RickR Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 A listing of the various Evercade hardware/console options: Evercade (original)Released: May 2020Discontinued: May 2022 (with limited firmware updates) This is the original portable console, available with a white face or a special-edition black face. It still works with all released software, although some features are missing (more info needed here) Available new in very limited quantity. However, used consoles are readily available. Aug 2023 prices are $50-$100 used. Summary: This is a great way to introduce yourself to the Evercade for a great price. Evercade EXPReleased: Dec 2022 The updated version of the handheld Evercade. The screen size remains the same. However, this version has higher resolution, more buttons, higher battery capacity, and wifi. The regular version is $150, and the black limited edition is $180. (Look for sales on Amazon and other retailers for a slightly better deal) Summary: Newest version with most up-to-date features. Evercade VSReleased: Dec 2021 The home console (not handheld/portable) version of Evercade. Multi-player -- it has 4 controller ports (and comes with two controllers). Price is $130 or so. Summary: It isn't portable. If you don't mind, this is a great option. Especially for multi-player games Blaze Super Pocket (Taito or Capcom Editions)Released: October 2023 Only $60, but a much smaller screen and form factor. This handheld has built-in games and a cartridge slot for all Evercade carts. Summary: At only $60, this is a steal and a great way to introduce yourself to Evercade, assuming the screen is big enough for you. Smell Dawg, Justin, socrates63 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted August 22, 2023 Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 I wonder if the Super Pocket is worthy of consideration if one already owns one of the flagship handhelds. The buttons on back look pretty cramped - though, with this, I could Bubble Bobble my wait at the dentist office pretty easily!! Justin, Sabertooth and RickR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Smell Dawg said: I wonder if the Super Pocket is worthy of consideration if one already owns one of the flagship handhelds. The buttons on back look pretty cramped - though, with this, I could Bubble Bobble my wait at the dentist office pretty easily!! I think the price is really nice, and I like the look, colors, and form factor. It reminds me a lot of a Gameboy Color. My personal thought was to wait and see how the reviews are and then jump in if they are positive. Justin, Smell Dawg and Sabertooth 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabertooth Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 I passed on the EXP since I have two OG handhelds and the VS. I will likely pass on the Super Pocket although I do really like the look and colors of the standard editions. I do not like the Funstock exclusive versions at all. RickR, Justin and Smell Dawg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 I have the original, the console and the EXP. I decided to pass on the smaller handhelds that were released more recently. Justin, RickR, Smell Dawg and 1 other 4 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 23, 2023 Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 I'm loving the Evercade EXP, I'm wishing I had gotten a Black one. Smell Dawg, Sabertooth and RickR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 23, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2023 In case I didn't mention it, I have an original Evercade, which I purchased used a few months ago. Justin and Sabertooth 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted August 30, 2023 Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 I would prefer the VS personally. I'm going to see what I can do to get one. RickR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, Atari 5200 Guy said: I would prefer the VS personally. I'm going to see what I can do to get one. VS is a great choice! I see one on ebay for $110 used (free shipping). You might also save a search on Ebay and you'll see any deals in a daily email. Reach out if you need help with ebay searching Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 The VS is very nice. Is Amazon out of stock? Sabertooth and RickR 2 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) I visited Blaze's site and went from there. They show four US retailers selling Evercade. 14 hours ago, TrekMD said: The VS is very nice. Is Amazon out of stock? I will see if I can find it again but Amazon showed five left of the starter set with two games for the VS model. 21 hours ago, RickR said: VS is a great choice! I see one on ebay for $110 used (free shipping). You might also save a search on Ebay and you'll see any deals in a daily email. Reach out if you need help with ebay searching Thanks for helping out! Unfortunately my issue is coming up with the money. Edited August 31, 2023 by Atari 5200 Guy RickR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 That has to be the sexiest modern console I have seen in a long time. I believe the Jaguar was the last one I saw. The VS has style. That's it. I've got to get one! (Digs through game collection for dups). Smell Dawg and RickR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted August 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 It looks nice! But this one is also pretty sleek IMO: Atari 5200 Guy, TrekMD and Smell Dawg 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 True. That white with red accents though. It stands out. The new 2600+ looks good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari 5200 Guy Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 Oh. For those new to Evercade and can't decide which one to get might find this video a bit of help. RickR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 8 hours ago, RickR said: It looks nice! But this one is also pretty sleek IMO: Yes, but having this one doesn't mean you can't have the other one! 😉 RickR 1 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted September 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 The more the merrier! These are both winning systems and I'm glad to own them both. And a Jaguar too 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, RickR said: The more the merrier! These are both winning systems and I'm glad to own them both. And a Jaguar too 🙂 Yep! Me too! 🖖 Going to the final frontier, gaming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smell Dawg Posted September 4, 2023 Report Share Posted September 4, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 1:09 PM, Atari 5200 Guy said: That has to be the sexiest modern console I have seen in a long time. I believe the Jaguar was the last one I saw. The VS has style. That's it. I've got to get one! (Digs through game collection for dups). The controller design of the VS, specifically, really makes it shine! Along those same lines (pun sort of intended?), the original handheld takes my design preference over the EXP, even though I appreciate the more modern experience on the EXP, heh. RickR and Justin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabertooth Posted November 11, 2023 Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 Interesting issue with the new Taito Super Pocket. RickR and Smell Dawg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted November 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2023 Uh oh! Thanks for bringing this up. Hopefully, it's easy to get a fix or replacement. Sabertooth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 Does anyone here have the Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket version? My question is whether these small systems do the cartridge updates. Since I only have the orig Evercade handheld, I don't get any updates. Boy would I love to get auto fire for some of these arcade games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted February 29 Author Report Share Posted February 29 On 2/27/2024 at 9:22 AM, RickR said: Does anyone here have the Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket version? My question is whether these small systems do the cartridge updates. Since I only have the orig Evercade handheld, I don't get any updates. Boy would I love to get auto fire for some of these arcade games. I found my answer on Facebook. The super pocket does NOT have wifi and will not do updates of all games. However, it's newer firmware does contain updates for some existing games and WILL update those. And once you update a cart, those updated features are available on the orig Evercade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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