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Pocket

Released December 2021.6Press releaseanalogue.co/announcements/pocket-preorders-december-14-2021Read 6 October 2026Dec 10, 2021: All current preorders begin shipping on Monday (December 13), upgraded to FedEx 2-day. The Nov 22, 2021 announcement says orders ship and are delivered between December 14th and December 30th Last checked 10 October 2026.

Chip
Intel/Altera Cyclone V FPGA and Cyclone 10 FPGA
Screen size
3.5in
Refresh rate
60Hz
Weight
276g

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At a glance

  • Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)

    7.15h

    Higher than 95% of other handheld consoles.

  • Longest gaming test runtime (measured)

    7.15h

    Higher than 91% of other handheld consoles.

Ports

  • USB-C
  • 3.5 mm audio
  • microSD card
  • Other Original-style link port
  • Other Game cartridge slot

All specs

SourceCalculated

General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
AP-C01-SE, AP-C02-SE20Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-black.jsonRead 10 October 2026Store product data for Analogue Pocket - Black lists SKU AP-C01-SE. Analogue publishes no separate model number, so the store SKU is the maker identifier21Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-white.jsonRead 10 October 2026Store product data for Analogue Pocket - White lists SKU AP-C02-SE
GTIN / EAN
650245193519, 65024519812520Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-black.jsonRead 10 October 2026Store product data for Analogue Pocket - Black lists barcode 650245193519 (12 digit UPC-A)21Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-white.jsonRead 10 October 2026Store product data for Analogue Pocket - White lists barcode 650245198125 (12 digit UPC-A)
Announced
16 October 20198Press articleengadget.com/2019-10-16-analogue-pocket-game-boy-advance-game-gear-ngpc-atari-lynx.htmlRead 6 October 2026Published 2019-10-16: Today, it's announcing its most ambitious project to date: the Analogue Pocket
Status
Available9Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-blackRead 6 October 2026$239.99, Add to Cart, ships in two weeks
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$199.995Press releaseassets.analogue.co/misc/ANLG_PKT_JULY_27_NEWS.92ec9c92b7d76849c543a14fda312013.pdfRead 6 October 2026Analogue Pocket $199.99, pre-order 3rd August 2020. The price for new orders rose to $219 on 2021-12-14 and the store lists $239.99 in 2026
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black, White9Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-blackRead 6 October 2026Regular editions Analogue Pocket - Black and Analogue Pocket - White. Limited editions sold in single runs are left out
Device class
Retro handheld1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026A multi-video-game-system portable handheld that plays original legacy game cartridges through two FPGAs. No emulation and no ROM files
Form factor
Vertical1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Technical drawing and product views show a portrait Game Boy-style body with the screen above the controls

Platform and software

OS family
Other10Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/pocket/firmwareRead 6 October 2026Analogue's own operating system, renamed from Analogue OS to Pocket OS on 2024-10-16
OS at launch
Analogue OS16Reviewretrododo.com/analogue-pocket-reviewRead 10 October 2026Launch review dated December 13, 2021, Analogue Operating System section names AnalogueOS. The later Pocket OS name is separate.
Latest OS
Pocket OS 2.710Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/pocket/firmwareRead 6 October 2026Latest: Firmware v2.7, 2026-09-0411Press releaseanalogue.co/announcements/analogue-os-is-now-product-specificRead 6 October 2026Oct 16, 2024: Analogue OS is now product-specific: Pocket OS for Pocket
Built-in game stores
Not available
Physical games
Game card1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Compatible with Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance game cartridges, plus other systems through adapters. Pocket plays cartridges and does not run ROM files from the SD card
Backward compatibility
Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance game cartridges. Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx and TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine and SuperGrafx cartridges with adapters sold separately1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Compatible with Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance game cartridges. Adapters AP_01 to AP_04 for Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket and Neo Geo Pocket Color, Atari Lynx, and TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine and SuperGrafx are sold separately2Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026
Upscaling and frame generation
Not available

Processor and graphics

Chip
Intel/Altera Cyclone V FPGA and Cyclone 10 FPGA1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Completely engineered in two FPGAs. Chip names are on the openFPGA page and the Pocket FAQ2Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026Pocket is built with one Altera Cyclone V FPGA and one Cyclone 103Maker product pageanalogue.co/developerRead 7 October 2026Intel/Altera Cyclone V FPGA, 49K logic elements and 3.4Mbit BRAM. Intel/Altera Cyclone 10, 15K logic elements
Chip brand
Intel2Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026Pocket is built with one Altera Cyclone V FPGA and one Cyclone 10. Altera is part of Intel and the developer page names the chips Intel/Altera
Core configuration
Not available
CPU cores
Not available
Max CPU clock
Not available
Process
Not available
GPU
Not available
GPU architecture
Not available
GPU compute units
Not available
GPU max clock
Not available
GPU compute (claimed)
Not available
Power modes
Not available
Lowest TDP
Not available
Highest TDP
Not available
Highest TDP on battery
Not available
Custom TDP
Not available

Memory and storage

RAM
Not available
RAM type
Cellular PSRAM, mobile SDRAM and asynchronous SRAM17Maker product pageanalogue.co/developer/docs/external-hardwareRead 7 October 2026Physical RAM Available in User Cores identifies cellular PSRAM AS1C8M16PL-70BIN, asynchronous SRAM AS6C2016-55BIN and mobile SDRAM AS4C32M16MSA-6BIN. This is mixed FPGA memory, not a marketed GB RAM tier.
RAM speed
Not available
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Storage
Not available
Storage type
Not available
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Memory card
microSD1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026
Card speed class
Not available
Max card size
1TB14Owner's manualassets.analogue.co/pdf/6421225055c460521878fed3d0db953c/Analogue+Pocket+User+Manual+v1.3.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 6: a FAT or exFAT (recommended) formatted SD card (up to 1TB). The sentence is written for the firmware update card. The SD slot also loads openFPGA cores, GB Studio games, save states and screenshots on page 7. 1 TB stored as 1000 GB

Display

Screen size
3.5in(8.9 cm)1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026
Native resolution
1600 × 1440px1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026
Pixel density
615ppi
Aspect ratio
10:912Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026Its unique 10:9 ratio matches the original Game Boy's 160x144 resolution
Panel type
LCD (subtype not stated)1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 20263.5" LCD. 1600x1440 resolution. 615ppi. The maker does not name the LCD subtype. Press calls it LTPS LCD and Ars Technica calls it IPS
Native panel orientation
Landscape1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Resolution 1600x1440 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape. The screen sits in a vertical body
Screen surface
Glossy12Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026Glass-covered screen is quite reflective at certain angles. Maker: display made from Gorilla Glass
Touchscreen
No22Reviewengadget.com/analogue-pocket-review-150056011-150056369.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review: there's no touchscreen, no WiFi or any other such redundant jazzy features
Built-in display refresh modes
Width (px)Height (px)Max (Hz)VRR
1600144060Yes
Source24Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 10 October 2026Same row: Screen Refresh Rate 60 Hz, resolution 1600 x 1440. The maker states 1600x1440 and a Variable refresh display with no range, so vrr is true and 60 Hz comes only from the spreadsheet. Not a lab measurement
Max refresh rate
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Other1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Technical Specification: Variable refresh display. No named standard and no refresh range published
VRR lower limit
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
Second display
Not available

Controls

Stick sensor
Not available
Stick layout
Not available
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Not available
Trigger sensor
Digital12Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026CEO quote: L and R on Pocket are designed with microswitches. Face buttons and D-pad use membranes
Trigger stops
Not available
D-pad
Cross1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Cross-shaped D-pad on the technical drawing12Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026
Face button labels
Other2Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026All buttons on Pocket hardware are unlabeled except for the home button, which has an Analogue logo mark
Extra rear and grip buttons
04Maker product pageanalogue.co/developer/docs/overviewRead 6 October 2026Capabilities list: four action buttons, left and right triggers, and 2 mode buttons. L and R are shoulder buttons, so no extra rear or grip buttons
Trackpads
Not available
System-level remapping
Yes1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Technical Specification: All buttons mappable
System buttons
Power button, Volume buttons, Home button, Start button, Select button2Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026Home button with Analogue logo mark5Press releaseassets.analogue.co/misc/ANLG_PKT_JULY_27_NEWS.92ec9c92b7d76849c543a14fda312013.pdfRead 6 October 2026Start, select and home button moved to the low-center12Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026Green power button, two volume buttons above it, and the Analogue button between select and start
Detached controller connection
Not available
Controller mouse sensor
Not available
Fingerprint
Not available

Motion and feedback

Gyroscope
No24Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 10 October 2026Retro Handhelds community handheld spreadsheet, row Analogue Pocket: Sensors column is marked none. The handheld has no motion sensor of its own. Game Boy Advance cartridges with built-in tilt or gyro sensors still work, per the manual page 8
Rumble
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available

Measured

Brightness (measured)
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
Not available
3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
Not available
Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
Not available
AnTuTu (measured)
Not available
Game frame rates (measured)
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Memory card read (measured)
Not available
Battery runtime per test (measured)
TestGameBrightness (nits)Hours (h)
GamingSuper Mario Land (title menus and attract mode)1507.15
Source12Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026Super Mario Land title menus and attract mode, brightness setting 75 percent (150 nits on a white screen, Spyder 5), all filters off: 7 h 9 min. With LCD filters on: 6 h 58 min. Review firmware, December 2021
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
7.15h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
7.15h
Video runtime (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Power draw gaming (measured)
Not available
Fan noise per mode (measured)
Not available
Max fan noise (measured)
Not available
Fan noise while gaming (measured)
Not available
Back surface under load (measured)
Not available
Grips under load (measured)
Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
Not available
Stick tests (measured)
Not available
Speaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

Speakers
212Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026One of the Pocket's two speakers. Stereo speakers in the left and right sides of the top slab
Speaker direction
Other16Reviewretrododo.com/analogue-pocket-reviewRead 10 October 2026Speaker grills are placed on either side of the body, out of the way of the fingers. The enum has no side-firing option, so other. Ars Technica places them in the left and right sides of the top slab
Audio features
Not available
Microphones
Not available
3.5 mm jack
Yes1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 20264Maker product pageanalogue.co/developer/docs/overviewRead 6 October 2026Stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone connector

Ports and dock

Ports
TypeVersionCountSide
USB-CNot available1Bottom
3.5 mm audioNot available1Not available
microSD cardNot available1Not available
OtherOriginal-style link port1Not available
OtherGame cartridge slot1Not available
Source1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Technical Specification: micro SD card slot, USB-C charging, Original-style link port, 3.5mm headphone output. The cartridge slot is on the back, which the side enum cannot express13Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-continued-whats-worth-adding-to-retro-systems-220-baseRead 6 October 2026Pocket includes a USB Type-C port on its bottom
USB-C ports
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
USB-C charging
Not available
Video out
No2Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026Analogue Dock is the only way to output HDMI from Pocket. Pocket cannot output HDMI with any 3rd party product or adapter
Max external display
Not available
External GPU
Not available
Dock
Sold separately1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 20262Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026Analogue Dock is sold separately for $99
Max output through dock
Width (px)Height (px)
19201080
Source1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Dock: 1080p HDMI output. No refresh rate published13Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-continued-whats-worth-adding-to-retro-systems-220-baseRead 6 October 2026Results max out at 1080p resolution
Dock ports
HDMI (1), USB Type-A (2), USB Type-C for power (1)13Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-continued-whats-worth-adding-to-retro-systems-220-baseRead 6 October 2026Analogue Dock ports: HDMI (1), USB Type-A (2), USB Type-C for power (1)

Wireless

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Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
NFC
Not available
Cellular
Not available
Network
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery energy
15.91Wh19Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Analogue+Pocket+Battery+Cell+Replacement/163330Read 7 October 2026Step 9 image 3 shows original Pocket battery label, model 901-864974-011, 2021.04: nominal voltage 3.7 V, rated capacity 4300 mAh, 15.91 Wh. iFixit staff author Spencer Day restates the rating in the July 24, 2024 comment. Covers the original cell, not later aluminium hardware.
Battery capacity
4,300mAh1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 20262Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/resource/pocket-faqRead 10 October 2026Gameplay time: 6-10+ hours. The battery size is 4300 mAh
Claimed battery life
UseHours (from) (h)Hours (h)
Gaming610
Source1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Rechargeable lithium ion 4300mAh battery. 6-10 hour gameplay time. Footnote: the 6 hour figure is a rough estimation with display at default brightness
Battery life (claimed, min)
6h
Battery life (claimed, max)
10h
Wired charging
Not available
Charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
Not available
Charge limit
Not available
Bypass charging
Not available
Charger in box
No9Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-blackRead 6 October 2026Box list has no power supply. Ars Technica: a single USB Type-C plug, no wall wart12Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026
Included charger
Not available

Cooling

Fans
023Spec databaseheldgames.com/devices/analogue-pocketRead 10 October 2026Held Games device page lists cooling as Passive (no fan)24Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 10 October 2026Same row: Cooling column is marked none. Held Games also lists passive cooling
Vapor chamber
Not available
Custom fan curve
Not available

Build

Built-in kickstand
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Battery18Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Analogue+Pocket+Battery+Replacement/163329Read 7 October 2026Guide replaces battery cell and housing as one assembly using four T6 screws and a removable plug. No soldering. Maker repair service is an alternative.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width88.5Height149.5Depth22mm(3.5 × 5.9 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Technical drawing on the product page (desktop_technicaldrawing image): 88.5mm wide, 149.5mm tall, 22mm on the side view. The Pocket FAQ gives 5.86 in x 3.46 in x 0.86 in (148.8 x 87.9 x 21.8 mm). The dimensioned drawing in mm is used
Weight
276g(9.7 oz)12Reviewarstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/analogue-pocket-review-the-greatest-game-boy-ever-madeRead 6 October 2026The 276 g Analogue Pocket. Analogue does not publish a weight. Not stated as a scale measurement
Weight without controllers
Not available

Certifications

Game compatibility programme
Not available
FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
FCC, CE, UKCA1Maker product pageanalogue.co/pocketRead 10 October 2026Marks drawn on the rear label of the technical drawing: FCC, CE and UKCA, with a crossed-out bin symbol and 5V 2A input. The drawing shows no RoHS mark

In the box

In the box
Analogue Pocket, USB Type-C cable, Quick-Start Guide9Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-blackRead 6 October 2026In The Box: Analogue Pocket, USB-C cable14Owner's manualassets.analogue.co/pdf/6421225055c460521878fed3d0db953c/Analogue+Pocket+User+Manual+v1.3.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 3, What’s in the box: Analogue Pocket, USB Type-C cable, Quick-Start Guide. Manual takes precedence over the store list, which omits the guide.
Carrying case
None9Maker product pagestore.analogue.co/products/analogue-pocket-blackRead 6 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year15Maker product pageanalogue.co/support/generalRead 7 October 2026All Analogue products have a 1 year limited warranty from the ship date of your order. Applies to direct orders shipping from the USA, including international orders.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINColours
AP-C01-SE650245193519Black
AP-C02-SE650245198125White

Sources

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