for 200$ you should get atleast 3 XD. better of buying a retroid pocket. and pocket the rest. hell for 200$ you can get a old gameboy and fully mod it with a new screen shell speakers usbc mod. i did this twice. for 200$ i got a ayn odin pro instead. for 200$ id buy a low end phone and add a cheaper version of the razer kishi to it. for 200$ id get a shitty used pc and emulate and play steam. for 200$ id buy a well you get it alot instead of this
@@xrpmoonwolf Are you talking about just the shell or the Analogue Pocket altogether? Because I get your point but the Analogue Pocket has some unique traits that, for certain people, makes it preferable to those other options. I have several other devices for emulation and some modded game boys but the Pocket is by far my favorite. I don't plan on doing this mod but I can see why some people would. I have a boxypixel GBA that was similarly expensive, just as unnecessary yet scratches the same kind of itch lol
@@yeepsleep to each their own I guess. I can't really see it being worth its price with so many diff options being either better in hardware or rocking the actuall old motherboard but modded out. But to each their own I'm a massive hardware geek. I own more tech then any human should xD and I mostly just use my PC and the rog ally but got tons of handhelds also
There's probably a decent overlap between "has an Analogue Pocket they don't use" and "have too much money", so I imagine there's a decent market for this mod.
That is an astute observation. When I first heard about the Analogue Pocket I went from "sounds amazing" to "who would buy this?" very quickly when I saw the price and the limited functionality. So I assume the aftermarket scene for it contains only people who, er, don't mind spending a lot on a little.
Once you buy the mod and rip your Pocket apart, and do the mod, Analogue will release their own metal version for $50 more than a regular one. Then you shake your fist at the sky.
My friend, you can do that with any Gameboy. Now the plastic or hinge might get a little worse for wear, but if you're using a Gameboy for murder, remember that no matter how sturdy your Gameboy case is, it isn't water proof and blood is basically red water.
13:25 thats something i wish was on the actual Pocket. Im always scared im gonna drop the stupid thing but a slot to put a wrist strap in would be nice
It's actually good that they used a different screw head type because it means people won't confuse the original screws for the machine screws you need to use with this aluminum shell.
Different screw types is going to be inherent in switching from plastic screws to machine screws you'll need for the metal enclosure. Granted it may be feasible to keep the driver types the same depending on head size and what not. Really the Torx screw is an upgrade. Also with the adhesive, if you're really desperate for some solid adhesive buy yourself some 3M 467MP. It's called Adhesive Transfer Tape, basically a VHB tape (heavy duty) version of double sided sticky tape without the Cellulose backing, so it's just the adhesive.
Always backup saves from cartridges. They can get erased on original hardware too it’s nothing new. old Nintendo cartridges are incredibly susceptible to corruption. Either use save states if it’s available or get a backup tool like GB Operator or FP Burnmaster
I’ve seen Russ from Retro Game Corps throw some small squares of packing tape underneath his d-pad & rattling buttons, seemed to do well in reducing movement and noise.
Anytime you have metal buttons on a metal shell, get yourself some foam tape. 1mm thick or less should do it. I made a Gameboy Advance SP Unhinged and goddamn did it rattle. I rummaged through my parts bin and found some foam tape bits that come with DS lite replacement shells. I cut that up into little squares and various shapes and placed them all strategically. 4 tiny squares on the D-pad where it contacts the interior of the shell, 2 tiny bits on the sides of each face button and various bits in certain places on the interior of the shoulder buttons to stop those from hitting the shell. Checked for clearance issues before I put it all back together and boom - no more stupid rattle.
$190 for a stinking shell?? At least it should have an additional protection for the screen. Everything is metal but the screen is as fragile as ever. Really??
huh... Linus just had the EXACT opposite complaint in a similar situation. He was mad that a the GBC FPGA kit used the SAME tri-wing screws that the gameboy uses and said the kit should "JUST USE phillips" I would say, if the kit changes from torx to philips OR changes from Tri-wing to Philips that makes the mod MORE tinker friendly. That being said, Torx or Tri-wing is probably a better screw to use if you DON'T want the device taken apart.
every switch/joycon shell replacement I've gotten includes phillips screws to replace the tri wing screws with, which is nice because it's a more common bit, but way less nice because they're cheaper metal and strip really easily - especially if you use the wrong size phillips bit
Torx > Philips > Tri-wing both Torx and Philips are common enough for tinkering but Torx is WAY better to work with because it's hard to strip those heads
It just depends, i have an RG351M with its all metal body and it feels amazing, the quality of something youd find in a nintendo product. My friend got the gamecube purple Plastic version and even though i prefer it's looks, the feeling is just not as good. I understand that plastic in particular can feel very different depending on the quality, i always thought the DS Lite and 3DS had good feeling plastics, but the PSP plastics felt cheap, especially the glossy ones, it creaks so much.
I just did a button swap on my pocket. Someone on etsy makes epoxy buttons and I got the black and orange to go with my orange pocket. Looks way better than the mono color scheme
These devices are getting way more expensive than they need to be. Kind hard as a consumer but I rarely buy these things but I do enjoy watching your channel! Great videos as always and your ads are hilarious 😂
The official aluminium limited edition is coming out on 15 July 2024 at the ridiculous price of 499 USD plus tax, shipping and duty if you buy from overseas.
Btw in aliexpress, there are those RG35XX H covers that feel nice, I want to tell you, it makes the RG35XX H more comfy there are like 3 colors from what I know.
I have a CNC aluminum shell for my GBA and that required different screws too. I think it has to do with the screw durability, the length, and maybe the shape of the screw threads. Fastening different materials requires different fasteners I guess.
The rubber circles are so that your analog pocket doesnt sit on the table. Ittl keep your device nice for longer so its not scratching against the table
I’m actually surprised there’s still not a solid group of people making shell swaps for the AP. Aside from this metal one, which is currently sold out. Was hoping for some fun colors by now
Aluminum Analogue Pocket is super nice.. no justification for the absurdly high price though. Hence, why it’s “HIGHLY LIMITED QUANTITIES” haven’t sold out. 😑
Love the intro. If you go on the pocket subreddit it’s just people posting their 5 analogue pockets, half of them still in box and then complaining about artificial scarcity.
I picked up the Aluminum Analogue. It’s freakin awesome. It definitely feels like a premium product. Highly recommended. Having a dock is a nice feature too.
1:33 funny how you said you feel it’s a crime using it because it’s so sought after with the Fujifilm in the same frame. Feel the same way about my X100V! But I believe that’s an 100F but points the same
We ended up getting this one. IDK if we will get the metal shell. At least something just in case damage happens. those cores make it worth wile. Hey on the go. We have those consoles anyways.
The rubber circles are likely to cover the screwholes especially if they are indented for the rubber circles. Same stuff sony and such companies have done for years, Wii U gamepad etc.
I've always thought the Analogue Pocket was a sick looking device that I might be interested in getting at some point. I just looked up if it supports retro achievements and the thing doesn't even have Wifi?? For a device that costs over $200 and that doesn't have support for OTA updates... it's probably not that big of a deal. But man... stuff keeps coming out and keeps getting better, there has to be an Android/Linux handheld that'll come out eventually to rival the quality of the Pocket at half the price.
well part of the appeal for the pocket is that it's FPGA-based and doesn't use software emulation. there are already a bunch of handheld emulators that are cheap. but you're right, it would be nice to see something in the vertical form factor but with a higher build quality like the pocket
Those useless black circular sticky tabs mentioned near the start of the teardown were probably for sticking the screen to the metal shell, which is likely why there were no strips of double sided tape supplied.
Na they only have adhesive on one side of the dot thingy, that wouldn’t work for holding a screen down. More than likely they were meant to be put in the holes where the screws go to hide them
@@lookingprettydambdead717 how would they hold the screen in with pressure? I’m pretty sure they’re just screw hole covers. Like the ds family of devices and gameboy advances used
It was as much an analogue pocket! Well that's a nope for me, I am not risking mine lol I do take mine out but I find myself definitely being gentle with it ha ha
Bob, do you know of any emulation handhelds sized and shaped like the PSP or maybe PS Vita that run Android? I want to play AM2R then emulate Metroid: Fusion on a PSP or similar, but I'm stuck with the awful Razor Kishi on a phone with huge black bars on the sides.
I know I’m not the intended audience for the analogue but it baffles me that a mod for such and expensive device would have such harsh rattle. Something like my of RG35XX has rattle but I didn’t pay nearly this much for one. Entertaining video regardless as I always enjoy alternative perspectives to mine :)
those extra screws are pocket screws. put them in your pocket and let them disappear naturally
to the land of the missing socks, they go!
Toss them in with your pocket sand, sh sh sh Sha!
Great insight
We call them bush screws in the copier industry. They're the screws you toss into the bushes when you leave a job site.
For $200, they should’ve included a precision cut one piece of adhesive for the screen that matches the quality of the original.
for 200$ you should get atleast 3 XD. better of buying a retroid pocket. and pocket the rest. hell for 200$ you can get a old gameboy and fully mod it with a new screen shell speakers usbc mod. i did this twice. for 200$ i got a ayn odin pro instead. for 200$ id buy a low end phone and add a cheaper version of the razer kishi to it. for 200$ id get a shitty used pc and emulate and play steam. for 200$ id buy a well you get it alot instead of this
@@xrpmoonwolf Are you talking about just the shell or the Analogue Pocket altogether? Because I get your point but the Analogue Pocket has some unique traits that, for certain people, makes it preferable to those other options. I have several other devices for emulation and some modded game boys but the Pocket is by far my favorite. I don't plan on doing this mod but I can see why some people would. I have a boxypixel GBA that was similarly expensive, just as unnecessary yet scratches the same kind of itch lol
@@yeepsleep to each their own I guess. I can't really see it being worth its price with so many diff options being either better in hardware or rocking the actuall old motherboard but modded out. But to each their own I'm a massive hardware geek. I own more tech then any human should xD and I mostly just use my PC and the rog ally but got tons of handhelds also
There's probably a decent overlap between "has an Analogue Pocket they don't use" and "have too much money", so I imagine there's a decent market for this mod.
That is an astute observation. When I first heard about the Analogue Pocket I went from "sounds amazing" to "who would buy this?" very quickly when I saw the price and the limited functionality. So I assume the aftermarket scene for it contains only people who, er, don't mind spending a lot on a little.
Awk
I went from omg it's so cheap for fpga . Take My Mon.. why is it sold out I thought everyone s poor oh well ill wait
Once you buy the mod and rip your Pocket apart, and do the mod, Analogue will release their own metal version for $50 more than a regular one. Then you shake your fist at the sky.
Yeah, but it'll be so limited stock you wouldn't've gotten one anyway
Well then
This aged nicely
yeah they just have announce a metal version hahaha in very limited quantities
@@HighFuel90 LOL yes! From $50 to $500 in two weeks. And they say inflation is cooling! ha ha ha
the rattle and the goofy logo on the back makes this a no for me, especially at such a high price. but thank you for showing the process!
Looks like the guy didn’t even bother with prototypes
Ah, good. I always wanted a Gameboy I could beat a man to death with.
funny
Get a metal dmg shell and you’ll really have a hefty brick for some murder.
My friend, you can do that with any Gameboy. Now the plastic or hinge might get a little worse for wear, but if you're using a Gameboy for murder, remember that no matter how sturdy your Gameboy case is, it isn't water proof and blood is basically red water.
You become a game man after that
Just use the original Gameboy.
13:25 thats something i wish was on the actual Pocket. Im always scared im gonna drop the stupid thing but a slot to put a wrist strap in would be nice
It's actually good that they used a different screw head type because it means people won't confuse the original screws for the machine screws you need to use with this aluminum shell.
But at that point should you really be doing this anyway?
Different screw types is going to be inherent in switching from plastic screws to machine screws you'll need for the metal enclosure. Granted it may be feasible to keep the driver types the same depending on head size and what not. Really the Torx screw is an upgrade.
Also with the adhesive, if you're really desperate for some solid adhesive buy yourself some 3M 467MP. It's called Adhesive Transfer Tape, basically a VHB tape (heavy duty) version of double sided sticky tape without the Cellulose backing, so it's just the adhesive.
Yea the torx screws would have been a nice upgrade, except those were the original screws. The new ones were ph00
Regret buying this thing after it erased my Pokémon Emerald save file, don't use the sleep feature.
Oh, I think that happened to me, but I had save states so it was fine
Always backup saves from cartridges. They can get erased on original hardware too it’s nothing new. old Nintendo cartridges are incredibly susceptible to corruption. Either use save states if it’s available or get a backup tool like GB Operator or FP Burnmaster
It could be a battery issue, idk
@@nickthemage2052well now im nervous.
I'd pissed fucking livid
I wonder what this guy thinks of pit fighter
I’ve seen Russ from Retro Game Corps throw some small squares of packing tape underneath his d-pad & rattling buttons, seemed to do well in reducing movement and noise.
That was the cutest ad everrrr 😭😭😭😭
As someone who got bored and changed the buttons on my pocket go… this looks intense and I build watches for fun lol
Anytime you have metal buttons on a metal shell, get yourself some foam tape. 1mm thick or less should do it. I made a Gameboy Advance SP Unhinged and goddamn did it rattle. I rummaged through my parts bin and found some foam tape bits that come with DS lite replacement shells. I cut that up into little squares and various shapes and placed them all strategically. 4 tiny squares on the D-pad where it contacts the interior of the shell, 2 tiny bits on the sides of each face button and various bits in certain places on the interior of the shoulder buttons to stop those from hitting the shell. Checked for clearance issues before I put it all back together and boom - no more stupid rattle.
I’ll keep that in mind great tip
6:08: I imagine Scotch could help you in some ways with inserting the new frame.... oh you mean the tape.
yeah.. official aluminum one is now $499 doh!
And then Analogue release their own, at 500$ :X
$190 for a stinking shell?? At least it should have an additional protection for the screen. Everything is metal but the screen is as fragile as ever. Really??
Its better than the $300 i spent on an official metal shell…
Catching up on old Nontendo bonus episodes and I could have sworn Zim was your dog not Hannah’s that’s so funny! Ps the analog pocket looks amazing
huh... Linus just had the EXACT opposite complaint in a similar situation. He was mad that a the GBC FPGA kit used the SAME tri-wing screws that the gameboy uses and said the kit should "JUST USE phillips"
I would say, if the kit changes from torx to philips OR changes from Tri-wing to Philips that makes the mod MORE tinker friendly.
That being said, Torx or Tri-wing is probably a better screw to use if you DON'T want the device taken apart.
Torx > Philips.
every switch/joycon shell replacement I've gotten includes phillips screws to replace the tri wing screws with, which is nice because it's a more common bit, but way less nice because they're cheaper metal and strip really easily - especially if you use the wrong size phillips bit
Torx > Philips > Tri-wing
both Torx and Philips are common enough for tinkering but Torx is WAY better to work with because it's hard to strip those heads
Pit Fighter
Pit Fighter
Rush Hour 2... no wait, sorry... Pit Fighter
IIRC the stickers are to cover the external screws to hide their unsightliness.
I like the look of the exposed screws on the side but you are probably right.
i really appreciate the extra stuff you do to make sponsor spots feel fresh
Plasic shells feel better
It just depends, i have an RG351M with its all metal body and it feels amazing, the quality of something youd find in a nintendo product. My friend got the gamecube purple Plastic version and even though i prefer it's looks, the feeling is just not as good. I understand that plastic in particular can feel very different depending on the quality, i always thought the DS Lite and 3DS had good feeling plastics, but the PSP plastics felt cheap, especially the glossy ones, it creaks so much.
I just did a button swap on my pocket. Someone on etsy makes epoxy buttons and I got the black and orange to go with my orange pocket. Looks way better than the mono color scheme
I'm happy to see The Retro Future getting a mention. :)
Happened to stumble here by chance. What a great channel! I really enjoy your style of delivery. all the best!
Loving the "Another Code Recollection" in the background!
"Another" great video, Bob!
This channel is dedicated to handhelds!?!!?!!🤯 The Gameboy is my all time favorite system by far.
So much power...in the palm of your hands!!!
These devices are getting way more expensive than they need to be. Kind hard as a consumer but I rarely buy these things but I do enjoy watching your channel! Great videos as always and your ads are hilarious 😂
The official aluminium limited edition is coming out on 15 July 2024 at the ridiculous price of 499 USD plus tax, shipping and duty if you buy from overseas.
I bought noir im going to bring to colombia i just declare for 199 hahaha
This is GLORIOUS!
Btw in aliexpress, there are those RG35XX H covers that feel nice, I want to tell you, it makes the RG35XX H more comfy there are like 3 colors from what I know.
I have a CNC aluminum shell for my GBA and that required different screws too. I think it has to do with the screw durability, the length, and maybe the shape of the screw threads. Fastening different materials requires different fasteners I guess.
Missed opportunity to name the video ‘This is NOT a plastic Analogue Pocket’ 😂
It’s a nice idea, I do feel the pocket plastic shell is a bit fragile, feels nice but easy to scratch and doesn’t hold up to regular use.
Bob. 🤣 Bob! You were particularly funny in this video. 😂
this is so funny that right after this they anounced an official one
Completely unrelated, but that Fuji X100VI does look good :D
Annndddd they just announced an aluminum edition. 😂
Bro went FULL METAL for gaming 🤘🤘
The rubber circles are so that your analog pocket doesnt sit on the table. Ittl keep your device nice for longer so its not scratching against the table
I’m actually surprised there’s still not a solid group of people making shell swaps for the AP. Aside from this metal one, which is currently sold out. Was hoping for some fun colors by now
I think the adhesive dots are to cover the screw holes?
Great job Bob, I couldn't finish the stream so good to see it finished.
The doggo gets me everytime!!!! Glad I got surfshark😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Love the intro music
Thats some solid gear
Some would say metal solid gear. Or even metal gear solid
A handheld to surpass metal gear.
Aluminum Analogue Pocket is super nice.. no justification for the absurdly high price though. Hence, why it’s “HIGHLY LIMITED QUANTITIES” haven’t sold out. 😑
That metal mod looks amazing but I think I will stick with admiring yours. Just curious but does it fit in the official Analogue Pocket dock?
How were you able to get PSOne running on the pocket? And is running smoothly or laggy?
Love the intro. If you go on the pocket subreddit it’s just people posting their 5 analogue pockets, half of them still in box and then complaining about artificial scarcity.
What is the music at around 11:20?
Where did you buy that aluminum shell? At Retro Cen?
After seeing Analogue pockets $500 FOR their aluminum hand held. This is not looking so bad.
I picked up the Aluminum Analogue. It’s freakin awesome. It definitely feels like a premium product. Highly recommended. Having a dock is a nice feature too.
This is GLORIOUS
"I'm not downloading pit-fighter.... i'm seeding pit-fighter" I yelled out I KNEW IT!
there are 8 rubber stickers and also 8 button contact points...
I think they might be provided for ppl who want squishy feedback, just a guess
The four months thing was actually hilarious, I love when mistakes just get obviously dubbed over 😂
In case anyone was curious, the site is showing all colors sold out.
Just in case anybody was looking for a bit of help, Makho did a good tutorial on this about 6 months ago.
Hi, what is that electric screwdriver that you used? It doesn’t seem to be in your description.
Can't believe they screwed around on the fasteners like that. Bits please.
I see what you did there.
Hear me out, a heat gun is also nice because it'll help ya bend/mold plastic. Aka your 3d prints
Is bob a professional copywriter? His ads are hilarious.
this looked like such a cool mod but OOF on that button noise.
that looks like your cartridges would be wobbling around and holding on for dear life...
Nice idea I hope Boxy Pixel comes out with some options for the Analogue Pocket at some point.
Who knew they would see this pocket and drop a metal version. I guess Bob did.
1:33 funny how you said you feel it’s a crime using it because it’s so sought after with the Fujifilm in the same frame. Feel the same way about my X100V! But I believe that’s an 100F but points the same
We ended up getting this one.
IDK if we will get the metal shell. At least something just in case damage happens.
those cores make it worth wile.
Hey on the go.
We have those consoles anyways.
$200 for cold hands in the winter and hot sweaty hands in the summer? Yeah....no thanks. I'll take OG plastic for -$200
A little bit. And by a little bit, I mean a lotta bit 😂😂
i can cnc that case for around 60$ with paint thats a high mark up na just saying
having rounded edges would be enough for me. But the metal would stop the cracking issues LOL
13:58 You wanted to "link that video". Please do so. :P
The rubber circles are likely to cover the screwholes especially if they are indented for the rubber circles. Same stuff sony and such companies have done for years, Wii U gamepad etc.
What is the golf game at 17:33
Is it possible to order the metal buttons only?
Damn.. it costs just as much for this shell that it does for the Pocket itself!
Does the new dpad fix the issue with false diagonal inputs?
I've always thought the Analogue Pocket was a sick looking device that I might be interested in getting at some point. I just looked up if it supports retro achievements and the thing doesn't even have Wifi?? For a device that costs over $200 and that doesn't have support for OTA updates... it's probably not that big of a deal. But man... stuff keeps coming out and keeps getting better, there has to be an Android/Linux handheld that'll come out eventually to rival the quality of the Pocket at half the price.
New to emulating whats this about retro achievements?!?!
well part of the appeal for the pocket is that it's FPGA-based and doesn't use software emulation. there are already a bunch of handheld emulators that are cheap. but you're right, it would be nice to see something in the vertical form factor but with a higher build quality like the pocket
@@javier032492 most emulation handhelds with wifi you can sign into retro achievements so you can get achievements when you're connected to wifi!
@@clebbington I didn't think about FPGA not being software emulation - good point actually.
My favourite Zim skit!
You should have gotten 3M high temp double sided tape. There are people who sell sheets of it on eBay so you don't have to buy a giant roll.
Are those circular tabs for covering screws?
Nope lol
I think it might be time for me to whip my Pocket Glow back out and get those extra cores on there!
Where can you buy that skin? @7:09
Those useless black circular sticky tabs mentioned near the start of the teardown were probably for sticking the screen to the metal shell, which is likely why there were no strips of double sided tape supplied.
Na they only have adhesive on one side of the dot thingy, that wouldn’t work for holding a screen down. More than likely they were meant to be put in the holes where the screws go to hide them
@@RockYoMomsWorldmaybe they were meant to hold the screen in with pressure?
@@lookingprettydambdead717 how would they hold the screen in with pressure? I’m pretty sure they’re just screw hole covers. Like the ds family of devices and gameboy advances used
Love your adds buddy 😂
Damn it looks cool I can understand why people will buy this even though the price is ridiculous🤘😎
Spend all that money... cheap-out on the double sided tape!?!
It was as much an analogue pocket! Well that's a nope for me, I am not risking mine lol I do take mine out but I find myself definitely being gentle with it ha ha
I just realized that Bob and Charles (Penguinz0, Cr1TiKaL) are doppelgangers
Dang. Thought this was a new one
I remember watching mahko do this mod and I noped out when I saw the screen pull lmao
can you use the original dpad and buttons?
Bob, do you know of any emulation handhelds sized and shaped like the PSP or maybe PS Vita that run Android? I want to play AM2R then emulate Metroid: Fusion on a PSP or similar, but I'm stuck with the awful Razor Kishi on a phone with huge black bars on the sides.
I know I’m not the intended audience for the analogue but it baffles me that a mod for such and expensive device would have such harsh rattle. Something like my of RG35XX has rattle but I didn’t pay nearly this much for one. Entertaining video regardless as I always enjoy alternative perspectives to mine :)
Pocket is cool, buuuuuuuuuuut it’s expensive as fudge.
It’s the “Apple” of handheld haha