Play Pocket - Owners Guide
The Play Pocket is an affordable handheld emulation gaming console designed to play your favourite classics on the go. This guide contains essential information to help you get started with your device.
Ready to power up your Play Pocket? Let's jump into these key details.
Charging Your Device
To charge your Play Pocket, ensure that both the charging cable and power adapter are compatible. Connect the cable to the left port on the bottom of the device. A red light will show it's charging. If the light stays blue, the cable or charger might be incompatible. Keep it plugged in until the light goes out, signalling that the device is fully charged.
Basic Controls
Pro tip, pressing Select + Start together will exit the current game and bring you back to the main menu. This combination is especially useful for escaping frozen or crashed games without restarting the device.
Charging for the First Time and Low Voltage Alerts
When the battery is critically low, you’ll briefly see a "low voltage" warning. This means it’s time to charge urgently. If you're charging from an empty battery for the first time, the device might not power on right away. Just leave it to charge, and the battery will recover.
Battery Life Indicator
The battery life indicator can be a bit misleading. It may show 100% when first plugged in. For a more accurate reading, power off the device and wait until the light goes out before using it.
Save Game Progress
Quick SAVE/LOAD
For a fast way to save and load your progress during gameplay:
Quick Save: Press SELECT + R1 to save your game instantly.
Quick Load: Press SELECT + L1 to load your last quick save.
Manual SAVE/LOAD
For more control over your save files, follow these steps to manually save and load your game:
Open the Quick Menu – Press SELECT + X or press both analogue stick buttons.
Navigate to Save States – Use the D-pad/Left Analog Stick to scroll to the bottom where it says Save States, then press A.
Choose a Save Slot – Click A on State Slot, select your preferred slot, and press A again to confirm.
Save or Load – Scroll down to either Save State (to save) or Load State (to load your saved game).
Exit the Quick Menu – Press SELECT + X to return to your game.
Exit the Game
To properly exit a game:
Press SELECT + START twice.
Turn Off Play Pocket
Important: If you don’t shut down the Play Pocket handheld console properly, your game save may not work!
To turn off the console safely:
Press the START button to open the Main Menu.
Scroll to "Quit" and press A.
Click "Shutdown System" and press A again.
Confirm shutdown by selecting YES.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your game progress is always saved and that your retro gaming console functions smoothly.
Customizing Themes
If your themes are missing, it may be due to a deleted themes folder or a corrupted SD card. Try replacing the SD card for better reliability. Download new themes from trusted sources to restore them.
Video Output
The Play Pocket does not support video output. The current chip doesn't allow for multiple video outputs, so connecting it to a TV is not possible.
Wireless Connectivity
Be sure to check compatibility lists for dongles to ensure smooth wireless connections.
CUSTOM Options
The Play Pocket comes pre-loaded with ArkOS, one of the most revered operating systems for Emulators due to it's ease of use and customisation ability.
The Play Pocket supports other popular operating systems, including:
AmberElec - Offers great customization and advanced features.
Jelos - Stable, with options for theme customization.
Micro SD card Tips
If you're experiencing issues with glitchy saves, replace the pre-loaded Micro SD card. opt for a fast, reliable card to manage your game library. Reliable cards include Verbatim Premium, San Disk Ultra, and Samsung EVO.
Alternatively, contact hello@playpocket.com.au to purchase an upgraded version.
Enjoy the endless fun with Play Pocket!