Now you can choose which cartridge you buy with your new Evercade.
A slight Evercade line refresh has once again occurred, this time with Blaze Entertainment’s curated cartridge-playing EXP and VS systems repacked with new colour schemes and no games.
Evercade VS-R Solo Edition
Pictured above, the Evercade VS-R Solo Edition looks like a cross between the original release of the VS, and the first generation Evercade (now officially unsupported). Everything you would expect from this device is included, except, perhaps from a second controller.
It is called “Solo” after all…
- Evercade VS-R brings classic retro gaming to your TV.
- Evercade VS-R controller also included
- Works with all Evercade cartridges – this includes over 60 cartridges and 600+ games
- Play with up to 4 players
- 1080p output for HDMI TVs
- Save your game with multiple save states
- Play Console, Home Computer, Arcade and more with over five decades of officially licensed gaming on the Evercade Cartridge ecosystem
- Multiple screen ratios and filters
- WiFi built in
I’m a big fan of the Evercade VS, as my review shows:
EXP-R Solo Edition
Similarly, the Evercade EXP-R Solo kit includes:
- New design with light grey casing with dark grey and red accents.
- TATE mode for vertical screen play with dedicated buttons
- Complete Evercade Library compatibility
- 800×480 IPS High Resolution Screen.
- Built-in WiFi
- Light and compact design
- 4-5 hours battery life with USB-C Charging
One thing to note, that unlike the original EXP (below), this model does not have HDMI out.
Beyond that, there is nothing hugely different to discuss about this console, apart from the colour scheme.
And, to be fair, I like it — it evokes the original Evercade, and I prefer it to the all-white version.
Highlighting the cartridge library on the cover and providing a QR code to see them is an excellent idea, of course. However, I’m doubtful how useful that will be in a shop shelf scenario. This edition has no games built in (mine has the Capcom games), which means that aside from Game of the Month, you’re left waiting on a game collection (unless there’s a branch of CEX nearby).
Why?
Because it’s next to impossible to find Evercade carts in shops.
The Evercade EXP-R Solo and Evercade VS-R Solo editions are available to pre-order from stockists now, and of course you can learn more at Evercade’s website.
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Christian Cawley is a writer and editor who covers consumer electronics, IT, and entertainment media. He has written for publications such as Computer Weekly, Linux Format, MakeUseOf.com, and Tech Radar.
He also produces podcasts, has a cigar box guitar, and of course, loves retro gaming.