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The Best Ways To Play: Neo Geo Pocket Color
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### Retro Revival: Rediscovering the Neo Geo Pocket Color
If you grew up in the 90s arcade scene, the name “Neo Geo” probably conjures images of massive, legendary cabinets and consoles that cost more than a small car. But there was a quieter, more portable cousin that arrived just as the dust was settling on the era: the Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGPC).
While it didn’t have the staying power to fight off the Game Boy Advance, the NGPC library is a hidden gem of well-designed, addictive titles. The best part? Thanks to the current explosion in retro handhelds, you don’t need to hunt down rare hardware to play them. Modern emulation makes these classics look sharper than they ever did on original hardware.
If you’re looking to dive into the NGPC library, here are a few standout ways to play:
- For the Purist: The Anbernic RG Rotate offers a 1:1 aspect ratio and clicky buttons that perfectly mimic the original SNK feel.
- The High-Def Experience: The TrimUI Brick uses its high resolution to run games at a massive integer scale, making pixels look incredibly crisp.
- The Budget Pick: The XiFan XF40H is a great square-screen option that avoids the awkward black borders of other devices.
- The “What If” Scenario: The Miyoo Flip v2 lets you pretend an SNK clamshell device actually existed in our timeline.
Whether you want a tiny device for quick sessions or a powerhouse for beautiful shaders, there’s never been a better time to revisit SNK’s handheld legacy.