I heard about how somebody stole a truck full of the Limited Edition Evercade EXPs this week and that really SUCKS. So annoying. 😡 Hopefully those of you who were looking forward to them will get them ASAP. It seems like Blaze Entertainment is keeping everybody in the loop for replacements.
Mine was one of the stolen ones. They sent me an email saying that I have to wait until late January but they are giving me a free screen protector! Yeah!
Man I am so glad you are back! It honestly felt like reuniting with an old pal! Im not much of a collector myself but watching you talking about something you really are passionate about is fullfilling for me! So glad to see you back!
Finally he’s back. No one can fill the void you left for me on UA-cam. I was exploring new gaming channels and the next generation “retro” channels are all about people flipping for profit. Makes me sad lol. So happy you’re back never change baby.
@@SimpleWackThere’s a difference between selling to finance a collection and people who don’t appreciate games beyond their transactional value. Many of these new channels cropping up aren’t passionate or knowledgeable about game content, history, or art. That’s one of the things I love about the Metal Jesus.
People are always like “Just do roms, lol”, but ROM burnout is a real thing. You never play a game too long because you have 1000 others to hop into at any time. The Evercade library is great because you NEED to swap carts, and you have to sit with the games for a longer time. I always thought Rad Gravity on NES was just bad, or the Dizzy games, but the EC made me appreciate these much more by making me spend time with them
This is very true. My stand up MAME machine has like 1,000 games...and I probably just scroll through the menu for 10 minutes...and just play Frogger 😂
I dont think those people understand that some people like to own legal copies of games. To each their own, but I find I can enjoy games more when Ive put effort in acquiring them. When options are nigh on unlimited and you dont pay for things games just become just another file on a harddrive. No pride in it and I dont spend as much time to really delve into the games and enjoy them as much. I also have more attachment to things Ive worked for and sought out. Too many choices acquired by using a random torrent or download link and the games get devalued and meaningless. Weirdly, I only adopted this perspective once I'd collected entire sets of ROMs for nigh on every system. I have some on my phone that I play on long train rides (using a razor kishi, I dont like touchscreen controls), but only what I have in my physical collection.
Excellent review for the EverCade EXP, and very well edited. I’m planning on upgrading to this model, as the enhancements definitely make it appear more premium. Nice to know the screen is now better on its viewing angles, as that was a minor gripe of mine with the original model. I’ve been loving the arcade compilations they’ve been releasing, and can’t wait to keep seeing more of those. Awesome video again man!
I just found out about the Evercade Handhelds! They look awesome! I'm totally only a cartridge game collector & these prices are the lowest I've seen anywhere on Retro Games! Putting a holt on my other handhelds & stocking up on Evercade games from now until Christmas! $20 for a cartridge that has more than one game on them is crazy awesome! Also love the new Tate Mode like the old school WonderSwan back in the day!
Great Review. As someone who grew up in the 80s, consoles like the evercade are a dream come true. I think they have done an amazing job, and have hit a very active segment of the gaming population. I think in the last 10 years retrogaming has gone from niche to mainstream. The appreciation for older games continues to increase and companies like Blaze entertainment came into the market at the right moment, hence the success they have had thus far. I think this is success will continue for a long time to come. It is rare these days to see small companies succeed with new gaming consoles in such a cut-hroat market as gaming has become. The fact that they have succeeded with a handheld but also a stationary console is a testament to their quality and dedication. It is true that most of us can hack a vita or download roms to a PSP and play them, but again physical collecting is why this console has been so successful. Besides many of these games are remakes of re-releases of games that never came out in the US or that were only released in other countries or that were never released at all, and this is what makes this console a key player in the retrogaming market. Finally, as an older gamer I truly appreciate the opportunity to be able to get these physical games and play them in high definition TVs without the complexities and expense of upscalers and other external technologies. Jason, as usual, awesome review.
As you can tell by my name I'm into Evercade big time. I pre-ordered the limited edition so I won't be getting mine until next year and made peace with that. Thanks for covering this as I'm pumped to get mine.
Welcome back! I think it's great that this niche system has a strong foundation and community. I can't really see myself owning one but it's nice to see something like this fill a need
YES! I just watched John Hancock's review of this i was thinking where is MJ he should review this...then BAM! Great to see you back friend 😊👍 welcome with open arms 4:03 WOAH 😳 2 screens are very different. This is an amazing upgrade.
What a great little system. I am actually more excited about this than many of the current-gen hardware and game releases. Retro gaming is getting expensive from both the hardware side and the game side. To have a new system that can play retro games fully optimized out of the box, with physical media and a great screen looks like a big win for me.
@@OMA2k Thanks. I did not know that. I have not been able to get one yet. I have actually trying to get an Analogue Pocket but those are hard to get a hold of.
I received my Evercade today and absolutely love it! As a retro gaming fan and physical media collector, purchasing one was really a no brainer. I've heard that Blaze have completed a deal to bring Amiga games to the platform and I'm really looking forward to the machine's ever expanding library! Many thanks for the review! 👍😎
Evercade is brilliant, hopefully in 2023 we get some more of the big names. I got my EXP yesterday very early , the improvement over the original was very welcome.
So glad to see you back at it with the videos and that your looking to be in good health. Hope all is going well and definitely excited to see future videos
Nice to see you back! 🙂 I appreciate the effort to keep the channel running while you were recovering. Hope you're well and I can't wait to see more content from you! 🤘🎮
I just purchased the EXP today, got to wait till Saturday for the delivery, I have so many different ways of playing retro games but the Evercade is more the love of the physical media, can't wait to flick through a manual, I miss manuals.
I've watched the earlier videos on Evercade and it's great them doing well enough to have released so many collections and continue with plans to do so.
Very interesting, especially the screen tilt for particular games... I've got the first handheld, and the console, but hadn't ordered the exp yet... Great review with helpful insight into the new console, thanks Metal Jesus!
Great video and review! I was an early adopter of the original Evercade handheld, and have the EXP preordered, waiting patiently for it to ship. You mentioned wanting other computer game compilations. Blaze have announced that they are going to be bringing an Amiga collection, though they have yet to announce which titles will be included. Again, excellent video!
Thanks for reminding me of the game I played when I was a kid when I was staying with some neighbors for a week. They had a playstation and I played In The Hunt but couldn't remember the name for the past 20-30 years.
Quite interested in getting one of these. For those with the older system they did a pretty big update on the OS not long ago to update the look and feel, a nice improvement over the original OS worth updating. I think maybe yours is on the older version Jason. Great to have you back.
Great review, thank you! I haven't bought the EXP yet but I have the VS and their first handheld, plus all the game cartridges. Love collecting the Evercade so as soon as I can I'll be getting the EXP as well.
This is so freaking weird! I had my first ever dream about you last night. I dreamt that you had such a difficult time speaking. I can't remember if you where doing videos or what. But I remember talking to you, and you where almost not able to make any sense. :D And then today you upload your first new video in a while. How freaking cool is that coincidence? :D Pretty damn cool if you ask me! AWESOME to see you back dude!
Looks like a great upgrade. Much cleaner design. I like what they are doing a lot. Great broad selection of releases. Really nice to see the Oliver twins having their own package (Dizzy only?)
Finally you’re back! IMO the best and most cozy youtube Channel there is 👏 Greetings from Sweden. Ps. You should do an episode on pal games. There are some pretty cool exclusives over here in Europe
Really good review of the Evercade EXP. I ordered the regular one, and it should be coming this week! Feel bad for the people that ordered the founders day version of it! Talk about a Grinch!
I heard about how somebody stole a truck full of the Limited Edition Evercade EXPs this week and that really SUCKS. So annoying. 😡 Hopefully those of you who were looking forward to them will get them ASAP. It seems like Blaze Entertainment is keeping everybody in the loop for replacements.
So a bunch of cheap ones will flood ebay soon, sounds good to me 👍
What's not cheap about 150?
Blaze is handling it as well as you could ask. They are at least trying to make it right with customers.
Mine was one of the stolen ones. They sent me an email saying that I have to wait until late January but they are giving me a free screen protector! Yeah!
@@holnugget same for me. I’ve waited this long, so I’m cool… as long as they make good.
Man I am so glad you are back! It honestly felt like reuniting with an old pal! Im not much of a collector myself but watching you talking about something you really are passionate about is fullfilling for me! So glad to see you back!
He was never gone. What do you mean?
Finally he’s back. No one can fill the void you left for me on UA-cam. I was exploring new gaming channels and the next generation “retro” channels are all about people flipping for profit. Makes me sad lol. So happy you’re back never change baby.
Flipping games to put the profit back into your collection is just how collecting works my guy.
@@SimpleWackThere’s a difference between selling to finance a collection and people who don’t appreciate games beyond their transactional value.
Many of these new channels cropping up aren’t passionate or knowledgeable about game content, history, or art. That’s one of the things I love about the Metal Jesus.
He's just a guy on UA-cam.. some of you are obsessed weirdos. Go outside.
@@lordeowstheking that’s what I’m saying holy fuck over someone who doesn’t even know you LMAO
No he’s right just tons of flipping UA-cam continent, it’s so annoying
People are always like “Just do roms, lol”, but ROM burnout is a real thing. You never play a game too long because you have 1000 others to hop into at any time.
The Evercade library is great because you NEED to swap carts, and you have to sit with the games for a longer time. I always thought Rad Gravity on NES was just bad, or the Dizzy games, but the EC made me appreciate these much more by making me spend time with them
This is very true. My stand up MAME machine has like 1,000 games...and I probably just scroll through the menu for 10 minutes...and just play Frogger 😂
I dont think those people understand that some people like to own legal copies of games.
To each their own, but I find I can enjoy games more when Ive put effort in acquiring them. When options are nigh on unlimited and you dont pay for things games just become just another file on a harddrive. No pride in it and I dont spend as much time to really delve into the games and enjoy them as much. I also have more attachment to things Ive worked for and sought out. Too many choices acquired by using a random torrent or download link and the games get devalued and meaningless.
Weirdly, I only adopted this perspective once I'd collected entire sets of ROMs for nigh on every system. I have some on my phone that I play on long train rides (using a razor kishi, I dont like touchscreen controls), but only what I have in my physical collection.
Thats why i prefer original carts. Im more likely to continue from a gameover that way and end up finishing a game.
@@matthewjohnson1891 That is weird because I have finished way more classic games since the rom scene started.
So true I took off nearly all my roms off my arcade and reloaded only about 50 mainly sf2 and fighters with a few choice snes roms and others.
Excellent review for the EverCade EXP, and very well edited. I’m planning on upgrading to this model, as the enhancements definitely make it appear more premium. Nice to know the screen is now better on its viewing angles, as that was a minor gripe of mine with the original model. I’ve been loving the arcade compilations they’ve been releasing, and can’t wait to keep seeing more of those. Awesome video again man!
Thanks for watching!
I just found out about the Evercade Handhelds! They look awesome! I'm totally only a cartridge game collector & these prices are the lowest I've seen anywhere on Retro Games! Putting a holt on my other handhelds & stocking up on Evercade games from now until Christmas! $20 for a cartridge that has more than one game on them is crazy awesome! Also love the new Tate Mode like the old school WonderSwan back in the day!
Good to see you're feeling a little better!
Great Review. As someone who grew up in the 80s, consoles like the evercade are a dream come true. I think they have done an amazing job, and have hit a very active segment of the gaming population. I think in the last 10 years retrogaming has gone from niche to mainstream. The appreciation for older games continues to increase and companies like Blaze entertainment came into the market at the right moment, hence the success they have had thus far. I think this is success will continue for a long time to come. It is rare these days to see small companies succeed with new gaming consoles in such a cut-hroat market as gaming has become. The fact that they have succeeded with a handheld but also a stationary console is a testament to their quality and dedication. It is true that most of us can hack a vita or download roms to a PSP and play them, but again physical collecting is why this console has been so successful. Besides many of these games are remakes of re-releases of games that never came out in the US or that were only released in other countries or that were never released at all, and this is what makes this console a key player in the retrogaming market. Finally, as an older gamer I truly appreciate the opportunity to be able to get these physical games and play them in high definition TVs without the complexities and expense of upscalers and other external technologies. Jason, as usual, awesome review.
I'm just Happy your back!
As you can tell by my name I'm into Evercade big time. I pre-ordered the limited edition so I won't be getting mine until next year and made peace with that. Thanks for covering this as I'm pumped to get mine.
Welcome back! I think it's great that this niche system has a strong foundation and community. I can't really see myself owning one but it's nice to see something like this fill a need
YES!
I just watched John Hancock's review of this i was thinking where is MJ he should review this...then BAM!
Great to see you back friend 😊👍 welcome with open arms
4:03 WOAH 😳 2 screens are very different. This is an amazing upgrade.
Rock on!
What a great little system. I am actually more excited about this than many of the current-gen hardware and game releases. Retro gaming is getting expensive from both the hardware side and the game side. To have a new system that can play retro games fully optimized out of the box, with physical media and a great screen looks like a big win for me.
Sadly the screen is not that great, and the system is not that well optimized. It even overheats while emulating NES games!
@@OMA2k Thanks. I did not know that. I have not been able to get one yet. I have actually trying to get an Analogue Pocket but those are hard to get a hold of.
I received my Evercade today and absolutely love it!
As a retro gaming fan and physical media collector, purchasing one was really a no brainer.
I've heard that Blaze have completed a deal to bring Amiga games to the platform and I'm really looking forward to the machine's ever expanding library!
Many thanks for the review! 👍😎
Thanks for including the side by side footage with the original. Most reviewers overlooked that.
He's back again!
Very cool that they're still putting these carts out
Welcome back, pal! Enjoyed the reruns a lot, but it's great to have you back with some new stuff. Evercade is an awesome hardware!
Great to see you back!
Glad to see you back man! Rock On!
Welcome back, man!
Back and better than ever! World just wasn't the same without metal jesus vids!!
So glad to see you well and back at it with a new video. Much love
Thank you so much!
Ayyyy glad you're back :)
Evercade is brilliant, hopefully in 2023 we get some more of the big names. I got my EXP yesterday very early , the improvement over the original was very welcome.
Oh thank heavens you're alive! Great to see a new review.
Yes I am!
Hope you’re feeling a lot better and great to have you back
Just found your channel. Got my first EXP the other day. Really impressed and excited to purchase my first cartridge.
Welcome back, Metal Jesus! Great review and great to see you again.
Welcome back Jason. Your past footage held us all down in your absence
So glad to see you back at it with the videos and that your looking to be in good health. Hope all is going well and definitely excited to see future videos
Nice to see you back! 🙂
I appreciate the effort to keep the channel running while you were recovering.
Hope you're well and I can't wait to see more content from you! 🤘🎮
Welcome Back, MJR!!
Thanks so much
Hell yeah its worth it. Ordered both LE and Regular and while I wait for LE replacement... I can still enjoy the regular.
I just purchased the EXP today, got to wait till Saturday for the delivery, I have so many different ways of playing retro games but the Evercade is more the love of the physical media, can't wait to flick through a manual, I miss manuals.
the dpad looks so good compared to other portables
That slide of the trapper at the end of the intro is amazing!!!
I've watched the earlier videos on Evercade and it's great them doing well enough to have released so many collections and continue with plans to do so.
Awesome review Metal!! Glad to see you posting new vids again!
Hey, thanks!
I need to start supporting these guys damn. This so so great to see.
Very interesting, especially the screen tilt for particular games... I've got the first handheld, and the console, but hadn't ordered the exp yet... Great review with helpful insight into the new console, thanks Metal Jesus!
Glad you're back!!! 🤘🤘🤘
Glad to have you back! And have my EXP ordered! Can’t wait
Awesome review Jason! I love the Evercade line of games. I'm almost at a full collection right now.
So glad that you're back! Looking good, friend!
Thanks so much!
Glad to hear from you! You sound great!
Great video and review! I was an early adopter of the original Evercade handheld, and have the EXP preordered, waiting patiently for it to ship. You mentioned wanting other computer game compilations. Blaze have announced that they are going to be bringing an Amiga collection, though they have yet to announce which titles will be included. Again, excellent video!
Welcome back! It's great to see a new video from you!
Welcome Back Metal Jesus looking sharp my friend.
Welcome back!
Welcome back man. Glad you're doing well. Looking forward to future videos.
So glad you’re back man! I hope your recovery is going well
I’m glad you’re back!
Nice to have you back. I missed your content. Thanks for the review :)
No emulator can emulate the love they put into this console and the collections.
Exactly 👍
So happy to see you back!!!! Glad you are feeling better
Thank you!!
it's good to have you back
Welcome back, MJR!!
Man - why do I always watch you videos ? Now I struggle buying a Christmas present to myself. Thank you Metal Jesus
Welcome back, man. Glad you got a bit of a time off. You deserve it.
I appreciate it!
Glad to have you back man, hope your recovery went well!
Welcome back🔥🤘🔥let’s go 🎉
The return of the king! Looking forward to more videos now that you’re back!
Thanks for reminding me of the game I played when I was a kid when I was staying with some neighbors for a week. They had a playstation and I played In The Hunt but couldn't remember the name for the past 20-30 years.
Glad to see you back! Now Friday mornings can feel the same again!
As always Jason you are just so honest and to the point fantastic review as always 😊😊😊
Good video, good to see you back!!
Welcome back!! Missed you man!
Hey, thanks!
Let's go!!
Quite interested in getting one of these. For those with the older system they did a pretty big update on the OS not long ago to update the look and feel, a nice improvement over the original OS worth updating. I think maybe yours is on the older version Jason. Great to have you back.
Awesome thorough Review! Thank you!
Great review, thank you! I haven't bought the EXP yet but I have the VS and their first handheld, plus all the game cartridges. Love collecting the Evercade so as soon as I can I'll be getting the EXP as well.
The king is back, great video. So happy to see you my dude! 🤙🏾
Glad you’re back mate 😊
Welcome back! Glad you're healed. Sounds like you can talk again
Yes! Thank you!
I hope the really use this tate mode to the fullest and release a pinball game collection. Pinball games are so great in tate modes.
The legend is back!
THE KING OF GAMING ON UA-cam IS BACK!!! 👑 🎸 🤘
So glad you’re back !!! Woo
Welcome back MJR. Hope you're doing well and recovering well. This device has intrigued me for a while and this update makes it much more interesting.
Great to have you back!
WELCOME BACK!!! - this made my Friday
This is so freaking weird! I had my first ever dream about you last night. I dreamt that you had such a difficult time speaking. I can't remember if you where doing videos or what. But I remember talking to you, and you where almost not able to make any sense. :D And then today you upload your first new video in a while. How freaking cool is that coincidence? :D Pretty damn cool if you ask me! AWESOME to see you back dude!
Dude!!! You’re back!!! And you came out swinging, I’ve literally never heard of the Evercade but now I’m looking
Missed you man!! You're back, just in time for Christmas..
Happy holidays!
Looks like a great upgrade. Much cleaner design. I like what they are doing a lot. Great broad selection of releases. Really nice to see the Oliver twins having their own package (Dizzy only?)
Finally you’re back! IMO the best and most cozy youtube Channel there is 👏
Greetings from Sweden.
Ps. You should do an episode on pal games. There are some pretty cool exclusives over here in Europe
*GREAT* to see you back Jason!
Glad to see you back!! 🤘
MJR, great to see you're back in action, we've missed you !
Really good review of the Evercade EXP. I ordered the regular one, and it should be coming this week! Feel bad for the people that ordered the founders day version of it! Talk about a Grinch!
Good to see you back. Hope you are well.
So glad to see you back! My Friday evening is now perfect. Would love to see you revisit the Space Quest series sometime.
Glad you’re back Metal Jesus!!!
I have the previous Evercade and I love it a lot. I play it a fair bit and I am thinking of upgrading to the new one soon.
Welcome back MJR, we have missed you! Awesome video as usual 🤘🤘🤘
MetalJesusRocks Rocks!
Welcome back MJR! Been missing the weekly new content!
Just ordered a stock of these and games for my local shop. I will have a hard time not claiming them for myself though! Looks pretty awesome!
Was thinking about getting this. Welcome back 👍😁😊
Those cartridges are sd cards with roms on them. Crazy to compare this to something like a Retroid 3+.
This is a good family of systems. This is how you do a retro console. Good review and cool video MJR!👉😃👈