We already knew that the Analogue Pocket supports Nintendo's Game Boy Camera accessory. But soon, you will be able to get more use out of your unconventional camera, as the Analogue Pocket will soon allow you to transfer your low-res, greyscale images onto a microSD card.
As reported first by Gizmodo, the Analogue Pocket's upcoming 1.1 firmware update will offer the ability to transfer Game Boy Camera photos onto a microSD card. While the Game Boy Camera does allow you to store up to 30 photos on the cartridge, this offers a much more modern solution.
When the accessory launched in 1998, you had the option to print these photos via a Game Boy Printer. That method's not entirely feasible these days, given the thermal printer accessory uses a proprietary thermal paper, making it somewhat complicated to print these pictures out.
The Analogue Pocket's forthcoming firmware update will circumvent the issue, fortunately. However, Gizmodo notes there is no firm release date when the update will roll out on Analogue's website. Nevertheless, if you have a Game Boy Camera and managed to get your hands on the modern third-party gaming handheld, you're in for a real treat.
For more on Analogue Pocket, check out our review of the handheld, which we called "the best possible way to enjoy your handheld gaming collection".
Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
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As reported first by Gizmodo, the Analogue Pocket's upcoming 1.1 firmware update will offer the ability to transfer Game Boy Camera photos onto a microSD card. While the Game Boy Camera does allow you to store up to 30 photos on the cartridge, this offers a much more modern solution.
When the accessory launched in 1998, you had the option to print these photos via a Game Boy Printer. That method's not entirely feasible these days, given the thermal printer accessory uses a proprietary thermal paper, making it somewhat complicated to print these pictures out.
The Analogue Pocket's forthcoming firmware update will circumvent the issue, fortunately. However, Gizmodo notes there is no firm release date when the update will roll out on Analogue's website. Nevertheless, if you have a Game Boy Camera and managed to get your hands on the modern third-party gaming handheld, you're in for a real treat.
For more on Analogue Pocket, check out our review of the handheld, which we called "the best possible way to enjoy your handheld gaming collection".
Taylor is the Associate Tech Editor at IGN. You can follow her on Twitter @TayNixster.
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