I love the idea of the Evercade but not making exclusive original games I think is a missed opportunity. Also I apologize for the crappy audio in the car
@@CrazyAce83 it seems to me they are focusing more on hardware than software. Likely because that's where the profit is at but I wish they could take some of that hardware money and make an original IP
Great video. That being said I like the Evercade. Main reasons for me are physical media, good retro game collections generally very cheap, and indy games. Lots of great ways to play retro games and Evercade is just one of many good options.
@@PapaBradsGaming Nothing wrong with that Brad. I get the appeal but it's just not for me. I really wish they would develop some original ip's... maybe in the future 🍻
You make some really valid points and i appreciate it may not be for everyone. It's not perfect but I think the appeal comes from buying a physical cartridge with a manual in a clamshell case, and just going in and playing games you may have never heard of or played before. Emulation handhelds are great such as the anbernic but what happens is there's just too much choice and you end up spending more time browsing. For me the evercade is a simple and affordable way to streamline my retro games experience. I think it will get better over time as well. It's just another option for people that's all.
I have no problem with the Tomb Raider controls or graphics on my Evercade, I love it. I played the games back in the day on the PS1 and it is great to play them again on the EXP
I bought the carts in the beginning and played them all.. but as time went on they released some carts I didn't like BUT I feel compelled to keep purchasing them to keep my collection complete. Its a vicious cycle for sure
I've found that because I'm not collecting every cart the Evercade feels affordable. And I enjoy buying a few carts just to try out games that look like I might enjoy them. If I play some games only once but it satisfies my curiosity, I'm OK with that. The Super Pockets are fine. For example, I played and beat Ghost n' Ghost and it was a ton of fun. I do wish the screen was a little larger and I also wish there was button mapping. And you're right, playing games like Duke Nukem with a D-pad and Evercade shoulder buttons is terrible. I've learned to only pick-up games that are a match for the hardware.
@@retromegabitsegadude Appreciate the honesty. I mean it's cool some of these games are available on the Evercade but if they're not playable what's the point? I really don't get the Commodore carts. The games seem clunky and not suited for the format. I still think original exclusive ip's would be cool but I doubt it will ever happen because to Blaze there's no money to be made in doing so. Then they'd be directly competing with the Switch and they'd likely lose...
I checked them out when they launched but never had any interest in it. They sparked my interest again when they announced the Tomb Raider collections since I'm a TR nut lol. I finally looked deeper into them when they announced their Legacy of Kain collection. Ultimately, I decided to pass on them. Based on the little things they do to run their business, I think their primary market are the peacock collectors (people who are more concerned about owning, displaying and showcasing a physical collection over playing them). There's nothing wrong with that, but I doubt the company will put effort into making some sort of exclusive experiences, but I could be wrong. Several reasons I think this way is primarily because they've released multiple units within a short span of time with little improvements. Also, they specifically number their releases to attract collectors and keep them buying in order to complete the set. Another thing that didn't appeal to me is that ,outside of bigger franchises, they sell compilations which can be hit or miss (you end up paying a premium for one or two games you might want...out of a list of 6 or 10). They're also not renewing licenses of "legacy" cartridges which creates scarcity and demand which adds even more fuel to the idea of capitalizing on collectible hysteria. And finally, their cartridges are just armored SD cards from my understanding. If they were about preservation, I see no reason why they can't just create a digital storefront for their consoles and handhelds that allow users to purchase DRM-free games and let users download them to their own personal storage devices (micro sd cards, usb drives, external ssds etc)...Basically something akin to the service provided by Good old games. That way, I can buy what I want instead of buying compilations. I still have the advantage of legally purchasing the product, and still have full ownership of the product since it is DRM free in my personal storage. Even though I can see they're focused on capitalizing on the "gotta get them all" collectors, I do have to give them credit for offering legit means for people to own these classic games without having to pay the crazy costs associated with original legacy hardware and games.
@@SuitedforGaming Very good points made. Like I said, I see why people like the Evercade but if you already own a Switch or Steam deck there's no real reason to own an Evercade. You can play practically every game on the Evercade as well as remasters like TR and Duke Nukem. I would take interest if they started releasing original exclusive games which I doubt they will ever do at this point
I appreciate your conversation here and don't disagree with anything about your viewpoint although it's not similar to mine. I'll give my two cents on the topic. People can judge it how they will. I have the evercade original along with numerous other brands of handhelds but it's the evercade that I use for retro game emulation almost exclusively. I play the original on the go as a handheld, but also as a console connected via hdmi to a big screen tv it is easily the best piece of hardware evercade has produced. I've purchased, owned about 20 different collections but after a bit of play now only have about 7 collections with games that I really enjoy playing over and over so obviously I am neither a completionist or collector, that has no appeal to me. My collection of titles is smaller because Evercade continues to make mostly dubious publishing choices along with occasional gems (full void). I can give three reasons that I will continue to use/support this device. 1. Occasional gems that many may not even care about but I love as in fun to play (touch and go). 2. When they get a game right it often plays better on evercade than on the original hardware (night stalker). 3. I use Eversd which provides library support for the consoles that Evercade Ignores (Vectrex, Colecovision) allowing me to play the original copies of my games I already own for those original consoles (which I also own) as I wait for Evercade to hopefully eventually support those consoles too. Even with evercade's publishing missteps, and poor quality control on hardware, cartridges and shipping dates, I enjoy games on the handheld...... it just is my cup of tea..... and if evercade goes under eversd is my lifeboat (bought 3 new Evercade carts this month so I'm still supporting Evercade).
@@show-me-retro I see value in both but for sure they are making a mistake by not recruiting individuals that could write new games especially for second and third gen consoles. The thing is, there are some very good homebrew games/ports that have been/are being produced all the time and those could easily be licensed as exclusives for evercade. It's not my original statement but it has been said, the Colecovision was the PlayStation of the 80s and evercade ignores it.
The colecovision should have a collection on Evercade. It still holds up to this day and the homebrew scene in incredible. I'm waiting for my SGM to ship
I haven't bought into Evercade as of yet. It's something that I am potentially interested in, but it just hasn't grabbed me yet. I'm fine with it mainly being a platform for collections of retro games. I wouldn't be opposed to it getting something original, but I'm good with it's current focus. The problem for me is that in looking through the existing library, there isn't a ton that interests me personally. There are some collections with maybe one or two titles that I am interested in, and maybe one or two collections that I'm kinda/sorta interested in as a whole. None of them are anything that are making me jump at getting an Evercade, but if something else were to come along and become the "killer app" that would get me to buy into it, I would perhaps buy those few other releases. The sad thing is that the Capcom titles are the ones that I find most compelling, but they are locked into those dedicated devices. The countercades are neat looking, but not really my preferred way to play. I would either prefer something along the lines of the 3/4 scale cabinets like A1up if going that route, or just playing on a console or handheld. It also doesn't help that to get all of those titles, you have to buy 2 countercades. And the thing is, I already have pretty much all of those Capcom titles on the Switch in some form or another. Most are even available through physical releases. I think the only ones that aren't available physically are the two Mega Man arcade games, but they are available digitally. I would prefer to have them physically, but not build into a countercade. I have often been one to buy my favorite games on multiple platforms when the option exists. So even when it comes to games that I have on the Switch and other platforms, I wouldn't necessarily mind getting them again on Evercade, if it would start to get a solid library of titles that I care about. But currently, in terms of their physical cartridges, there isn't enough games that I personally care about to get me on board. Also, the remastered Tomb Raider collection is getting a physical release for Switch.
@@Futuredynamo Yeah, all those Commodore 64 compilations do nothing for me. Those were games played with a keyboard and mouse so again I just don't get it playing them on a handheld. Tomb Raider remastered getting a physical?! Thanks for the heads up 😃
I’ve heard of this handheld before I do like those little arcade things but for the price I might rather just buy more games but they should sponsor you. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate it brother. I can't play those games after playing the remasters. They added so many quality of life improvements that make those games so much more fun to play
@@show-me-retro The idea of evercade should be focus on the platform games, and not the FPP wich have obsolete textures with graphic pixels size of the rock. Even the completely new titles schould to appear on cartridges instead very old retro games of late 70's or early 80's.
@@show-me-retro Yes, and they should share in menu library with oportunity of download on the console an old arcade games of decade since 1986-1996 IMHO the best times of retro games.
A good reflexion on Evercade. One of my friend has one : yeah it's funny, it's a nostalgic "wave" from "back in the days" (I started with the NES.. I was a teenager...) and .. that's it. I totally changed my opinion with retrogaming : it's bulky and the madame doesn't like this "mess" at home (and I guess she is right...). As I'm old, I would say this : it reminds me of Canada dry beverage (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Dry) : "it looks like alcohol, it has the color of alcohol .. but it's not alcohol !". Anyway clever marketing approach, with the packaging, the manual and the system of numbers on the boxes. Sadly, I don't need it and even if I still have those old systems (and the games , of course), i'm a lazy guy, nowadays : I play on my PC, with an emulator. More convenient .....and I can still use my original controllers (thank you gamer Pro advance...). I guess 20 / 30ish gamers will love this system, since they don't really know how fun it was to own a console with physical games (and real manuals.. i'm still missing this useful object which can work.. without electricity or screen !! LOL!).
I had always been intrigued by the Evercade and on fence. What pushed me was when the EXP came out with the built in Capcom games. Wife bought it for me for xmas and i had fun. I got a few carts and then got the VS that was like the Duke Nukem theme that came with both Duke carts. That system is still in box. I too wished they has some exclusives as well, when Full Void came out I thought that was gonna be an exclusive except for Steam, turns out you can play it on every system.
I almost bought the EXP but I just kept saying what game do I need that I can't get on the switch. In the end I realized I probably would never play it. I like the idea of it but I think they're missing an opportunity to capture a bigger audience by not making exclusive original games
I ordered the Evercade VS-R console and it never got shipped, I'm still waiting for the order to be shipped. I bought it just for Legacy of Kain when it drops at the end of the month.
@@show-me-retro For some reason the VS is more expensive, however the Evercade VS-R console is the newer model and cheaper. Due to production issues or lack of production prices could increase. I'm debating whether I should buy one from the EU as they have plenty in stock?
I was good to hear an honest outsiders perspective. I have always said if you just want to play the games and don't have about the physical media or the experience of discovery, collect-ability etc. than the Evercade isn't for everyone. For me there is something cool about getting the physical media in the mail and for me feels like Christmas and it's priced right. I huge part also is the great community behind it. I agree with and it's 100% and been saying for a while that Blaze needs to contract to a studio and make some original games. At least have it be exclusive for 6 months to the Evercade ecosystem. The Evercade police are real, don't tell them I told you. 😜🤪😝😅🤣😂
@@Evercade_Effect The Evercade police, they live inside of my head... Cheap Trick reference Lol. Anyway yeah I never understood the lack of exclusive original games and nobody ever seemed to be talking about it...it was really odd to me. I do understand to an extent the appeal but the appeal just doesn't really apply to me personally. Appreciate the comment Ed 👍
I like evercade but the availability of both carts and hardware js an issue. I think if you’re interested in something like evercade you get better results with a gba clone and buying carts for that. Or you can just load the roms on to it.
@@dutchbeef8920 It's just not for me personally. I stand by what I said about what game comes to mind when you think of the Evercade? They really need an original game that you can only get on Evercade... until then I'm not interested
Pat the entire time I was staring at Max wanting to pet him 😂 Not sure why you would get the Evercade over something like the Nintendo switch. Doesn't seem like there's anything exclusive to the platform. Nothing proprietary with the evercade.
No interest in the evercade. Dead on about liking a game because you spent your allowance on it. We have soooo many games now and ways to play them. our nostalgia glasses get in the way of some of the bad ones. Polygon boobies 😂
Show-Me Retro, Collecting licensed physical media is huge. Evercade is another product that has that. And releasing games that people are nostalgic for, along with giving obscure games some new life, has been successful. The argument that these games can be played in so many other ways only goes so far when someone says, "But I want to play it this way." Sure, I can play Pac-Man on MAME for free, but I prefer to play it standing in front of an arcade machine, so I went out and got an Arcade1Up. Handhelds aren't for me, because my old eyes have a harder time enjoying small screens, but when Evercade announced their console, I thought of one application I would've been interested in using it for; as the brains of an arcade cabinet. If the Evercade would've come out in 2018, and they had a licensed cartridge for Stern's Berzerk (arcade version), I would've considered that over the Raspberry Pi I have running in it now. To have Licensed games that I know will just work and not take 2+ minutes to load an operating system like my Pi's, would've been compelling. And with the upcoming Unico Nova Blast, I think the console version of the Evercade could be a great way to get that system up and running with a good catalog of games. I think it all comes down to what people prefer to play on. I could say, "but it's on the Switch and Steam" while not considering the Evercade can be a significantly lower price to entry than a PC or Nintendo console. I'm not suggesting people stop offering suggestions of other ways to play, but this ideal that something seems a waste of money, or redundant, in order to seek conformity to another's preferred way of playing, is folly. People are going to want what they want. And some obviously want the Evercade. I don't think it gets any simpler than that. I'm like you when it comes to the Evercade Show-Me Retro (especially when it comes to Duke Nuke Em 😊). I don't own anything from the company. I think your strongest points in this video are the ones where you explain why the Evercade doesn't appeal specifically to you. Thanks for your take as always and have a great one! vgv
@@videogamevegas Always love your comments VGV. I mean I get it that people like this for nostalgia but at the same time I don't get it. I think they should develop original ip's but that's what appeals to me and maybe that wouldn't sell well but pumping out commodore 64 compilations just seems silly to me.
When I think of dogs I think, I just don't get it. I can't understand why people go crazy over them. I really thought dogs were a fad when people can just get kids so easily that do the same (mess your house up, sh1+ everywhere, look cute). I got enough kids already and don't need another thing in my house messing it up and watching TV all day. When they started bringing out better dog breeds, updated versions of the original, I thought that was neat, but a bit of a dick move for all those with worse dogs already. Going back to the Evercade, I really wish they would bring out a game that you associate with the Evercade; one that comes to mind when you think of it. What would be amazing is if they got a game like Full Void that they could release as a special boxed edition; maybe get OutOfTheBit software to do the interview rounds bigging it up when it was released - I'm surprised they haven't thought of that.
@@show-me-retro I believe you can get it on the evercade..... but not by legal means.... Putting my jest and dog obsession to one side for a moment, I completely understand where you are coming from. You've got, and had, lots of consoles and handhelds. What the hell does this Evercade thing offer that you don't already have.... I have never owned a console, nor a handheld. I mean, my son has a Switch but the only time I'm allowed on that is when he wants to beat me at FIFA/FC24. I grew up with a ZX Spectrum and Amigas. My best mate at school had Sega. By best mates at uni had a N64 in their house. My big bro got a job and bought a PS1, and later friends had Xboxes. I had "proper computers" and I always thought consoles and handhelds were a bit childish. I mean, I can play loads of great games on my Amiga, and watch demos, and do assignments, and use Lightwave, programme (in Basic, on the Spectrum) etc etc... why would I want to just turn it on, plug a cartridge in and play?.... but really I was jealous. And really when I look back always wanted a console. But not having a Megadrive or Gameboy I didn't grow up with a brand I was loyal too. So this Evercade thing allows me to buy into a brand, and get excited by new/old consoles being released with NES, SNES, PS1, DOS etc games that I never experienced. This won't be the same for other people, but for me it is just so exciting. And yes I can fire up my PiStormed A600 with Caffine OS and play Duke Nukem 3D with proper mouse controls in full HD... but I also want to fire up the sh1tty playstation version that I never played and play that too :) . And the remastered DOS Duke Nukem platformers are fantastic btw. Keep up the good content.
I love the idea of the Evercade but not making exclusive original games I think is a missed opportunity. Also I apologize for the crappy audio in the car
@@CrazyAce83 it seems to me they are focusing more on hardware than software. Likely because that's where the profit is at but I wish they could take some of that hardware money and make an original IP
Great video. That being said I like the Evercade. Main reasons for me are physical media, good retro game collections generally very cheap, and indy games. Lots of great ways to play retro games and Evercade is just one of many good options.
@@PapaBradsGaming Nothing wrong with that Brad. I get the appeal but it's just not for me. I really wish they would develop some original ip's... maybe in the future 🍻
Pat if you have the Irrcade with the Mod chip like I do, I don't see the point of other game systems. Your milegae may vary! Great to see you again!!
@@hollywoodpolo9872 great point Polo 👍
He loves the iircade ❤
You make some really valid points and i appreciate it may not be for everyone. It's not perfect but I think the appeal comes from buying a physical cartridge with a manual in a clamshell case, and just going in and playing games you may have never heard of or played before. Emulation handhelds are great such as the anbernic but what happens is there's just too much choice and you end up spending more time browsing. For me the evercade is a simple and affordable way to streamline my retro games experience. I think it will get better over time as well. It's just another option for people that's all.
I understand but still think they should develop original games. I think it would make it more unique. Just my opinion
I have no problem with the Tomb Raider controls or graphics on my Evercade, I love it. I played the games back in the day on the PS1 and it is great to play them again on the EXP
I bought the carts in the beginning and played them all.. but as time went on they released some carts I didn't like BUT I feel compelled to keep purchasing them to keep my collection complete. Its a vicious cycle for sure
Kev if you walk into a room and Rexer and I are there with letters in ours hands you better get ready for an intervention
If i see you and rexer ill throw evercade carts to distract you and run 😂
Haha I love kev did you see his video on the shelf that he has of these 😅
@@mikeyyoon shhhh dont let everyone know im a degenerate evercade collector 😂
I've found that because I'm not collecting every cart the Evercade feels affordable. And I enjoy buying a few carts just to try out games that look like I might enjoy them. If I play some games only once but it satisfies my curiosity, I'm OK with that.
The Super Pockets are fine. For example, I played and beat Ghost n' Ghost and it was a ton of fun. I do wish the screen was a little larger and I also wish there was button mapping. And you're right, playing games like Duke Nukem with a D-pad and Evercade shoulder buttons is terrible. I've learned to only pick-up games that are a match for the hardware.
@@retromegabitsegadude Appreciate the honesty. I mean it's cool some of these games are available on the Evercade but if they're not playable what's the point? I really don't get the Commodore carts. The games seem clunky and not suited for the format. I still think original exclusive ip's would be cool but I doubt it will ever happen because to Blaze there's no money to be made in doing so. Then they'd be directly competing with the Switch and they'd likely lose...
I checked them out when they launched but never had any interest in it. They sparked my interest again when they announced the Tomb Raider collections since I'm a TR nut lol. I finally looked deeper into them when they announced their Legacy of Kain collection. Ultimately, I decided to pass on them.
Based on the little things they do to run their business, I think their primary market are the peacock collectors (people who are more concerned about owning, displaying and showcasing a physical collection over playing them). There's nothing wrong with that, but I doubt the company will put effort into making some sort of exclusive experiences, but I could be wrong.
Several reasons I think this way is primarily because they've released multiple units within a short span of time with little improvements. Also, they specifically number their releases to attract collectors and keep them buying in order to complete the set. Another thing that didn't appeal to me is that ,outside of bigger franchises, they sell compilations which can be hit or miss (you end up paying a premium for one or two games you might want...out of a list of 6 or 10). They're also not renewing licenses of "legacy" cartridges which creates scarcity and demand which adds even more fuel to the idea of capitalizing on collectible hysteria. And finally, their cartridges are just armored SD cards from my understanding.
If they were about preservation, I see no reason why they can't just create a digital storefront for their consoles and handhelds that allow users to purchase DRM-free games and let users download them to their own personal storage devices (micro sd cards, usb drives, external ssds etc)...Basically something akin to the service provided by Good old games. That way, I can buy what I want instead of buying compilations. I still have the advantage of legally purchasing the product, and still have full ownership of the product since it is DRM free in my personal storage.
Even though I can see they're focused on capitalizing on the "gotta get them all" collectors, I do have to give them credit for offering legit means for people to own these classic games without having to pay the crazy costs associated with original legacy hardware and games.
@@SuitedforGaming Very good points made. Like I said, I see why people like the Evercade but if you already own a Switch or Steam deck there's no real reason to own an Evercade. You can play practically every game on the Evercade as well as remasters like TR and Duke Nukem. I would take interest if they started releasing original exclusive games which I doubt they will ever do at this point
I appreciate your conversation here and don't disagree with anything about your viewpoint although it's not similar to mine. I'll give my two cents on the topic. People can judge it how they will.
I have the evercade original along with numerous other brands of handhelds but it's the evercade that I use for retro game emulation almost exclusively. I play the original on the go as a handheld, but also as a console connected via hdmi to a big screen tv it is easily the best piece of hardware evercade has produced. I've purchased, owned about 20 different collections but after a bit of play now only have about 7 collections with games that I really enjoy playing over and over so obviously I am neither a completionist or collector, that has no appeal to me. My collection of titles is smaller because Evercade continues to make mostly dubious publishing choices along with occasional gems (full void).
I can give three reasons that I will continue to use/support this device.
1. Occasional gems that many may not even care about but I love as in fun to play (touch and go).
2. When they get a game right it often plays better on evercade than on the original hardware (night stalker).
3. I use Eversd which provides library support for the consoles that Evercade Ignores (Vectrex, Colecovision) allowing me to play the original copies of my games I already own for those original consoles (which I also own) as I wait for Evercade to hopefully eventually support those consoles too.
Even with evercade's publishing missteps, and poor quality control on hardware, cartridges and shipping dates, I enjoy games on the handheld...... it just is my cup of tea..... and if evercade goes under eversd is my lifeboat (bought 3 new Evercade carts this month so I'm still supporting Evercade).
@@basketballsteve54 Would you like them to make original games or stick with compilation carts?
@@show-me-retro I see value in both but for sure they are making a mistake by not recruiting individuals that could write new games especially for second and third gen consoles. The thing is, there are some very good homebrew games/ports that have been/are being produced all the time and those could easily be licensed as exclusives for evercade.
It's not my original statement but it has been said, the Colecovision was the PlayStation of the 80s and evercade ignores it.
The colecovision should have a collection on Evercade. It still holds up to this day and the homebrew scene in incredible. I'm waiting for my SGM to ship
I haven't bought into Evercade as of yet. It's something that I am potentially interested in, but it just hasn't grabbed me yet.
I'm fine with it mainly being a platform for collections of retro games. I wouldn't be opposed to it getting something original, but I'm good with it's current focus. The problem for me is that in looking through the existing library, there isn't a ton that interests me personally. There are some collections with maybe one or two titles that I am interested in, and maybe one or two collections that I'm kinda/sorta interested in as a whole. None of them are anything that are making me jump at getting an Evercade, but if something else were to come along and become the "killer app" that would get me to buy into it, I would perhaps buy those few other releases.
The sad thing is that the Capcom titles are the ones that I find most compelling, but they are locked into those dedicated devices. The countercades are neat looking, but not really my preferred way to play. I would either prefer something along the lines of the 3/4 scale cabinets like A1up if going that route, or just playing on a console or handheld. It also doesn't help that to get all of those titles, you have to buy 2 countercades. And the thing is, I already have pretty much all of those Capcom titles on the Switch in some form or another. Most are even available through physical releases. I think the only ones that aren't available physically are the two Mega Man arcade games, but they are available digitally. I would prefer to have them physically, but not build into a countercade.
I have often been one to buy my favorite games on multiple platforms when the option exists. So even when it comes to games that I have on the Switch and other platforms, I wouldn't necessarily mind getting them again on Evercade, if it would start to get a solid library of titles that I care about. But currently, in terms of their physical cartridges, there isn't enough games that I personally care about to get me on board.
Also, the remastered Tomb Raider collection is getting a physical release for Switch.
@@Futuredynamo Yeah, all those Commodore 64 compilations do nothing for me. Those were games played with a keyboard and mouse so again I just don't get it playing them on a handheld.
Tomb Raider remastered getting a physical?! Thanks for the heads up 😃
I’ve heard of this handheld before I do like those little arcade things but for the price I might rather just buy more games but they should sponsor you. Keep up the great work.
@@BillKeyz Thanks Bill, much appreciated
Let's flip the script... Pat if you were to buy one evercade platform which would you buy?
Probably the EXP, if I had to choose
With Duke Nukem FPP and Tomb Raider on Evercade you hit the jackpot.
Appreciate it brother. I can't play those games after playing the remasters. They added so many quality of life improvements that make those games so much more fun to play
@@show-me-retro The idea of evercade should be focus on the platform games,
and not the FPP wich have obsolete textures with graphic pixels size of the rock.
Even the completely new titles schould to appear on cartridges instead very old retro games of late 70's or early 80's.
I still think they need an original IP to associate with the system. An Astro Bot type game
@@show-me-retro Yes, and they should share in menu library with oportunity of download on the console an old arcade games of decade since 1986-1996 IMHO the best times of retro games.
A good reflexion on Evercade. One of my friend has one : yeah it's funny, it's a nostalgic "wave" from "back in the days" (I started with the NES.. I was a teenager...) and .. that's it. I totally changed my opinion with retrogaming : it's bulky and the madame doesn't like this "mess" at home (and I guess she is right...).
As I'm old, I would say this : it reminds me of Canada dry beverage (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Dry) :
"it looks like alcohol, it has the color of alcohol .. but it's not alcohol !".
Anyway clever marketing approach, with the packaging, the manual and the system of numbers on the boxes.
Sadly, I don't need it and even if I still have those old systems (and the games , of course), i'm a lazy guy, nowadays : I play on my PC, with an emulator. More convenient .....and I can still use my original controllers (thank you gamer Pro advance...).
I guess 20 / 30ish gamers will love this system, since they don't really know how fun it was to own a console with physical games (and real manuals.. i'm still missing this useful object which can work.. without electricity or screen !! LOL!).
Yeah, I still don't get the appeal. They should make original games, until then I'm I won't support them
I had always been intrigued by the Evercade and on fence. What pushed me was when the EXP came out with the built in Capcom games. Wife bought it for me for xmas and i had fun. I got a few carts and then got the VS that was like the Duke Nukem theme that came with both Duke carts. That system is still in box. I too wished they has some exclusives as well, when Full Void came out I thought that was gonna be an exclusive except for Steam, turns out you can play it on every system.
I almost bought the EXP but I just kept saying what game do I need that I can't get on the switch. In the end I realized I probably would never play it. I like the idea of it but I think they're missing an opportunity to capture a bigger audience by not making exclusive original games
I ordered the Evercade VS-R console and it never got shipped, I'm still waiting for the order to be shipped. I bought it just for Legacy of Kain when it drops at the end of the month.
@@Mangomesh What's the difference between that and the VS?
@@show-me-retro For some reason the VS is more expensive, however the Evercade VS-R console is the newer model and cheaper. Due to production issues or lack of production prices could increase. I'm debating whether I should buy one from the EU as they have plenty in stock?
I was good to hear an honest outsiders perspective. I have always said if you just want to play the games and don't have about the physical media or the experience of discovery, collect-ability etc. than the Evercade isn't for everyone. For me there is something cool about getting the physical media in the mail and for me feels like Christmas and it's priced right. I huge part also is the great community behind it. I agree with and it's 100% and been saying for a while that Blaze needs to contract to a studio and make some original games. At least have it be exclusive for 6 months to the Evercade ecosystem. The Evercade police are real, don't tell them I told you. 😜🤪😝😅🤣😂
@@Evercade_Effect The Evercade police, they live inside of my head... Cheap Trick reference Lol. Anyway yeah I never understood the lack of exclusive original games and nobody ever seemed to be talking about it...it was really odd to me. I do understand to an extent the appeal but the appeal just doesn't really apply to me personally. Appreciate the comment Ed 👍
@@show-me-retro 😉
Hey live outside STL. Wondering your thoughts on Polycade. Also do you offer consulting services on building a basement arcade would be interested.
I've heard of the Polycade but haven't looked into the specs or prices
I like evercade but the availability of both carts and hardware js an issue. I think if you’re interested in something like evercade you get better results with a gba clone and buying carts for that. Or you can just load the roms on to it.
@@dutchbeef8920 It's just not for me personally. I stand by what I said about what game comes to mind when you think of the Evercade? They really need an original game that you can only get on Evercade... until then I'm not interested
Pat the entire time I was staring at Max wanting to pet him 😂
Not sure why you would get the Evercade over something like the Nintendo switch. Doesn't seem like there's anything exclusive to the platform. Nothing proprietary with the evercade.
@@mikeyyoon You're absolutely right. I can see why it might appeal to certain people but it just doesn't do anything for me
Roms on carts. I don’t see the allure. So many better options.
@@therexershow This is true my friend
I bought the duke nukem and played it like twice. switch so much better.. damn fomo
@@MrSteveonbroadway Lol, it is a bitch
Also that 500+ games claim thats not really true at any point there is about 8 carts available through retail.
@@dutchbeef8920 true but that's how many have been released so far
No interest in the evercade. Dead on about liking a game because you spent your allowance on it. We have soooo many games now and ways to play them. our nostalgia glasses get in the way of some of the bad ones. Polygon boobies 😂
@@MrEd20901 It's true though about Tomb Raider, those games just don't hold up well at all. My God, those controls were so frustrating 🤬
Show-Me Retro,
Collecting licensed physical media is huge. Evercade is another product that has that. And releasing games that people are nostalgic for, along with giving obscure games some new life, has been successful. The argument that these games can be played in so many other ways only goes so far when someone says, "But I want to play it this way." Sure, I can play Pac-Man on MAME for free, but I prefer to play it standing in front of an arcade machine, so I went out and got an Arcade1Up.
Handhelds aren't for me, because my old eyes have a harder time enjoying small screens, but when Evercade announced their console, I thought of one application I would've been interested in using it for; as the brains of an arcade cabinet. If the Evercade would've come out in 2018, and they had a licensed cartridge for Stern's Berzerk (arcade version), I would've considered that over the Raspberry Pi I have running in it now. To have Licensed games that I know will just work and not take 2+ minutes to load an operating system like my Pi's, would've been compelling. And with the upcoming Unico Nova Blast, I think the console version of the Evercade could be a great way to get that system up and running with a good catalog of games.
I think it all comes down to what people prefer to play on. I could say, "but it's on the Switch and Steam" while not considering the Evercade can be a significantly lower price to entry than a PC or Nintendo console. I'm not suggesting people stop offering suggestions of other ways to play, but this ideal that something seems a waste of money, or redundant, in order to seek conformity to another's preferred way of playing, is folly. People are going to want what they want. And some obviously want the Evercade. I don't think it gets any simpler than that.
I'm like you when it comes to the Evercade Show-Me Retro (especially when it comes to Duke Nuke Em 😊). I don't own anything from the company. I think your strongest points in this video are the ones where you explain why the Evercade doesn't appeal specifically to you.
Thanks for your take as always and have a great one!
vgv
@@videogamevegas Always love your comments VGV. I mean I get it that people like this for nostalgia but at the same time I don't get it. I think they should develop original ip's but that's what appeals to me and maybe that wouldn't sell well but pumping out commodore 64 compilations just seems silly to me.
When I think of dogs I think, I just don't get it. I can't understand why people go crazy over them. I really thought dogs were a fad when people can just get kids so easily that do the same (mess your house up, sh1+ everywhere, look cute). I got enough kids already and don't need another thing in my house messing it up and watching TV all day. When they started bringing out better dog breeds, updated versions of the original, I thought that was neat, but a bit of a dick move for all those with worse dogs already. Going back to the Evercade, I really wish they would bring out a game that you associate with the Evercade; one that comes to mind when you think of it. What would be amazing is if they got a game like Full Void that they could release as a special boxed edition; maybe get OutOfTheBit software to do the interview rounds bigging it up when it was released - I'm surprised they haven't thought of that.
So you're saying Full Void is an Evercade exclusive?
@@show-me-retro I'm saying I don't need a dog. Have you seen you can buy Sonic on the Switch now?
@@thebrewxi but not on the evercade
@@show-me-retro I believe you can get it on the evercade..... but not by legal means.... Putting my jest and dog obsession to one side for a moment, I completely understand where you are coming from. You've got, and had, lots of consoles and handhelds. What the hell does this Evercade thing offer that you don't already have.... I have never owned a console, nor a handheld. I mean, my son has a Switch but the only time I'm allowed on that is when he wants to beat me at FIFA/FC24. I grew up with a ZX Spectrum and Amigas. My best mate at school had Sega. By best mates at uni had a N64 in their house. My big bro got a job and bought a PS1, and later friends had Xboxes. I had "proper computers" and I always thought consoles and handhelds were a bit childish. I mean, I can play loads of great games on my Amiga, and watch demos, and do assignments, and use Lightwave, programme (in Basic, on the Spectrum) etc etc... why would I want to just turn it on, plug a cartridge in and play?.... but really I was jealous. And really when I look back always wanted a console. But not having a Megadrive or Gameboy I didn't grow up with a brand I was loyal too. So this Evercade thing allows me to buy into a brand, and get excited by new/old consoles being released with NES, SNES, PS1, DOS etc games that I never experienced. This won't be the same for other people, but for me it is just so exciting. And yes I can fire up my PiStormed A600 with Caffine OS and play Duke Nukem 3D with proper mouse controls in full HD... but I also want to fire up the sh1tty playstation version that I never played and play that too :) . And the remastered DOS Duke Nukem platformers are fantastic btw. Keep up the good content.
@@thebrewxi you seriously don't like dogs?