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Evercade Nexus Preorders Open at $199 With Banjo‑Kazooie Pack

Blaze is betting licensed cartridges can win over retro fans who want physical media.

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If Nintendo Switch 2 game-key cards are getting you down, check out the upcoming Evercade Nexus handheld instead
A black retro console on a dark blue background
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Overview

  • Preorders open Wednesday for the Evercade Nexus, a $199 cartridge handheld that ships in October 2026 with a Banjo‑Kazooie/Tooie double pack.
  • The device adds a 5.89-inch IPS screen, twin analog sticks, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth audio, a quad‑core 1.5GHz processor, and a 5,000mAh battery rated for over five hours.
  • A new EverSync feature lets one Nexus share a cartridge wirelessly with a second unit for local multiplayer without an internet connection.
  • The handheld remains ROM‑free and works with Evercade’s licensed library of more than 80 cartridges that include over 700 classic games.
  • A Nexus 64 Edition limited to 2,000 units is available via Funstock and bundles a carry case, screen protector, collectible box, and a numbered certificate.