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Manufacturer: SNK Playmore
Platform: NeoGeo Pocket Color
Media Type: Cartridge
Product ID: EPID43545120
Description: Enjoy portable gaming with more magnificent and vivid images. NEOGEO Pocket Color is equipped with SNK's custom-made reflecting TFT-format LCD. It's bigger and easier to see, and displays up to 4,096 colors with a simultaneous display of...
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Neo Geo Pocket color: pound for pound, one of the best
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The Snk Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGPC) was truely a revolutionary handheld. Obviously compared to the PSP nowadays the graphics appear to be dated. However, it definitely can give any handheld out these days a run for its money. I'm going to describe and rate this handheld on the following categories: games, usability, aesthetics, availability/pricing, and finally, the overall product.
1)Games 3.5/5 (5/5 for fighting game fans)
The type of games on the system can make or break it. If the games are poor and few, then no matter how good the system is, it is doomed. There are a plethora of games for the NGPC ranging from fighting, to puzzle, to sports. For the most part, if you are one to enjoy the games on the Neo Geo MVS system, then the game selection is perfect for you. Like the MVS system, there are a few sports games here and there, a good amount of puzzle games, and a cornucopia of fighting games. The selection is decent albeit there is a shortage of games in the RPG department. If you are a fighting game fan however, this system is paradise.
2)Usability 4/5
Usability of the system consists of both ease of use of the system and how comfortable the system/layout is. This is a pretty simple system, no stylus or memory card to worry about. There is only two buttons so the system is not overly complicated. Basically it is a fairly simple, bare bones system. As far as the layout is concerned, it is fairly comfortable and light which makes prolonged playtimes much easier. The dimensions are fairly compact and the system is no bigger than the palm of an adult hand. However it is a bit thick and may take up a bit more space than the average pocket.
3) Aesthetics 3/5
When discussing aesthetics, I am referring to both the physical and outside looks and also the graphical capacity of the system. As stated earlier, the system is pretty basic and this may be good or bad depending on your own opinion. It comes in a variety of colors but other than that it is a fairly simple if not plan looking system. The graphics are nice and it displays the games in color (hence the name). Unfortunately, there is no backlighting and therefore suffers from the difficulties associated with that.
4) Price and availability 5/5
As far as retail is concerned, it can be difficult to find the hardware. About a year ago Fry's was selling a bundle of the system and 6 games for a bargain price. Not too long ago (approx 2 months) I saw a bundle of 6 games at a local EB games. However aside from these sporadic sightings, the chance of seeing this in a retail situation is limited. However, through the magic of ebay, the system is readily available at bargain prices. Games (which apparently are in abundance) can be easily bought for around 6 dollars apiece.
5) Overall 4/5
Overall, this is a truely bargain handheld. As stated earlier, if you are a 2D fighting game fan this is the system to get. If you enjoy puzzle games or if you enjoy most of the Neo Geo MVS games, this is a great system to buy. Aside from that, the handheld and the games can be found dirt cheap at bargain bin prices. At these prices, this handheld is truely pound for pound, the best bang for your buck.
The following are some of the shining games from this handheld:
-SNK vs. Capcom: MotM
-KOF R-2
-Sonic Pocket Adventure
-Metal Slug 2nd Mission
-SNK Gal's Fighters
-Bust a Move Pocket
-Dark Arms
-SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighter's Clash
1)Games 3.5/5 (5/5 for fighting game fans)
The type of games on the system can make or break it. If the games are poor and few, then no matter how good the system is, it is doomed. There are a plethora of games for the NGPC ranging from fighting, to puzzle, to sports. For the most part, if you are one to enjoy the games on the Neo Geo MVS system, then the game selection is perfect for you. Like the MVS system, there are a few sports games here and there, a good amount of puzzle games, and a cornucopia of fighting games. The selection is decent albeit there is a shortage of games in the RPG department. If you are a fighting game fan however, this system is paradise.
2)Usability 4/5
Usability of the system consists of both ease of use of the system and how comfortable the system/layout is. This is a pretty simple system, no stylus or memory card to worry about. There is only two buttons so the system is not overly complicated. Basically it is a fairly simple, bare bones system. As far as the layout is concerned, it is fairly comfortable and light which makes prolonged playtimes much easier. The dimensions are fairly compact and the system is no bigger than the palm of an adult hand. However it is a bit thick and may take up a bit more space than the average pocket.
3) Aesthetics 3/5
When discussing aesthetics, I am referring to both the physical and outside looks and also the graphical capacity of the system. As stated earlier, the system is pretty basic and this may be good or bad depending on your own opinion. It comes in a variety of colors but other than that it is a fairly simple if not plan looking system. The graphics are nice and it displays the games in color (hence the name). Unfortunately, there is no backlighting and therefore suffers from the difficulties associated with that.
4) Price and availability 5/5
As far as retail is concerned, it can be difficult to find the hardware. About a year ago Fry's was selling a bundle of the system and 6 games for a bargain price. Not too long ago (approx 2 months) I saw a bundle of 6 games at a local EB games. However aside from these sporadic sightings, the chance of seeing this in a retail situation is limited. However, through the magic of ebay, the system is readily available at bargain prices. Games (which apparently are in abundance) can be easily bought for around 6 dollars apiece.
5) Overall 4/5
Overall, this is a truely bargain handheld. As stated earlier, if you are a 2D fighting game fan this is the system to get. If you enjoy puzzle games or if you enjoy most of the Neo Geo MVS games, this is a great system to buy. Aside from that, the handheld and the games can be found dirt cheap at bargain bin prices. At these prices, this handheld is truely pound for pound, the best bang for your buck.
The following are some of the shining games from this handheld:
-SNK vs. Capcom: MotM
-KOF R-2
-Sonic Pocket Adventure
-Metal Slug 2nd Mission
-SNK Gal's Fighters
-Bust a Move Pocket
-Dark Arms
-SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighter's Clash
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Isn't it time you colored your pocket?Review created: 12/13/06(updated 12/13/06)
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) 3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros: It has a calender and a clock with several time zones. You can check your horoscope as well as do so much more besides play games.
Cons: The system is hard (but not impossible) to come by, games are limited to about 46 US titles and an unknown number of Japanese titles. There is no backlight also!
Right out of the box, the Neogeo Pocket Color will warm your heart and charm you into submission more than Grandma's chocolate chip cookies ever could! It sports 16 bit graphics, an analog stick, a "Pocket Menu" which can be accessed by powering on the device without a game inserted.
The Neogeo Pocket Color is available in Camouflage Blue, Carbon Black, Crystal White, Platinum Blue, Platinum Silver, Pink, Red, Yellow, and Stone Blue. It is very sleek and stylish, yet at the same time it is easy to hold, and is very comfortable. The audio sound even at max feels like it is at half volume, but some games are louder than others so it equals out in the end. The system runs on 2 AA batteries while using a Lithium CR2032 battery to back up memory and update the clock.
While I myself have no problem with this setup, some of you may not like the idea of dashing to the store now and then for batteries. It has a volume control, headphones jack, and DC 3V power supply input. It is comparable in size to the Game Boy Advance and weights about 195g (with batteries). One of the first things that will grab your attention is the analog stick. Unlike most handhelds, the Neogeo Pocket Color has a joystick type directional button. It is as cool as a frosty glass of lemonade on a hot day, but seems a bit fragile. Do not worry! The analog stick is up to the task of taking a beating. Although it does produce a soft click everytime you move the joystick, I am sure it won't bother you that much.
One of the most important aspects of purchasing a gaming platform (of any kind) in my opinion is the games. And I can tell you that while the games are few, no longer being made, and some being in Japanese, the Neogeo Pocket Color sports some of the rarest games to hit the market in a long time. My favorites include..
* Bust-A-Move Pocket (aka Puzzle Bobble Mini) Get it if you buy the Pocket Color
* Faselei
* Sonic the hedgehog pocket adventure
* Shanghai Mini
* Samurai Showdown 2
* Both Metal Slugs
Yes the Neogeo Pocket Color would have gone on to bigger and better things. Perhaps it could have even spelled the death of the ever popular Game Boy Series! But sadly, due to very poorly made decisions by SNK USA this great handheld led a sweet and tragically short life.
If you are looking for a handheld that is fantastic all around, won't break your wallet, and is from an era when games were fun, innocent, wondrous, and chock full of goodness and slender, you owe it to yourself to pick up this gem and indulge yourself in all it has to offer.
Get yourself a Neogeo Pocket Color today......Don't you think it's time you colored your pocket?
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Cons: The system is hard (but not impossible) to come by, games are limited to about 46 US titles and an unknown number of Japanese titles. There is no backlight also!
Right out of the box, the Neogeo Pocket Color will warm your heart and charm you into submission more than Grandma's chocolate chip cookies ever could! It sports 16 bit graphics, an analog stick, a "Pocket Menu" which can be accessed by powering on the device without a game inserted.
The Neogeo Pocket Color is available in Camouflage Blue, Carbon Black, Crystal White, Platinum Blue, Platinum Silver, Pink, Red, Yellow, and Stone Blue. It is very sleek and stylish, yet at the same time it is easy to hold, and is very comfortable. The audio sound even at max feels like it is at half volume, but some games are louder than others so it equals out in the end. The system runs on 2 AA batteries while using a Lithium CR2032 battery to back up memory and update the clock.
While I myself have no problem with this setup, some of you may not like the idea of dashing to the store now and then for batteries. It has a volume control, headphones jack, and DC 3V power supply input. It is comparable in size to the Game Boy Advance and weights about 195g (with batteries). One of the first things that will grab your attention is the analog stick. Unlike most handhelds, the Neogeo Pocket Color has a joystick type directional button. It is as cool as a frosty glass of lemonade on a hot day, but seems a bit fragile. Do not worry! The analog stick is up to the task of taking a beating. Although it does produce a soft click everytime you move the joystick, I am sure it won't bother you that much.
One of the most important aspects of purchasing a gaming platform (of any kind) in my opinion is the games. And I can tell you that while the games are few, no longer being made, and some being in Japanese, the Neogeo Pocket Color sports some of the rarest games to hit the market in a long time. My favorites include..
* Bust-A-Move Pocket (aka Puzzle Bobble Mini) Get it if you buy the Pocket Color
* Faselei
* Sonic the hedgehog pocket adventure
* Shanghai Mini
* Samurai Showdown 2
* Both Metal Slugs
Yes the Neogeo Pocket Color would have gone on to bigger and better things. Perhaps it could have even spelled the death of the ever popular Game Boy Series! But sadly, due to very poorly made decisions by SNK USA this great handheld led a sweet and tragically short life.
If you are looking for a handheld that is fantastic all around, won't break your wallet, and is from an era when games were fun, innocent, wondrous, and chock full of goodness and slender, you owe it to yourself to pick up this gem and indulge yourself in all it has to offer.
Get yourself a Neogeo Pocket Color today......Don't you think it's time you colored your pocket?
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Neo Geo Pocket Color Insight By DarkWesternReview created: 01/12/09
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) 2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Well, by today's standards, the Neo Geo Pocket Color would be quite boring if given to a child. However... Back in the day this thing was the GameBoy Color before GameBoy Color!
It had a WIDE variety of games, I really recommend any vintage game loving fans get one ASAP.
Also, it has a MAJOR library for arcade lovers, Metal Slug games, Samurai Showdown style stuff, really really amazing.
It had a WIDE variety of games, I really recommend any vintage game loving fans get one ASAP.
Also, it has a MAJOR library for arcade lovers, Metal Slug games, Samurai Showdown style stuff, really really amazing.
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NeoGeo Pocket2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Rememember, in the late 90's when this bad boy was still out. All of the best arcade games had to be for the NeoGeo. It is a great handheld system, especially if you like old school. The battery life is great, and you can get good games as well Metal Slug, King of Fighters... Every gamer needs a NeoGeo. Just remember to get a light, so you can play in the dark :).
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Neo Geo Pocket Color System - Made by SNKReview created: 01/02/09
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) 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
This is system is awesome! The screen is crystal clear and the graphics are great...competes very well with the still on the market gameboy advance and micro systems. The only con is that there is no backlit screen, but the colors and screen are vibrant, it is actually not to bad. Consider purchasing a worm light with one.
8/ of out of 10!!
8/ of out of 10!!
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My SNK Color Pocket Handheld purchaseReview created: 08/03/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The reason why I purchased an SNK Color Pocket Handheld was because I remember when I was younger how SNK arcades used to be and how I would have loved to own one of their systems. Now that I am 26 years of age, I wanted to own one because now I could afford it. I was able to purchase a used, but looked brand new, version of the SNK Color Pocket Handheld with 9 games for only $36 which included shipping and handling. I love that fact that it was so cost effective for me and I really enjoy playing the games that came with the purchase. The thing that I dislike about the system, is that the game that I really wanted to play on the system was never manufacturered by the game company for the particular console, but that's no one's fault. So I would say I clearly enjoyed my purchase and if the seller who sold me the system were to ever sell something of interest to I would definitely conduct business with that individual. I see that he knew how to handle the situation and I appreciate it very much.
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An excellent system that holds its own against Game BoyReview created: 06/04/06
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
The Neo-Geo Pocket Color (NGPC) is an amazing handheld that never really took off in the US, but has some real gems. SNK released teh NGPC in the US in 1999, to compete with the Game Boy Color in the handheld game market. Although it couldn't take over the market share of Nintendo's super popular system (No handheld has really been able to yet) the NGPC had some advantages. First off, it had a 16 bit processor, compared to the Game Boy's 8. The Neo-Geo Pocket was the first 16 bit handheld system in the world! The NGPC also featured an incredible thumpad joystick, which gave it more of an arcade feel. The joystick actually has microswitches, like an actual arcade stick! This was a really nice touch, and along with SNK's franchises ported to the NGPC, it was like playing a portable arcade! Many quality games were released, fighters such as Samurai Shodown 2 and SNK vs Capcom, sports titles like Baseball Stars Color, A few RPGS including Faselei! and Biomotor Unitron, some great puzzle games and card games too. Sega even released a Sonic The Hedgehod game for the system! The NGPC was also linkable to the Sega Dreamcast for games that supported it (ex. Capcom vs SNK). While the system had a wide variety of titles (whereas the Neo arcade/home console is mostly fighting) there was very little 3rd party support, along with the massive Game Boy userbase already in place, the Neo Geo Pocket Color never quite made it. Some of the games like Rockman Power Battles and Evolution are highly collectible, and the games are a lot of fun. Most systems and games can be found quite cheap on eBay, so there's no reason not to miss out on this forgotten game system.
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greati liked the quality the way it was all presented was very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fun HandheldReview created: 07/11/09
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This is a fun handheld, and a must buy for all video game collectors.
I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the older video games, and for those that collect them.
I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the older video games, and for those that collect them.
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Sale was cancelled.Review created: 07/07/09
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Buyer got greedy and cancelled sale only to relist same item. Just another day on ebay. Anyone have a new neo geo game system thay really want to sell?
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Good old days....Review created: 05/19/09
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I have been wanting one of these since they first came out. Not sure why I fell out of touch with it but I am glad I have it now. I am a collector and no real collector would want to miss out on one of the coolest handhelds ever made. My only gripe is to SNK and that is...NO BACKLIGHT. Seeing as others like the game gear, lynx and turboexpress had one..why not the NGPC? The games are fun and I like how it connects to the dreamcast for a little bit of extra goodness.
Now comes the fun part....collecting the games!
Now comes the fun part....collecting the games!
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Better than gameboy color.Review created: 04/18/09
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Excellent system. I think it is much better than the gameboy color. Joystick is much more accurate than d-pad graphics are amazing much better colors and better defined. Such a shame they quit making it. The one reason I decided to buy it was for its game selection. The one reason I lost interest in my old gameboy color was because its games were so simple and kid like. The Neo Geo pocket color on the other hand has a type of game for any person. From its excellent fighting games which is what surprised my because for example king of fighters had all the animations and moves from the console version but didn't slow down. Can do a lot more animations and moves than the gameboy color overall I would give the Neo Geo pocket color a 10 out of 10. Some of the games to look for are Metal Slug2, King of fighters R2, Fatal fury, Samurai showdown, sonic pocket adventures, and a few others. I must say though Sonic pocket adventures surprised me the most because out of all the hand held's most people agree the Sonic pocket adventures I the one that looks the closet to the original sonic. In other words if you are looking for a excellent handheld look at the Neo Geo pocket color first before you look at nintendo plus its two AA batteries last a total of 40 yes 40 hours.
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retro funReview created: 11/21/08
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I am actually quite fond of the Neo Geo Pocket. When compared to its' more modern and technologically advanced cousins..ie the psp, it lacks in certain departments such as sound and lighting, it is still worth the investment. Gaming is very fun and the graphics aren't half bad either. What I don't like is having to replace two different kinds of batteries. It takes 2 AA batteries and then one of those batteries that you would find in a watch. Other than that, its awsome.
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snk neogeo
) a great system something you can play for hours & hours & hours with outgetinng tried of it. this game system sells its self they don't have push it for you to like it.
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Neo Geo PocketReview created: 05/12/08
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i dont know why i have to write a review... however here it is short and simple
i came quickly... it is as described.. and works just fine
i would say A+
i came quickly... it is as described.. and works just fine
i would say A+
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Color Handhelds Beware! Neo Geo OWNS You!!!Review created: 05/03/08(updated 08/21/08)
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Where to start with such a beloved failed system? The Neo Geo Pocket does circles around all other handhelds of its time, and here's why:
1. The analog pad - Atypical of other handhelds, the Neo Geo Pocket Color has an analog control pad as opposed to a d-pad. This makes the reaction time and overall feel of the system smoother, not to mention making your thumbs more comfortable.
2. The catalog - If you don't have a Neo Geo home console, or if you do and you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on the stellar Metal Slug series, a Neo Geo Pocket Color is your only solution. Though the Nintendo Wii has re-released the Metal Slug series in an anthology, playing it on a Neo Geo just seems cleaner. More pure. Plus you can get the 1st and 2nd missions for less than 30 bucks apiece. This sytem is also home to some very good fighters; Fatal Fury, SNK vs. Capcom, etc.
3. The colors, the colors! - When Gameboy was still messing with the green/black screen, Neo Geo gave you color. 2 double-A batteries is all it takes to get a good 5-6 hours of playtime... in COLOR!!!
All of these reasons are sweet enough to sway you to purchase. Put it together with a cheap pricetag, and you've got an excellent handheld, that, unfortunately, went under before the masses could comprehend its amazing capabilites.
1. The analog pad - Atypical of other handhelds, the Neo Geo Pocket Color has an analog control pad as opposed to a d-pad. This makes the reaction time and overall feel of the system smoother, not to mention making your thumbs more comfortable.
2. The catalog - If you don't have a Neo Geo home console, or if you do and you don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on the stellar Metal Slug series, a Neo Geo Pocket Color is your only solution. Though the Nintendo Wii has re-released the Metal Slug series in an anthology, playing it on a Neo Geo just seems cleaner. More pure. Plus you can get the 1st and 2nd missions for less than 30 bucks apiece. This sytem is also home to some very good fighters; Fatal Fury, SNK vs. Capcom, etc.
3. The colors, the colors! - When Gameboy was still messing with the green/black screen, Neo Geo gave you color. 2 double-A batteries is all it takes to get a good 5-6 hours of playtime... in COLOR!!!
All of these reasons are sweet enough to sway you to purchase. Put it together with a cheap pricetag, and you've got an excellent handheld, that, unfortunately, went under before the masses could comprehend its amazing capabilites.
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Not the best Handheld, Still Fun.Review created: 04/07/08
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The NeoGeo Pocket Color is a fantastic little handheld for what it is - A ten year old system with a tiny library of games. The Unit itself is great in everyway save for one, the most important factor of any handheld - the SCREEN. It is not backlit and I find it intensely difficult to see indoors. A backlit screen, like the modern gameboy advance, has a special type of light that distributes light through the back of the screen evenly. This makes the screen bright, vivid and easy to play in badly lit situations. It is possible to modify a neo geo pocket color to have a frontlit screen, this is not a difficult procedure if you know how to solder and have access to a frontlight that is the appropriate size. It is common to harvest the frontlight from particular early models of gameboy advance sp's.
The body and size of the system is great, it carries the same style as a sega gamegear but it is much smaller and lighter. The battery life is amazingly good, it'll go for weeks on two double AA's, this is soley due to the lack of a backlight. The most notable feature of the system is the clicky joystick, it is a joy to use, but can sometimes be a little sloppy in fighting games.
The Game Library is small, due to the buyout of the Neo Geo Corporation by Playmore during the NGPC's infancy. Although the library is small it is substantially good. There are very few BAD games for the NGPC, in fact you would have to try really hard to find a bad game, and if you happen to love slot machine games, there aren't ANY bad games at all! Although the library is great, it is genre limited, populated mostly by fighting games. The fighting games are great through, pocket sized versions of their popular grown up counterparts, King Of Fighters, Samurai Showdown, etc. these games are fun and perfect for a two minute gaming session on the bus or at school/work. There are ambassadors to the RPG genre such as Biomotor Unitron and Card Fighter's Clash, but there really aren't too many titles that stray from the fighter genre. A few notable ones - Sonic Pocket adventure, Metal Slug first and second mission, Card Fighter's Clash (capcom or SNK version), Bubble Bobble.
Finally, and most importantly - the nerd factor. This is the part of the review where I diagnose the level of nerdiness, possible c**k blockage, and overall necesity to own this piece of gaming history. First of all, if you want a ten year old handheld gaming system that no one has ever heard of, then you are a nerd.Bust out some Bawls energy drinks and go install some open source firmware on a lynksis router, cause there's no escaping it, you're a nerd. Well now that that's out of the way let's see how much you need a NGPC. Well, it's cool looking, has some unique features and games, and comes in an assortment of nifty colors. On the other hand, this thing will never get you laid, you will look like a weirdo playing it in public, and the screen is so bad you will be forced to face your immortal enemy, the sun, in order to play it. After weighing the pros and cons, I can say that this is a solid investment to add to your collection even though it may or may not et that much playing time. It's really up to you how much you want to play this, it is solely for the hardcore, the rest of us can just bust out a psp when things get boring and install a neo geo pocket
The body and size of the system is great, it carries the same style as a sega gamegear but it is much smaller and lighter. The battery life is amazingly good, it'll go for weeks on two double AA's, this is soley due to the lack of a backlight. The most notable feature of the system is the clicky joystick, it is a joy to use, but can sometimes be a little sloppy in fighting games.
The Game Library is small, due to the buyout of the Neo Geo Corporation by Playmore during the NGPC's infancy. Although the library is small it is substantially good. There are very few BAD games for the NGPC, in fact you would have to try really hard to find a bad game, and if you happen to love slot machine games, there aren't ANY bad games at all! Although the library is great, it is genre limited, populated mostly by fighting games. The fighting games are great through, pocket sized versions of their popular grown up counterparts, King Of Fighters, Samurai Showdown, etc. these games are fun and perfect for a two minute gaming session on the bus or at school/work. There are ambassadors to the RPG genre such as Biomotor Unitron and Card Fighter's Clash, but there really aren't too many titles that stray from the fighter genre. A few notable ones - Sonic Pocket adventure, Metal Slug first and second mission, Card Fighter's Clash (capcom or SNK version), Bubble Bobble.
Finally, and most importantly - the nerd factor. This is the part of the review where I diagnose the level of nerdiness, possible c**k blockage, and overall necesity to own this piece of gaming history. First of all, if you want a ten year old handheld gaming system that no one has ever heard of, then you are a nerd.Bust out some Bawls energy drinks and go install some open source firmware on a lynksis router, cause there's no escaping it, you're a nerd. Well now that that's out of the way let's see how much you need a NGPC. Well, it's cool looking, has some unique features and games, and comes in an assortment of nifty colors. On the other hand, this thing will never get you laid, you will look like a weirdo playing it in public, and the screen is so bad you will be forced to face your immortal enemy, the sun, in order to play it. After weighing the pros and cons, I can say that this is a solid investment to add to your collection even though it may or may not et that much playing time. It's really up to you how much you want to play this, it is solely for the hardcore, the rest of us can just bust out a psp when things get boring and install a neo geo pocket
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Great SellerReview created: 02/04/08
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Great with communication. Seller described item as perfect as possible. I would buy from this Ebayer again. Highley recommened.
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Great little game gear!!!Review created: 08/08/07
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I had bought this portable game gear to keep me busy when I am at work or elsewhere with nothing to do. It is pretty good for something that has been out for a while. Remember its been out for over four years, so don't try to compare it to a PSP or a DS/Light. Even though it came out years ago, it still captures my attention killing time and keeping me busy. I can't really complain about anything except for the fact that it has no backlight. You can't play in dim lighting or in the dark. There is a Nyko Power worm light (extra item) which you can buy that will allow you to play in the dark since the screen was never made to be back lit. It comes with the rechargeable battery pack which you need to power the worm light with. The great thing about this game gear is that it takes AA batteries and they are suppose to last like over 20 hours of playing time if I remember right. That makes it easy to play for like a very long time before changing another set of batteries which are cheap. Also there is an internal memory that is powered by a lithium battery (CR2032)that you should get. Other than that, I can't compare it with any other portable game gear since this is the first one I had decided to buy after reading the reviews. Also I didn't want to spend a leg and an arm for something in a year or two will drop in value because its an electronic item and we all know how quick they can get old and how quick they can drop in priceing.
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neogeo pocket colorReview created: 11/12/06
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0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
I like it alot.the reason why is? I can't find it in stores like EB and GAMESTOP.And I'm sorry for taking so long to respond.
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NeoGeo Pocket GameReview created: 07/05/06
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I bought the Neo Geo Pocket color game system a fews months ago for our daughter's birthday; she LOVED it! She likes the ease of use & I LOVE that it has an actual joystick instead of buttons. The only downside we can see is it takes a very large disc-shaped battery (as well as 2 AA's) and we don't know where to buy those just yet. Overall, it was a decent game system for kids, easy to use & carry, and not as expensive as most the game systems out there right now. The kids think it's great-so do I! Great purchase.
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