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Analogue - Duo, Pocket, Super NT, Mega SG, NT Mini
28-Sep-22 7:52pm
#1
Lunar
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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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29-Sep-22 7:27am
#2
Bighab
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I love my Mega SG. I'm on the email list for when the Duo comes out. Not much of a handheld guy but I agree the screen looks fantastic on the Pocket
29-Sep-22 9:16am
#3
Staraang
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The Duo looks sweet. I just signed up. Why is everything they sell out of stock? Supply chain issues still a problem?
29-Sep-22 9:36am
#4
Lunar
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I don't think supply chain is the only issue. They've long had issues with supply before the pandemic.

At least now, the pre-ordering is not prone to bots just buying up everything.

I was able to snag a Pocket pre-order in the most recent round thanks to their new queue system.

I'm hoping they do the same for Duo.

29-Sep-22 9:38am
#5
Lunar
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Re: Pocket Unchained

So far, these cores have been unlocked on the Pocket: GB/C/A, SG1000, SMS, GG, NES, SNES

Genesis/Neo Geo are in the works.

The cores will work with a dock so essentially, the Pocket can be Mega SG, NT mini and Super NT in one.

29-Sep-22 12:52pm
#6
Renaissance2K
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It's hard to understate my glee in having a portable FPGA-based NES and SNES. The fact that Jotego has his sights on the platform too is really reassuring news for lots of awesome arcade ports.

29-Sep-22 1:17pm
#7
Lunar
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Renaissance2K wrote:
It's hard to understate my glee in having a portable FPGA-based NES and SNES.
Yea, I don't think people realize how good this is. I took it for a test drive, it is excellent.

Only other feature I really want would be the sleep/resume(suspend) function.

The Spiritualized cores (GB/C/A, SMS) do support it, so I think it's only a matter of time.

29-Sep-22 2:22pm
#8
Renaissance2K
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Sleep/Wake requires save state support.

Most of these user-submitted cores are based on the MiSTer versions. If MiSTer has save support, the Pocket eventually will as well. If not, one of the bigger MiSTer contributors - either the PlayStation core or GBA core guy - said it's really hard to retrofit save state before if you didn't have it in mind from the start.

29-Sep-22 7:11pm
#9
Admiral
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Wow, these are pricey shock
30-Sep-22 9:11am
#10
benstylus
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Admiral wrote:
Wow, these are pricey shock
They are pricy but fpga is the best emulation technology out there.


30-Sep-22 1:09pm
#11
Noid
Gold Good Trader

benstylus wrote:
Admiral wrote:> Wow, these are pricey shock They are pricy but fpga is the best emulation technology out there.
Quizzle! Can anyone name lone Analogue console that doesn't use FPGA technology? ?
30-Sep-22 1:14pm
#12
Lunar
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Analogue NT

30-Sep-22 3:18pm
#13
Noid
Gold Good Trader

Lunar wrote:
Analogue NT
I'll certainly accept that since it is correct. Though, I was actually looking for another answer. Any other guesses? ?
30-Sep-22 3:37pm
#14
Renaissance2K
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That wooden Neo Geo console they made used actual MVS guts, correct?

30-Sep-22 5:25pm
#15
Noid
Gold Good Trader

Renaissance2K wrote:
That wooden Neo Geo console they made used actual MVS guts, correct?
Yup! That's it! That's the one!! But, bonus points to @Lunar for remembering what I'd forgot. yes
30-Sep-22 6:58pm
#16
ChronoLe
Double Gold Good Trader Global Trader - willing to trade internationally

I haven't had time to look into the light mods for the NGPC yet, so looking forward to the NGPC adapter. Duo would be lovely too.
1-Oct-22 6:43pm
#17
Lunar
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I think it's only a matter of time for NGPC to be unlocked as a core

3-Oct-22 10:49am
#18
Admiral
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For my money, I'd prefer to spend $100 on an emulation handheld vs $1000 for an FPGA.

Granted, I should have preordered the Pocket NT when I had the chance at regular price...but in the market today, that's simply too much for a video game handheld.
3-Oct-22 11:46am
#19
benstylus
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Admiral wrote:
For my money, I'd prefer to spend $100 on an emulation handheld vs $1000 for an FPGA.
Enjoy your imperceptibly inferior gaming.


3-Oct-22 11:51am
#20
Lunar
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Admiral wrote:
For my money, I'd prefer to spend $100 on an emulation handheld vs $1000 for an FPGA. Granted, I should have preordered the Pocket NT when I had the chance at regular price...but in the market today, that's simply too much for a video game handheld.
Where are you getting $1000?

3-Oct-22 1:40pm
#21
Admiral
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benstylus wrote:
Admiral wrote:> For my money, I'd prefer to spend $100 on an emulation handheld vs $1000 for an FPGA. Enjoy your imperceptibly inferior gaming.
laughing out loud

Analogue - Duo, Pocket, Super NT, Mega SG, NT Mini