Neo Geo Pocket

The Neo Geo Pocket Colour (or NGPC) was released in 1998 in Japan. It was a 16-bit colour hand held game console designed by SNK, the makers of the Neo Geo home console and arcade machine. It came after SNK's original Neo Geo Pocket monochrome handheld, which debuted in 1998 in Japan (and was released in the USA in 1999). The U.S. version of the Neo Geo Pocket Colour had an exclusive launch on the website eToys in 1999. eToys also sold the initial launch titles in the preferred plastic snap lock cases.

In 2000 following SNK's purchase by Japanese Pachinko manufacturer Aruze, the Neo Geo Pocket Colour was dropped from both the United States and European markets, purportedly due to commercial failure. Remaining stock was bought back by SNK for repackaging in Asia. Before SNK was bought out, the Neo Geo Pocket Colour was being advertised on US television and units were being sold nationally in Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Toys "R" Us, and other large retail chains. In June 2000 SNK of America (and Europe) tried recalling most of the backstock of systems and games to be flashed and re-sold in Asia where the system would continue to be sold and supported. Some of the backstock of US NGPC hardware and software started showing up back on the marketplace in the US and Asia in 2003. These units frequently appear bundled with six games, and are readily available online, and are sometimes available in video game stores.

The system seemed well on its way to being a success in the US. Indeed, it enjoyed a greater success than any Game Boy competitor since Sega's Game Gear. However, it was hurt by several factors, such as the Neo Geo heads' (the Barone family) legendary lack of communication with third-party developers, and anticipation of the Game Boy Advance. The decision to ship American games in cardboard boxes in a cost cutting move rather than the much loved hard plastic cases that Japanese and European releases were shipped in may have also hurt the American sales.

The system has a language setting on the handheld device, and games display text in the language selected (provided the cartridge supports that language). Other settings can be set on the handheld such as time and date, and the system can provide customized horoscopes when one's birthdate is entered.

Cables for linking multiple systems were available, as well as a cable to connect the NGPC and the Sega Dreamcast for Gundam and King of Fighters themed games. There was a wireless connector released in Japan that allowed several players in close proximity to play together, with some cartridge mouldings reshaped to hold it. An MP3 audio player add-on was developed but was not released due to SNK's closure.

The Neo Geo Pocket was SNK's original hand held system. It was released in Japan in late 1998, and discontinued in 1999, with the advent of the Neo Geo Pocket Colour, due to lower than expected sales with the Monochrome Neo Geo Pocket.

The system was only released within the Japanese and Hong Kong market. Even though it had a short life, there were some significant games released on the system such as Samurai Shodown, and King of Fighters R-1.

The Neo Geo Pocket can play many of the newer colour games. There are, however, notable exceptions such as Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure or SNK vs. Capcom: Match Of The Millennium. The newer Neo Geo Pocket Colour is fully backwards compatible, so it plays all Neo Geo Pocket cartridges.

Although no longer in production, the Neo Geo Pocket and its games have a large cult following. On the internet, generally, boxed games usually sell for hundreds of dollars and are found to be possibly the rarest and most sought out video game collectibles to date.

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PachiSlot Aruze Kingdom - Hanabi - Neo Geo Pocket This is a Japanese game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Aruze Sold Out!	PachiSlot Aruze Kingdom - Ohanabi - Neo Geo Pocket This is a Japanese game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Aruze Price: £20
PachiSlot Aruze Kingdom - Ward of Lights - Neo Geo Pocket This is a Japanese game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	Pacman - Neo Geo Pocket The original Pacman return to the Neo Geo pocket. Totally cool game screen designs! Select from two types of displays! Enjoy the legendary 'Coffee Break' screen. Gulp the power pellets and strike back. Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Namco Sold Out!
Pocket Tennis - Neo Geo Pocket This is a Japanese Tennis simulation game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Yumekobo Sold Out!	Pocket Tennis Colour - Neo Geo Pocket Wherever you go, wherever you like. Enjoy Pocket Tennis colour! Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Yumekobo Sold Out!
Puyo Pop - Neo Geo Pocket Duke it out with unique opponents like Walleye and Happy. Use the Neo Geo Pocket link cable and battle with a buddy. Measure your skill with the extra Puyo ability test. Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: SNK Sold Out!	Puzzle Bobble Mini - Neo Geo Pocket (PAL) Here comes the best action puzzle game from Japan! Featuring Bub & Bob those loveable dragons, the competitive play is just too exciting! Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Taito Sold Out!
Puzzle Bobble Mini - Neo Geo Pocket This is a Japanese game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Price: £40	Puzzle Link - Neo Geo Pocket (NTSC-J) This is a Japanese Puzzle Game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Yumekobo Price: £30
Puzzle Link - Neo Geo Pocket (PAL) Enter a colorful world of exciting puzzles! The clear colours on the screen make play first-paced! Are you a strategist or do you like first-paced games? Puzzle Link has 3 game types to satisfy all players! Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Yumekobo Sold Out!	Puzzle Link 2 - Neo Geo Pocket Featuring a new power up system. Use power ups to create huge chain reactions and clear all the targets from the screen. Find all the rare cards. You'll have to beat the clock if you want to get all the cards. Can you make it to the special stage? Battle using your card collection. Get new cards in the card game and use them to battle against the... Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Yumekobo Sold Out!
Samurai Shodown - Neo Geo Pocket This is a Japanese game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: SNK Sold Out!	Samurai Shodown 2 - Neo Geo Pocket (PAL) Here comes the diminutive SAMURAI! A colourful, awesome sword battle that is simply H-O-T! Hook up the NEOGEO Pocket Link Cable for communication battles against your friends! Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!
Shanghai Mini - Neo Geo Pocket This is a Japanese game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Sold Out!	SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters Clash Capcom - Neo Geo Pocket (NTSC-J) This is a Japanese game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: ADK Sold Out!
SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters Clash Capcom - Neo Geo Pocket (PAL) SNK and Capcoms best loved characters meet head on in the card game of all card games! First attack with the forces of Capcom! Battle and create your own personal deck of power! Compete with your superior intellect and strategies! This game is missing its instruction book Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: SNK Sold Out!	SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters Clash SNK - Neo Geo Pocket (NTSC-J) This is a Japanese game. It will play on any Neo Geo pocket console, but some of the text may be displayed in Japanese. Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: SNK Sold Out!
SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters Clash SNK - Neo Geo Pocket (PAL) SNK and Capcoms best loved characters meet head on in the card game of all card games! First attack with the forces of SNK! Battle and create your own personal deck of power! Compete with your superior intellect and strategies! Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: SNK Sold Out!	SNK vs Capcom Match of the Millenium - Neo Geo Pocket It's time to settle the score. 18 of SNK and Capcom's most popular characters collide in the pivotal battle of game history! Truly, a Match of the Millennium. Thrill to 3 battle formats; single, tag and team. Select from 3 battle types to suit your playing preferences. Can you play vs mode battles and exchange various data? Of course!... Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: SNK Sold Out!
Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure - Neo Geo Pocket The action game at the speed of sound here, on the Neo Geo Pocket Colour! Sonic takes off to save his forest friends from the evil Dr Robotnik! He jumps, he dashes, he spins. Sonic is unstoppable! Box: yes Manual: yes Developer: Sega Sold Out!