It’s clearly time: all the news about the transparent tech renaissanceSee all StoriesPosted Aug 6, 2026 at 1:58 PM UTCAHyperkin’s cartridge-playing SNES handheld is coming to Europe with two new colors.Unlike many retro handhelds that require access to ROM files, Hyperkin’s SupaBoy plays original Super Nintendo and Super Famicom cartridges from all regions on its 4.3-inch display. After 14 years the console is finally coming to Europe alongside two new color options: bright red crimson and transparent prime.1/2Both the SupaBoy Crimson (left) and SupaBoy Prime (right) are expected to ship this fall with an estimated price of $129.99 / €129.99 / £119.99. Image: HyperkinFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Andrew LiszewskiLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)
Hyperkin’s cartridge-playing SNES handheld is coming to Europe with two new colors.
Unlike many retro handhelds that require access to ROM files, Hyperkin’s SupaBoy plays original Super Nintendo and Super Famicom cartridges from all regions on its 4.3-inch display. After 14 years the console is finally coming to Europe alongside two new color options: bright red crimson and transparent prime. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/hyperkin1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/hyperkin2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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