The Neo Geo Pocket Color’s lackluster performance has always been a mystery. Despite its high quality and great games, it only managed to capture 2% of the handheld market in North America, falling short against the Game Boy. The reasons behind its failure can be attributed to poor marketing, the company’s bankruptcy, and a design that was both outdated and ahead of its time.
SNK, known for producing top-notch games, entered the handheld scene in 1998, but was already trailing behind Nintendo’s Game Boy Color. The company, founded in 1973, had a slow start with their first game, Ozma Wars, releasing in 1979. Despite their impressive track record, they struggled to compete…
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