Super Pocket Rare Edition: Banjo-Kazooie and 13 Rare Classics in a £50 Handheld

HyperMegaTech’s latest pocket console is something special. The Super Pocket Rare Edition is now available for £49.99 / $69.99, packing 14 games from Rare’s legendary back catalogue - with Banjo-Kazooie (N64) at the top of the list, followed by Battletoads in Battlemaniacs (SNES), Battletoads (NES), Conker’s Pocket Tales (Game Boy Color), R.C. Pro-AM II, Cobra Triangle (NES), and home computer classics such as Atic Atac, Jetpac, and Knight Lore. Fully compatible with the entire Evercade cartridge library (over 650 games), it can be purchased on the official Evercade website.

The hardware follows the familiar Super Pocket form factor: a 2.8-inch IPS LCD at 320x240 resolution, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C charging, and around four hours of battery life. The included version of Banjo-Kazooie has been optimised for D-pad play - a real achievement for a game built around the N64’s analogue stick - and benefits from the screen’s higher resolution for a noticeably sharper image. For a quick-start guide and setup tips, check the official Super Pocket page.

A 9/10 review that comes with genuine enthusiasm.

Time Extension awarded the Super Pocket Rare Edition 9/10, stating that “Banjo-Kazooie alone makes this a must-buy”. The game selection, while focused on NES, SNES, and Game Boy Color titles, covers enough variety to appeal both to longtime Rare fans and newcomers discovering the studio’s catalogue for the first time. A bundle with a protective case is also available at £54.99.

Source: Time Extension