This is a sweet deal for those of us that enjoy classic video games. The Pocket Retro Game Emulator is a handheld system that can handle playback of old school 8 and 16 bit games from NES, SEGA, Gameboy and Neo Geo. Internal storage is at a healthy gigs of space. But should more be needed, there is a miniSD expansion slot. With that in mind, the Pocket Retro Game Emulator can also play back movie of music files. The system is available now at ThinkGeek and runs for $99. See below for the full technical specs as provided by ThinkGeek.
Product Features
- Mini Handheld gaming system plays roms from your favorite 8 and 16 bit game consoles
- No emulator software to load. Just copy over the roms and start playing.
- 4GB of internal storage, expandable via mini SD
- Beautiful 2.8 inch QVGA (320×240) LCD Screen
- Output to TV via included composite video cables
- Full media player functions including videos, music, FM radio, e-books and voice recorder
- Built-in Stereo Speakers
- Internal li-battery gives 6-8 hours of runtime on a single charge
Product Specs
- Primary Function: Gaming and media player entertainment system
- Display: 2.8 inch QVGA LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon) LCD Screen
- Color: Black
- Memory:
- Internal 4GB
- External Mini SD card - Controller Design: D-pad
- Gaming Console Modes:
- NES (Nintendo Entertainment System – 8bit)
- SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System – 16bit)
- Sega Genesis (Sega Mega-Drive – 16-bit)
- GBA (Nintendo Game Boy Advance)
- Neo-Geo (SNK Neo-Geo)
- CPS1 and CPS2 (CAPCOM, arcade game systems, 1st and 2nd edition) - Compatible Video Formats: FLV, WMV, ASF, RM, AVI, MPEG, MP4, RMVB, SWF
- Compatible Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC
- I/O Slots
- Earphone jack
- Mini-USB port
- Mini-SD slot (SDHC)
- AV OUT (output to TV – NTSC or PAL, 16:9 or 4:3)
- Stereo Speakers - Additional Media Functions:
- FM Radio with recording function
- Voice Recorder (MP3, WAV)
- Image viewer (JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG)
- Ebook reader (with text to speech function) - Bult-in li-battery gives 6-8 hours of runtime on a single charge
- Dimensions: 125mm x 56mm x 14mm (L x W x H)
Package Contents
- Portable Game Player
- AC Adapter (100-240V 50/60hz)
- USB Cable
- User Manual – English
- Earbuds
Source: ThinkGeek
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