The 'Evercade', a brand new handheld is taking on the likes of Nintendo and SEGA's 'Mini' consoles with an expanding library of cartridges that already includes the likes of Namco Museum (with 22 games including Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Galaga, Galaxian, Weapon Lord and Splatterhouse 2 and 3), Interplay (with 13 games including Earthworm Jim 1 and 2, Clayfighter and Battle Chess), Data East (with 10 games including Burger Time, Karate Champ and Bad Dudes) and Atari (40 games including Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Ninja Golf (7800) and Alien Brigade (7800) and more - with over 100 games confirmed for the system already!
Cartridges offer between 6 and 20 games and come in classic numbered plastic cases, for those who love to display their game collections.
The console features a 4.3" screen (the same size as the original PSP) and has been developed to deliver an authentic gameplay experience. You can also save your game at any point and load instantly - making those difficult retro games that bit more accessible. The Evercade offers HDMI connectivity - with HD up-scaling on all games. This allows retro enthusiasts to play both on the move and in their homes. The best of both worlds.
Product Development Director - Andrew Byatt quoted: "We have seen the flood of 'mini' consoles into the market and whilst we love these products, they have a short shelf life. They're great fun and offer excellent content, but they are not expandable. Our cartridge based system enables you to purchase one piece of hardware and then add new content for a low additional cost. It's a great value, future proof investment".
Evercade is available to pre-order now from just £59.99 / €69.99 / $79.99 - for a complete list of stockists visit here.
Not limiting themselves to the games of the past, Evercade are also making indie games available on their new platform. They have already signed Mega Cat Studios (known for titles such as Log Jammers, Coffee Crisis and Almost Hero), with more to be announced after launch.
They have promised more retro cartridges to add to the 9 available at launch. All cartridges retail at only £14.99 / €17.99 / $19.99
The console:
- Supports 8 and 16 bit games
- Collectable, ever increasing library of games on the unique Evercade Cartridge (with 6 - 20 games per cartridge)
- HDMI connectivity to connect to your TV
- 4.3” screen (the same size as a PSP)
- Selectable 4:3 or 16:9 screen ratios (traditional retro ‘square’ or widescreen),
- Supports saving and loading your game at any point
- 4-5 hour battery life
- confirmed publishers are Atari, Interplay, Data East and Namco
Evercade handheld console will be available on March 20, 2020 for £59.99 / €69.99 / $79.99, while the premium edition includes 3 cartridges (content to be confirmed) for £79.99 / €89.99 / $99.99.
Below is a complete list of all currently announced games and which cartridge they can be found on:
Or view by cartridge below:
Atari Collection 1| Title | Cartridge |
| Adventure (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Alien Brigade (7800) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Aquaventure (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Asteroids (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Canyon Bomber (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Centipede (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Crystal Castles (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Desert Falcon (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Double Dunk (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Food Fight (7800) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Gravitar (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Missile Command (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Motor Psycho (7800) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Night Driver (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Ninja Golf (7800) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Steeplechase (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Swordquest Earthworld (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Tempest (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Video Pinball (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Yars Return (2600) | Atari Collection 1 |
| Title | Cartridge |
| Air Sea Battle (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Asteroids (7800) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Basketbrawl (7800) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Bowling (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Centipede (7800) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Dark Chambers (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Demons to Diamonds (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Desert Falcon (7800) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Haunted House (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Human Canonball (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Millipede (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Planet Smashers (7800) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Radar Lock (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Realsports Tennis (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Solaris (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Sprintmaster (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Street Racer (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Submarine Commander (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Wizard (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Yars’ Revenge (2600) | Atari Collection 2 |
| Title | Cartridge |
| Bad Dudes | Data East Collection |
| Burger Time | Data East Collection |
| Burnin’ Rubber (Bump & Jump) | Data East Collection |
| Fighter’s History | Data East Collection |
| Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the tropics | Data East Collection |
| Karate Champ | Data East Collection |
| Magical Drop 2 | Data East Collection |
| Midnight Resistance | Data East Collection |
| Side Pocket | Data East Collection |
| Two Crude Dudes | Data East Collection |
| Title | Cartridge |
| BattleChess | Interplay Collection 1 |
| Boogerman | Interplay Collection 1 |
| Clayfighter | Interplay Collection 1 |
| Earthworm Jim | Interplay Collection 1 |
| Incantation | Interplay Collection 1 |
| Titan | Interplay Collection 1 |
| Title | Cartridge |
| Clayfighter 2 | Interplay Collection 2 |
| Claymates | Interplay Collection 2 |
| Earthworm Jim 2 | Interplay Collection 2 |
| Prehistoric Man | Interplay Collection 2 |
| Super Castles | Interplay Collection 2 |
| The Adventures of Rad Gravity | Interplay Collection 2 |
| The Brainies | Interplay Collection 2 |
| Title | Cartridge |
| Almost Hero | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Coffee Crisis | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Creepy Brawlers | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Justice Duel | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Little Medusa | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Log Jammers | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Multidude | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Old Towers | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Super Painter | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Tänzer | Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 |
| Title | Cartridge |
| Battle Cars | Namco Collection 1 |
| Dig Dug | Namco Collection 1 |
| Galaxian | Namco Collection 1 |
| Libble Rabble | Namco Collection 1 |
| Mappy | Namco Collection 1 |
| Mappy Kids | Namco Collection 1 |
| Metal Marines | Namco Collection 1 |
| Pac Man | Namco Collection 1 |
| Quad Challenge | Namco Collection 1 |
| Star Luster | Namco Collection 1 |
| Xevious | Namco Collection 1 |
| Title | Cartridge |
| Galaga | Namco Collection 2 |
| Pac-Attack | Namco Collection 2 |
| Tower of Druaga | Namco Collection 2 |
| Phelios | Namco Collection 2 |
| Dragon Spirit | Namco Collection 2 |
| Dig Dug 2 | Namco Collection 2 |
| Burning Force | Namco Collection 2 |
| Weapon Lord | Namco Collection 2 |
| Warp Man | Namco Collection 2 |
| Splatterhouse 2 | Namco Collection 2 |
| Splatterhouse 3 | Namco Collection 2 |
| Title | Cartridge |
| Brave Battle Saga | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Water Margin | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Magic Girl | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Dorke and Ymp | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Switchblade | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Way of the exploding fist | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| NightShade | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Top Racer | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Tinhead | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Radical Rex | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Jim Power – The Lost Dimension | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| 8-Eyes | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| The Immortal | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Dragon View | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Drakkhen | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Power Punch II | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Power Piggs of the Dark Ages | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Iron Commando | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| The Humans | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |
| Canon – Legends of the New Gods | Piko Interactive Collection 1 |