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technology1 month ago•14 min saved

RAMageddon Forces Retro-Gaming Makers to Hoard Supplies

RAMageddon is driving extreme price spikes for RAM and other components, pushing retro-gaming maker Evercade to hoard stock and pre-purchase parts years in advance. Blaze Entertainment has secured most cartridge chips for 2027 and is watching RAM and processor costs soar, with 512MB chips now pricier than 1GB ones. The broader supply chain is in chaos as AI-driven data-center demand tightens supplies, a situation CEO Andrew Byatt calls vastly worse and unprecedented.

via Kotaku|

#evercade #hardware #memory

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Blaze CEO: Gaming Is Failing Older Players, Evercade Bets on Retro Revival

Blaze CEO Andrew Byatt argues the games industry ignores older players despite a growing 55-plus market, pointing to Ampere Analysis projections and Evercade’s retro, cartridge-based approach as better suited for busy, long-time gamers. He compares gaming unfavorably with the curated access seen in music and film, and notes Blaze will expand with the Nexus handheld and other devices targeting older audiences.

via Time Extension|

#aging-gamers #blaze #evercade

gaming3 months ago•7 min saved

Retro Roundup: The Week's Biggest Classic-Gaming News

This week’s Retro Recap covers major retro gaming headlines: Digital Press’s forum goes dark, Twilight Princess officially but unofficially ports to PC, 3DS clear-shell kits initiative, Analogue 3D updates with cartridge color options and save-states, the GF1 Neptune FPGA core demo for Sega 32X, new Evercade Neo Geo and Activision collections, plus reviews of Return To Blacktooth and Epilogue’s SN Operator, a tribute to Roy Ozaki, and an interview about the Neo Geo-first party game Overserved.

via Time Extension|

#emulation #evercade #gaming

news3 months ago•14 min saved

Evercade Revives Classic Computers with C64 and Spectrum Handhelds

Evercade unveiled two new clamshell handheld emulators, the C64 Handheld and Spectrum Handheld, each with a 4.3" 840×480 display, a quad‑core 1.2GHz CPU and 256MB RAM, plus the ability to load your own games via an SD card. They cost $130 to pre‑order (shipping in October) with Collector’s Editions at $150 that include a bespoke case and a classic British gaming magazine. The devices support PAL/NTSC and can run multiple versions of each machine, and are available to order internationally (UK Funstock site noted; US listing not yet). The piece blends news with nostalgia and includes the author’s personal preorder impulse.

via Kotaku|

#c64-handheld #emulation #evercade

tech3 months ago•34 min saved

C64 and Spectrum get retro-futuristic handhelds with 25 bundled games

Blaze Entertainment unveils two clamshell handhelds, The Spectrum Handheld and The C64 Handheld, turning iconic ’80s home computers into portable gaming devices. Each comes with 25 bundled retro titles (expandable via microSD) and can connect to a keyboard/joystick over USB. They feature a 4.3-inch 800x480 display, stereo speakers, USB-C charging, and a three-hour battery. Preorders start at $129.99 each through Funstock, with shipping expected no earlier than October 2026.

via The Verge|

#blaze-entertainment #c64-handheld #evercade

technology4 months ago•8 min saved

Evercade Nexus: Tomorrow's Reveal Sparks Speculation

Evercade will unveil a new hardware called the Nexus tomorrow in a 4pm BST/11am EDT/8am PDT live reveal on YouTube; the company has only teased the name so far, leaving questions about the Nexus' form factor and capabilities—whether it's a handheld, dockable hybrid, or more powerful emulation that remains compatible with Evercade cartridges.

via timeextension.com|

#cartridges #evercade #handheld

entertainment5 months ago•55 min saved

Retro consoles you should consider grabbing, according to Gamestop's retro move

Creative Bloq curates a list of retro gaming consoles to consider, highlighting Evercade, Atari, Nintendo, Sega and PlayStation options, including renewed models like PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360; the piece notes refurbished units from retailers and affiliate links as a practical guide for retro-gaming fans.

via Creative Bloq|

#consoles #entertainment #evercade

gaming6 months ago•5 min saved

Retro Roundup: Uematsu, OutRun on Modern Consoles, and Classic Ports This Week

This weekend's Retro Recap rounds up Nobuo Uematsu's reaction to Yuzo Koshiro's SNES debut and how FFIV's sound design was reworked, a new SNES shmup (Super Storm Buster), Anbernic's Vita-inspired handhelds, Top Speed—an 1987 OutRun clone—hitting modern consoles, DOOM coming to Evercade, Space Station Silicon Valley: Recompiled bringing the N64 classic to PC with enhancements, Rave Racer finally getting a home console release, and a feature interview with legendary localiser Richard Honeywood on Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Xenogears.

via Time Extension|

#evercade #gaming #outrun

gaming3 years ago•2 min saved

"Super Pocket: The Ultimate Retro Handheld for On-the-Go Arcade Gaming"

The Super Pocket, a handheld console from HyperMegaTech!, offers a legal and user-friendly alternative for retro gamers. It comes with a selection of built-in retro games and can be expanded with additional cartridges. The Super Pocket resembles the original Game Boy and features a 2.8-inch LCD screen, D-pad, action buttons, and shoulder buttons. Two versions will be available, each with a different set of licensed games from publishers Taito and Capcom. The console is compatible with expansion cartridges from the Evercade and Evercade EXP, allowing for over 500 retro games to be played. Pre-orders start in July for $59.

via Gizmodo|

#evercade #gaming #handheld-console