Evercade - Review - Game Sack

Episode 276 - The Evercade from Blaze Entertainment is a cartridge-based portable system that also allows you to play games on your HDTV via HDMI. Several games are included on each cartridge. So let's check out how this thing is! UPDATE VIDEO HERE: • The Evercade UPDATE an...
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[@GameSack]

UPDATE: There is a firmware update coming at launch that will fix the more egregious button mapping issues I described in this video, especially the likes of Double Dragon 2 and Renegade. I have tested this update and it's easy to install and works great. The SNES button mapping is also now 1:1 to a real SNES pad... the names of the buttons may be different but they are in the correct locations. I have also not encountered any sound issues over HDMI since installing the update. It's a start and it shows that they are listening!

[@SpeccyHorace]

That's good.

[@nick9486]

Is it true the sound issue only appears when you use a video capture hardware ? I mean, when you using the evercade as portable or when you use it with the hdmi directly to your TV, do you have the same issue ? Thanks in advance.

[@Kurojin]

That's nice but what about the sound issues? Will they fix them with the firmware update, too? Because in my opinion that is the most annoying thing about the Evercade and after your video I think about to cancel my pre-order.

[@popixel]

That’s good to know, seeing as though I just dropped $200 on this thing and all the games.

[@PhilShary]

I would have found this device fascinating... 15 years ago.

[@GregFeir]

Being an editor as well I am humbled by and so grateful for your consistency Joe, it does not go unnoticed. Another great episode.

[@zombiegeorge749]

The "Cade" part of the name makes me think ARCADE. No such luck in practice.

[@EvercadeRetro]

Arcade games are coming for the system.

[@EvercadeRetro]

@@FloridaEbikes arcade games are coming - we already have the rights to many arcade games ❤️

[@DrGamelove]

Evercade if you can fix sound and control issues that would be amazing. It needs a Capcom and a Konami license too.

[@EvercadeRetro]

@@DrGamelove there are no sound issues. Please see any of the other reviews on KZbin - this is an isolated incident, potentially down to game capture. We are considering a fix for the button mapping 👍

[@DrGamelove]

Evercade oh that’s good to know! Wonder if Joe is aware it might have been on his end. If those aren’t issues the price is definitely right and I hope the library grows.

[@ElroyKnight]

Not being able to customize your controls is a HUGE oversight.

[@JohnRiggs]

That was my biggest gripe, too.

[@Fanuc_Operator1990]

Yeah wtf. I was actually leaning hard towards getting one but having the a/b/x/y like that is really putting me off. I've been interested in this for months and just noticed how annoying that would probably be...I hope they revise it cuz that basically fucks this thing for most games! What were they thinking!

[@TerraWare]

Investing in a PSP is the obvious logical thing to do here. It has way more quality emulators, it can play PSP and Ps one games and with a 5 dollar memory stick duo adapter from Amazon you can use a 20 dollar 128 gb micro sd to load the thing with thousands of games if you wanted to.

[@Ralph_Sandwich]

It really shows just how knowledgeable Blaze is when it comes to retro games. Blaze is in this just for money.

[@MiriOhki]

Ok, firmware update allowing button configuration has been posted.

[@oogrooq]

We need the exaspirated gamer to sum things up: "It's Aaaaaasssssss!"

[@rifter0x0000]

We need fewer youtubers blatantly ripping off the Angry Video Game Nerd (James Rolfe, who was originally the Angry Nintendo Nerd), who is better than all the clones. There are plenty of retro reviewers who are more original in their delivery (like Joe)- come up with your own schtick! Sad to hear that there is yet another unoriginal copy out there. :( And as an aside .. "It's ass!" is something the avgn was saying YEARS before this "exasperated gamer" was even on youtube.

[@UnbeatenPath1]

@@rifter0x0000 I cant tell if you're being sarcastic or not. The exasperated gamer is GS parodying all the reviewers

[@andrewc6224]

@@rifter0x0000 Looks like somebody's been self-quarantining their entire life. Stop taking KZbin seriously as a viewer.

[@SECONDQUEST]

@@andrewc6224 Stop telling people what to do. You're not his dad

[@rayzaramon6598]

@@SECONDQUEST or... is he?😕....😂

[@jacobprayer8656]

Not being able to customize the button layout and the shimmering makes this unapealing to me.

[@DougGarrett]

This is why I love Gamesack, best reviews on KZbin.

[@FallicIdol]

Metal Jesus and Immoral John Hancock will love anything that they get for free.

[@skybite]

And the one I can relate with

[@Mystemo]

Oh no! I was actually interested in the Evercade but that button mapping thing is an absolute dealbreaker.

[@Fanuc_Operator1990]

Same. I dont even mind if there is a shimmer or that its emulation and I really really like the look of it but the button mapping literally RUINS it and all they need is a setting menu to change it around and fixed but sheesh...unless the revise the design I will not be buying this thing.

[@KoRnRulZ]

The official Evercade Facebook page and is followers are sure attacking Joe for giving his honest opinion. If that's the way they handle skepticism, then my intrest in the Evercade is gone. Joe and Game Sack all the way!

[@OwtDaftUK]

The button layout is extremely fair critisism but Joe should put out a correction in regards to audio issues though or he is miss informing people.

[@KoRnRulZ]

@@OwtDaftUK So you was there when he tested his unit? Otherwise you're misinforming people. His review didn't change my opinion on buying the evercade. The fanboys attacking him on personal level made that decision for me. Plus I don't need another emulator based system. The market is overflowing with enough of them already.

[@Tailslol]

im glad they didnt do like digital foundry and ignored every issues.

[@GameSack]

@@OwtDaftUK I review what they send me. There is no correction to be made as the problem 100% exists. Evercade even sent me a response e-mail saying that their engineer had experienced the issue in the past but the PR guy was unaware of this. Then they asked me to try playing it directly to the TV without a capture device in the middle (they asked me today, after the video was released). It is not my job to troubleshoot their hardware. It is their issue if they can't implement HDMI correctly, which seems to be the case. The only other time I've had an issue with HDMI was with the Neo Geo X which (surprise surprise) was designed by Blaze. I have had no issue with any other HDMI connections other than that. Again, I review what they send me and if they send me stuff that doesn't work in one area or another, I'll mention it. The problem is theirs, not mine. EDITED FOR CLARIFICATION.

[@poisonouslead85]

@@GameSack I come from the gun world, where the expectation and common practice regarding review units is to hand pick them to ensure that they are PERFECT. Every single mm is gone over with a fine tooth comb before that unit is sent to a reviewer. As far as I'm concerned, the Evercade that they sent you was hand picked, this was their best, and it was lackluster. The button assignment issue is also unforgivable and demonstrates a clear lack of playtesting. There's 0 reason to buy this over a RG350. None. That's the bar that all these handheld makers have to beat. If it isn't better than a RG350 then they shouldn't even bother bringing it to market.

[@ninjapirate47]

Ahhhh you wake up in Norway and Mr. Redifer has a feshly prepared review for breakfast... and it's not even my birthday! Cheers Joe!

[@volo870]

Happy Not Your Birthday!

[@fearanarchy]

I like so many things of this episode: 1) You wired home setup and "In the wild" footage captures your games de-casing and jumping into there appropriate systems. Probably thinking "stay a while, it'll be fun" 2) The candid prompt at the beginning about missing emails and such was perfect. Very cavalier. 3) Always keeping it fair. Considering prices, etc. Another solid episode. And to answer your question: I am putting Tanzer on my Gensis Mini

[@lldjslim]

Finnally a youtube channel that tells the TRUTH GAMESACK can always be trusted

[@pajakus1243]

no

[@poble]

@@pajakus1243 yes

[@Seantendo]

There's something special about the way the cartridges go in, combined with the switch. It's so much more satisfying than the spring-action business we've had for the last few generations.

[@ganggreen1983]

This will be on the bargain shelves at Walmart just in time for Christmas. Pretty cool stocking stuffer.

[@jesterofdimensionz]

This seems like premium eBay/Amazon stock actually. Won't be in stores. But I may be corrected.

[@havanaradio]

meh.

[@devensega]

R4inSpid3r it’s in stores in the UK, you can ore order now. I was quite surprised

[@Sofubi]

Thank you for the honest review, Joe. I'm glad someone actually did one.

[@Gojiro7]

what on earth possessed them to include any of the swordquest games?!?! without the comic book manual, you cant find the clues too.....actually you cant do anything with it since the contest the clues go tword are completely useless, so why include it at all!?!?!

[@thatryeguy6145]

I find it amazing that they put so much time into emulating these games and mess up the control schemes so badly.

[@matescel]

Evercade just answered me about this on their Facebook group: " We can show people how to do a FW update and we can add button mapping " ... so let's wait and see.

[@thomasberry4486]

Review fail! Joe forgot to cross his arms, turn the console upside down and turn his head upside down before critiquing the controls. What a noob.

[@Eddyinjapan]

good for you Joe for not selling out, this is why gamesack should not die anytime soon!

[@KWKBOX]

Wow I dont think they realized Joe is not a sellout when they sent this to him.

[@Daily_Gaming]

Oooo boy I bet they're regretting sending him this after the review! Gotta appreciate the honesty though.

[@EvercadeRetro]

It's good to hear different views on our console. We are only disappointed with the audio issue, it is unique to this review. We think we know why.

[@gerryfearon7905]

@@EvercadeRetro will there be firmware updates to fix audio problems and button swapping? Can't find anything on these two things that are putting me off picking one up on the 22nd May...

[@BlueNightZX]

@@EvercadeRetro i admire the fact that you address the problems, i respect that.

[@TwinFamiProductionsOLD]

Evercade because all the other KZbinrs lied about where they got their footage?

[@jbfarley]

@@EvercadeRetro no, you don't know why, you idiots. All you're doing is blaming him because you won't admit he has a shitty unit

[@gothioso]

blaze at it again with physical shovelware

[@t.n.8984]

Gotta love the crunchy surprise noise. Thanks for the great review. Sack better than ever.

[@argedismun2]

Evercade without arcade games , should change its name to everhomeports

[@robf228]

Yes, this was a big miss for me, too.

[@wsc0tt]

This was a more thorough review than I've seen elsewhere. No one else I've seen had mentioned the screen shimmer or audio problems at all, and the button mapping issue was consistently glossed over to the point where I had never guessed it was that extensive. I've been excited for this system, though, and I don't know if these issues are complete deal breakers for me- but suddenly it seems a lot more overpriced then it did before. I guess I believe in the potential for this system- as a way of accessing physical, collectible versions of homebrews, indie games and hidden gems in a legal, relatively affordable way. But that potential may never be realized if the system has too many downsides. Future firmware updates, if they happen at all, may be what saves this whole idea.

[@EvercadeRetro]

Please take a look at the Digital Foundry review which is the most thorough so far. It covers these points and more.

[@OwtDaftUK]

A thourough review would of tried to debug the audio issues first to make sure it was the device in the first place and if so checked with evercade if the device was faulty or not rather than just reviewing the system like this is how it will be for everyone. This so far is the least thorough review for that reason.

[@TooBokoo]

@@OwtDaftUK Joe, basically, responded to this in another comment. Joe - I review what they send me. There is no correction to be made as the problem 100% exists. Evercade even sent me a response e-mail saying that their engineer had experienced the issue in the past but the PR guy was unaware of this. Then they asked me to try playing it directly to the TV without a capture device in the middle. It is noy my job to troubleshoot their hardware. It is their issue if they can't implement HDMI correctly, which seems to be the case. The only other time I've had an issue with HDMI was with the Neo Geo X which (surprise surprise) was designed by Blaze. I have had no issue with any other HDMI connections other than that. Again, I review what they send me and if they send me stuff that doesn't work in one area or another, I'll mention it. The problem is theirs, not mine.

[@wsc0tt]

@@EvercadeRetro Reading around, it does seem like the audio problems may be unique to Game Sack's situation. I'm also encouraged by how much your company is communicating with the customers. The button mapping does still seem like an issue to me. In many cases it's not simply a matter of getting over old muscle memory, because a poor configuration limits the way your thumb rolls over the buttons (trying to jump and shoot simultaneously for example- this was a problem in Mega Man Anniversary Collection on Gamecube that I remember), making the entire game a chore to control in every moment. It seems like your company is aware of this gripe though, so I'm still overall optimistic.

[@Ralph_Sandwich]

@@EvercadeRetro you couldn't even map the buttons correctly lol what a bunch money hungry dbags

[@Guitarsoulmadness]

Game Sack helping me save money one more time. Thanks for the honest review.

[@VicVein]

Honest and no holding back fair review. This is why I'm subscribed to this channel 👍

[@nutz4gunz457]

The fact that it's called the Evercade but doesn't have any arcade ports of the games is such an epic fail.

[@ChrisDoesTV]

hehe the Nevercade would have been more fitting

[@EvercadeRetro]

We have confirmed arcade games are coming. We already have the rights to many arcade games ❤️

[@EvercadeRetro]

@@FloridaEbikes Pro tip? Are you a professional console developer? Cool!

[@gez9145]

Evercade salty? your product is subpar and unfit for its intended purpose.

[@gez9145]

oh and before you come back at me with a snarky comment i am a professional console developer - look me up on linkedin :D

[@quizzley7]

I don't think I'll get an evercade. However a couple of those indie Genesis games look good. Maybe I'll buy those on cartridge to play on my Genesis.

[@benjaminbarker6226]

Tanzer is an excellent indie Mega Drive/Genesis game that definitely needs more attention. It was made by Mikael Tillander and distributed in cartridge form by Mega Cat Studio. Mikael deserves props for making such a great game.

[@smoketreez666]

Unbelievable that there are so many issues with the button mapping! I mean these issues would obviously had come up during testing so I can't understand why this thing would ship out in this state. Wow.

[@jonathanalvarez2909]

This doesn't look like a handheld i would invest my money in.

[@dextersbeard3472]

I think it's supposed to get new games and it just launched with a classic library

[@JohnnyProctor9]

I'm considering it if they make more RPG collections or add a 2 player option.

[@kellychuang8373]

Can agree on that and really can't hold it's own against Nintendo either or any actual video game handhelds from history like Atari Lynx and Sega Game Gear that were crushed by Nintendo Game Boy. Which for all 3 can crush this thing in fact there's a story that Nintendo Game Boy survived a bomb blast in a war don't think this Evercade can do that. Anyway Google and KZbin the history of those systems. These guys behind this just are too much looking for a quick buck and seem shady.

[@edriasandika]

13:40 Top Racer is actually the title for Top Gear in Japan

[@OaklandJWB]

I've seen two other KZbinrs cover this and they didn't mention all of the problems you did. That's annoying.

[@alexevaldez]

I know right? Im surprised digital foundry didnt talk about these problems.

[@TooBokoo]

A lot of other channels don't seem to notice things like shimmering or integer scaling issues, however, I would have expected Digital Foundry to mention stuff like that. Also, the button issues definitely should've been brought up for sure. I wasn't planning on buying one of these anyway and after seeing Joe's review, it seems like a pretty mediocre product.

[@amristar736]

Those people are “yes” people.

[@blizzzilla]

Almost makes me wonder if Joe's unit has a hardware defect that's somehow causing the audio issues. Or maybe the other streamers didn't test the HDMI output for a longer time.

[@OaklandJWB]

Makes me not trust their ability to be thorough. I'm not saying other Tubers are being dishonest but the problems presented here will determine if someone buys a product. And ya I'm really shocked John from DF didn't mention these problems.

[@gez9145]

joe knows his stuff. the idea of a 16:9 retro system makes no sense and who thought 480x272 would be a good resolution? that and the menu button right under the dpad, the lack of l2 and r2... the game versions and broken button mappings, etc. etc. so many baffling decisions.

[@OwtDaftUK]

They plan a Atari Lynx cart for the system. That system had a wide screen and thus the Evercade would need a wide screen.

[@trailersic]

They don't make 4:3 screens any more in bulk. If you wanted one you would have to pay more. a 16x9 screen is cheaper, that's why they used one.

[@gez9145]

SicCoyote Anbernic and Gamekiddy would likely disagree with that assessment

[@gez9145]

OwtDaftUK right, so horizontally letterbox all systems except lynx vs just vertically letterboxing the lynx? makes no sense whatsoever.

[@gez9145]

Lassi Kinnunen you’re probably right

[@ShinobiNeon]

The Evercade had potential, and l was definitely interested... until I saw this video. Thanks for saving me the time and money, Joe.

[@EvercadeRetro]

Please take a look at other reviews. The sound issue is unique here and could be related to cables or capture devices.

[@aibdrummer]

@@EvercadeRetro What about the control issues? That's definitely a deal-breaker for a lot of people, myself included.

[@EvercadeRetro]

@@aibdrummer it's something we are looking at and listening to the community.

[@EvercadeRetro]

@@aibdrummer we are considering a FW fix for button mapping. Regarding the audio. We have spoken with our engineers and the only isolated incident this has ever happened, was also during game capture. Never when only connected directly to a TV 👍

[@SeveredLegs]

@@EvercadeRetro Listening to the community???? How was this not fixed right away? Do the people developing this even play games? You don't need to "listen to the community"...you just map the buttons the way they are on the real controllers. It's soooo basic.

[@iCach0]

Loved the unbiased review. Seems like some other well-respected reviewers were a lot more generous than they should've been (cough, cough, DF, cough, cough).

[@MrDrokkul]

Coming soon to a Walmart clearance aisle near you!

[@TheVideofiend]

Honest reviews from a honest human , very rare these days , thanks joe keep up the great work

[@AntonisTsagaris]

You're the only channel on KZbin that brought all these issues to my attention. Thank you for that!

[@Spintechfilms]

This is why im subbed to Game Sack, the truth

[@EvercadeRetro]

We suspect the audio issue is either a cable or capture issue. Nobody else has had this issue. We have tested for thousands of hours. There are many, many other reviews on KZbin and there's already been many live streams using the console. Not a single other reported issue.

[@TwinFamiProductionsOLD]

Evercade and I suspect that your unit is an emulated piece of crap.....

[@millgiass]

Little Medusa just looks like a re-sprite of Kickle Cubicle.

[@WalcomS7]

I've been getting emails on this thing for months, and I've considered it... but yikes. It's cool to support the developers and what not but there's definitely some shenanigans with those controls.

[@VeryEvilAsh]

Finally, a good review on this thing. Most reviews I’ve seen are of the “it’s got carts, and carts are cool!” varieties.

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

The Evercade Facebook page is apparently denying Joe's story about him not being aware about the review unit's arrival. Whatever that means.

[@rifter0x0000]

They're also on his comments starting fights with people and blaming Joe for their problems. Not the best look, IMHO.

[@sollanorabelobraga7592]

Definitely not a good look

[@CommodoreFan64]

I don't use Facebook much these days, but that's really good to know, as I'm for sure not wasting my money on this garbage now, and will stick to emulating on my Android phone using a Moga Controller, and side loading the emuators I like that are not in the Google Play Store.

[@TwinFamiProductionsOLD]

Joe is awesome because he doesn’t hold back. If there’s a problem, he will show and tell it. He does try to hide it like most reviews here. Evercade out here looking really bad trying to cover up their BS. I’m willing to bet that the other KZbinrs used footage sent to them or passed off existing footage to be from this unit.

[@nestorg84]

That's why I love Game Sack, Honest reviews, not like the other youtuber that always says, "it's fantastic" if y'all don't know who I am talking about, just know that he's looking for hidden gems.

[@dodgingthejamofajammydodge5298]

MJR?

[@retrig202]

Major, major props to Joe for calling out the controls issue. I watched several other major KZbinrs review it and not mention the controls whatsoever, which darn near implies they were being paid to give a positive review.

[@HarryTipper777]

Finally an honest review of the evercade

[@mastatantvshow]

almost bought this by MJR and JRiggs review... now Joe point out these problem and I think he is right

[@pengwin_]

Whoa! Holy Smokes! You are THE ONLY GUY they mentioned the button issues. I was actually interested in buying one until this review. Jesus thats absolutely inexcusable! Your comments on it at the very end sum up my thoughts exactly. I liked the concept honestly, but the executions is tragic.

[@rifter0x0000]

It's ridiculous in this day and age to have any games without remappable buttons. And if they weren't going to let people remap the buttons, they could have at least had the same layout as the originals. It's not that hard.

[@OwtDaftUK]

Digital Foundry mentioned the button layout issue.

[@Metalmassacre07]

Looks like a good idea that was executed very poorly.

[@jasonhamilton7147]

I was going to get this after the other reviews by metal Jesus , digital foundry, etc but now I am unsure thank you for a honest review. Jason uk

[@ADHGaming]

This was a great review of the Evercade. I understand that people like physical cartridges but a lot of these packs are just poor especially with games that don't ever seem to work correctly - let alone the massive oversite of the button configuration. I think it's better to mod an existing hand held system personally, or at least buy another device like the Evercade which is up the job.

[@rodmunch69]

If they can't even be bothered to use a 4:3 screen in a retro handheld, then why would they bother to get the button layout correct?

[@leadbones]

It's pretty likely there aren't many 4:3 screens being manufactured these days. So it's probably much cheaper to go with 16:9. Things lile this are made from existing parts. The only piece of the thing that was manufactured specifically for it is the shell. But there is a good chance that even that was old stock that they bought.

[@rodmunch69]

@@leadbones There's a bunch of cheap Chinese handhelds that sell for under $40 that use 4:3 screens, and in the $80 range (which this cost) you can get those Chinese handhelds with pretty good 4:3 IPS screen. But in any case I agree, they probably just got whatever was cheapest. This just doesn't seem like a product they put much time or effort into - and if they can't even figure out the controls it probably never even occurred to them to get a proper screen.

[@EvercadeRetro]

We could have a 4:3" screen but we wanted to make Lynx collections. They are wider than that ratio. 🤷‍♂️

[@kevinsammut7246]

@@EvercadeRetro Is it possible to fix the sound and control issues with a firmware update in the future. These are the things people need to know. Some lynx games would be awesome, especially some of the homebrew stuff. I hear mortal kombat is amazing.

[@gez9145]

Evercade so you chose a 480x272 screen? every time you address this issue it’s a different excuse.

[@SNKManiac]

Like always, great review! Your not like some other KZbinrs that just promote the Evercade without mentioning the serious problem the console has. The button layout seem really awful, and the emulation not so great. I'm glad to see a honest review!

[@myopiniondoesntmatter7068]

OOF this thing is 100% DoA, based on the games available alone. Let alone the actual quality issues.

[@georgelea4297]

@@stayskeptic3923 Dead on Arrival

[@Zontar82]

much like the Stadia then

[@Lorfarius]

They have said they are releasing loads of cartridges. There's a couple more of the way like Xeno Crisis and Tanglewood soon.

[@madcrowmaxwell]

The available selection of games is pretty good. It's the sound bugs and control issues that have taken this off my "to buy" list.

[@Lorfarius]

@@madcrowmaxwell The sound issues hasn't happened with any other reviewer and looking through the comments it appears to be a capture or HDMI cable problem. Would make sense if the lead is coming loose.

[@prophismusic]

I’ve seen a bunch of reviews and Nobody else has mentioned the button layout/mapping. You’re exactly right, Nintendo has always been the worst offender of this when every they port/update something they often ruin the feel by messing up button mapping. I was considering one of these until this review- thanks for being thorough.

[@krzysztofszmytkiewicz1029]

First honest Evercade review! Thx

[@AlexBaldwinFTW]

I only found this channel the other week and I'm honestly shocked. Your videos are informative, fun and passionate - thank you for all you do!

[@DeathMetalDerf]

The little bit at the end of the video almost made me spill my coffee everywhere!

[@BryanTruong]

Besides the high quality analysis and review, I continue to enjoy the shade thrown in the closed captions (mediocre music playing)

[@JoeyJ0J0]

I am glad I didn't pay money for this, I almost got it but the emulation and control issues are just awful. Thanks for helping me save my money

[@montefisto]

damn, Joey. I see you everywhere.

[@JoeyJ0J0]

​@@montefisto I am everywhere

[@whatiskensworth]

Thank you once again for an honest and thorough review. You've got the community's support man

[@Sharklops]

Great review. I randomly found your channel in my recommended feed and I'm glad I did. Subscribed immediately and looking forward to more!

[@suprastevio2264]

How did they miss putting a button remapping option in a system like this?! And then, to have the provided controls oriented the way they are per system boggles my mind. Who thought that would be a good idea?!? That's absolutely crazy.

[@retrocraftchannelprodutor]

13:44 That is because a lawsuit by BBC for the rights of Top Gear name. Top Racer is the Super Famicom version.

[@metroidfan220]

Seems like most of the issues (poor button mapping, sound glitches, etc) could be fixed with software updates. So now we wait and see how they support their product post-release.

[@cristianmaldonado949]

Well done being honest and not hiding the product's faults, Joe. You deserve respect.

[@bigdumbjosh]

As long as those wolves still go for the manly milk buttons is all I care about

[@Jenovi]

Piss poor ports and no wireless controller so you're tethered to the tv like a caveman with a PSP? Huge miss in every possible way.

[@SIPEROTH]

This is kind of true. I mean playing from the system when hooked at the Tv is silly. A wireless controller is a must. And i don't think they should make their own but just do something to make established controllers work. This is also very important to those who care about system life. Since control buttons break and if they break on this system then the whole system is dead. But if you could still play with a controller while connected to a TV then it would have more life.

[@mcbaby]

Just cancelled my order based on this review. Thanks for the honesty, much appreciated.

[@KaskelotenZebbe]

Great and honest review! I was thinking of buying this one, but now I've changed my mind.

[@99Vood99]

This comes across as an epic fail. Thanks for the honest review.

[@gurleyman104]

And if you want an emulation handheld with the ability to map the buttons, well than you can go straight to hell!! Lol

[@brian9670]

Joe, thanks for an honest, fair, balanced review. This is what good reviewers look like folks. It’s crazy to me how some youtubers will shill a product and gloss over things just to get some free stuff.

[@VideoHeadMan]

I love your reviews. They are so in depth. Appreciate it!

[@drunkensailor112]

So basically you need a Neo Geo pocket color to have fun with this. Going to look for one on eBay right now

[@JohnnyProctor9]

?

[@DanielAyy]

@@JohnnyProctor9 watch the ending skit

[@williammoore1030]

My psp is still my favorite way to play 8 and 16 bit games portable.

[@cthulhupthagn5771]

Thank you for saving me money. The fact that emulators are on the cartridge blows my mind too. No wonder that theres inconsistency. Most likely they just stole material from online and ripped them to the cartridge site unseen

[@TastyCornSnack]

Thanks for the great videos Joe! You always use such sick music

[@awake4ages]

I love Tinhead for Genesis, always thought it was underrated

[@drunkensailor112]

I love the 80s rock background music 4:00

[@splugereport]

Echos like you in hall of the video game king. Love the show with any audio processing tho.

[@boblowes]

I would imagine Top Gear has had to be renamed to avoid copyright issues over the BBC TV show of the same name, which has been around since the 70s, but in recent years has been sold all around the world.

[@SergeantCopenhagen]

Thanks, Joe, for your honest and thorough review. I’ve watched other reviews of this device and all were mostly-glowing reviews that didn’t point out the flaws that you did. I’ll pass on this one.

[@Mr_Wheez]

Thanks for the honest review Joe... now I want to cancel my preorder. No other review I saw did mention the problems and it seems there are plenty of bugs. Hopefully blaze is gonna fix that! If they don’t address that in the next two weeks, preorder will be dumbed for sure.

[@realnews7799]

Maybe he has a faulty unit?

[@Mr_Wheez]

@Real News: Hopefully. Other comments suggest that he might be the first honest reviewer and the other reviewers didn’t do their job properly and just appreciated the freebie.

[@hardlucktech604]

Really appreciate this review I wasn’t expecting it to be so deep. Definitely helped me, I’ve been thinking about buying this thing.

[@wssayer]

The manufacture Blaze have announced an optional firmware patch, that give you the ability to remap the controls, so his main complaint has been resolved.

[@43overit]

*Hears For Faith from Yakuza 4 as the opening* Guess I'm sticking around to watch.

[@jong2359]

With the Odroid GO Advance going for ~$60... the Evercade literally has no place in this world.

[@HerecomestheCalavera]

There are so many better cheaper options than this overpriced thing. I had a gaming tablet back in 2013 called the GPD G7 that could even play Dreamcast games and it was only $110 back then. I'd imagine you could get something like that for $50 or so now. Why would you buy this thing which has $20 cartridges with only a few games on it when you could buy an android handheld and load it with roms and play basically any game for any system with way better emulation. Even if the Evercade was $100 and came with all the cartridges it would still be a waste.

[@jong2359]

@@HerecomestheCalavera Don't forget that you get higher power, better screen, and better battery life for less money... haha, Evercade is just way out of it's element.

[@shaolingamer7316]

Great video Joe, you always put a lot of effort into your work!

[@8thLife]

Regardless of all the issues I still think it's really cool that we are getting devices like this now.

[@ricardomauricioaraya7625]

I thought you’d review Streets of Rage 4 today... guess (hope) that’s next week!

[@almightycinder]

I believe he preps his videos ahead of time, so it wouldn't be that quick.

[@awake4ages]

I think I read on Twitter that he wasn't planning to buy a digital copy and was waiting to get his copy from Limited Run

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@awake4ages Can't say I blame him there, I had issues trying to get the STEAM version to run on Manjaro Mate Linux via Proton, and Linux runtime, where it would crash at startup(my dual monitor AMD system is overkill for this game, so it's not a hardware issue, and every other SEGA game I've tried works fine on Linux via Proton), and had to request a refund from STEAM, but then I went out, and got a Switch Lite, and the game works fine on there. I would get a physical version myself, but I'm no fan of how Limited Run handles their orders.

[@dachers1238]

It's Saturday night and I'm hammered with the boys about to go to bed... but wait, is that an upload notification I see? Yeah it's Game Sack time.

[@ARCWuLF]

The music for Old Tower is the song 'Popcorn' from Gershon Kingsley (1969). There's probably close to a thousand covers of it out there.

[@Cyrus_Nagisa]

Very glad you showed the problems with this thing, I have seen a few other reviews, and they brought none of this up

[@DeathPrevails77713]

Evercade are in the comments, Get them!! They are saying it Joe's fault, That it's his setup.

[@rifter0x0000]

I'd like to see if their assertion no one had trouble with audio is true. I'm willing to give them a bit of benefit of doubt here, because they're obviously in damage control mode. It is nice that they have said it is possible they will update the firmware to fix the button mapping issue. Whether there is any way to patch the emulators is another story, though. If they can't, that's kind of a problem with their design.

[@leegraves8878]

Expect that from the company if you buy one it is you not us.

[@krisc1684]

They must have literally never play tested this. That's a huge red flag.

[@jacobprayer8656]

Thank god Mappy is here. We can all rejoice.

[@mixedhairless]

Thank you for making this video. Hopefully the team views this. With you input they might be able to fix these issues before the official commercial launch. 🤞