Last month we announced that we were clearing out some of the “old” style cartridges, because some changes were coming. Today, we are finally announcing the new version. We have already sent out some early test versions to some specific people. The feedback has been good, which really means that there haven’t been any major problems reported.

The new “Neo Pocket Flash Masta USB” cartridge no longer requires a separate “Link Masta” USB device. The USB is now all built in, and it all fits inside of a standard NGPC cartridge. As of my posting this, there are only 6 cartridges available. These are still being assembled by hand and have cuts we do by hand, just like the previous cartridges were.

SOLD OUT

Sold Out – ~~$79.95 (Plus $3.99 Global Shipping & Handling)~~

We are still developing some pieces of the software, but it’s functional. It’s also built to interface with the previous bundle with the separate Flash Masta cart and Link Masta USB device. If you already own any Neo Pocket Flash Masta kit, check out this new beta software, and leave some feedback in the comments below.
http://www.flashmasta.com/software-downloads/#beta

The cartridge has a total of 32 Megabits and has a switch to choose between two 16 Megabit “slots” that contain games or apps that you upload to it. If the file you upload is over 16Mbit (2 megabyte), then it will take the entire cartridge (both slots). To upload a file to a slot, you plug in a micro USB cable into the side of the cartridge and use the software found here.

As you may have noticed above, the price is $79.95 for the cartridge, and the shipping cost is $3.99 (worldwide shipping and handling). This price is our best guess at the final release pricing once we’re ready to roll these out in a larger batch. To be clear, the actual release price may be cheaper, or it could be more expensive.

Have a happy Thanksgiving (or a happy Thursday for the rest of the world)!

31 comments on “Introducing the Neo Pocket Flash Masta USB Cartridge (and New Software)”

Barret November 25, 2015 Reply

Awesome! Just put in my order. Can’t wait. Thank you for developing this.
Tehcno November 25, 2015 Reply

It’s a great product! I now use this cart for the games that I may swap out from time to time, and use the older version for just Card Fighters 2. Now I just need to see about getting a lit screen on my NGPC and I’ll be set to go.
Flavor November 25, 2015 Reply

3 of 6 sold almost immediately. When I notice that they are sold out, I’ll update the article.
- Cirdec November 26, 2015 Reply
  
  How many still available ?
  - Flavor November 26, 2015 Reply
    
    0 🙂
Bryan November 25, 2015 Reply

Sounds cool!
Shame that I didn’t pick up a Neo Geo Pocket Color, but it’ll be on my next to get list!

By the way, is there any progress for the Wonderswan Flashmasta?
- Flavor November 26, 2015 Reply
  
  Yes, but the rate of progress fluctuates with other projects’ time requirements. The WS cart seems to need one more board revision to reduce the size and tweak some minor requirements. Then I’d like to do a limited test run. As for functionality, it’s good now. It can hold a menu plus 15 games (selectable via menu). That functionality is likely enough for most users already.
  - Cirdec November 26, 2015 Reply
    
    I can’t wait for the Wonderswan version, games are so difficult to find…
  - Bryan December 4, 2015 Reply
    
    Thanks man! I can’t wait!
    This orange Wonderswan Color is sooooo gud~
Cirdec November 26, 2015 Reply

Yes ! Order put a few minutes ago ! 🙂
Chris November 26, 2015 Reply

Yes! This came faster then I thought. Ordered!
Question, now that I ordered I noticed on the forum a post about game save issues.
Does this cart fix that or is there still problems with some games? 🙁
- Flavor November 26, 2015 Reply
  
  Hey Chris! I think you got the last one of this batch. If you’re concerned about the savegame issues, check here for patches.
  http://forum.freeplaytech.com/thread-92.html
  
  But, I’ll tell you that many people have used these carts over the years, and people very rarely bring up this issue. If you find something that’s a problem, I bet a patch can be made/applied.
  - Chris November 26, 2015 Reply
    
    Yeah that’s the thread I had seen. It sounds like any game under 16mbit could have the problem but I don’t see many patches.
    I am just getting into the Neo pocket so I will see how it goes.
    Just concerned I will be trying to play something and randomly lose a save after hours of play.
    Thanks.
    - Flavor November 26, 2015 Reply
      
      I think you’d know right away. If you’re concerned about any particular game, I’d just post in that thread. See what Loic says.
      - Chris November 26, 2015
        
        Will do.
        Thank you.
Flavor November 26, 2015 Reply

This batch of 6 just sold out. We should likely get them sent out early next week (after Thanksgiving). Then we’ll be working on the next small batch or figuring out how to get a full production run made. Thanks guys!
- Cirdec December 1, 2015 Reply
  
  It seems the card is somewhere between USA and France, software ready on my Mac and waiting for it ! 😉
Chris December 7, 2015 Reply

Got mine and its very cool. However I cant backup game saves, has a red X and backup save data button is grayed out.
Tried metal slug2 and snk vs capcom millennium.
Cart is keeping save when powered off.
Thanks.
- Flavor December 7, 2015 Reply
  
  Backuping up savegame data from the Flash Masta cart is not straight-forward. If you want some technical background, check http://www.flashmasta.com/2012/10/18/neogeo-pocket-savegame-backups/
  
  BUT, the good news is that we’re working on it.
  
  In the meantime, I recommend just backing up the entire cart (or slot).
  - Flavor December 7, 2015 Reply
    
    “Backuping” 🙂 I was a in a bit of a hurry when I typed that.
    - Chris December 7, 2015 Reply
      
      Ah I see, didnt realize that was how the the saves worked on the pocket carts with everything being flash.
      Well cool, the file sizes are not large so keeping full backups is not really a big deal.
      I am going to enjoy this flashcart.
      Thank for the backuping helps. 😉
- Cirdec December 10, 2015 Reply
  
  Still waitinf for mine… 🙁
  - Flavor December 10, 2015 Reply
    
    I have emailed you directly.
    - Cirdec December 11, 2015 Reply
      
      Yes, thanks ! 🙂
    - Cirdec December 14, 2015 Reply
      
      It seems there is a small parcel from the USA in my mailbox at home. The holly graal should finally be there ?
      To be continued… 🙂
    - Cirdec December 14, 2015 Reply
      
      Finally, it’s there! Everything is OK, thanks!
Barret December 12, 2015 Reply

Flashmasta cart arrived yesterday. Been using the Mac version of the new beta software. Tried writing several roms to the cart, and making cart backups. Working great so far!
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Yippikaye January 23, 2016 Reply

Hi,
When do you plan to start selling the Flashmasta USB? Is there a work in progress for a new batch? Is there a waiting list?
Thanks in advance
- Flavor January 23, 2016 Reply
  
  I tell everyone to sign up at http://www.flashmasta.com/about/post_notification_header/
  
  When we have new carts ready, I will post to this website. If you sign up there, it’ll automatically email you that there’s a new post.
  
  We don’t keep a waiting list.
Anonymous February 3, 2016 Reply

Out of order? Dang, just bought a neo geo pocket color, and was plannin on getting some use out of it outide of the cheap available games. Ah well.

Introducing the Neo Pocket Flash Masta USB Cartridge (and New Software)

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