NEO GEO Pocket Color Collecting
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Reggie comes by to talk about one of his favorite handhelds: the NEO GEO Pocket Color. This competitor to the Gameboy Color didn't make much of a splash, but it has a hardcore dedicated fan base today and some great games for it.
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I Cant exactly put my finger on it, but Reggie just seems like the nicest dude. You gotta love when people are so positive about things they love, its a shame seeing so many people who used to love gaming, act so jaded about it these days. Youre awesome Reggie!
He is alright I guess.
I can tell he's ex military too by his demeanor.
August Keller I think it's his smile.
daOriGinooGrapeBeer he went to south korea and everyone there knew him has playstationreggie
Waterbottle sweet, how do you know that, bro?.
On a fresh pair of AA batteries the NGPC will do 40hrs. Not being backlit has its advantages.
DariusQ and the monochrome version 80 hours on 3 AAA
They should re-release this as a novelty console, like the Atari flashback. It probably would be really cheap to make nowadays, and if you bundled a bunch of games with it it could sell as a good cheap gift item.
I love that sonic game for it
Surprised nobody noticing quality of the game footage. Amazing sharp even on camera
Being from Seattle...you have to love the 90s movie Singles! "This negativity just makes me stronger, we will not retreat, this band is unstoppable!"
Reggie and Metal Jesus both seem like some of the coolest, down to Earth guys on UA-cam. Love your videos.
Wow. I was completely on the fence regarding getting the NGPC! All these import/rare games look awesome. I might have to get one now. Great video btw!
Wassup hard4games? Love your channel, if u see this mention me in a video please
I would start with Ghost in the Shell where I did: the original 1995 movie. It made me a fan after 30 minutes, it was so good! They updated the movie's CGI effects in 2008 and it's great too.
Supposedly there is a local dude who will do this mode to the Neo Geo Pocket... I'm gonna find out, and have him mod mine!
You're always my first search on UA-cam when I buy a new console, and this video certainly didn't disappoint! Exclusive Metal Slug and Sonic games? Awesome. Hope that you'll do the promised part two of this video soon.
Snk vs. Capcom match of the millenium!
The #1 reason to even consider getting this system.
You know it
HELLS YEAH! This is the one!
yea awesome fighting game
The best fighting game ever in a portable system
Great to see Reggie back. Always love to hear his army stories.
This has got to be my favorite collecting video! I rewatch this video all the time. Dope content
Please do a part 2 this video was so helpful
I really wanted one of these but I got a Dreamcast for Christmas that year and by the time the next one rolled round, they were already discontinued. Well, 24 years on, I bought my first ever Neo Geo Pocket Color yesterday along with Sonic and Mini Puzzle Bobble. Can’t wait to play it and pick up more titles.
Great showcasing of an obscure video. I can confirm that the neo geo pocket color was indeed sold at GameStop, as that is where II bought my first unit. I used to work at one as an assistant manager 14 years ago. We got only one shipment of games in. The product was given limited shelf space, and then it disappeared into obscurity. I currently own a us CIB neo geo pocket set
I am now buying a Neo-Geo Pocket Color because of this video. I'm surprised John didn't make a review on SNK gal fighters. Looks cool.
I bought mine back in 1999. I played the hell out of KOF R-2 and Samurai Showdown 2. I still have it, along with all my games. It remains my primary handheld gaming system. I do not own 3DS or anything, just my Neo Geo.
I bought my NGPC soley for *Rockman: Battle & Fighters* (hidden gem truely) and I was totally amazed about the system!
We never had this console in Germany so nobody ever saw this and very few heard of it.
*But it is so great and it was ahead of its time*!
Oh we love the Neo Geo ever since, they got the vol 1 and 2 for the switch in HD mode
I bought a Neo Geo Pocket Color because of this video. It is a very cool little gem and has a bunch of cool games. I got lucky and bought a european copy of Faselei! complete in box and honestly it is a must own game for the system. There are two downsides to this system:
1) The Bulk. The Neo Geo Pocked color is a lot bigger than either of its two competitors the Gameboy Color and the Wonderswan Color.
2) the games aren't nearly as polished as the Bandai Wonderswan Color's fighting games. The Bandai Wonderswan imo has much better gameplay and graphics especially for the fighting games.
The upsides are many upsides for the system:
1) the games are very cheap if you want to buy them cart only. You can even buy new games cart only for the system (like Reggie said there were four pack games and resellers buy the four pack for expensive games like Last Blade, Faselei!, and gals fighters) the chaff is then sold off for a few bucks. Most NGPC games i buy are between $3 and $12 on amazon.
2) the joystick works very well for the fighting games and other games that use 8-way directional movement.
3) the system can be found for pretty cheap as well.
4) the four pack of games usually sell for $20 or $25 if they have common games in them.
I have 14 games for the system now and on average (with the exception of Faselei!) I have spent about $5 on each game.
Picking five must have games for the system from what I own (I haven't found a copy of Gals fighters or Biomotor Unitron yet)
5) Metal Slug 2nd Mission (graphically superior to MS1st Mission but it does have a lot of slowdown when there is too much on screen.
4) SNK vs Capcom Match of the Millenium (it has a lot of mini games and unlockable characters, the other fighting games Samurai Showdown 2 and King of fighters R2 just aren't as fun imo
3) Metal Slug 1st Mission
2) Beast Buster -Dark Arms 1999 (a very good rpg that uses guns and some melee weapons and it has a gothic setting similar to castlevania games)
1) Faselei! (a very fun hybrid turn based/real time strategy RPG. you can deck out your Toy Soldier (mech,gundam,zoid whatever you want to call it) with a huge assortment of missiles, rockets, rifles, machine guns, shields, armor, etc.)
The down side with Faselei! is the cost. most people sell it cart only used for $100ish. if you check every so often some do go cheaper but it is very rare for one to sell for less than $100. I paid about $110 with shipping for my copy complete in box it just takes a lot of patience to track down a copy of the game at a reasonable price. But beware do not buy the Japanese copy of the game the NGPC can not translate the game from Japanese to english (some games do have that feature though) and the Japanese game usually sells for fairly cheap.
There are also other great games for the system like Pocket Tennis Color, Puzzle Bobble Mini, Sonic Pocket Adventure. I like this system a lot and recommend it to anyone that thinks the games sound interesting.
Personally I do like the Bandai Wonderswan Color more but it is a lot more expensive to collect for.
I have to disagree here. First the NGPC is way more ergonomic and feels really better on hands than both the consoles you ve mentionned. It's perfectly designed to fit on any hand. i do own any Nintendo handheld from original GB to GBC to GBA SP and DS (as well as a lynx and a game gear) and the NGPC beats them all when for both ergonomy and playability.
Last but not least, a NGPC Slim version does exist (only released in japan) and it feels even better and lighter for the hands and is simply the greatest handheld ever.
The Star Wars posters are in the order of my FAVORITES when sitting on the futon playing games. It all makes sense when you are actually kicking back in the Game Room...trust me :)
He doesn't have a UA-cam channel that he regularly posts to.. However, he's going to be one my channel quite a bit. We're working on another series of Hidden Gems...coming soon!
No backlight but it's screen is high reflective. Even in dim lights, I can see the screen. And with a nice light over head, the screen is so bright and crisp looking
The fact that there's so many 2nd hand PS2 games in the shops proves that it was a really popular console back in the day. I think the PS2 is still popular amongst collectors. Sure there are a lot of 2nd hand PS2 games in the shops, but that's because so many were produced and so many everyday people bought them, and have now traded them in/sold them as they think these old games are now crap, and they have moved on to the latest stuff.
It's almost criminal that you didn't get to mention "SNK vs Capcom: Fight of the Millennium" nor, "SNK vs Capcom: Card Fighter" (I think that was more of the Pokemon killer for the NGP.). Both phenomenal games and the reason I still bust mine out to play from time to time.
Also, besides as Reggie has stated that TRU carrying the system there, Kay Bees Toys store also carried it (and eventually was clearing them out when nobody was buying them) as well as Montgomery Wards, which is where I got mine at.
Great vid and would love to see an update with more games!
In the beginning of the video, Reggie mentions that he didn't see this at Gamestop and it was mostly sold at Toys R Us. When the system launched I purchased mine at a Software Etc. (which later became Gamestop). I have the gray version and still have fun with it today. Several great games on the system including SNK vs. Capcom: Match of the Millennium and the Metal Slug series.
Go for it. I'm having someone do mine for me but just make sure you use a back lit light for it
Awesome video guys....I was overseas in the Navy and saw this in the stores there...I believe it was November, no date, 1998. I was in Yokosuka Japan. Wanted one so bad too, but everyone's big thing was to buy a 8mm video cam with a swivel LCD so we could watch movies in our bunks. Rock on Fellas!!!!
Can't wait to see part 2 and what gems you guys unearth for us.
At the end you mention you would do another with hidden gems. Did you end up doing that? If so, do you have a link?
+Gary Meacher We haven't yet.... Sorry. I guess we got distracted by other stuff BUT we're both big fans.... So it will happen
+MetalJesusRocks Ill look forward to it! I just picked up a NGPC and can't wait to explore the game library
It's so awesome how MetalJesusRocks answers to questions in three year old videos! That's really rare and a testament to seemingly cool he is.
can it happen still
MetalJesusRocks , I'm still waiting.
I personally love my NG Pocket Color. The first party SNK games are top shelf, and all the third party games are great too. In particular, I love Fatal Fury R1, King of Fighters R2, and Capcom Vs SNK.
Everybody loves Reggie, he should have his own channel.
This is my #1 Handheld. I love this thing. I have had a lot of handhelds and this is still the best I've played.
I think the same too, best handheld of all freaking time ( PD Puzzle link is a hidden gem )
Wow. I just got a Neo Geo Pocket Color. I had one when i was a child, but like most things lost it over time. I'm so glad to have it back.
Very comparable to the Wonderswan. Ya'll should do a complete buying guide for the NGP!
I love how friendly these collectors are, really brings a smile x)
Almost forgot about Pac Man, it comes with a red rubber ring that goes into the groove around the thumb stick. It restricts the movement to a 4 way direction.
The NGPC is the absolute GREATEST Handheld Gaming Machine EVER. From the perfect size and ergonomy of the console (which fits so much better in hands than any game boy IMO) to the terrific micro switch joystick, it's pure heaven gameplay and design wise. It also has very unique games you won't find on any other console like Dark Arms : Beast Buster and Faselei.
Jerome Lange Naww Gba was the best
Yeah just a shame it was all but destroyed by the gba
The ckicky stick is awesome, but the first time i hold one i was baffled by the lack of botons. I've never played a console with less botons than the neo geo pocket color, aside from maybe the master system. This has one boton less than the nes, which means that you basically have two botons for every single action if you wan't to save the other one for pausing. I think thats the biggest downside of the console, a select boton or a third action boton in a genesis style could have been wonderful
I had this and the gameboy color growing up and I can say that screen crushed the gameboy colors you can see how crispy it is in the video. I miss that thing.
Dude! I had one of these back in like 9th grade, this thing was so awesome i got the multi blue colored one (not the camo) with Metal Slug 1st mission and Sonic Pocket for my 15th birthday!
Simply | Retro I had one in 9th grade as well. A silver one. Brings back memories for sure.
My suggestions would be Samurai Showdown II, Fatal Fury First Contact, SNK vs Capcom Card Fighters Clash 2: Expand Edition (Japanese only), Ogre Battle Gaiden (Japanese Only), and Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny. I was a store manager at Babbages (before Gamestop took them over), and we had pre orders of the Neo geo Pocket, the adapter that you can hook into the dreamcast, and I fell in love with the system! If it had a backlight, I think it would have competed fine with the Gameboy Color.
Great video. Bought one in the UK and wish I'd never sold it! Screen was superb considering it wasn't backlit but Metal Slug, Neo Turf Masters and Sonic were all absolutely brilliant. A great console - a true hidden gem
only recently have I decided to dive into to the neo geo pocket and check out some games and reviews and when I seen Metal Jesus poped up with game recommendations I clicked this video first!! always enjoy your videos brother ! love the show man
I can’t believe I’ve never seen this video before.
Dose Reggie have a spiffy UA-cam channel. Every time I see this man and his gaming taste, I feel like he's fam.
SNK vs Capcom Card Fighter Clash, Sonic Pocket Adventure, KOF R2, Fatal Fury 1st Contact, and of course, SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millenium. Love this library of mine for my Neo Geo Pocket Color.
There must be good Japanese games on it as well... Shame I can't understand the language. Am wondering if any fan translations ever was done
The people who actually were around and enjoying gaming back then were so freaking lucky. They were able to get games for the Dreamcast for good prices ESPECIALLY when the Dreamcast and the games were for cheap prices also being able to get the Neo Geo Pocket color for 70 Dollars for the launch price! now everything is expensive. Just makes it so hard for the next generation to enjoy what they missed out on. It's like you gotta sacrifice everything just to play these wonderful games.
I am so stoked you did a video on the neo geo pocket color. It is one of my favorite handhelds. It definitely has the best thumbstick of any handheld. Love that clicking noise. I have a cib copy of rockman battle and fighters (japan only) that I have been wanting to do a video review on. I havn't made any videos yet, but you have inspired me metal jesus. I plan on making my first video very soon. Thanks metal jesus expect a christmas card this year....or i guess that be a birthday card for you.
Dude! I really appreciate this video. I am a huge Neo Geo fan and I am looking at getting into Neo Geo pocket. This video gives me great place to start looking for games. Thank you!
Respect u Reggie, who needs the box? The games r what matters.
Any chance of doing a second video?
very underated system.
I got a neo geo pocket color a while back complete in box for about 14 bucks.
I also was able to get the UK version of evolution complete in clamshell and manual.I was told that that one was/is rare aswell.
I have not been able to come across another one.
Do you guys know anything about it?
Really liking your channel.
Keep 'm coming!
Reggie is the man! He loves all the best stuff
I wish reggie had his own channel I enjoy watching videos with him included.
He does......
You realize that you just responded to a 2 year old comment.
MetalSonic1389 i just like a year old coomment
He does......
The best wrestling game SNK ever made, and one of the best portable wrestling games period is Big Bang Pro Wrestling. It was a Japanese exclusive, but if your NGPC is in English, it does play in English. It's pretty rare, but not that expensive because a lot of people don't really care about old wrestling games. Still, one of my favorites on the NGPC!
I heard that the handheld has a 40 hour battery life!!!!
No i'm from California but I lived in Seattle/Tacoma for about 8 years now
Yes! glad I could be of service
How come this wasn't as popular or even more popular than the Gameboy Color? It's awesome.
Dark Arms is a really awesome game. NGPC is such a fun handheld. The clicky thumb stick just feels so right.
Great overview guys - I didn't own a Neo Geo Pocket Color for long when I had one in my collection - I'd still list it as one of my favourite handhelds though especially as it bought Metal Slug onto the portables :D
Jason walked into a video game store I use to own with a buddy and the rest is history
Always wanted this console for Sonic back when it was current. Never knew it had microswitches for the directional pad, that is super cool.
Man Reggie is so chill, he's the type of dude I'd hang out with all the time. Great video MJR love your channel and can't wait to see more NGP gems!
Metal Jesus has some cool friends. Always great when Reggie is on.
Who else thinks that an episode of I Hate You with MJR, Drunken Master Paul and Reggie NEEDS to happen?!!
Reggie is a natural on camera. I'd really like to see him on a DMP video too. More Reggie!
Reggie definitely needs his own channel or at least many appearances on yours!
Thanks for the interesting vid!
Metal Jesus is the man. I can't wait for the NeoGeo Pocket Hidden Gems video. I just dug up mine from 2002. It's still in great condition. If you don't own one and would like to I'd be happy to donate it to you Metal Jesus! I'm a huge fan of the show!!
i got this when it came out and i owned about 6 games, my favorite was "Dark Arms" i think it should have been mentioned!
Honestly this chanel is awesome. The hidden gems episodes are the best Ive seen. The system episodes are awesome too.
Awesome video :D I laughed when I saw MJR just bobbing his head to his own music 9:00
Seeing this made me really excited to play, so I just had to order one and a bunch of games. Can't wait to play it.
reggie is so high in this video lol
For japanese import i recommend ``Densetsu no Ogre Battle Gaiden: Zenobia no Ouji``, a episode of the Ogre Saga playing like Ogre Battle on SNES with new maps. SNK vs Capcom 2 expand edition, the last game release for NGPC in Japan, with 124 new cards had to the 300 cards from the original game. There is also a lot of great fighting game to discover (SNK vs Capcom, KOF R-2, Last Blade, Samurai Shodown...).
Metal Slug: First Mission was my favorite game on the system.
I think the neo geo pocket colour will probably be one of the last systems I collect for. Neo Geo goods just weren't really available in my province and to be honest I've never seen neo geo pocket games or even neo geo games for that matter out in the wild.
I always enjoy seeing Reggie.
I'm soooo happy I just picked this up again. Probably the best handheld I've ever played for fighting games. I remember saying how this was better for the SNK/Capcom fighting games than the console counter parts. I remember actually being dangerous with Zangief with this thing. An amazing forgotten console. Thank you Metal Jesus!
Coming back to watch this video after so many years... Man! Reggie does look uncomfortable in front of camera, but nowdays he IS a pop star!!!
Also to add on to MJR, they are currently airing a mini series called Ghost in the Shell Arise, which is a prequel to everything GITS, I believe......
lol just start dude :) i'm 33 so I got some history with gaming and started collecting 2 years ago. My collection is growing and its such a buzz to get those game I loved so much as a kid! Just do it man you wont regret it!
reggie is such an awesome dude.
i loved the neo geo pocket, that little joypad has to be the best stick i've felt on a handheld ever, besides perhaps the vita. yet that came out 13 years later so , you can't compare apples to oranges.
i really hope you guys also do a vid on gameboy color thoug. besides the typical titles like G/S/C, mario deluxe and oracle of seasons, theres a TON of hidden gems on the systems, yet for some reason it tends to be the most obscure of the gameboy versions
The only next gen console I am considering is the PS4. It's cheaper, the most powerful and doesn't have the creepy camera always watching you. I'll probably pick up a WiiU at some point next year when more games are out for it.
Reggie seems like an awesome guy, I wonder if he has a youtube channel with reviews and stuff.
Reggie doesn't have his own channel... He just shows up time to time on mine. I'm sure he'll be back soon!
+MetalJesusRocks Does he have one nowadays?
+Bucky Monk Search Radical Reggie on YT.
Stringer Bell Ahh, cheers
+MetalJesusRocks I'm going through all of your videos and you definitely need more reggie in your stuff (not in a negative way)... you guys have awesome chemistry!!!!!
Honestly I was kind of hesitating to get this handheld because I wasn't so sure about the games but now I am really interested in getting one of these systems.
NG pocket color trending on ebay for like $30usd
and games are dirt cheap. its a FANTASTIC system for collectors going
through a broke period to collect for.
the only 2 games ive got on the system is samurai showdown 2, and card fighters clash.
ive never really felt the need to get more, but i should they go so cheap!
when anyone mentions the most underrated systems (that's usually the Dreamcast even though I think it's rated pretty highly), this is my #1. Sonic, Metal Slug, KoF, and Samurai Showdown are all really good versions that don't take them seriously. Then there's match of the melenium, probably the best hand held fighter. I have a hard time thinking of a bad game for it and all the games ozed character. The battery life was pretty amazing and the screen is easy to see even without a back light. Yet so few people knew about it back in 2000. This is a great system to pick up.
don't forget snk vs. capcom match of the millenium!
Hell Yeah, good video. I really enjoy when Reggie is on the show. Very cool dude. Also a very informative video. I barely knew anything about the NeoGeo. Now you know.
I Just got one with 5 games from craiglist after watching your video. Keep up the Good work. It should be a great addition to my collection.
i like gal fighters but i really think capcom vs snk fight of the millenium is the best fighting game on the ngpc
I used to play the neo geo pocket during AP US history class. My friend used to let me play. It was a really good system.
NEO GEO Pocket Color was a 16 bit system just like the Snes vs the 8 bit gameboy color, unfortunately like everything else high priced, it never sold. In fact I never even heard about the thing until I saw it on the internet.
In 2002, they bundled this system with 4 games for $70 at GameStop. Then they sold an additional 5 game bundle for like $20. Kick ass investment
I have a Neo Geo Pocket Color but I find it hard to find games for it. I bought it at a yard sale with Sonic Pocket Adventures. Still love the way the system controls.
Very underrated system. Some amazing games not covered here: SNK vs Capcom, Match of the Millenium, Card Fighers Clash, Samurai Showdown 2, and The Last Blade
I had the NGPC a couple of times, every time with a few games. But it never really grabbed me like other handhelds did. The joystick is amazing tho!
I bought 2 straight from SNK on release I even bought Faselei! Now my mind is blurry on how this happened but I had the EU version but NO *BULLOCKS* CLUE what happened to it!! GAH! I never beat it (it gets SO hard!) but I LOVED having to stay 10 steps ahead of the enemy and guessing their moves and when to attack lol. The ultimate tactical game IMO.
Also I forgot this thing even HAS batteries lol I turn mine on from time to time (LOVE the intro diddy!) and I don't think I've changed batteries since 2005! lol
Faselei!, Baseball Stars, Turf Masters, Dark Arms -Beast Buster 1999-, Samurai Shodown! 2, NeoGeo Cup 98, and Match of the Millennium are must haves.
The NGPC is a superb system.
Don't let the lack of backlight put you off, it has a highly reflective screen and is completely viewable in daylight or a well lit room.
Much better than the GBC.
The thumbstick is great for control and the battery life is excellent.
Only two main buttons means less of an rsi after long sessions!
All the fighting games are amazing, with Match of the Millennium being my personal fav' and having tons of characters and unlockable content.
Turf maters is great fun, the Metal Slug's are superb, Cotton (Fantastic Night Dreams) is a good side scrolling shooter and look out for Dark Arms!
This is actually true. The NGPC's screen is excellent and completely clear in a well lit room or near a window. The gameboy still has problems even in these conditions and can only be seen at certain angles.