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{{dablink|For the system with the same name featuring color graphics, see [[Neo Geo Pocket Color]].}}
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The '''Neo Geo Pocket''' was [[SNK Playmore|SNK]]'s first [[hand held console|hand held video game system]], released in [[Japan]] in late [[1998 in video gaming|1998]]; however, lower than expected sales resulted in its discontinuation in 1999,<ref name="gamepro"/> and was immediately succeeded by the [[Neo Geo Pocket Color]]. The system only had a retail release within the Japan and [[Hong Kong]] market. It is the first handheld of the [[Neo Geo family]].
The '''Neo Geo Pocket''' is a monochrome [[Handheld game console|handheld video game console]] released by [[SNK Playmore|SNK]]. It was the company's first handheld system and is part of the [[Neo Geo family]]. It debuted in Japan in late [[1998 in video gaming|1998]], however saw no western release, being exclusive to Japan and smaller Asian markets such as [[Hong Kong]].


The Neo Geo Pocket is considered to be an unsuccessful console. Lower than expected sales resulted in its discontinuation in 1999<ref name="gamepro"/>, and was immediately succeeded by the [[Neo Geo Pocket Color]], a full color device allowing the system to compete more easily with the dominant [[Game Boy Color]] handheld. The majority of the Neo Geo Pocket's library is [[forwards compatible]] with that of the Neo Geo Pocket Color (though games will play in monochrome), and likewise all Neo Geo Pocket games can be played on the color system (bar ''[[The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny]]'').
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Though the system enjoyed only a short life, there were some significant games released on the system such as ''[[Samurai Shodown]]'', and ''[[King of Fighters|King of Fighters R-1]]''.
The entire Neo Geo Pocket game library included: Melan Chan's Growth Diary, Puzzle Link, Pocket Tennis, Neo Cup 98, Neo Cup 98 plus, King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown, Master of Syougi, Neo Cherry Master, Baseball Stars.


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Though the system enjoyed only a short life, there were some significant games released on the system such as ''[[Samurai Shodown]]'', and ''[[King of Fighters|King of Fighters R-1]]''. Only ten games were released for the system; ''Melan Chan's Growth Diary'', ''Puzzle Link'', ''Pocket Tennis'', ''Neo Cup 98'', ''Neo Cup 98 plus'', ''King of Fighters'', ''Samurai Shodown'', ''Master of Syougi'', ''Neo Cherry Master'' and ''Baseball Stars''.
The Neo Geo Pocket Color game library is mostly [[forward compatible]] with the Neo Geo Pocket, meaning that the majority of the newer color games can play on the Neo Geo Pocket. There are, however, notable exceptions such as ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'' and ''[[SNK vs. series|SNK vs. Capcom: Match Of The Millennium]]'', although some of these games contain mini games within them. The newer Neo Geo Pocket Color is fully [[backward compatible]] and can play all games released for the Neo Geo Pocket. "[[The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny]]" also does not work on the Neo Geo Pocket.

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== Specifications ==


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== Technical Specifications ==
* 16 bit TOSHIBA TLCS-900H high performance core [[CPU]]
* 16 bit TOSHIBA TLCS-900H high performance core [[CPU]]
* 32 bit/16 bit register bank cofiguration at 6.144 [[MHz]]
* 32 bit/16 bit register bank cofiguration at 6.144 [[MHz]]

Revision as of 20:08, 17 July 2012

Neo Geo Pocket
ManufacturerSNK
Product familyNeo Geo
TypeHandheld gaming console
GenerationFifth generation era
Units sold2 million, including Neo-Geo Pocket Color units (as of July 30, 2007)[1]
MediaCartridge
CPUToshiba TLCS900H
SuccessorNeo Geo Pocket Color
For the system with the same name featuring color graphics, see Neo Geo Pocket Color.

The Neo Geo Pocket is a monochrome handheld video game console released by SNK. It was the company's first handheld system and is part of the Neo Geo family. It debuted in Japan in late 1998, however saw no western release, being exclusive to Japan and smaller Asian markets such as Hong Kong.

The Neo Geo Pocket is considered to be an unsuccessful console. Lower than expected sales resulted in its discontinuation in 1999[1], and was immediately succeeded by the Neo Geo Pocket Color, a full color device allowing the system to compete more easily with the dominant Game Boy Color handheld. The majority of the Neo Geo Pocket's library is forwards compatible with that of the Neo Geo Pocket Color (though games will play in monochrome), and likewise all Neo Geo Pocket games can be played on the color system (bar The Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny).

Though the system enjoyed only a short life, there were some significant games released on the system such as Samurai Shodown, and King of Fighters R-1. Only ten games were released for the system; Melan Chan's Growth Diary, Puzzle Link, Pocket Tennis, Neo Cup 98, Neo Cup 98 plus, King of Fighters, Samurai Shodown, Master of Syougi, Neo Cherry Master and Baseball Stars.

Technical Specifications

  • 16 bit TOSHIBA TLCS-900H high performance core CPU
  • 32 bit/16 bit register bank cofiguration at 6.144 MHz
  • Virtual screen 256×256 - 16 palettes/plane, 64 sprites/frame
  • Z80 8 bit cpu to control the soundchip
  • SN76489 soundchip equivalent (3 square wave tone generators + 1 white noise generator + direct access to the 2 Digital-to-analog converters)
  • I/O serial SIO 1 channel 19200 bit/s
  • 4 bit internal memory

Games

References

  1. ^ a b c Blake Snow (2007-07-30). "The 10 Worst-Selling Handhelds of All Time". GamePro. Archived from the original on 2008-09-18. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
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