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Blaze Entertainment has just pulled back the curtain on the Evercade Nexus — their biggest, most feature-packed handheld yet. Announced on March 31, 2026, with pre-orders going live today (April 1), the Nexus is clearly designed to move the Evercade line upmarket and take proper aim at the 32-bit and 64-bit crowd. And yes, it ships with Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie on a single physical cartridge. You read that correctly.
What Is the Evercade Nexus?
The Evercade Nexus is a new premium handheld that sits at the top of Blaze’s lineup, replacing the EXP as their flagship portable. It is built to play every cartridge in the growing Evercade library — over 80 carts and 700+ licensed games — while adding the hardware muscle to do justice to the more demanding 32-bit and 64-bit titles that newer Evercade releases are focusing on.
The headline spec is a 5.89-inch IPS display at 840×512 resolution with 500+ nit brightness — noticeably larger than the EXP. That puts it comfortably in mid-size handheld territory, while weighing in at 410g and built for pick-up-and-play sessions rather than marathon gaming.
Full Specifications
- Display: 5.89″ 840×512 IPS, 500+ nit brightness
- Processor: Quad Core 1.5GHz
- RAM / Storage: 4GB eMMC
- Battery: 5000mAh — 5+ hours of play
- Controls: Dual analogue sticks, D-pad, face buttons, rear bumpers and triggers, textured grip
- Audio: Front-facing dual stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, wireless headphone support
- Connectivity: WiFi 6 (2.4GHz / 5GHz); EverSync for local multiplayer
- Charging: USB-C (5V 2A; cable included, mains adapter sold separately)
- Extras: Customisable RGB light-up logo, TATE mode
- Dimensions: 215mm x 111mm x 34mm — 410g
EverSync: Local Multiplayer Done Right
The most interesting new feature is EverSync, a wireless local multiplayer system exclusive to the Nexus. Insert a game cart, host the session, and a nearby Nexus owner can join — without owning the cartridge themselves. It works without an internet connection, purely over a local wireless link between two Nexus consoles.
For Evercade, a platform built around physical cartridge collecting, this is a smart move. It lets you share the experience of a game with a friend, which could nudge them toward buying a copy of their own. One cartridge, two players — and it preserves the social ritual of couch co-op that made retro gaming special in the first place.
Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack Included
Every Nexus ships with the Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack — both Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie on one physical Evercade cartridge. Both games have been updated with twin-stick support, improved camera controls, and enhanced visuals, alongside unlockable content tied to the classic “Stop n’ Swop” secrets. Full-colour manual and box art included, because that’s how Evercade rolls.
This is a genuinely strong pack-in. The N64 Banjo games on a physical cart with modern quality-of-life improvements is exactly the kind of thing Evercade collectors want, and it sets the tone for where the platform is heading with its 64-bit ambitions.
Nexus 64 Limited Edition — Already Sold Out
Alongside the standard black Nexus, Blaze also announced the Nexus 64 Edition — an N64-colour-scheme variant limited to 2,000 units, exclusively through Funstock. It included a matching hard-shell EVA case, glass screen protector, exclusive poster, and a numbered certificate of authenticity, priced at £189.99 / $229.99 / €229.99.
Per the official Evercade Nexus page, the Nexus 64 Edition has already sold out. If you missed it, Funstock is running a mailing list notification — sign up if you want a shot at any restocks.
Pricing and Where to Pre-Order
The standard Evercade Nexus (black) is priced at £169.99 / $199.99 / €199.99 with a planned ship date of October 2026. Pre-orders are live now from Evercade’s official retail partners.
Verdict So Far
The Evercade Nexus is a meaningful step forward for the platform. The larger screen and dual sticks address the most common criticisms of the EXP, EverSync is a genuinely clever feature that plays into Evercade’s physical-first identity, and the Banjo pack-in alone will generate real excitement from collectors. The Nexus 64 Edition selling out instantly on launch day suggests demand is very strong.
Whether the October 2026 ship date holds is anyone’s guess at this stage, but this is the most compelling Evercade hardware announcement in years. For anyone already invested in the Evercade ecosystem — or who has been sitting on the fence about getting in — the Nexus is the one to watch.
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