All articles tagged with #evercade
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.