Neo Geo Pocket Color.

[Tupin]

A few questions, since I'm probably gonna get one soon because the system is cheap and so are the games.

What are some good ones? I already know Sonic Pocket Adventure and Metal Slug First Mission are must-haves, but is there any other good ones?

Oh, and is region free?

[Deadpixels]

A few questions, since I'm probably gonna get one soon because the system is cheap and so are the games.

What are some good ones? I already know Sonic Pocket Adventure and Metal Slug First Mission are must-haves, but is there any other good ones?

Oh, and is region free?

Some good NGPC titles:

Metal Slug: Second Mission (great mission variety and cool bosses galore)
SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millenium
SNK vs Capcom: Cardfighters Clash
Neo Turf Masters (A true must-have title)
Pocket Tennis Color
Dark Arms (Many don't like it, I find it pretty fun)

And yes, your NGPC is region free.

[Cryomancer]

Seconding Cardfighters and Dark Arms. I would also potentially suggest Biomotor Unitron and the Evolution game. Excellent handheld.

[shivers]

biomotor unitron is good... kinda like a stripped down pokemon style dungeon/arena RPG

metal slug 2nd mission is good not as good as 1st mission in my opinion

pacman is a good port.

and alot of people tell me snk vs capcom card fighters is really good.

[Tupin]

Huh, Neo Turf Masters was released on the VC for some reason.

I'll definitely get SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium as well.

Oh, and Pac-Man just because.

[shivers]

did we all post at once? ha ha!

[Hwj_Chim]

Great little system. I would recommend

Bust-A-Move Pocket
Gals' Fighters
Magical Drop
Samurai Shodown! 2
Neo Turf Masters
Baseball Stars Color
here is a good list of games http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Neo-Geo_Pocket_Color_games

[PapaStu]

All 32 US games.

There really isn't anything that isn't good. Even the card/slot games are well done.

Yes it's region free. It's too cost prohibitive to make Handhelds region locked.

[otoko]

It's too cost prohibitive to make Handhelds region locked.

God bless money saving tactics!

[retro junkie]

King of Fighters R2
The Last Blade
Faselei (great mech game)
Fatal Fury

The directional button is the best on any portable gaming system IMHO.

[DigitalSpace]

I just got an NGPC earlier this month, and so far, my NGPC collection is at five games (http://www.freewebs.com/jkwh/ngpclist.html).

I've wound up playing Pac-Man more than I thought I would. It's definitely not a killer app, but it's an excellent port and a good way to kill a 10 minute bus ride, work break, etc. And if you're just looking for another game to add to the NGPC collection, it's one of the cheapest ones.

I think of Sonic Pocket Adventure as "Sonic 2.5." It's kind of like a level hack of Sonic 2. There's even a bonus time trial mode where you see how fast you can get through each level, and you can get medals based on your performance. There's also a bonus puzzle mode. Highly recommended...

...and so are Metal Slug: 1st Mission and 2nd Mission. 2nd Mission is my favorite out of the two.

The other game I own is Dark Arms, which I haven't tried out yet beyond testing to make sure the cart worked, but I'll probably play through it someday.

Btw, the Neo-Geo version of Neo Turf Masters was added to the VC, not the Neo-Geo Pocket one.

Here's what I plan to add to the collection in the future (this isn't limited to these games - these are just the ones I want the most):
-Card Fighters Clash (either one, maybe both)
-Match of the Millennium
-Gals Fighters
-Puzzle Link (and possibly Puzzle Link 2)

(Oh, and my NGPC is missing its battery cover. It's not a big deal to me, but I'd still like to get one if I have the chance. If anyone has a spare one for sale/trade, or knows where I can get one, let me know.)

[schnuth]

If your not opposed to imports I would suggest Ganbare Neo Poke-Kun in addition to all the great suggestions already. It's easily in my top 5 NGPC games. Here is some more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganbare_Neo_Poke-Kun

If you like mini-game collections like Wario Ware you'll dig this game. I have no idea how much this sells for these days, but it's worth it if you can find a copy.

Aaron

[Mayhem]

As Papastu said, just about anything except the gambling titles (and even then they aren't THAT bad, especially Neo Baccarat).

[Aussie2B]

All 32 US games.

There really isn't anything that isn't good. Even the card/slot games are well done.

That. You really can't go wrong with NGPC. I'm just a few games shy of a complete US collection, and I've yet to encounter a single game that I didn't enjoy to at least some extent.

Really the only thing you have to consider is genre. If you like the given genre of a particular game, don't hesitate to buy.

[AB Positive]

It's a wonderful system, one of my favorites without question :)

I'll agree on the "All 32 US games" statment PapaStu made - but if you had to press me for a 'favorite'... Card Fighters Clash. Yes it's a Card/RPG. Yes, it's a Card/RPG based on SNK v. Capcom fighters... but it's incredible. Worth any and every cent you put towards it (which shouldn't really be more than $25 complete at most last I checked)

As for imports... well it can be pricey and you need a translation guide but CFC2: Expand is easily the best Card/RPG ever. Rule tweaks and the new card type really do help. Artwork is badass too. :)

Ganbare Neo Poke Kun is awesome... actually I really can't think of a game on NGPC I didn't like... even the Mahjong titles (and yes, I used to have Super Real Mahjong, and yes I learned how to play Mahjong on that game. thus the addiction to gin rummy-like tiles began...)

[Julio III]

I'll join everybody else in proclaiming the brilliance of the NGPC!

Everyone has listed some fantastic games, including games I don't own but want to. I won't bore you with another list but should say that back 8 or 9 years ago when I only owned three games for the system, Card Fighters Clash made the whole system purchase worthwhile. It is one of my favourite games of all times and is utterly brilliant. I now own 10 games for the system and I've enjoyed all of them, to a greater or lesser extent. The machine is import friendly and there are a couple of Japan-only gems worth trying out.

[megasdkirby]

The NGPC is an excellent system!

However, the games are another story. The games are excellent, but finding them CIB is a total PAIN!

[DigitalSpace]

Here's a couple things I've been wondering about: were there any pinball games released on the NGPC? I doubt there was anything in the US, as I probably would have heard about them by now, but what about imports?

Also, are there any import racing titles I should look into?

[Tupin]

Here's a couple things I've been wondering about: were there any pinball games released on the NGPC? I doubt there was anything in the US, as I probably would have heard about them by now, but what about imports?

Also, are there any import racing titles I should look into?

I don't think that there were any pinball/racing games on the system at all.