Analogue Pocket returns in 24K gold
The Analogue Pocket is already a premium way to play original Game Boy-era cartridges. For the fall/winter 2026 season, Supreme is giving the handheld a high-fashion makeover with two new finishes: glossy red and 24K gold plating.
Analogue’s handheld uses FPGA hardware to run original Game Boy, Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance cartridges. Games appear on a sharp 3.5-inch display, making the Pocket a modern alternative to returning to an ageing original handheld.
Supreme revealed the new versions in its fall/winter 2026 collection. Both models have a unibody aluminium shell and Supreme branding on the front and rear.
Although the finishes are substantially different, the underlying hardware appears to be the same Analogue Pocket platform already available. Supreme enthusiasts are also expected to receive a custom boot screen featuring the New York brand’s familiar box logo.
Release date and pricing
Supreme says the collection launches on 20 August 2026. Pricing for either Pocket edition has not been announced.
For comparison, the standard black model is listed at $239.99. The special editions are likely to cost more and be more difficult to obtain, although their final pricing and availability remain unconfirmed.
The Analogue-Supreme collaboration is part of a wider gadget-heavy season. The same collection also includes a Supreme-branded Kodak Super 8 camera, Dyson V12 Detect vacuum, JBL Go 5 speaker, Jamo Capsule light and wireless microphone setup, alongside clothing and accessories.
What the Analogue Pocket actually offers
For players with a collection of original cartridges, the Pocket’s main attraction is its combination of modern display quality and hardware-based system recreation. Its FPGA design closely reproduces the behaviour of classic platforms rather than relying on conventional software emulation.
The 3.5-inch screen has a 1600-by-1440 resolution, with sharp scaling and retro-style display filters among the system’s strengths. The tall design can be less comfortable for people with larger hands, however.
OpenFPGA support expands the device beyond its original Game Boy focus by allowing community-made cores for other classic systems. The Supreme shells do not change that capability or the way games play.
Unless the red finish or 24K gold treatment is the priority, the standard $239.99 Pocket provides the same core experience. For more retro hardware context, browse RETROCADE’s arcade news and editorial coverage, explore the arcade machine buying guide, or compare compact bartop arcade options.
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The Analogue Pocket’s appeal sits at the intersection of original software, modern display technology and collectible hardware. The Supreme editions add exclusivity and distinctive styling, but the regular model remains the practical choice for playing classic cartridges.
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