Who would’ve guessed we would get to play the unique Banjo-Kazooie on a handheld with only a D-pad in 2026. HyperMegaTech!’s newest launch is a collaboration with Rare Ltd., the legendary recreation developer identified for the Banjo-Kazooie franchise and, extra not too long ago, Sea of Thieves, known as the Super Pocket Rare Edition.
The vertical handheld options 14 classics from the British developer, together with two Battletoads titles, Conker’s Pocket Tales and lots of extra. Whereas many of the video games had been launched on 8- or 16-bit consoles, Banjo-Kazooie would be the headliner because it was initially launched on the Nintendo 64. It might sound bizarre to regulate Banjo and Kazooie with a D-pad, however HyperMegaTech! assured that the sport has been enhanced and optimized particularly for the Tremendous Pocket handheld.
Since HyperMegaTech! and Evercade share Blaze Leisure as a mother or father firm, which means the Uncommon Version handheld will probably be appropriate with Evercade cartridges. When you’re performed with the 14 included video games, you possibly can increase your Tremendous Pocket’s library with cartridges that function collections from Taito, NeoGeo or Atari. HyperMegaTech! stated the Uncommon Version handheld will probably be out there for $69.99 in June 2026, however has already opened preorders.
