Analogue - Duo, Pocket, Super NT, Mega SG, NT Mini
28-Sep-22 7:52pm
#1 Lunar
Discussion for all things Analogue.
Duo coming out soon, fingers crossed.
But for starters, let's take a look at Pocket.
NES and SNES unlocked.
As far as I can tell, there's no other comparison for FPGA on a portable screen.
It. Is. Good.
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#1 Lunar
Discussion for all things Analogue.
Duo coming out soon, fingers crossed.
But for starters, let's take a look at Pocket.
NES and SNES unlocked.
As far as I can tell, there's no other comparison for FPGA on a portable screen.
It. Is. Good.
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4-Oct-22 12:04pm
#41 Lunar
Admiral wrote:
Emulation is REALLLLY good right now. Almost not noticeably different than FPGA...but the cost is 5x as much.
It should be clear by now, this varies from person to person. It's hugely noticeably different to some people. So there you have it.
If it's the same for you, that's good for you. Feel free to keep using the Mini consoles. Nothing wrong with that.
#41 Lunar
Admiral wrote:
Emulation is REALLLLY good right now. Almost not noticeably different than FPGA...but the cost is 5x as much.
It should be clear by now, this varies from person to person. It's hugely noticeably different to some people. So there you have it.
If it's the same for you, that's good for you. Feel free to keep using the Mini consoles. Nothing wrong with that.
4-Oct-22 1:36pm
#42 ChronoLe
I don't have any of the pure emulation systems, but there have been neat features that have come from the community continuing to grind. For example, some systems make it really easy to back up your game saves for preservation when the batteries die out before a swap. Granted this was available on a limited number of cart systems back in the day in the form of backup machines like the Game Doctor, Super UFO, Wild Card for Genesis and Snes, but it was limited and expensive for most.
This has been a conversation ever since emulation began. My mindset is that people play/use different hardware for their own personal reasons. As long as they are happy with it, no harm no foul. Pirating/bootleg software is a whole different discussion that is often a side story to the emulation scene as well.
#42 ChronoLe
I don't have any of the pure emulation systems, but there have been neat features that have come from the community continuing to grind. For example, some systems make it really easy to back up your game saves for preservation when the batteries die out before a swap. Granted this was available on a limited number of cart systems back in the day in the form of backup machines like the Game Doctor, Super UFO, Wild Card for Genesis and Snes, but it was limited and expensive for most.
This has been a conversation ever since emulation began. My mindset is that people play/use different hardware for their own personal reasons. As long as they are happy with it, no harm no foul. Pirating/bootleg software is a whole different discussion that is often a side story to the emulation scene as well.
4-Oct-22 2:57pm
#43 MondoCoffee
I'm excited to get mine sometime in the next year. I preordered at the beginning of the year. I was bummed when I realized the window is just 2023 instead of just Q1.
#43 MondoCoffee
I'm excited to get mine sometime in the next year. I preordered at the beginning of the year. I was bummed when I realized the window is just 2023 instead of just Q1.
5-Oct-22 11:53am
#44 Lunar
I pre-ordered the Pocket then came back immediate to pre-order the dock and the Game Gear adapter, the second order's fulfillment is alot later
#44 Lunar
I pre-ordered the Pocket then came back immediate to pre-order the dock and the Game Gear adapter, the second order's fulfillment is alot later
5-Oct-22 7:00pm
#46 Renaissance2K
Lunar wrote:
I pre-ordered the Pocket then came back immediate to pre-order the dock and the Game Gear adapter, the second order's fulfillment is alot later
This is what happened to me. I think the stock for accessories during the second waves was much less than for the consoles, not just that it took longer for us to order them.
#46 Renaissance2K
Lunar wrote:
I pre-ordered the Pocket then came back immediate to pre-order the dock and the Game Gear adapter, the second order's fulfillment is alot later
This is what happened to me. I think the stock for accessories during the second waves was much less than for the consoles, not just that it took longer for us to order them.
18-Oct-22 7:37pm
#47 ChronoLe
Systems will be back up for sale this month according to an email. Also, the Pocket Adapters are being sold in a bundle for $100 in a few days.
#47 ChronoLe
Systems will be back up for sale this month according to an email. Also, the Pocket Adapters are being sold in a bundle for $100 in a few days.
18-Oct-22 9:35pm
#48 Renaissance2K
No word on the Duo. Looking more likely that the Pocket will get TG16 support before the Duo ships out. With the Turbo EverDrive Pro in early development, that may not be such a terrible thing.
#48 Renaissance2K
No word on the Duo. Looking more likely that the Pocket will get TG16 support before the Duo ships out. With the Turbo EverDrive Pro in early development, that may not be such a terrible thing.
19-Oct-22 1:27pm
#49 Staraang
Scalpers probably going to be all over these systems. Hope that won’t happen. I don’t understand why this has to be the final run. Is there not demand for these consoles?
#49 Staraang
Scalpers probably going to be all over these systems. Hope that won’t happen. I don’t understand why this has to be the final run. Is there not demand for these consoles?
19-Oct-22 1:39pm
#50 Lunar
I’m guessing parts and components don’t come as cheaply anymore and they need to focus on Pocket and (hopefully) Duo’s release.
#50 Lunar
I’m guessing parts and components don’t come as cheaply anymore and they need to focus on Pocket and (hopefully) Duo’s release.
19-Oct-22 1:47pm
#51 Renaissance2K
A couple of theories
- They're going all-in on the Pocket since they can barely keep up with the demand for one of their consoles, much less the full lineup.
- They're going to release new versions that run off of Analogue OS.
Considering the Pocket is getting TG16/PCE support and we haven't heard a peep about the Duo, I'm leaning towards the former. A FPGA-based cartridge console with save state and game database support (like Analogue OS would provide) would rock, though.
Edit: Well, that was timely.
https://twitter.com/...
#51 Renaissance2K
A couple of theories
- They're going all-in on the Pocket since they can barely keep up with the demand for one of their consoles, much less the full lineup.
- They're going to release new versions that run off of Analogue OS.
Considering the Pocket is getting TG16/PCE support and we haven't heard a peep about the Duo, I'm leaning towards the former. A FPGA-based cartridge console with save state and game database support (like Analogue OS would provide) would rock, though.
Edit: Well, that was timely.
https://twitter.com/...
19-Oct-22 1:54pm
#52 Lunar
I’m just spitballin’ here: a dock for the Pocket with cart slots? Thoughts?
#52 Lunar
I’m just spitballin’ here: a dock for the Pocket with cart slots? Thoughts?
8-Dec-22 4:21pm
#55 Renaissance2K
Lunar wrote:
Finally, after a year since I ordered it.
Same. I was surprised to see that the cool screen filters carry over as well.
#55 Renaissance2K
Lunar wrote:
Finally, after a year since I ordered it.
Same. I was surprised to see that the cool screen filters carry over as well.
8-Dec-22 4:30pm
#57 Renaissance2K
Lunar wrote:
Too bad DAC support isn't up yet. Who knows when sigh.
While I'm disappointed it's not supported yet, it's less of a priority for me with regard to portables because none of these devices were ever intended for analog displays.
For the OpenFPGA cores, that's a different story.
#57 Renaissance2K
Lunar wrote:
Too bad DAC support isn't up yet. Who knows when sigh.
While I'm disappointed it's not supported yet, it's less of a priority for me with regard to portables because none of these devices were ever intended for analog displays.
For the OpenFPGA cores, that's a different story.
22-Dec-22 8:25pm
#59 ChronoLe
Lunar wrote:
Looks like Analogue silently pushed the Duo to 2023. Not surprising.
I know chip shortage is a challenge, and I suppose if you've followed the company for a while, then this type of delay is not news, but it's still a bummer to potential customers. From a business/hype standpoint, I would want to ride a wave of news not too long before release. For example, Grand Theft Auto series, at least for the last 2 releases, when they officially announced the game, it was typically released within that same calendar year, 6 months give or take? I can't recall hearing any news of Analogue showing off a prototype system or anything since the teaser. I also understand it is a small company, and resources may be limited.
On a side note, I wish we didn't have to wait another year for the Pocket bundle adapters after ordering, lol.
#59 ChronoLe
Lunar wrote:
Looks like Analogue silently pushed the Duo to 2023. Not surprising.
I know chip shortage is a challenge, and I suppose if you've followed the company for a while, then this type of delay is not news, but it's still a bummer to potential customers. From a business/hype standpoint, I would want to ride a wave of news not too long before release. For example, Grand Theft Auto series, at least for the last 2 releases, when they officially announced the game, it was typically released within that same calendar year, 6 months give or take? I can't recall hearing any news of Analogue showing off a prototype system or anything since the teaser. I also understand it is a small company, and resources may be limited.
On a side note, I wish we didn't have to wait another year for the Pocket bundle adapters after ordering, lol.
19-May-23 11:49am
#61 ChronoLe
Locked in. @Lunar Do you think they will hit their target ship date in 2023? Lol. If they do, I would bet a dollar it will be December 31st. Still waiting on the trio of Pocket adapters to ship out.
#61 ChronoLe
Locked in. @Lunar Do you think they will hit their target ship date in 2023? Lol. If they do, I would bet a dollar it will be December 31st. Still waiting on the trio of Pocket adapters to ship out.
Analogue - Duo, Pocket, Super NT, Mega SG, NT Mini