Verily, Analogue hath once again unveiled a pocket of nostalgia upon the world. The esteemed handheld manufacturer hath declared on Tuesday the forthcoming release of a limited-edition Game Boy Color line, slated to be available for purchase on September 12 from its website and scheduled for shipment on September 16.
The freshly minted Analogue Pocket shall arrive clad in six hues of yore: kiwi, teal, grape, gold, berry, and dandelion. While the veracity of these colors may be called into question, I, for one, possess a purple Game Boy Color which bears a striking resemblance to the grape shade. This modern iteration, however, boasts an upgraded display.
Beyond the chromatic offerings, the GBC Edition Pocket doth remain largely unchanged in essence. Herein lies a handheld console akin to the venerable Game Boy, capable of playing a trifecta of cartridges – Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance – through the artifice of an FPGA chip tasked with emulating console hardware. A veritable bastion for enthusiasts of retro gaming, albeit at a premium of $250 as compared to the standard $220 price tag.
Analogue hath developed a reputation for unveiling limited-edition Pockets distinguished by their retro designs. Several incarnations have been unleashed heretofore, each harkening back to various Game Boy themes, including a transparent variant. The July release of aluminum edition Pockets, priced at a lofty $500, showcased a more opulent construction befitting their cost.
As with previous limited-edition Pockets, and indeed the Pocket in general, swift action is imperative should one wish to procure one. Historically, these coveted items vanish within moments of the online store links going live. Those aspiring to secure a purchase ought to be poised at 8 a.m. PDT/11 a.m. ET on September 12, diligently refreshing the page until the store link is activated.
Additionally, on the same auspicious Tuesday, Analogue hath unveiled a firmware patch replete with expanded display modes and a host of bug fixes concerning certain adapters.
