The short answer: My Arcade makes mini consoles with licensed games, in four formats: keychains (Pixel Pocket), handheld consoles (Pocket Player, Pocket Player Pro, Go Gamer), tabletop mini arcade cabinets (Nano, Micro, Mighty Player, Joystick Player) and a home console (Atari Gamestation Pro). Choose the format first, then the edition whose games appeal to you. Whichever you pick, the game list is fixed.
Article updated on 11 September 2026.
The range at a glance
| Model | Format | Screen | Licensed games | Bonus games | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel Pocket Tetris | Keychain, 45 g | 1.8-inch | Tetris | 10 | 3 AAA batteries |
| Pixel Pocket Pro | Keychain, 68 g | 2-inch | Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Mega Man 1 to 6 or 25 Atari games | — | 3 AAA batteries |
| Pocket Player | Handheld, 100 g | 2.75-inch | 8 Data East games or 7 Jaleco games | 300 | AAA batteries or USB cable |
| Pocket Player Pro | Handheld, vertical screen | 2.75-inch | Depending on the edition: Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaga + Galaxian, Super Street Fighter II, Space Invaders, Mega Man, Atari, Tetris | Depending on the edition | 4 AA batteries or USB-C cable |
| Go Gamer Tetris | Handheld | 2.5-inch | Tetris | 300 | 3 AAA batteries or USB-C cable |
| Joystick Player | Tabletop, joystick | Vertical, colour | PAC-MAN, or Galaga and Galaxian | — | AA batteries or USB-C cable |
| Nano Player | Mini arcade cabinet, 12 cm | 2.4-inch | 8 Data East games | 200 | 4 AAA batteries or USB-C cable |
| Micro Player | Mini arcade cabinet, 17.5 cm | 2.75-inch | Data East, Jaleco, Ms. Pac-Man or Atari depending on the edition | Up to 300 depending on the edition | 4 AA batteries or USB-C cable |
| Mighty Player PAC-MAN | Wooden mini arcade cabinet, 27.9 cm | 3.5-inch vertical | PAC-MAN games | — | Rechargeable battery, adapter included |
| Atari Gamestation Pro | HDMI home console | TV | 138 Atari games (2600, 5200, 7800 and arcade) | 63 | Mains power (adapter not included) |
A dash means no bonus games are advertised. Each product page lists the licensed games in every edition.
What the whole range has in common
- Licensed games named on the box: Tetris, Pac-Man, Data East, Atari, Mega Man…
- A fixed game list: no cartridges, no way to add games.
- No TV output, except on the Gamestation Pro, which is a home console.
- Many battery-powered models, with batteries often not included. On several models, the battery cover opens with a mini screwdriver that isn't included: have one ready if it's a gift.
The keychains: Pixel Pocket
The smallest consoles in the range, with a keyring attached. The Pixel Pocket Tetris weighs 45 g, the Pixel Pocket Pro 68 g with a 2-inch screen. Note: the Pac-Man and Space Invaders editions of the Pixel Pocket Pro contain just one game, while the Atari edition contains 25. Ideal as a small gift, not for long sessions.
The handheld consoles
The Pocket Player (100 g, wrist strap included) and the Go Gamer Tetris are classic horizontal consoles. The Pocket Player Pro has a vertical screen, true to the original Pac-Man or Galaga arcade cabinets, and comes in many editions, some of them sold with a case. It's the most versatile family for playing on the go.
The tabletop mini arcade cabinets
From smallest to largest: the Nano Player (12 cm), the Micro Player (17.5 cm) and the Mighty Player (27.9 cm, wooden, with an illuminated marquee). The Mighty Player is the only one with a rechargeable battery and an included adapter. The Joystick Player stands apart: a big joystick and a vertical screen, like an arcade cabinet reduced to its control panel. Mini arcade cabinets from other brands are compared in our licensed mini arcade cabinets section.
The home console: Atari Gamestation Pro
The only one that plugs into a TV, via HDMI. It brings together over 200 games: 138 licensed Atari games (2600, 5200, 7800 and arcade) and 63 bonus games from outside the Atari catalogue, with two wireless joysticks featuring a built-in paddle wheel. Its microSD slot is used for saves only. For original Atari cartridges, see our Atari 2600+ or 7800+ comparison instead.
Bonus games: read this before you buy
Several models advertise "208", "301" or "308 games". Of those numbers, only a handful of games are licensed; the rest are bonus games that the manufacturer describes as "retro-style", without publishing the list. A Data East Pocket Player means 8 Data East games and 300 bonus games, not 308 classics. We explain everything in licensed games and bonus games.
Which one to choose for your profile
A small gift for someone who loves Tetris
The Pixel Pocket Tetris keychain, or the Go Gamer Tetris for a bigger screen.
Playing on the go
The Pocket Player Pro in the edition of your favourite arcade game, or the Pocket Player for Data East or Jaleco games.
A playable desk ornament
The wooden Mighty Player PAC-MAN, the best-looking piece in the range, or the Micro Player for a tighter budget.
Multiplayer on the TV
The Atari Gamestation Pro and its two wireless joysticks.
Frequently asked questions
Are My Arcade games officially licensed?
The games named on the box, yes: Tetris, Pac-Man, Data East, Jaleco, Atari, Mega Man… Some models add "retro-style" bonus games, which are not part of the licence and whose list is not published.
Can you connect a My Arcade console to a TV?
Only the Atari Gamestation Pro, via HDMI. The keychains, handheld consoles and mini arcade cabinets don't advertise any TV output.
Are batteries included?
Generally not, and several models need a mini screwdriver to open the battery cover. The Mighty Player is the only one with a rechargeable battery and its adapter. The details are given on each product page.
Can you add games?
No. None of the models has a cartridge slot, and the Gamestation Pro's microSD slot is only for saves: the games are fixed by the edition.
What's the difference between the Pocket Player and the Pocket Player Pro?
The Pocket Player has a horizontal screen and Data East or Jaleco games along with 300 bonus games. The Pocket Player Pro has a vertical screen, true to the arcade cabinets, and many licensed editions (Pac-Man, Galaga, Street Fighter II, Mega Man, Atari, Tetris…).
Conclusion
The My Arcade range makes sense in two steps: the format (keychain, handheld, cabinet or home console), then the licence. Always look at the number of licensed games rather than the total on the box, and have batteries ready. The whole range is in our licensed handheld consoles and mini arcade cabinets sections.