The Epoch Game Pocket Computer was a handheld game console released by Epoch in Japan in 1984. It was only the second truly handheld system to be released (Milton Bradley's Microvision was first). The Game Pocket Computer used an LCD screen with a 75 X 64 resolution, and could produce graphics at about the same level as early Atari 2600 games. The system was a failure in Japan, and as a result, only 5 games were made for it. A puzzle game and a paint program were built into the system. It ran off of 4 AA batteries, and you could adjust the screen's brightness. Possibly due to its failure in Japan, the Game Pocket Computer was never released in North America. Despite the failure of the Game Pocket Computer, most fans give it good reviews, but it is extremely rare, and units on eBay can go for hundreds of dollars, when and if they turn up. Except for their moderately successful Cassette Vision, Epoch had no other released systems.

Games

• Astro Bomber
• Block Maze
• Mahjong
• Reversi
• Store Keepers

External links

• Epoch's official website
• Pictures and info about the Game Pocket Computer
• Other handheld games made by Epoch
• More pictures and info for the Game Pocket Computer

Handheld game consoles | Monochrome video game consoles | 1984 introductions

포켓 컴퓨터 | ゲームポケコン