Hyperkin has opened pre-orders for a reissued SupaBoy S portable SNES console, offering two new colorways — Crimson and Prime — and a host of legacy cartridge and controller compatibility.
The re-release follows the device’s prior iterations and aims to bring original SNES and Super Famicom cartridges to a handheld form factor for collectors and retro players.
Pre-orders and pricing
Hyperkin began accepting pre-orders for the SupaBoy S Crimson and Prime editions on September 24, 2026, via the company’s online store.
Both models are listed at $129.99 USD, with shipping and any applicable customs fees charged separately.
Hyperkin has stated that shipments are expected to begin in late October 2026.
Designs and hardware
The two new SupaBoy S designs are described as Crimson — a deep-red shell with black buttons and D-pad — and Prime — a clear-grey casing with a button palette intended to echo the Super Nintendo controller’s original colors.
The unit supports PAL, NTSC, and JPN SNES cartridges and accepts original SNES controllers.
It also includes an AV Out port for connection to an external display, a built-in IPS screen, and front-facing controls to enable portable play of original cartridges.
Technical approach and lineage
Hyperkin’s SupaBoy line dates back to an initial announcement in 2011 and a first release in 2012.
The hardware was reissued as the SupaBoy S in 2016 and again as the SupaBoy SFC in 2018.
The current re-release continues to use a system-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture to run SNES and Super Famicom cartridges rather than employing FPGA-based hardware.
Hyperkin has not provided detailed technical comparisons between this new run and the 2018 SupaBoy SFC regarding internal component changes.
Company context
Hyperkin has recently managed delays on other projects, including the portable Genesis known as the Mega 95.
The company has also publicly indicated interest in developing additional retro handheld hardware, including potential N64 handheld solutions.
What this means for retro players
The SupaBoy S re-release offers a portable, cartridge-compatible option for players who want to use original SNES and Super Famicom media on the go or on a TV via AV Out.
At $129.99, the Crimson and Prime editions are positioned as mid-range retro handheld hardware, continuing Hyperkin’s long-running SupaBoy lineup.
Prospective buyers should consult Hyperkin’s product page for full specs, regional shipping details, and the company’s latest statements on availability.
The re-release follows the device’s prior iterations and aims to bring original SNES and Super Famicom cartridges to a handheld form factor for collectors and retro players.
Pre-orders and pricing
Hyperkin began accepting pre-orders for the SupaBoy S Crimson and Prime editions on September 24, 2026, via the company’s online store.
Both models are listed at $129.99 USD, with shipping and any applicable customs fees charged separately.
Hyperkin has stated that shipments are expected to begin in late October 2026.
Designs and hardware
The two new SupaBoy S designs are described as Crimson — a deep-red shell with black buttons and D-pad — and Prime — a clear-grey casing with a button palette intended to echo the Super Nintendo controller’s original colors.
The unit supports PAL, NTSC, and JPN SNES cartridges and accepts original SNES controllers.
It also includes an AV Out port for connection to an external display, a built-in IPS screen, and front-facing controls to enable portable play of original cartridges.
Technical approach and lineage
Hyperkin’s SupaBoy line dates back to an initial announcement in 2011 and a first release in 2012.
The hardware was reissued as the SupaBoy S in 2016 and again as the SupaBoy SFC in 2018.
The current re-release continues to use a system-on-a-chip (SoC) architecture to run SNES and Super Famicom cartridges rather than employing FPGA-based hardware.
Hyperkin has not provided detailed technical comparisons between this new run and the 2018 SupaBoy SFC regarding internal component changes.
Company context
Hyperkin has recently managed delays on other projects, including the portable Genesis known as the Mega 95.
The company has also publicly indicated interest in developing additional retro handheld hardware, including potential N64 handheld solutions.
What this means for retro players
The SupaBoy S re-release offers a portable, cartridge-compatible option for players who want to use original SNES and Super Famicom media on the go or on a TV via AV Out.
At $129.99, the Crimson and Prime editions are positioned as mid-range retro handheld hardware, continuing Hyperkin’s long-running SupaBoy lineup.
Prospective buyers should consult Hyperkin’s product page for full specs, regional shipping details, and the company’s latest statements on availability.
