Neo Geo Pocket Returns: Could Be Awesome

Handheld perfection?

Published: 9:15, 25/01/2012 by Alex C [nofi].

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Whilst everyone’s gearing up for PS Vita, a new entry has sideswiped the entire industry – SNK have put their branding behind the return of the Neo Geo Pocket.

So, whilst it’s not a true Neo Geo machine, as you can see, it looks absolutely gorgeous. And whilst you can’t play Golden Abyss on it, it does come with a pile of games built in, plus some generous storage capabilities as standard.

The twenty games included are the North American versions (and are therefore in English) and are:

1.WORLD HEROES
2.ULTIMETE 11
3.TOP PLAYER’S GOLF
4.SENGOKU
5.NAM-1975
6.MUTATION NATION
7.LAST RESORT
8.KING OF MONSTERS
9.FRENZY
10.CYBER LIP
11.FATAL FURY SPECIAL
12.ART OF FIGHTING
13.SUPER SIDEKICKS
14.LEAGUE BOWLING
15.METAL SLUG
16.MAGICAL LORD
17.BASEBALL STARS PROFESSIONAL
18.SAMURAI SHODOWN
19.KING OF FIGHTERS ’94
20.FATAL FURY

It’s got a 4.3″ screen, two sets of triggers, a beautifully designed case (with obvious iPhone styling) which measures 170 x 72 x 15mm and a 2200mAh battery.

There’s an SD card slot for (we presume) expansion and more games, so hopefully we’ll find out more about just what this thing can do and play.

Via AndriaSang.

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Deathbrin [Member]
25/01/2012 at 09:17

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Looks like a 3DS, and already beats Vita by having L2/R2 buttons.
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- Sympozium [Member]
  25/01/2012 at 09:24
  
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  shame its only Snk games though
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- ultimatepunchrod [Member]
  25/01/2012 at 14:28
  
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  The touch pad/screen can have the same use as physical R2/L2 buttons. On topic this thing does look quite nice. Hopefully it will be affordable.
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  - Deathbrin [Member]
    25/01/2012 at 15:39
    
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    The touch screen can’t replace shoulder buttons, unless it’s on a shoulder…
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  - ultimatepunchrod [Member]
    25/01/2012 at 16:26
    
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    Also, they should be reversed. L1 is the big one on the left side but then R1 is the small one. That’s not great design. But I was referring to the back touch panel as well which could easily replicate shoulder buttons (but obviously not as well).
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Watchful [Team TSA: Writer]
25/01/2012 at 09:20

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I’ll await news of the inevitable “you’ve nicked our design” lawsuit from Apple. :-)
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- DJ Judas [Epic]
  25/01/2012 at 10:14
  
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  It’s scary that this is the first thing I thought, even before thinking about how awesome it could be and how much I want one.
  
  Screen looks less likely to crumble like a digestive biscuit though.
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tonyyeb [Member]
25/01/2012 at 09:31

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Looks very nice. Any news on cost? Looks also ripe for a nice hack or two to become a retro emulator gaming device…
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tonycawley [Pint! Pint!]
25/01/2012 at 09:36

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If its more than £20, no thanks. I can play as many turd old games as I want on my phone/pc/laptop etc without buying this.
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- Sympozium [Member]
  25/01/2012 at 10:29
  
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  Your likely out of luck then, theres a Sega one like it over that price.
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halbpro [Team TSA: Writer]
25/01/2012 at 09:52

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Blimey SNK’s still a thing?
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freezebug2 [Member]
25/01/2012 at 10:11

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The NeoGeo Station games selection on the store for PSP is pretty big, it probably has most of those games, although they aren’t cheap on the store!
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Bilbo_bobbins [Member]
25/01/2012 at 10:25

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this looks good, I’m interested.
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TheDemocrodile [Member]
25/01/2012 at 10:36

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wow cool, ill add this to my collection of tech at the earliest opportunity.
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Sad Panda [Member]
25/01/2012 at 11:19

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No enforced Touchscreen or rear touchpad, no motion controls and classic games. Sold.
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baggyg [Member]
25/01/2012 at 11:20

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Used to love my old one. Had a card game marvel vs capcom or something. It was amazing
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