| The game.com Pocket Pro was a revised version of the original game.com handheld console, released by Tiger Electronics in 1999. It was a compact update to the original 1997 model, which had been marketed as a more affordable and feature-rich alternative to the Nintendo Game Boy. The Pocket Pro aimed to address some of the criticisms of its predecessor, primarily its size, screen visibility, and battery consumption. The Pocket Pro retained the same core hardware: a monochrome touchscreen LCD, support for two cartridge slots (though the Pocket Pro only featured one), and a stylus for touchscreen input. It featured a reduced form factor and required only two AA batteries instead of four. However, the display remained non-backlit and difficult to see in poor lighting conditions, which continued to be a major drawback. The game.com library included titles licensed from major franchises like Resident Evil 2, Sonic Jam, and Batman & Robin, but most games were hindered by the console’s limited graphics and sound capabilities. Despite its innovations—such as PDA features and the first implementation of a touchscreen in a gaming handheld—the game.com Pocket Pro failed to gain market traction and was discontinued shortly after release. |
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