Side Pocket
Side Pocket is a pocket billiards video game originally released into arcades by Data East in 1986. The arcade version was eventually ported to six home console platforms and two sequels to the game were produced, as well as a spin-off series called Pocket Gal. G-Mode currently owns the intellectual property rights to the Side Pocket series, and licenses these games globally.
- Genre
- Sports/Pool and Dart
- Year
- 1986
- Developer
- Data East Corporation
- Publisher
- Data East Corporation
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Side Pocket frequently asked questions
How do I play Side Pocket online with a friend?
Side Pocket (Arcade) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Side Pocket on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Side Pocket in the Arcade library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Side Pocket netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Can I play Side Pocket for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Side Pocket on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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