Right, settle down, everyone. No need to panic. But also, maybe a little panic? Because Blaze Entertainment just dropped a bombshell, a glorious, pixelated, SNK-infused bombshell: the Super Pocket NEOGEO Edition. And let me tell you right now, the chances of this bad boy not ending up in my eager mitts are approximately zero. Less than zero, even.
Forget waiting for cartridges (though the upcoming NEOGEO Arcade 1 is already penciled in, naturally). This isn’t just about expanding the Evercade library; this is the library, right out of the box! They’ve crammed FOURTEEN classic NEOGEO arcade titles directly onto this glorious handheld. Fourteen! We’re talking a veritable who’s who of SNK legends. Feast your eyes on this drool-worthy list:
- Alpha Mission II
- Blazing Star
- Fatal Fury Special
- King of the Monsters 2: The Next Thing
- Last Resort
- Metal Slug X
- Mutation Nation
- Over Top
- Samurai Shodown II
- Sengoku 3
- Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad
- Soccer Brawl
- The Last Blade
- Top Hunder: Roddy & Cathy
Seriously? This is like a greatest hits compilation of my arcade dreams. Metal Slug X on the go? Samurai Shodown II in my pocket? The sheer thought of it is making my thumbs twitch in anticipation. And let’s not forget the deep cuts like Last Resort and Blazing Star – pure arcade perfection.
Let’s take a look:
Super Pocket NEOGEO in your, um, pocket
But wait, there’s more! This isn’t just some slapped-together emulator in a cheap shell. Blaze is promising arcade-perfect gameplay in a compact and stylish design. You know their commitment to quality, and I have zero doubt this Super Pocket will feel just right in the hand, ready for some serious button-mashing.
And the best part? It’s still part of the Evercade ecosystem! That means full compatibility with my existing (and future) cartridge collection. Over 60 cartridges and 600 games? Yes, please! This Super Pocket isn’t replacing my Evercade; it’s enhancing it, giving me that instant-on arcade fix wherever I am.
Now, for the truly dedicated among us (and you know I count myself firmly in that camp), there’s the MVS-styled limited edition, exclusively at Funstock. Inspired by the original NEOGEO arcade cabinets? Individually numbered? Limited to 3000 units?
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You can bet your last credit I’m glued to my screen already ahead of the at 11am BST (6am ET/3am PT) launch later today when pre-orders go live at Funstock.co.uk and Funstock.eu. £69.99/€79.99? Consider it paid.
Super Pocket NEOGEO: The King of Games
This isn’t just a handheld; it’s a piece of gaming history, a tribute to the legendary “King of Games.”
Blaze Entertainment CEO Andrew Byatt gets it. “We’re incredibly pleased to bring Evercade and retro gaming fans such a wide range of NEOGEO games… we hope it excites fans across the world with what is still to come from this exciting partnership.” You’re darn right I’m excited, Andrew! This Super Pocket NEOGEO Edition isn’t just a product; it’s a statement. It’s a declaration that the magic of the NEOGEO lives on, and I, for one, will be front and center to experience every glorious pixel.
Consider this my official “I’m getting one (or maybe two)” announcement. See you on the digital pre-order battlefield!
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