Taki Udon has announced the FPGBA SP. This is a new retro handheld device designed to play original Game Boy Advance cartridges in a modern portable format. The FPGBA SP is important because it's aimed at a price point of ~100 USD. This would make it much cheaper than existing options like the Analogue Pocket. So for people wanting to play with physical GBA media without breaking the bank, this could be an affordable option.
FPGA-based clamshell device aims to undercut Analogue Pocket with affordable GBA play
The FPGBA SP is a dedicated gaming handheld created by developer Taki Udon. The hardware has a clamshell style. It's heavily inspired by the old Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP. The FPGBA SP has a transparent blue case. This gives it a unique look in comparison to typical retro handhelds.
- Technology: FPGA
- Cartridge Support: Game Boy Advance
- Design: Clamshell
- Connectivity: USB-C
- Storage: SD card
The hardware is based around field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology. That lets the FPGBA SP play original Game Boy Advance cartridges natively. The device also has SD card storage for digital games. There's USB-C output too.
Taki Udon is aiming for a 100 USD development price target (i.e. ~$100). This is a development price target. So it's the intended retail price at the end. But the exact specs, release date and market availability are not available yet.
Source: NotebookCheck
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