Cool, but just some things to recall: 1- The gorilla glass screen only has the deluxe version. 2- It has 520KB of RAM, not 520MB. 3- It has 128MB of flash and 448KB of ROM 4- The translucent one doesn't cost more. Actually a very good review, just that details
from their crowdsupply updates page: Gorilla Glass, for Everyone Over the last month, we have been beta testing Gorilla Glass for the PocketSprite. Originally planned just for the Deluxe Edition, we managed to lock down a great price, so decided to upgrade everyone’s screens to Gorilla Glass - for free.
I didnt realize that, bc its written "128 MBit", that B in caps just confused me, but the rest of (exception the gorilla glass that Marvin R just said) it's wrong so
it works much better than i expected. I have got one and i am someone with bad sight and need glasses ect. But i have no problems gaming and even reading in Pokemon.
Sonic the Gamer/Sonic215 *youtube says this video was uploaded 9 hours ago* what type of Houdini black magic you used? Your comment was 10 hours ago 😂😂💀💀
Things they need 1. A larger version 2. A small headphone jack 3. 50$, max 4. It has a USB port I think and with that it should have external hard drive possible, which it doesn't as far as I know 5. The menu needs to be redone, hard to read
It's cute (and I JUST learned of it on your 2023 smallest handheld list, TY btw) but like the Miyoo Mini I wish they would have maximized the size of the screen on this device, the screen could have been bigger.
videogameobsession . Also almost unbuyable. The ones in good condition cost a fortune. Just look for the Japanese version that comes with mother 3.! Ha!
I was lucky to have bought a brand new USA SMB 20th Anniversary Collection with Famicom colors back when it firsr came out. .. And then I bought another brand new GB Micro set with _4 faceplates from Target for only $15. I wish I had bought a few at that price!
the pocketsprite has received a couple of updates to fix some issues, expand some existing functions, and to add an NES emulator. it's also capable of running native games(which as a result have access to a bit more power than emulated games) however at this point there's only a sample game for developers available. I think the latest update changed the behavior of the "reset game" option to reset the game to the intro screen without deleting the save data.
Ive seen someone had built a custom game boy called the game boy zero. Seems like it ran rather well once it was finished. Seeing how you pimp your things a lot you may be able to build one yourself
iPhones are not the only phones that use Gorilla Glass. Nearly every smart phone made these days use a Gorilla Variant. It is very, scratch resistant, but it will shatter under pressure, because it's still glass, that's the nature of glass.
I don't think the problem of the high price is because it's a keyring.. I think, the problem here, is that the item is actually unusable for playing.. That's.. Pretty cute, but useless? What's the point of having a console if playing with it is going to drastically hurt your eyes and fingers? Anyway, great review, thanks!
There we go for another attempt on the _Gameboy Nano_. Certainly easier for people to get by. While I am interested too, I wonder if it is really worth it.
Just seen how small it was... & went wide eye! I actually want it! But..... Cost way to much! (For what would be just a novelty to me) I'd pay $20 for it, just for the novelty, play it for 20mins. & only dig it up to show people from that point on.
I have one, too since a week. It is so cool. I can re experience my childhood with pokemon on a keychain emulator xD That is just awsome. If the deluxe version was not that expensive i would have bought that. But anyways, it exceeded my expectations :) Tip: If you have trouble with the Sound on gnuboy try the new Beta Software. Worked very good for me. Improved the sound much.
i wish they make it a little bigger.i have big hands.. this guy love pokemon games i wish they have super nes & nintendo games..but only gameboy's & sega ;( for $50 they should make it bigger.. $50 is to much for a small device .. maybe for $25 would be better price?
videogameobsession the website won't die unless your pocketsprite dies. in download mode the pocketsprite acts as both an access point and a web server, and the phone or computer you connect to it will load the webpage straight from the pocketsprite's internal storage. the website can be "updated" with new features by updating the pocketsprite's firmware(chooser.app). updating is also perfectly safe, as it has a copy of the pre-installed firmware in ROM and installs updates in a separate user partition(which can be wiped issuing a key combination) adding USB support is not possible, the port is only physically connected to the charging circuit.
It just seems kind of backwards to add WiFi, but not a direct connection. Even a MicroSD card would seem to make more sense then a WiFi receiver. Then you could put the entire library if GB, and other supported emulators.
videogameobsession simple reason for that: the SOC(CPU with several other chips integrated into it) has a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth receiver integrated, so supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is "free". a USB or memory card controller and memory card slot would've required extra space on the board, extra power, and would cost more.
I don’t like this fake unboxing thing that you’ve been doing recently. Most people prefer to watch the original unboxing with your instant reactions etc. Even if the video was a short unboxing and then a full review at a later time, that would be better than you putting it all back in the box and taking it out again
I appreciate the comment Kane, I enjoy doing the 'live' unboxings, but people didn't find them informative enough, just me going 'ooh look at this, what does this do?". With this format you get a mix of both etc. But i'll certainly try a couple more live unboxings in the future, just for you buddy.
Brandon Salt they could've made the connectors for the Cardridge on the outside above the screen. Maybe sending a Cap for protection with^^ would work I guess ^.~
RayAkumaLP you'd need the entire side of the device for a cartridge connector. if you're a little creative you might even be able to build the entire device into a classic gameboy cartridge.
I got mine last week, absoutley love it.
Cool, but just some things to recall:
1- The gorilla glass screen only has the deluxe version.
2- It has 520KB of RAM, not 520MB.
3- It has 128MB of flash and 448KB of ROM
4- The translucent one doesn't cost more.
Actually a very good review, just that details
from their crowdsupply updates page:
Gorilla Glass, for Everyone
Over the last month, we have been beta testing Gorilla Glass for the PocketSprite. Originally planned just for the Deluxe Edition, we managed to lock down a great price, so decided to upgrade everyone’s screens to Gorilla Glass - for free.
128 Mega BIT not Byte.
I didnt realize that, bc its written "128 MBit", that B in caps just confused me, but the rest of (exception the gorilla glass that Marvin R just said) it's wrong so
Oh wow, I didn't know that I just saw the product page and idk, Brandom should be said that in first place
I feel like you would only want this for the novelty of it
InFiniTY gAminG idk, you could keep it on your bag or jacket for when you're waiting around for things?
you'd end up blind after playing probably, the screen is too small
it works much better than i expected. I have got one and i am someone with bad sight and need glasses ect. But i have no problems gaming and even reading in Pokemon.
Nice to see you're doing higher quality of videos nowadays.
Keep up, Peace V.
First M8. It’s cool to see them stuff electronic components into a Small Gameboy.
Sonic the Gamer/Sonic215 *youtube says this video was uploaded 9 hours ago* what type of Houdini black magic you used? Your comment was 10 hours ago 😂😂💀💀
Does it flicker like that or that's just the camera
Things they need
1. A larger version
2. A small headphone jack
3. 50$, max
4. It has a USB port I think and with that it should have external hard drive possible, which it doesn't as far as I know
5. The menu needs to be redone, hard to read
It's cute (and I JUST learned of it on your 2023 smallest handheld list, TY btw) but like the Miyoo Mini I wish they would have maximized the size of the screen on this device, the screen could have been bigger.
OMFG the volume of your intro music just break my HP !!! seriously man ....
Great video!
"Wait, a wild Mew? Oh, it is just a Rattata... maybe?"
Never saw an OLED showing scan lines before. What’s up with that?
And I thought the Game Boy Micro was nearly unplayable because of its screen size! :P
videogameobsession .
Also almost unbuyable. The ones in good condition cost a fortune. Just look for the Japanese version that comes with mother 3.! Ha!
I was lucky to have bought a brand new USA SMB 20th Anniversary Collection with Famicom colors back when it firsr came out. ..
And then I bought another brand new GB Micro set with _4 faceplates from Target for only $15. I wish I had bought a few at that price!
it's the size of a gameboy micro screen
the pocketsprite has received a couple of updates to fix some issues, expand some existing functions, and to add an NES emulator.
it's also capable of running native games(which as a result have access to a bit more power than emulated games)
however at this point there's only a sample game for developers available.
I think the latest update changed the behavior of the "reset game" option to reset the game to the intro screen without deleting the save data.
Why is the screen so small on all these things? You could fit four of those screens in the top half of that enclosure.
Decently priced, I do see issues with it but I’ll probably get one, it’s an interesting bit of tech.
Ive seen someone had built a custom game boy called the game boy zero. Seems like it ran rather well once it was finished. Seeing how you pimp your things a lot you may be able to build one yourself
Wow awesome, I want this!
Hey! It's better looking Jonah Hill!
Damn right! xD
Is it available for sale on any website?
It looks really good, but so impractical lol
I'm waiting on that small Keychain gba one to come out.
What is this? A gameboy for ants
How do you make that
What Is The Intro Song?
Can it play at two players with someone else who also have a Pocket Sprite ?
Would LOVE to have this in my collection but I can't justify paying that price sadly!
Very cool.
iPhones are not the only phones that use Gorilla Glass. Nearly every smart phone made these days use a Gorilla Variant. It is very, scratch resistant, but it will shatter under pressure, because it's still glass, that's the nature of glass.
Wait.... Working game boy? So where is the Cartridge Slot?
I don't think the problem of the high price is because it's a keyring.. I think, the problem here, is that the item is actually unusable for playing.. That's.. Pretty cute, but useless? What's the point of having a console if playing with it is going to drastically hurt your eyes and fingers? Anyway, great review, thanks!
Mako Chan I totally agree.I think I need to put my granny eyeglass everytime I play that console
it's not really meant for long gaming sessions, it's more suitable for short bursts of play when you're waiting for something.
There we go for another attempt on the _Gameboy Nano_.
Certainly easier for people to get by.
While I am interested too, I wonder if it is really worth it.
This is so cool!
I would love to buy this if it was 25$ but not for 50 or more...
Finally! A Gameboy for gerbils!
I would suppose that it ships with a magnifying glass for anyone over twenty. Nice Keychain.
Just seen how small it was... & went wide eye!
I actually want it! But..... Cost way to much! (For what would be just a novelty to me)
I'd pay $20 for it, just for the novelty, play it for 20mins. & only dig it up to show people from that point on.
You're playing on a miniature Gameboy what the heck did you expect? 60 inch screen?
Pocket games that's awesome
you have big fingers , and i can read the text no problem too ;D
That's awesome!
Thanks for stopping by Archie!
Only 16 megs. Where do you even get a storage device that small these days? Why not 100 megs 2 gigs at least?
$50 is just to damn much I'd say $15-20
I have one, too since a week.
It is so cool. I can re experience my childhood with pokemon on a keychain emulator xD
That is just awsome. If the deluxe version was not that expensive i would have bought that.
But anyways, it exceeded my expectations :)
Tip: If you have trouble with the Sound on gnuboy try the new Beta Software. Worked very good for me. Improved the sound much.
Wth! That’s crazy tiny and cool but don’t think that I will be buying one especially for $50
50 is to much for me I'd pay like 25 Or 30 but only if it had more memory at least half of a gb. Am I alone on this?
Agreed on the price tag!
Can this be pimped out?? Tape it on yo wrist and make it a “Watch game boy “
Nice
Jesus this intro music
WANT...NEEEEDD
This thing is not a Gameboy but this is a Rom Games Console
I was gonna buy this until I saw the price almost 60 bucks !? I could have like 5 full meals with that.
xD
amazing
Having to focus on such a small screen would give me eye aids.
its pretty cool uh..
The Retro Mini is just 1000x better !! and cost less :)
Agree the retro mini is better!
00:09 It plays sonic the hedgehog for the Sega game geat
hey guys brandon here for unbox therapy
Take my Money
Imagine if customs stopped you from getting on a plane because of this
haha, thanks for watching!
Ok. That, is too frickin small even for me. And I'm near sighted
i wish they make it a little bigger.i have big hands..
this guy love pokemon games
i wish they have super nes & nintendo games..but only gameboy's & sega ;(
for $50 they should make it bigger..
$50 is to much for a small device ..
maybe for $25 would be better price?
Can a GBA cartridge even fit?
No. xD
Naturenerd1000 can this fit in the GBA game?
Knuckles the Echidna it won't fit, but you can probably hide it underneath one.
the case is about twice as thick as a GBA cartridge.
Knuckles the Echidna hey brudda
No but maybe it can fit inside the cartridge lol
you sad 16g of space for around 50 and it plays games i think its cheap for the for what it can
Finally yay! 😊😊
This is basically a Game Boy for 1-year olds.
I wish i had this when I was one!
Let's face it, this is an expensive novelty item, nothing more. Pretty cool though, if fairly useless.
Pimp the gba
50 bucks is halfway an everdrive so I am thinking no thanks.
That really isn't worth it. Especially considering the ridiculously small storage and battery life
Agreed. $30 is more reasonable IMO. :) Thanks for watching!
Give me it
16MB of storage. Thats shite
Oof no dislikes yet
It's too bad they don't allow you to transfer roms via the USB port.
When that website dies so will the usefulness of this device.
videogameobsession the website won't die unless your pocketsprite dies.
in download mode the pocketsprite acts as both an access point and a web server, and the phone or computer you connect to it will load the webpage straight from the pocketsprite's internal storage.
the website can be "updated" with new features by updating the pocketsprite's firmware(chooser.app).
updating is also perfectly safe, as it has a copy of the pre-installed firmware in ROM and installs updates in a separate user partition(which can be wiped issuing a key combination)
adding USB support is not possible, the port is only physically connected to the charging circuit.
It just seems kind of backwards to add WiFi, but not a direct connection. Even a MicroSD card would seem to make more sense then a WiFi receiver. Then you could put the entire library if GB, and other supported emulators.
videogameobsession simple reason for that: the SOC(CPU with several other chips integrated into it) has a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth receiver integrated, so supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is "free".
a USB or memory card controller and memory card slot would've required extra space on the board, extra power, and would cost more.
Oh I see. I suppose that makes sense from a manufacting angle.
I was just here to see how the games fit in it
Left disappointed
I don’t like this fake unboxing thing that you’ve been doing recently. Most people prefer to watch the original unboxing with your instant reactions etc. Even if the video was a short unboxing and then a full review at a later time, that would be better than you putting it all back in the box and taking it out again
I appreciate the comment Kane, I enjoy doing the 'live' unboxings, but people didn't find them informative enough, just me going 'ooh look at this, what does this do?". With this format you get a mix of both etc. But i'll certainly try a couple more live unboxings in the future, just for you buddy.
Download roms? That's not a Gameboy! Boo!!! Boo!!! A Gameboy needs to be Capable of Accepting Cartridges!
If only Nintendo made mini cartridges. ;)
Brandon Salt they could've made the connectors for the Cardridge on the outside above the screen. Maybe sending a Cap for protection with^^ would work I guess ^.~
RayAkumaLP you'd need the entire side of the device for a cartridge connector.
if you're a little creative you might even be able to build the entire device into a classic gameboy cartridge.
GameBOY? Girls can play it too... Why can't it be called a GameBoyGirl..?
Matt B You can’t change the gender of the console silly!
Angelo Gaming it's 2018. The console can be whatever it wants!
Matt B what if it wants to be a GameMan? DOES IT NOT AGE?
kids react sucks
Really Hate your opening Jazz number. Immediate Turn-off. I like your content - but that is working against you, seriously.
Nice