SNK Neo Geo Pocket Color Platinum Blue Console Used Japan Tested Working
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Manufacturer description
New Neo Geo Pocket Color – Platinum Blue. The box and printed materials show signs of wear, such as scratches and stains; the outer box, in particular, exhibits noticeable deterioration, including stains similar to those shown in the final photo in areas beyond what was captured in the image.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored SNK Neo Geo Pocket Color Platinum Blue Console Used Japan Tested… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the handheld consoles category. SNK's handheld consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| color | Platinum Blue |
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Hardware benchmark data
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