideal for: collectors with original cartridges, hardcore retro purists who demand hardware-level accuracy, and anyone who wants the sharpest possible screen for classic handheld games in a portable, solidly built device.