HardwareHandheldsMiss physical gaming? I use this handheld to fulfil my retro cartridge cravingsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
HardwareHandheldsMiss physical gaming? I use this handheld to fulfil my retro cartridge cravingsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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I’m a ‘90s child, so it perhaps makes sense that I’ve got a preference for physical gaming. That’s not to say I don’t benefit from digital convince, and it’d be a bit daft to deny it as a Steam Deck fan. Still, I truly miss being able to go out and buy a brand-new game without having to mess with updates, downloads, and storage shenanigans. However, there is a handheld that provides just that in 2024, and soon it’ll even run one of my favorite Steam games of the year from a cartridge.
At full price, the Super Pocket comes in at $59.99 / £49.99, but you can grab one for slightly less at Amazonfor $55.49just now. That’s beside the point, as I’d be happy to pick this portable up without any sort of discount applied. You don’t even have to pick up any games for it right away, as the yellowCapcomand Green Taito versions both come with a themed library of built-in classics,
Super Pocket (Capcom Edition) |$59.99$54.49 at AmazonSave $5.50 -The Evercade handheld is slightly cheaper at Amazon right now, and while it has dropped below $50 briefly in the past, it’s still worth picking up even at full price. The Capcom version has 12 classics built-in, so you won’t even have to pick up new cartridges right away.Buy it if:✅You want an offline gaming machine✅You miss game cartridges✅You’re looking to collect gamesDon’t buy it if:❌You’ve got your own ROM collection❌You’d rather use something biggerAlso available:Super Pocket (Taito Edition) -$58.99 at AmazonView Deal
Super Pocket (Capcom Edition) |$59.99$54.49 at AmazonSave $5.50 -The Evercade handheld is slightly cheaper at Amazon right now, and while it has dropped below $50 briefly in the past, it’s still worth picking up even at full price. The Capcom version has 12 classics built-in, so you won’t even have to pick up new cartridges right away.Buy it if:✅You want an offline gaming machine✅You miss game cartridges✅You’re looking to collect gamesDon’t buy it if:❌You’ve got your own ROM collection❌You’d rather use something biggerAlso available:Super Pocket (Taito Edition) -$58.99 at AmazonView Deal
Super Pocket (Capcom Edition) |$59.99$54.49 at AmazonSave $5.50 -The Evercade handheld is slightly cheaper at Amazon right now, and while it has dropped below $50 briefly in the past, it’s still worth picking up even at full price. The Capcom version has 12 classics built-in, so you won’t even have to pick up new cartridges right away.Buy it if:✅You want an offline gaming machine✅You miss game cartridges✅You’re looking to collect gamesDon’t buy it if:❌You’ve got your own ROM collection❌You’d rather use something biggerAlso available:Super Pocket (Taito Edition) -$58.99 at AmazonView Deal
Super Pocket (Capcom Edition) |$59.99$54.49 at AmazonSave $5.50 -The Evercade handheld is slightly cheaper at Amazon right now, and while it has dropped below $50 briefly in the past, it’s still worth picking up even at full price. The Capcom version has 12 classics built-in, so you won’t even have to pick up new cartridges right away.Buy it if:✅You want an offline gaming machine✅You miss game cartridges✅You’re looking to collect gamesDon’t buy it if:❌You’ve got your own ROM collection❌You’d rather use something biggerAlso available:Super Pocket (Taito Edition) -$58.99 at Amazon
Super Pocket (Capcom Edition) |$59.99$54.49 at AmazonSave $5.50 -The Evercade handheld is slightly cheaper at Amazon right now, and while it has dropped below $50 briefly in the past, it’s still worth picking up even at full price. The Capcom version has 12 classics built-in, so you won’t even have to pick up new cartridges right away.Buy it if:✅You want an offline gaming machine✅You miss game cartridges✅You’re looking to collect gamesDon’t buy it if:❌You’ve got your own ROM collection❌You’d rather use something biggerAlso available:Super Pocket (Taito Edition) -$58.99 at Amazon
Super Pocket (Capcom Edition) |$59.99$54.49 at AmazonSave $5.50 -The Evercade handheld is slightly cheaper at Amazon right now, and while it has dropped below $50 briefly in the past, it’s still worth picking up even at full price. The Capcom version has 12 classics built-in, so you won’t even have to pick up new cartridges right away.
Buy it if:✅You want an offline gaming machine✅You miss game cartridges✅You’re looking to collect gamesDon’t buy it if:❌You’ve got your own ROM collection❌You’d rather use something bigger
Also available:Super Pocket (Taito Edition) -$58.99 at Amazon
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It’s also worth hammering home that the Super Pocket isn’t just for 2D oldies, as it’ll soon have the Tomb Raider Trilogy as part of its collection. Naturally, you won’t be playing the Remastered versions on a device this small, but you’ll be able to enjoy those iconic PS1-era graphics we’ve all come to love. Lara’s debut on the handheld effectively sets the stage for 3D games on Evercade consoles, and that’s wild considering the Pocket costs under $50. I challenge you to find a cheap emulation device that can run PlayStation games without at least some hiccups.
Of course, if you’re the kind of player who doesn’t want clutter in their house, the Super Pocket might not be for you. Bulky boxes complete with manuals and inserts deserve a nice shelf to live on, and not every handheld fan will enjoy having piles of games lying around. That said, you don’thaveto have a huge collection to make the most of this Evercade device, and I reckon there are a few older family members out there who’d love this portable with a few carts as a gift.
If you’d rather enjoy a bigger screen and better specs, you’ll find a few different options below, including different Evercade models with a bit more oomph.
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1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
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Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
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3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
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Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
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1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”
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2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”
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5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”
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