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If the idea of an $1,800 Xbox that doesn't even run physical games horrifies you, I'd pick up an Evercade Nexus and ignore the next generation
Reports suggest the next Xbox could cost up to $1,800, so I'd suggest investing in the Evercade Nexus and its physical cartridge library instead.
The Evercade Nexus is Blaze's best retro handheld yet, but I wouldn't compare the physical cartridge champion to similarly priced rivals
The Evercade Nexus helps take Blaze's physical cartridge platform to new heights with dual thumbsticks, a larger IPS display, and wireless local multiplayer.
Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (October 11th 2026)
Evercade Nexus! SuperStation One! Atari 800XL! Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Evercade Nexus review: The best Evercade handheld yet makes it a joy to play retro games on the move
With nearly 90 carts and 750 games, Evercade is one of the best ways to build a modern, legit retro collection
'It's Kind Of A Game Changer' - Xbox's Banjo-Kazooie Is Getting Rave Reviews For The Evercade Nexus
Arguably the best way to play the game. We've talked quite a lot about Evercade in the past here at Pure Xbox, including how the company is releasing new versions of Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie and DOOM around its launch of the Evercade Nexus console later this month. For those who aren't aware,...
Review: Evercade Nexus - a Commendable Upgrade, but Bundling Banjo-Kazooie Is the True Masterstroke
Evercade's next evolution is here. While the Evercade family has seen several hardware revisions and evolutions over the years – including a bartop arcade unit, a home console, and even a scaled-down Super Pocket sibling – the Evercade Nexus feels like the most significant step forward the brand...
Evercade Nexus Review: A $199 Cartridge-Based Handheld That Stops Gaming Fatigue
I've followed and loved Evercade for a long while now; their products feel like an old friend to me, probably because I've been reviewing their devices for over six years, but I think they've just hit a point in their growth that I can
System 3 Explains Why Evercade Is Getting The Last Ninja Before PlayStation And Xbox - And Why The Antstream Deal Has Gone Sour
"We began discussions with Blaze Entertainment about an alternative route". We've already reported on System 3 boss Mark Cale's mammoth Kickstarter update and how it relates to the ongoing GenAI controversy surrounding James Pond, but Cale also touches on issues with The Last Ninja Collection,...
After playing the Evercade Nexus, it’s clear that Blaze’s retro line-up is preparing to step up a level
Hands-on: The latest Evercade handheld looks set to be the company's most impressive hardware yet
Blaze's C64 And ZX Spectrum Handhelds Have Been Delayed To April 2027
R Tape Loading Error. Following its tease yesterday, Evercade maker Blaze has confirmed that it is teaming up with Retro Games Ltd to produce two new clamshell handhelds based on the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64. Entitled THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld, each unit boasts 25 preloaded...
HyperMegaTech Delays C64 & Spectrum Handhelds Deep Into 2027
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Evercade Reveals James Pond & The Last Ninja & IK Collections
Evercade revealed two new retro game collections on the way with the James Pond Collection and The Last Ninja & IK Collections
Evercade Release James Pond, The Last Ninja and International Karate Cartridges
🤝 Don't want to see ads? Become a premium member for $3 a month and support an independent publication today! We saw some leaks last week regarding these two cartridges, and it looks like the leaks were true. Evercade has now released two new cartridges for their
GameStop Is Getting An Exclusive $130 Capcom Super Pocket Bundle Containing 37 Games
Comes with three Evercade carts. Blaze has announced a special Capcom Super Pocket bundle which is exclusive to GameStop in the US. The pack includes the Super Pocket console – which comes pre-loaded with 12 Capcom arcade titles – as well as Atari Arcade 2, Interplay Collection 1 and Taito Arcade 2...
Leak: Evercade December Releases Are Reportedly The Last Ninja and James Pond Collections
Karate classic IK+ also in the mix. A reported retail leak suggests that Evercade's December releases will include compilations of two classic series: The Last Ninja and James Pond. The listing was spotted by outlet Total Video Games, which noticed a gun-jumping placeholder on retailer The Game...
The Evercade Dual Thumbstick Wireless Controller readies the cartridge-based retro console for early 3D gaming, even if it's not my outright favorite retro gamepad
The Evercade Dual Thumbstick Wireless Controllers help the retro console lineup transition to early 3D gaming via full-sized analogue sticks and Bluetooth,
Evercade Banjo-Kazooie Cart Will Include Unreleased Game Mode Bottles' Revenge
Lotta Bottle. Evercade's upcoming Banjo-Kazooie Double-Pack cartridge not only contains both of Rare's infamously meaty N64 platformers, but also a fistful of features cut or modified from the games' original release. Spotted by Crazy Burger at the recent Evercade Nexus event, this includes a mode...
Evercade Gets Excellent Visco Collections, Wireless Controller Too
Two new Evercade Visco arcade collections pack some serious gems, and there’s also finally an official wireless controller.
Three More Evercade Neo Geo Carts Are On The Way
To join the four carts already on the market. Blaze recently held a special event in London to promote its forthcoming Evercade Nexus handheld, and one of the big pieces of news to emerge was the fact that three more Neo Geo Arcade packs are on the way. Sadly, we couldn't attend the event (we went...
Hands-on with the Evercade Nexus handheld and one company’s battle to keep physical media alive
"We’ve got no downloads, we stay physical." The post Hands-on with the Evercade Nexus handheld and one company’s battle to keep physical media alive appeared first on Destructoid.
The Activision Super Pocket is the cutest Evercade portable yet, but I wouldn't pick it over Banjo
After spending a weekend on the Activision Super Pocket, I'm convinced it could become my main Evercade handheld based on looks alone.
Hands On: The Evercade Nexus Feels Like A True Evolution Thanks To A Great Display And Dual Analogue
Enter the Nexus. The first thing I thought to myself when I picked up the Evercade Nexus for the first time was that it's nowhere near as big as I expected it to be. When Blaze announced its new handheld earlier in the year, the promotional images had me assuming it would be a Switch 2-sized...
The legacy Evercade cart making a comeback is the Piko Interactive Collection 1, and it includes a "fan favorite RPG"
Blaze has revealed that the Evercade Piko Interactive Collection 1 is making a comeback, but the legacy cartridge will return without Magic Girl.
Blaze is bringing back a mystery Evercade cartridge that you may have missed the first time around
A mystery "legacy" Evercade cart is making its grand return this Friday, and it'll give you a second chance to grab a discontinued compilation for your handheld.
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