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HyperMegaTech! Announces Super Pocket Data East Edition

Super Pocket Data East Edition is the latest addition to HyperMegaTech!’s lineup of retro inspired gaming devices, bringing together 18 legendary arcade and console titles from Data East’s golden era.


● 18 pre-loaded arcade games including BurgerTime, Bad Dudes vs Dragon Ninja, 
and many more! 
● Features an exclusive retro-style design inspired by classic Data East colours. 
● Compact, lightweight, and easy to take in your pocket! 
● Releases June 2025 – Pre-orders open April 1st, 2025 
● Priced at £49.99, $59.99, and €59.99 
 

 
LETCHWORTH, UK: HyperMegaTech! is thrilled to unveil the Super Pocket Data East Edition, a brand-new addition to the Super Pocket lineup. Featuring a carefully curated selection of 18 arcade classics, this device pays tribute to one of the most beloved arcade publishers of all time: Data East.
 

The Super Pocket Data East Edition is a compact, pocket-sized gaming console designed for retro gaming enthusiasts and newcomers alike. With an easy-to-use interface and faithful emulation, it delivers an authentic arcade experience on the go.
 

This new handheld delivers a diverse selection of arcade experiences, from classic platforming and brawling action to fast-paced shooters and puzzle challenges. Each game is faithfully recreated, preserving the original gameplay and visual charm that made them arcade hits.
 

This Super Pocket Data East Edition features iconic titles such as BurgerTime, where players guide Peter Pepper through a fast-paced kitchen adventure, and Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, an all-time arcade favorite packed with non-stop action. Fans of side-scrolling shooters will love B-Wings and BreakThru, while beat ‘em up aficionados can jump into the thrilling worlds of Crude Buster and Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja
 

Included Games:


● B-Wings 
● Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja 
● BreakThru 
● BurgerTime 
● Burnin' Rubber 
● Chain Reaction 
● Crude Buster 
● Gate of Doom (Dark Seal) 
● Joe & Mac Returns 
● Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja 
● Karate Champ 
● Lock 'n' Chase 
● Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory 
● Spinmaster 
● Super BurgerTime 
● Edward Randy 
● Tumblepop 
● Wizard Fire (Dark Seal II) 


The Super Pocket Data East Edition offers an easy-to-use interface, allowing players to quickly select games, save and load progress, and adjust display settings, including pixel perfect and screen ratio options, on its vibrant 2.8” IPS display. 


Bringing classic gaming to all skill levels, “Easy Mode” lowers the difficulty in arcade titles, making challenging levels more accessible and providing a smoother experience for younger players. 


In addition to its 18 built-in Data East classics, the Super Pocket is fully compatible with Evercade cartridges, expanding the game library to over 600 officially licensed titles from multiple publishers across over 60 physical cartridges. Simply insert an Evercade cartridge into the rear port for instant access. 

Retaining its praised compact design (78mm x 125mm x 25mm), the Super Pocket is truly portable. It features four face buttons, a circular D-Pad, and four rear buttons for expanded controls, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-C charging


Key Specs:


● Screen: 2.8” IPS display (320x240 resolution) 
● Dimensions: 78mm x 125mm x 25mm 
● Charging: USB-C (cable included) 
● Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack 
● Compatibility: Evercade cartridge support for expanded gaming
 
Notes


HyperMegaTech is a retro entertainment brand from Blaze Entertainment Ltd., the makers of Evercade. With HyperMegaTech, Blaze Entertainment are able to bring great licenses and properties together with retro and nostalgic products featuring modern sensibilities, and deliver them to a wide audience of fans and retailers. 

HyperMegaTech, like all Blaze Entertainment products, features officially licensed retro games direct from the publishers.


Evercade is a gaming ecosystem made by Blaze Entertainment that uses bespoke physical cartridges to deliver retro games to players using Evercade or Super Pocket devices.

Evercade Cartridges contain multiple games played via emulation, from officially licensed partners. There are currently over 60 collections available. 

The Evercade Cartridge library has over 600 games that feature great retro, indie and arcade games from over five decades of gaming.


Evercade cartridges have three distinct colour schemes to highlight their content. Red coloured boxes feature home console collections from multiple systems across five decades of gaming. Purple indicates Arcade game collections and Blue is for home computer collections.


Evercade Cartridges have numbered collections and come in a physical clamshell case with a full-colour manual detailing information about the publishers and the games along with all the controls required to play.



PRESS CONTACTS:
Evercade: press@evercade.co.uk


LINKS:
HyperMegaTech Website: https://hypermegatech.com
Evercade Website: https://evercade.co.uk
Evercade Alpha: https://evercade.co.uk/alpha/
Evercade EXP-R: https://evercade.co.uk/exp-r/
Evercade VS-R: https://evercade.co.uk/vs-r/
Evercade Blog: https://evercade.co.uk/blog
Evercade Cartridges list: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/


About Blaze Entertainment

 
Blaze Entertainment, formed in 2018, are the creators of the Evercade - a retro gaming console that uses cartridges to deliver officially licensed, curated collections of retro and retro-inspired video games. Launched in 2020, the Evercade line-up has grown to over 500 games and continues to grow, with partnerships including Capcom, Gearbox Software, Atari, Bandai Namco, Interplay, Codemasters, Crystal Dynamics, Team17, IREM, Rebellion, SNK Corporation, Toaplan, and many independent game designers and publishers. Based in the UK, Evercade has found a passionate audience around the world of retro enthusiasts, offering a high-quality and low-entry gaming option providing nostalgia for gamers and a physical range of releases for collectors. In 2023, Blaze launched a second brand, HyperMegaTech! to create more retro and gaming-focused products for a more casual gaming market, starting with the Super Pocket console with licensed versions from Capcom and Taito.
 
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