Analogue · Released · First generation introduced 2021

Analogue Pocket

FPGA handheld for original cartridges, with numerous cosmetic editions.

By Tulasiram Pemmadi · Research updated 25 October 2026 · Research guide, not a hands-on review
Black Analogue Pocket handheld standing in its dock
Black Analogue Pocket handheld standing in its dock. Analogue Pocket.jpg by ThisDoesNotComp. CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; no hardware features altered.

Hardware at a glance

Display
3.5-inch 1600 × 1440 LCD
Direct cartridges
Game Boy, Game Boy Color and GBA
Other systems
Supported adapters required
Technology
FPGA

Family-level details. Check the exact model before assuming that a feature is shared across revisions.

Hardware and game library

Pocket is a modern cartridge system rather than an official Nintendo console. It supports Game Boy-family cartridges directly, with adapters for additional formats. Its high-resolution panel can reproduce different display appearances. Cartridge support and openFPGA software capabilities should be considered separately.

Choosing the right model

Limited colours generally change appearance rather than the supported cartridge library. Check the exact edition, shell condition and included accessories. A dock or adapter in a promotional photo may be sold separately. For imports, confirm the manufacturer’s shipping destinations and tax treatment before choosing a seller.

Model and edition registry

Selected documented models and editions. This registry does not yet include every regional SKU, promotional unit or limited edition.

Black

Colour

Standard finish.

Region: Varies by marketReference

White

Colour

Standard finish.

Region: Varies by marketReference

Blue Classic

Limited edition

Classic colour-matched finish.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regionsReference

Green Classic

Limited edition

Classic colour-matched finish.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regionsReference

Indigo Classic

Limited edition

Classic colour-matched finish.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regionsReference

Orange Classic

Limited edition

Classic colour-matched finish.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regionsReference

Pink Classic

Limited edition

Classic colour-matched finish.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regionsReference

Red Classic

Limited edition

Classic colour-matched finish.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regionsReference

Silver Classic

Limited edition

Classic colour-matched finish.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regionsReference

Yellow Classic

Limited edition

Classic colour-matched finish.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regionsReference

Berry GBC

Limited edition

Colour-matched GBC series.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Dandelion GBC

Limited edition

Colour-matched GBC series.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Grape GBC

Limited edition

Colour-matched GBC series.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Gold GBC

Limited edition

Colour-matched GBC series.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Kiwi GBC

Limited edition

Colour-matched GBC series.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Teal GBC

Limited edition

Colour-matched GBC series.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Natural Aluminum

Limited edition

Anodized 6061 aluminum enclosure.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Noir Aluminum

Limited edition

Anodized 6061 aluminum enclosure.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Black Aluminum

Limited edition

Anodized 6061 aluminum enclosure.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Indigo Aluminum

Limited edition

Anodized 6061 aluminum enclosure.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Clear Transparent

Limited edition

Transparent enclosure; do not confuse with opaque Classic colours.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Smoke Transparent

Limited edition

Transparent enclosure; do not confuse with opaque Classic colours.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Red Transparent

Limited edition

Transparent enclosure; do not confuse with opaque Classic colours.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Blue Transparent

Limited edition

Transparent enclosure; do not confuse with opaque Classic colours.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Orange Transparent

Limited edition

Transparent enclosure; do not confuse with opaque Classic colours.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Green Transparent

Limited edition

Transparent enclosure; do not confuse with opaque Classic colours.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Purple Transparent

Limited edition

Transparent enclosure; do not confuse with opaque Classic colours.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Glow in the Dark

Limited edition

Light-charged glow-in-the-dark plastic.

Region: Manufacturer shipping regions; verify destination at purchaseReference

Model details and evidence

Cartridges, adapters and dock are separate

Analogue lists dedicated adapters for Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket/Color, Atari Lynx and TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine/SuperGrafx. A photograph showing Pocket with a dock does not establish that a retail or used offer includes the dock. Nanoloop is a built-in music tool, not a bundled commercial game collection.

Direct cartridge support
Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance
Display
3.5-inch LCD, 1600 × 1440
Additional formats
Require the corresponding cartridge adapters
TV connection
Analogue Dock accessory

Supporting documentation

GTA editions to check for this hardware

This hardware record does not yet have a verified GTA compatibility entry. Check the GTA release-platform catalogue before buying it for a particular game. Do not assume support through emulation, streaming or backwards compatibility.

Buying used or imported hardware: inspection, package and region checklist →

Sources and corrections

Images identify the pictured hardware; they are not evidence for every variant listed. Missing regional SKUs and undocumented editions remain outside this guide. Send a correction with a source.

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