Evercade Super Pocket: Play retro games anywhere – everything you need to know

Super Pocket handhelds are ridiculously affordable, but what are they, what games can you get, and what cartridges do they support?

In 2023, unknown company HyperMegaTech unveiled the Super Pocket TAITO Edition and Super Pocket Capcom Edition. These compact handhelds have a Game Boy-style form factor and are compatible with Evercsade carts.

They also sport stunning colour schemes.

It soon turned out that HyperMegaTech was a brand name for a line of new handhelds from Blaze Entertainment, producers of the Evercade range of retro consoles. As with other products, it features officially licensed retro games direct from the publishers.

Andrew Byatt, Blaze Entertainment Ltd’s CEO, explained: “With […] Hyper Mega Tech, we are making a range of products that delivers an even more accessible entry point into retro than our successful Evercade range.

“Being able to deliver Arcade versions of these amazing games on a high-quality handheld at this price  is a real achievement that we know our customers will love.”

All that seems pretty clear. But given the Super Pocket can run Evercade carts, why not simply release a new device called “Evercade Pocket” or somesuch?

What is a Super Pocket handheld?

Measuring an appropriately compact pocket-sized 78mm x 125mm x 25mm and with a 2.8” IPS Screen with 320×240 resolution, the Super Pocket also features a USB-C charging port. The console has four face buttons, a start and select button, and a menu button, along with a new circular D-Pad, specifically designed for the Super Pocket. It also includes four rear buttons for games that require expanded controls.

At the time of release, the Super Pocket will run all existing Evercade cartridges. In addition, the device features a dummy cartridge to protect the port. One key thing to note: the Super Pocket will not have firmware updates (although no doubt someone will work out how to flash it). It is not an Evercade, instead essentially a Game Boy-like with your choice of two pre-installed games library and the option to run Evercade carts.

First in November 2023, the Super Pocket initially released with TAITO and Capcom variants. Two years on, there are now six editions, available from various retailers with a price of £49 ($59/€59):

• TAITO (2023)
• Capcom (2023)
• Atari (2024)
• Technos (2024)
• Data East (2025)
• NEOGEO (2025)

Let’s look at them each in turn.

Super Pocket TAITO Edition

18 games are preinstalled on the TAITO edition:

Super Pocket Capcom Edition

This edition of the console features the following 12 games:

• 1942
• 1943
• 1944: The Loop Master
• Bionic Commando
• Captain Commando
• Street Fighter II’: Hyper Fighting
• Strider
• Wolf of the Battlefield: Mercs
• Mega Man
• Final Fight
• Ghouls ‘N Ghosts
• Forgotten Worlds

The Super Pocket Capcom Edition can be bought through Amazon, although is occasionally in short supply.

Super Pocket Technos Edition

Super Pocket Technos Edition retro handheld

Released in 2024, the Super Pocket Technos Edition features 15 preinstalled titles:

• Double Dragon (Arcade)
• Double Dragon II: The Revenge (Arcade)
• Double Dragon 3 -The Rosetta Stone (Arcade)
• Block Out (Arcade)
• The Combatribes (Arcade)
• Minky Monkey (Arcade)
• Mysterious Stones: Dr John’s Adventure (Arcade)
• Renegade (Arcade)
• Super Dodge Ball (Arcade)
• Super Double Dragon (16-bit)
• Double Dragon (8-bit)
• Double Dragon (8-bit handheld)
• River City Ransom (8-bit)
• Crash ‘N’ The Boys: Street Challenge (8-bit)
• Super Spike V’Ball (8-bit)

Atari edition games

Two versions of the Atari edition Super Pocket were made available at launch. The Special Edition, with its faux woodgrain finish, is now sold out, but you can still pre-order the main red Super Pocket Atari Edition.

The Atari version features an immense 50 arcade and console titles:

Ultimately, the handheld is a low-budget, vertical console that can be taken anywhere for classic arcade gaming at a moment’s notice. It’s not for multiplayer, there are no bonus features like Game of the Month, and it’s likely aimed at newcomers to the retro gaming world than seasoned Evercade fans.

While we might refer to it as an “Evercade Pocket” in years to come, the Super Pocket is a clever move that ensures old school gaming classics in your hand at an entry-level price point.

Data East edition

Scheduled for release on June 26th, 2025 release, and priced at £49.99 / $59.99 / €59.99, the Data East Super Pocket features 18 arcade classics:

• B-Wings
• Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninjas
• Breakthru
• Burgertime
• Burnin’ Rubber
• Chain Reaction
• Crude Buster
• Gate of Doom (Dark Seal)
• Joe & Mac Returns
• Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja
• Karate Champ
• Lock ‘n’ Chase
• Peter Pepper’s Ice Cream Factory
• Spinmaster
• Super Burgertime
• Edward Randy
• Tumblepop
• Wizard Fire (Dark Seal II)

Sadly no Sly Spy or Midnight Resistance, although both titles have been released on cartridge for the Evercade.

The NEOGEO Super Pocket

This particular device is likely to be the biggest selling Super Pocket handheld of them all. The NEO GEO never received a release in the UK, making this the most accessible way to access the collection.

Due for release in mid-2025, 14 classic NEOGEO arcade titles have been crammed onto this glorious handheld. It’s 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

Like Data East console, the NEOGEO Super Pocket can be pre-ordered now ahead of a June 26th release.

They’re cheap, but they’re not Evercades

While news of the Super Pocket has been generally well-received, it does raise some questions. For example, when can we expect to see an Evercade-branded wireless controller? Couldn’t Evercade VS or EXP owners buy downloadable versions of the games from those classic arcade licenses?

Ultimately, the handheld is a low-budget, vertical console that can be taken anywhere for classic arcade gaming at a moment’s notice. It’s not for multiplayer, there are no bonus features like Game of the Month, and of course, there is no firmware update.

In short, these pocket-sized handhelds are aimed at newcomers to the retro gaming world, rather than seasoned Evercade fans.

While we might refer to it as an “Evercade Pocket” in years to come, the Super Pocket is a clever move that ensures old school gaming classics in your hand at an entry-level price point.

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Christian Cawley

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Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.

He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.

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