Mega Duck
The Mega Duck console | |
| Also known as | Cougar Boy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Welback Holdings |
| Type | Handheld video game console |
| Release date | 1993 |
| Introductory price | fl 129 (Netherlands) |
| System on a chip | Custom |
| CPU | Sharp LR35902 @ 4.194304 MHz (embedded in custom made SoC) |
| Memory | 16 KB RAM (Goldstar GM76C88LFW) |
| Graphics | 160×144 pixels |
| Sound | Built in speaker |
| Controller input | 4 directional keys, A, B, Select and Start keys |
| Power | Four AA batteries or AC adapter 6VDC/300mA |
| Weight | 249 g (w/o batteries) |
The Mega Duck WG-108 (also known as Cougar Boy) is a handheld game console that was developed and manufactured by Hong Kong–based Welback Holdings through its Timlex International division, and released in 1993.
It was marketed under various different brands worldwide including Creatronic and Videojet, and the shell of the console came in white or black plastic. It was sold for about fl 129 in the Netherlands, and for a similar price in France and Germany.
In South America (mainly in Brazil), the Chinese-made Creatronic version was distributed by Cougar USA, also known as "Cougar Electronic Organization", and sold as the "Cougar Boy". Cougar USA didn't release the Cougar Boy in its origin country.
The cartridges are very similar to those of the Watara Supervision, but slightly narrower with fewer contacts (36 pins, whereas Supervision cartridges have 40). But unlike the Supervision, the CPU architecture inside the Mega Duck is very similar to the Game Boy, enabling easy ports between the two systems.
The Cougar Boy came with a four-in-one game cartridge and a stereo earphone.
With an external joystick (not included) two players could play against each other simultaneously.
A variant in the form of an educational laptop for children was released in Germany by Hartung as the Mega Duck Super Junior Computer, and in Brazil as the Super QuiQue. An extra accessory called the Mega Duck Printer was also released for this variant.