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New PocketGo pre-orders go live

December 23, 2020November 7, 2019

If you’re one of the ones that couldn’t get over the weird control layout of the RG350 then the New PocketGo might be your thing. It has the same JZ4770 processor so you can expect decent SNES and PS1 performance from this handheld, and the first 1000 units are available for pre-order now for $54.99 …

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Obscure Handhelds Update Q3 2019

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019

I thought it might be useful to give a rundown of what’s happening currently. What’s available, what’s coming soon, what’s never coming out etc.

Let’s start with….

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The PocketGo Just Got A Whole Lot Better

December 23, 2020September 3, 2019

In my review of the PocketGo the main drawback with the device was linked to a problem which should have been spotted during R&D. The firmware was only capable of driving the LCD at 30hz, meaning that many games suffered from a distracting amount of screen tearing. Whilst it wasn’t obvious in all games, it …

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Is the Pocket-Go Really That Good?

March 31, 2022June 19, 2019

The last week or so has seen a whole load of Pocket-Go reviews go up on YouTube, with almost nothing but amazingly positive conclusions. Mine arrived yesterday and I’ve spent the last couple of days playing around on it. Are the YouTubers right? Let’s find out!

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New BittBoy With Shoulder Buttons – PocketGo Available Soon!

May 11, 2019

One of the problems with last year’s BittBoy is that many of the systems it can emulate require use of shoulder buttons, which weren’t implemented on the portrait oriented version from last year.

The PocketGo looks to be the same hardware as the BittBoy (AllWinner F1C100S) but re-jigged in to landscape mode to allow for a more versatile layout.

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I think the one you posted about its a bit outdated or at least it got a very retro design,…

i need them too

Do you have the original files?

How did you get Mario games on it?? I've been searching without any luck. I was hoping it'd have the…

thanks! :)

No dreamcast support? 1.6 ghz should be enough for most games. Also there are tons of games for dreamcast without…

Ooooo I'm getting nostalgic just reading this Article. I remember over 10 years ago when I first got into Obscure…

Yes but it's not as powerful and has a lower res screen. The rg35xx will live or die on community…

I stand corrected. Actually the RG300 is cheaper than the RG35XX after taxes and shipping.

So, it's basically a cheaper RG300. Disappointing indeed, and the Miyoo Mini still looks better to me.