SNK NEOGEO Pocket Color Console in Ocean Blue

by SNK

Product Details

• ASIN: B00001OPJD
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,006 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Look out, Game Boy Color. When it comes to serious portable gameplay, there's finally some legitimate competition for the popular Nintendo system (which has sold over 80 million units). If you dare to be different, consider the NEOGEO Pocket Color, a hand-held system created by the Japanese company SNK.

The screen is 10 percent bigger than Game Boy's, but the overall machine has roughly the same convenient pocket-sized dimensions and light weight as the Game Boy. The NEOGEO Pocket Color provides up to 40 hours of continuous fun on just two AA batteries. The 16-bit graphics are crystal clear--making it easy to tell the difference between humans and animals, friends and foes, and walls and doors--and easily viewed in both bright and dim lighting. The color palette has three times the range of its competitor's, with 146 possible shades. There is also a built-in calendar, daily horoscope, alarm clock, and global clock that can be accessed even without a game cartridge in the slot. Two players can go head-to-head with a simple cable connection (sold separately). NEOGEO is available in six different casing colors: silver, clear, blue, ocean blue, stone blue, and anthracite.

The only drawback is that NEOGEO is new and, therefore, playing catch-up to Nintendo's well-stocked list of titles, which boasts A-list offerings such as Super Mario Brothers, Pokémon Pinball, and Tetris. But SNK scores points for the few titles that it does offer for the system. Among the better titles for NEOGEO are Dragons Wild video poker, arcade classics Bust-A-Move and Pac-Man, and your basic serve-and-volley Pocket Tennis. Most of these games are pretty addictive and perfectly suited to the well-designed, thumb-friendly, eight-position joystick. --Carrie Bell

Pros:

• Better graphics than other portable players
• Very good visibility in bright sun and dim light
• Variety of fun colors

Cons:

• No Pokémon titles yet
• Response of the joystick isn't the best on games (such as Crush Roller) that require sharp, quick turns

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little fun machine and awesome titles are on their way, November 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: SNK NEOGEO Pocket Color Console in Ocean Blue (Video Game)

The neogeo pocket color is THE SYSTEM to buy this year. Do not go with the flow, everyone who owns one of these, like I do, loves it and anyone who has a game boy and tries it imeeditately converts if they love games.

Why is it so good? It has great graphics and game capability, more speed, a better CPU, a much more comfortable and natural keyboard layout, more everything than game boy. For god sakes. game boy is 10 years old, its like a model T next to this.

And don't be fooled by lack of games, cause each ngpc game is great, Id rather have 20 awesome games then 200 so-so games (hint game boy). And coming by christmas is Sonic yes Sonic and its suppose to be the best Sonic ever, also Beast Busters (a sort of gothic rpg/shooter) Snk vs Campcom card clash, like magic the gathering and Snk vs Campcom fighting game, perhaps the best fighting game ever, on any system.

Make yourself a treat or make your son or daughter the envy of all their friends, buy this, you will not be disappointed.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars ...too much money......HAA!, December 10, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: SNK NEOGEO Pocket Color Console in Ocean Blue (Video Game)

NeoGeo Pocket Color is really awesome. You get awesome ports of arcade games without having to be challanged by people. the games play smooth and solid, and with a 16bit cpu, the eye candy is mighty tasty. Some great games are Sonic Pocket Adventure and King of the Fighters R-2. In a short time, we'll get SKN VS CAPCOM........this one is a sure fire hit. If you think the 70 clams is alot of money, your right, but it is WELL worth it. If you have a small child that loves pokemon, dont get this for them, this is for TRUE gamers that love games, but are on the move(so you cant play home systems). Now, we know something is good when a major company teams up with them. Sega supports this NGPC, so expect to see some GREAT games. Right now, you have 3 choices for a portable system: Game Boy Color, Neo Geo Pocket Color or Wonder Swan(lame name). Now, WS is in black and white, so it has a disadvantage. GBC is aimed twords younger children with pokemon fever (is has some nice games, Grand Theft Auto is nice, and there will be a Tomb Raider). But, NGPC gets the gold. They have really nice games out now, and will have great ones to come. PICK THIS ONE!

40 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SNK rules!, December 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: SNK NEOGEO Pocket Color Console in Ocean Blue (Video Game)

The smaller roster of NGPC's games is packed with quality titles. So far, I own 6 games and love every one of them. If you are a puzzle-lover, I highly recommend Puyo Puyo Pop and Magical Drop. Sports enthusiasts should check out Turf Masters and Baseball Stars. King of Fighter R2 and Samurai Showdown 2 should put smiles on faces of all fighter's fans. With more games coming out each month(can't wait for SNK vs Capcom and Sonic) from SNK and other strong third party developers(including Sega, yes!), the future looks pretty bright. So, do youself a favor by picking up a NGPC today. Better yet, tell you friends to get one too, then link up for some insanely good time.