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Evercade Nexus handheld launches for $199.99

By One Percent LowsUpdated Covered by 3 outlets

TL;DR

Blaze Entertainment released the Evercade Nexus handheld, which includes Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie and supports physical cartridges.

Blaze Entertainment released the Evercade Nexus handheld on October 30, 2026, for $199.99. The device includes a Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack cartridge featuring Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie. These games run at 60 fps with an 840 x 512 resolution. The hardware features a 5.89" screen with over 500nits of peak brightness and dual analogue sticks. It is designed to play physical cartridges from the Evercade library, which includes over 700 games and 80 cartridges.

Evercade Nexus handheld launches for $199.99Image: Digital Citizen

The console supports local wireless multiplayer between two Nexus devices using EverSync, which requires only one game cartridge. The package includes the handheld, the Banjo cartridge, a quick start guide, and a USB-C to USB-A charging cable.

The device lacks an AMOLED display, Hall effect thumbsticks, and HDMI output. It also lacks a sleep function, though Blaze Entertainment says a future software update will add this feature. Reports caution that physical ownership may not ensure permanent access to all features if software compatibility changes later.