The Super Pocket is a Game Boy style handheld with a cartridge kick

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If you’re itching to pick up a Game Boy-style handheld but can’t be bothered faffing with ROMs, the Super Pocket might be up your street. Developed by the same folks behind the Evercade, this adorable newcomer to the portable scene comes in Capcom and Taito flavors, with each boasting a bunch of built-in games. Not to mention you’ll be able to play over 500 more using the traditional cartridge slot at the back.

There are plenty of handhelds out there on the market, including cheap and cheerful Game Boy clones and powerful portable gaming PCs like the Steam Deck. Every device offers something different depending on your on-the-go preferences, but the retro side of things tends to rely on legally sourcing your own ROM files so you can actually play games. Thankfully, Blaze Entertainment values the importance of simplicity, and both its shiny new handheld and sister company understand the nostalgic assignment.

Coming in at just $59, the Super Pocket borrows elements from the Evercade and gives them somewhat of a Game Boy glow-up. The new brand behind the handheld, HyperMegaTech!, says the Taito and Capcom editions will launch in October 2023, but you’ll be able to pre-order the portable from tomorrow, July 14. While you might be tempted to pick one based on aesthetic preferences, each of the two colors will come with 17 games corresponding to the arcade publisher on the box. 

Of course, that’s not to say you’ll be stuck playing Operation Wolf on repeat if you pick up the Taito version. The cartridge slot on the back means you’ll be able to use any of the physical Evercade games released to date, and there are a lot of different carts out there. If you’re unfamiliar with the platform, you might want to go check out our