Handheld Experts Needed

[Barracuda]

VSmile Pocket?
Pixter?
Epoch Game Pocket Computer?

I dont think that there is really much missing other than clones.

[Izret101]

Sega Mega Jet
GB SP Backlit model
GP2X F200

Bit Gamate
GameTech Pocket Fami
Leapfrog iQuest (edutainment you can pick up the carts in clearance aisles at walmarts nation wide.)
Leapfrog Leapster
Leapfrog Leapster Lmax
Entex Adventure Vision
Entex Select-A-Game
Ohio Arts Etch a Sketch Animator 2000

Should be out this year:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora_(console) That page says something about preoders.

That should be a decent bulk of them. Most of whats left should be variants and/or handhelds without exchangeable games.
There are a couple with dloadable games and a ton with the built-ins and a couple barcode scanners.


EDIT also the digiBlast i think that was Europe only but region by region it had a varying release list. It use to be in the database but since we had issues with Euro releases back then i don't think any games got added for the system

EDIT EDIT
ZLeapfrog Fly and i believe their is a Fly 2 now also

[blcklblskt]

There is also the Didj by leapster.  It costs around $90, however :/

[Marriott_Guy]

Yeah I consider them consoles as well but I didn't see them in your collection list so I just threw those out there just in case.

The Entex & Romtec have alluded me.  The lack of haiving a VB is just pure laziness on my part 

[Marriott_Guy]

Thanks for all of the feedback!!  I have u[dated the main topic thread with the main handheld additions with credit to the person supplying the info.  I am not targeting systems designed specifically for children, hence some I haven't added to my initial target list.  I do appreciate the info though, and I will append my thread to include these (give me a day or so - if any staff member wants to append my orignal post to include these in their own section, feel free to do so).

I have been doing some research and the PC Engine GT\TurboExpress does command a hefty investment.  I would be intested in any interesting links anyone has that reviews handheld systems for some more info.  One of the things I am struggling with is identifying the original packaging some of these handheld systems were distributed in.  There seems to be a wide variety in this area. 

Thanks again all.  Your help is definitely appreciated!!

[Moriya Hanzo]

Yeah the PC engine/TE prices have gone up. Glad i found mine CIB in the wild for just an extra DS that i had. Good luck in finding one. It is a great handheld, especially since i can't find a damn TG 16 or Duo.

[Marriott_Guy]

Hello all.

OK - I have added some of the handheld systems and now I need to get some game suggestions.  The handhelds that I have acquired thus far:

Bandai Wonderswan
Bandai Wonderswan Color
Neo Geo Pocket
NEC Turbo Express
Nintendo DS Lite
Nintendo Game Boy
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
Nintendo Game Boy Micro
Sony Pocketstation
Sony PSP
TimeTop GameKing I
TimeTop GameKing II

Obviously I am picking off deals here and there and am not driven by a certain time era that a respective handheld was released.  I would like to start by getting 5 games for each system.  Regarding genre, I am a huge fan of RPGs and like FP shooters, sports (golf in particular) and action/adventure (like the Balder's Gate series) games.  I would also like to add the 'signature' game for the respective system.

Could you give me your top 5 games for any of these systems to help me out?  Please include the genre if it not readily apparent.

Thanks in advance all!

[BadEnoughDude]

For the PSP, make sure to get God of War: Chains of Olympus, Jeanne D'Arc (strategy RPG), Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness and Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. That's only four, but finding a fifth wouldn't be difficult. You have a ton to choose from (Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth, Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core, Yggra Union: We'll Never Fight Alone, R-Type Command, etc).

[blcklblskt]

For Game Boy, I recommend the Fire Emblem series (2 in series, turn-based strategy), the Golden Sun series (2 in series, RPG), and there are of course Final Fantasy's 1-6. Advance Wars 1 & 2 (turn based) are also pretty fun.

And if you still need more, TLoZ: the Minish cap is a great Zelda title, along with the SNES remake (A Link to the Past)

[Tan]

Nintendo DS
Clubhouse Games - Card/parlour game compilation
Legend of Zelda, The: Phantom Hourglass
Namco Museum DS - Arcade emulation
Puzzle Quest: Challenge of WarLords Puzzle/RPG hybrid
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood- BioWare RPG

Nintendo Game Boy
Final Fantasy Adventure
Final Fantasy Legend I
Final Fantasy Legend II
Final Fantasy Legend III
Legend of Zelda, The: Link's Awakening (also available as a bundle)
Tetris (pack-in with system)

Nintendo Game Boy Color
Dragon Warrior I & II
Dragon Warrior III
Legend of Zelda, The: Link's Awakening DX
Legend of Zelda, The: Oracle of Ages
Legend of Zelda, The: Oracle of Seasons
Lufia: The Legend Returns - RPG
Tetris DX

Nintendo Game Boy Advance
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance
Duke Nukem Advance - FPS
Ecks vs. Sever - FPS
Lufia: The Ruins of Lore - RPG
Lunar Legend - RPG
Legend of Zelda, The: The Minish Cap

Sony PSP
Alien Syndrome - Baldur's Gate-like ARPG
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Dungeon Siege: Throne of Agony - Baldur's Gate-like ARPG


If you don't have one already, grab yourself a Game Boy Player add-on for the GameCube or the specially made one for your Panasonic Q. There are also Game Boy Advance to GameCube cables for connectivity between the two. Zelda Four Swords comes with one if you get the big box version, but it's also sold separately.

[Funk_Buddy]

These are just from what I own. Not played anything else.

Bandai Wonderswan/Color

Crazy Climber
Engacho!
Gunpey
Lode Runner
Side Pocket
Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon
Chouaniki: Otoko no Tamafuda
FF
FF II
Star Hearts
Judgement Silversword
Terrors 2
Wonder Classic

Neo Geo Pocket/Color

Cool Boarders
Dark Arms
Baseball Stars
Ganbare Neo Poke Kun
Last Blade: Beyond the Destiny
Metal Slug 1st Mission
Metal Slug 2nd Mission
Mizuki Shigeru's Ghost Photo Gallery
Neo Turf Masters
Ogre Battle
Pocket Tennis
Sonic Pocket

[Sirgin]

Seeing you already have a Game Boy you should get one of the Pokémon games. They're the best selling GB and GBC games after Tetris. Don't worry about a particular version, they're pretty much all the same.

[Izret101]

Go with Red/Blue for the original experience.
Gold/Silver for a slightly different and longer game.

[Marriott_Guy]

Thanks guys!  This is exactly what I was looking for.  I also just picked up the Turbo Express (today).  I hear this system might have the best platform of games.  Your thoughts on this system?

[Tan]

Thanks guys!  This is exactly what I was looking for.  I also just picked up the Turbo Express (today).  I hear this system might have the best platform of games.  Your thoughts on this system?

The Express was just a handheld TG16 and played the same games. It doesn't have internal memory though so games that saved wouldn't have that feature when played on it.

EDIT: I should also mention that the idea of Bonk or Blazing Lazers on the go sounds enticing to me. I'll end up with one of these some day as well.