Hyperkin is expanding its portable retro gaming lineup with two new versions of the SupaBoy, a handheld console designed to play original Super Nintendo and Super Famicom cartridges. The SupaBoy Crimson and SupaBoy Prime are now available for pre-order, with both models scheduled to launch in the United States and Europe on October 28, 2026.
New SupaBoy Models Target 16-Bit Gaming Fans
Los Angeles-based gaming hardware company Hyperkin announced the two new SupaBoy models as replacements for its current versions of the portable retro console.
Unlike handheld devices built around downloadable ROM libraries, the SupaBoy uses original physical cartridges. It supports Super Nintendo and Super Famicom games from PAL, NTSC and Japanese regions, giving collectors a portable option for playing existing cartridge libraries.
No account sign-ins or firmware updates are required to begin playing compatible physical games.
The two models share the same core hardware but feature different translucent designs.
SupaBoy Crimson and Prime Introduce New Designs
The SupaBoy Crimson is a limited-edition model inspired by the colors associated with Nintendo’s original Japanese Famicom. Hyperkin says Crimson will be the first release in a planned annual series of limited-run color variations.
The SupaBoy Prime draws its color palette from the Japanese and European Super Famicom design.
Both systems use translucent cases intended to complement their retro-inspired appearance.
4.3-Inch IPS Display and Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life
Each SupaBoy features a 4.3-inch IPS display, providing a built-in screen for portable play.
A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is rated for up to 10 hours of gameplay on a single charge, although actual battery life can vary depending on use.
Players can insert compatible cartridges directly into the handheld and use its integrated controls without additional hardware.
SupaBoy Can Connect to a Television
The SupaBoy is not limited to handheld use. Integrated AV output allows the system to connect to compatible television displays, providing an option closer to a traditional home-console setup.
Two front-facing controller ports also support original or compatible retro controllers.
That configuration enables two-player games either while the SupaBoy is being used on a tabletop or when connected to a television.
The feature gives owners another way to use existing Super Nintendo accessories alongside their cartridge collections.
Original SNES and Super Famicom Cartridges Supported
Physical game compatibility remains the central feature of the SupaBoy lineup.
Both new models are designed to accept original Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom cartridges, including games produced for different regions.
For U.S. retro gaming collectors, that means the handheld can provide access to both North American SNES releases and imported Japanese Super Famicom titles using the same portable hardware.
Rather than replacing the original physical media with digital copies, the system is designed around the cartridges themselves.
Physical Media Remains Central to SupaBoy Design
The SupaBoy arrives as interest in physical retro gaming hardware continues alongside modern emulation-based handhelds and rereleases of classic games.
Hyperkin’s approach focuses on owners who already have cartridge collections or prefer original physical releases.
The ability to switch between portable and television play also gives the device a different role from original SNES hardware, which was designed exclusively as a home console.
SupaBoy Crimson and Prime Priced at $129.99
Both the limited-edition SupaBoy Crimson and standard SupaBoy Prime are available for pre-order through Hyperkin.
The company lists an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $129.99 in the United States, €129.99 in Europe and £119.99 in the United Kingdom.
Both models are expected to begin shipping on October 28, 2026.
With physical cartridge support, a 4.3-inch IPS display, multiplayer controller ports and television connectivity, the new SupaBoy models are designed to give Super Nintendo and Super Famicom collectors another way to use their original 16-bit game libraries at home or on the go.
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