Evercade

Evercade offers a cartridge-based retro gaming system with physical game collections and hardware for handheld, TV and arcade play.

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Quick overview

Its cartridges include arcade, home console, home computer and modern-retro indie games, and are numbered and supplied with full-colour manuals.

Handheld consoles have built-in screens and play Evercade cartridges.
The home console connects to a TV or monitor and supports up to four players locally.
The pre-assembled bartop arcade machine has built-in games, two cartridge slots and swappable marquees.
EverSync connects two compatible handhelds wirelessly for local multiplayer, with one cartridge required.
The website offers search, a retailer finder, guides and support documentation.

Introduction

Evercade offers a cartridge-based retro gaming system, with physical game collections and hardware for handheld, home console and arcade play.

The range includes cartridges featuring arcade, console and home computer games, alongside handheld consoles, a TV console, a bartop arcade machine and controllers.

What Evercade offers

Evercade cartridges bring games together in physical collections. The same cartridge library can be played across Evercade devices, although a firmware update may be required.

Hardware options include handheld consoles with built-in screens, a console that connects to a TV or monitor, and a pre-assembled bartop arcade machine. The range also includes wired and wireless controllers.

Product and service categories

Cartridge collections

Cartridges are available with retro game collections. These include arcade, home console and home computer games, as well as modern-retro indie games. Cartridges are numbered and include full-colour manuals.

Handheld consoles

Handheld consoles have built-in screens and play Evercade cartridges. Options include a handheld with a 4.3-inch screen and another with a 5.89-inch screen and dual analogue sticks. Both offer TATE mode for games with a vertical screen orientation.

Home console

The home console connects to a TV or monitor with 1080p output. It has two cartridge slots and four USB slots. A wired controller is included, and the console supports local multiplayer for up to four players.

Bartop arcade machine

The pre-assembled bartop arcade machine comes with built-in arcade games and two cartridge slots. It has an eight-inch screen, stereo speakers and a light-up marquee. Three swappable marquees are included, and two USB ports support controllers for local multiplayer.

Browse the full range on the Evercade website.

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Brands named on the site

Cartridge collections feature names including Activision, TAITO, NEOGEO, Rare, Visco, Atari, Toaplan, Gremlin and Mega Cat Studios.

Using the website

The website has a search function and a retailer finder. It also offers news, game features, guides and support documentation, plus a mailing list for updates.

Notable features

EverSync lets two compatible handheld consoles connect wirelessly for local multiplayer. Only one player needs the cartridge, and a Wi-Fi connection is not required for the feature.

The bartop arcade machine accepts compatible Evercade and third-party USB controllers, as well as arcade sticks. It has a light-up marquee with three swappable marquees included.

Frequently asked questions

Can Evercade cartridges be used across different devices?

Evercade cartridges work across Evercade devices. A firmware update may be required.

What types of games are on the cartridges?

Collections include arcade, home console and home computer games. There are also collections of modern-retro indie games.

Do the cartridges come with manuals?

Evercade cartridges include full-colour manuals. The manuals provide information about how to play.

What is TATE mode?

TATE mode supports games with a vertical screen orientation. On the handheld with dual analogue sticks, a button turns the display so the console can be held vertically.

How does wireless local multiplayer work?

EverSync connects two compatible handheld consoles wirelessly for local multiplayer. One player needs the cartridge, and the feature does not require a Wi-Fi connection.

How many players can use the home console locally?

The home console supports up to four players in local multiplayer. It has four USB slots and comes with one wired controller.

Can the bartop arcade machine use cartridges?

Yes, the machine has two Evercade cartridge slots. It also comes with built-in arcade games.

Key takeaways

Cartridges include arcade, console and home computer collections.
Handheld, home console and bartop arcade hardware use the Evercade cartridge library, with a firmware update sometimes required.
Cartridges are numbered and include full-colour manuals.
The home console supports local multiplayer for up to four players.
The website offers search, a retailer finder, guides and support documentation.

Summary

Evercade brings physical game collections together with several hardware formats. Its range covers handheld play, TV gaming and a bartop arcade machine, with features including vertical-screen mode, cartridge slots and local multiplayer.