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Neo Geo Pocket Wasn’t Killed by Pokemon
2026 • E7 Jun 14, 2026 46m
In this video, Did You Know Gaming takes a deep dive into the history of the Neo Geo Pocket Color, SNK’s underrated handheld console. We look at the system’s development, production, games, and release, as well as how it competed with Nintendo’s Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Pokémon. But while many fans believe the Game Boy and Pokemon killed the Neo Geo Pocket Color, the real story involves SNK, Aruze, and the pachinko company takeover that cut the handheld’s life short.