Evercade EXP: a new retro handheld cartridge game console unveiled with IREM Arcade 1 and TOAPLAN Arcade 1 compilations

Fans of retro and arcade games are probably already familiar with English society Blaze Entertainmentwhich in May 2020 launched the Evercade, a portable game console using cartridges and which then released the Evercade VS last year in order to have fun on a screen. Well, this Tuesday evening, it unveiled the Evercade EXP, an improved version of this gaming system which will be launched this winter at a price of €149.99. To get an idea of ​​the beast, a trailer has been shared and visuals can be found on the next page.

This Evercade EXP will be white, with a limited edition available in black. Of course, the entire existing catalog will be compatible, more than 300 games distributed in about thirty collections on cartridges. It will also be delivered with IREM Arcade 1a compilation of 6 games: R-Type, In The Hunt, Moon Patrol, 10 Yard Fight, Battle Chopper (Mr Heli) and Lightning Swords. If you discover this universe through this article, know that each clamshell case in the range includes a color manual in addition to the cartridge.

Regarding the technical part, the Evercade EXP has a 4.3-inch IPS screen allowing a resolution of 800×480, which is covered with a tempered glass protection. It can be placed vertically thanks to the new mode TATEespecially ideal for shoot ’em up. Buttons L2 and R2 have also been added, as well as an integrated Wi-Fi module for updates. Battery charging is done via USB Type-C (a cable is provided), while the mini-HDMI 720p TV output has been modified for better cable stability. Its technical specifications are equivalent to those of the Evercade VS, with a 1.5 GHz processor and 4 GB of memory.

“These two years have been huge for Blaze. Two years into our journey with Evercade, we’ve released 28 cartridges of iconic retro titles and launched a handheld and home console. Today, we’re excited to introduce the Evercade EXP, which is the result of all the feedback we’ve received on our highly successful original handheld console. With this new product, we’re giving current Evercade fans a better way to play on the go and new customers a more premium experience. At the same time, we’re bringing two more arcade titans, Toaplan and IREM, to the system. »

– Andrew Byatt, CEO of Blaze Entertainment.

Evercade EXP pre-orders will open on September 20, along with the announcement of bonus content exclusive to this platform. In France, it is Just For Games who is the official distributor.

By the way, Blaze Entertainment also unveiled the collection TOAPLAN Arcade 1 including the following 8 games: Flying Shark, Alcon (Slapshot), Tiger Heli, Truxton, zero wing, Guardian, Snow Bros. and Teki-Paki. Its manual will include exclusive interviews with developers Masahiro Yuge and Tatsuya Uemura, and it will be released alongside the Evercade EXP.

IREM Arcade 1 01 06 2022 TOAPLAN Arcade 1 01 06 2022

If you are interested in the current consoles of the range and their games, do not hesitate to take a look on Amazon.

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