Pocket Dream Console
The Pocket Dream Console is a small handheld game console created by Conny in 2005.[1] The system was released in Japan in 2006 by Takara Tomy. It is available in different colors.
| Manufacturer | Conny Technology Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Type | Closed-system handheld game console |
| Release date | JPN August 3, 2006 |
| Media | None |
| CPU | Sunplus 16-bit SPG 240 series chipset |
| Storage | None |
| Sound | Sunplus SPG 240 integrated sound |
| Dimensions | Width: 10.3 cm x Height: 5.2 cm x Depth: 2.4 cm |
| Website | www |
In Germany, the PDC is rebranded as "MGT (Mobile Games Technology) Pocket Star LCD - Spielkonsole 30in1" by importer PEARL or sold under the original Name "PDC" from Videojet at Toys R Us. The Videojet-Version is available with 30, 40, 50 or 100 games. A 200 games model was also sold.
System overview
Games
The PDC is a closed system with 100 built-in games, mostly unofficial clones of other popular titles, including clones of Loderunner, Arkanoid, Puzzloop, Sokoban, Bomberman and Nintendogs. The advertised line-up includes:
- 6 action games
- 4 racing games
- 6 entertainment
- 3 casino
- 5 puzzle games
- 6 table
The console does not support saves, so they must always be restarted from the beginning. The "pause" menu, triggered by the dedicated button on the console, simply pauses the game and asks either to resume the game or go back to the main menu.
I/O
- A/V port: The system can be connected to a TV or other equipment with a custom cable for composite video and mono audio and is sold separately. It uses a mini USB B connector.
- Mini headphone jack (2.5 mm).
- Buttons: D-pad; A, B and menu buttons; two shoulder pads and volume control.
- 2" backlit TFT LCD screen.
Power
- 3 AAA batteries.
- Lifetime: 2-3 hours
- 3V logic
- A blue power LED.
- System powers down automatically after some time when no button has been pressed.
Display
- Manufacturer: AU Optronics
- Part number: A020BL01
- Size: 2 inch
- Full color
- Resolution: 320x240
- Pixel positioning: delta
- Number of contacts: 33
- Backlight
- color: blue, red and white
Audio
- One built-in speaker
- Volume can be adjusted with two buttons.
See also
- Mi2 console