Blaze Entertainment’s new Evercade gaming handheld device, the Evercade Nexus, is now available to preorder ahead of its October 2026 launch window. Billed as the successor to the Evercade EXP-R handheld, the Nexus is a $200 portable that’s compatible with Evercade’s other cartridge-based releases, and features plenty of onboard storage for more, plus wireless multiplayer capabilities. Even better, all units ship with a Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack cartridge, and if you preorder at Best Buy, you’ll also get a collection of Data East-published arcade games as a bonus
Evercade Nexus Preorder Bonuses
Preordering the Evercade Nexus at Best Buy (which is currently the only retailer with preorders listed), you’ll get the Data East Arcade 2 Evercade cartridge–which includes 12 classic arcade games (listed below)–as a bonus. You must preorder from Best Buy to get this extra cartridge.
Data East Arcade 2 games:
B WingsCrude BusterEdward RandyExpress RaiderJoe & Mac ReturnsLast MissionMidnight ResistancePeter Pepper’s Ice Cream FactoryShoot OutSRD: Super Real DarwinSuper BurgerTimeTrio the Punch – Never Forget Me…
Evercade Nexus specifications
Size and weight
W215mm x H111mm x D34mm410g
Controls
Dual analogue sticksD-pad and face buttonsRear bumper and trigger buttonsTexture grip on the rear
Screen
5.89-inch 840×512 IPS high-resolution screen500+ nit brightness
Processor
Quad Core 1.5Ghz
Memory
4GB EMMC RAM
Connectivity
Wireless headphone support
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 5Ghz/2.4Ghz for console updates
Battery
5+ hour 5000mAH battery
Charging
USB-C (cable included). 5v 2a required for charging (mains adaptor not included)
Local Multiplayer
EverSync connectivity (Another Evercade Nexus required)
Extras
Customizable RGB Light-up LogoTATE Mode for vertical screen gaming
All Evercade devices share the same library of games and run on the same easy-to-use operating system, and multiple handhelds are available to purchase. While it’s not as powerful as the upcoming Nexus, the Evercade EXP-R comes equipped with a 4.3-inch high-resolution IPS display (800 x 480p), D-pad, six face buttons, two triggers, and a pair of shoulder buttons, plus the original Tomb Raider trilogy. You can pick one up for $130. Additional games typically retail for $20-$30 each and are broken into console, home computer, and arcade collections. The library includes some big classic titles so far, like Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars, and Technos arcade classics.
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