March 19, 1999 · Computer or hardware
Neo Geo Pocket Color (1999)
SNK's color handheld with a microswitched joystick, strong in fighters.
Japan March 19, 1999 at 8,900 yen; North America August 6 at $69.95; Europe October 1. 73 games released; discontinued after SNK's bankruptcy.
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Facts
- Date
- March 19, 1999
- Kind
- Computer or hardware: Handheld console
- Maker or publisher
- SNK
- CPU
- Toshiba TLCS900H
- Graphics
- 146 of 4,096 colors
- Generation
- 5th
- First sold in
- Japan
- Media
- cartridge
- Notable games
- The King of Fighters R-2; Metal Slug; SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters' Clash; Samurai Shodown
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