History of video games/Platforms/Epoch Game Pocket Computer
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An Epoch Game Pocket Computer, experiencing case degradation from age.
History
[edit | edit source]1984 saw the Japanese release of the Epoch Game Pocket Computer, known as the Pokekon for short.[1][2][3] Having failed commercially in Japan, it did not see an international release.[4]
Technology
[edit | edit source]Compute
[edit | edit source]The Epoch Game Pocket Computer had an 8-bit NEC uPD78C06 CPU clocked at 6 megahertz.[2]
The system 2176 bytes (About two kilobytes) of RAM and four kilobytes of built in ROM, with cartridges having either 8 kilobytes or 16 kilobytes of ROM.[2]
General
[edit | edit source]The LCD has a resolution of 75 by 64 pixels and can show two shades.[2][3][5]
4 AA batteries give an impressive 70 hours battery life.[2][3] Not only was this impressive at the time, the power efficiency of the console remains one of the best in the history of portable game consoles.
Software
[edit | edit source]The Epoch Game Pocket Computer has built in system software, such as its paint program.[6]
Game library
[edit | edit source]Built in
[edit | edit source]- An 11 tile puzzle game
- A raster graphics editor
Cartridges
[edit | edit source]- Astro Bomber
- Block Maze
- Pocket Computer Mahjong
- Pocket Computer Reversi
- Sokoban
Gallery
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A Game Pocket Computer with a cartridge inserted. -
A Game Pocket Computer with no cartridge inserted. -
The back of the system is bare. -
A dial is kept on the this side.
External Resources
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- Video Game Kraken - Game Pocket Computer page.
- Chris Covell - Epoch Game Pocket Computer page.
- Handheld Museum - Epoch Game Pocket Computer page.
- Game Medium - Game Pocket Computer page.
References
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Parts of this page are based on materials from: Wikipedia: the free encyclopedia. |
- ↑ "Epoch Game Pocket Computer • Epoch • 1984 : RAM OK ROM OK". Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ↑ a b c d e "Chris Covell's Epoch Game Pocket Computer page". chrismcovell.com. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ a b c "Epoch Game Pocket Computer". www.handheldmuseum.com. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ "ARCHIVE.ORG Console Library: Epoch Game Pocket Computer : Free Software : Free Download, Borrow and Streaming : Internet Archive". archive.org. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
- ↑ "Epoch Game Pocket Computer [BINARIUM]". binarium.de. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ↑ "Epoch Game Pocket Computer - Ultimate Console Database". ultimateconsoledatabase.com. Retrieved 20 November 2020.