Pocket Dream Console

Infobox CVG system
title = Pocket Dream Console



manufacturer = Tomy / Takara
type = Closed-system handheld game console
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CPU = Unknown 16-bit
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release date = August 3rd, 2006
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The Pocket Dream Console is a small handheld game device created by Tomy (タカラトミー ) and Conny in 2006.It is available in different colors.

In Germany the PDC is rebranded as "MGT (Mobile Games Technology) Pocket Star LCD - Spielkonsole 30in1" by importer PEARL.

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

CPU

Presumed to be 16 bits but the architecture is still unknown.

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.
* Buttons: D-pad; A, B and menu buttons; two shoulder pads and volume control.
* 2" backlit TFT LCD screen.

Power

* 3 AAA batteries.
* Lifetime: 15 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.

Dimensions

* Width: 10.3 cm
* Height: 5.2 cm
* Depth: 2.4 cm
* Weight: . g

References

* [http://watch.impress.co.jp/game%2Fdocs/20060824/toy231.htm Impress Japan about the PDC]
* [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/pdc/ TakaraTomy's PDC product page]
* [http://www.ncsx.com/2006/081406/pdc.htm NCS play test]
* [http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/08/the_pocket_dream_is_a_pocket_d.php Review at Game Set Watch]