7800 2 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) I wasn't sure where to post this because it technically isn't a dedicated console. It will use cartridges. Link: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/04/first_images_of_cartridge-based_retro_console_the_evercade_revealed The first cart is a 20 game Atari game compilation. The reason I'm posting this here is that I saw that It has four 7800 games included! This is the first time 7800 games have been released in a more modern way than the Flashback one right? Edited April 26, 2019 by 7800 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Cartridges, Atari lineup. Weird. I wonder if it's going to be Europe only? AtGames has the Flashback portable in the US. Here's the manufacturer's page. http://evercade.co.uk/ "Yours to keep forever." Just like downloaded ROMs! To answer your question, the very first Atari Flashback had 7800 games on it, albeit ports not emulation. Asteroids, Food Fight, Desert Falcon, Planet Smashers. Looks like "Atari" is trying to push Ninja Golf a bit harder than ever before. They have a mobile game coming with the same name. Here's the first "Evercade" cartridge. Maybe they're hoping for some brand confusion with Everdrive? In any case, those aren't gamer picks, and there's a ton of chaff in there. The paddle games will be unplayable. Comparisons to the Nintendo Switch are silly. Competition for this thing comes from the stuff on this list: https://obscurehandhelds.com/2019/04/a-round-up-of-currently-available-handhelds/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy2600 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) Whats funny is one of the label art Ive done many moons ago was Yars' ReturnXD Done this poster art back in 2005 for the new game that was done by HSW,. Edited April 27, 2019 by Atariboy2600 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zookeeper Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 If they can get plenty of SMS, Genesis and Turbogfx stuff I'd go for it. Still looking for a semi-replacement for the lamented Wii Virtual Console. I see a 'dollar' price, so maybe it's worldwide? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youxia Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 This retro hardware fad is worse than zombies and beards. Wake me up when it's hacked and if D-pad doesn't suck as much as it looks. At least it doesn't cost arm and leg though, I'll give them that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Whats funny is one of the label art Ive done many moons ago was Yars' ReturnXD Done this poster art back in 2005 for the new game that was done by HSW,. You are not alone. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/266480-new-atari-console-that-ataribox/page-690?p=4265562&do=findComment&comment=4265562 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwald Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) i think it's just one of those cheap system on a chip with pre installed games.. the cart does nothing more then flip a menu switch Edited April 27, 2019 by gwald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy2600 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 You are not alone. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/266480-new-atari-console-that-ataribox/page-690?p=4265562&do=findComment&comment=4265562 I know Ill never will get any royalty for them as I was got a one time payment and a free games but itys nice to know my art is forever be part of Atari line ups. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Some potential here, but obviously the retro gaming market is becoming quite saturated. Still, if they can get a bunch of third party titles, especially those from the SMS, Genesis, SNES, and Turbo 16, it might have a shot. That being said, it is still a wait and see approach as you have to have a really good product now as companies are finding out. Sorta, kinda functioning products just won't cut it anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzie.P Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 I know Ill never will get any royalty for them as I was got a one time payment and a free games but itys nice to know my art is forever be part of Atari line ups. Right? If "fan appreciation" is any sort of small consolation -- that artwork is pretty friggin' awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamemoose Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 This retro hardware fad is worse than zombies and beards. I almost spewed soda when I got to the "beards" from laughing. There are some folk that just shouldn't have them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) I just listened to some youtuber bark and promote this thing. And since the market is overcrowded, there really isn't a need here. From their webpage, "EVERCADE WILL BE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE AND PRE-ORDERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON." Key words are "WILL BE", so..just let me know when it actually becomes available at retail, then I will evaluate it and see if I need it. Edited May 13, 2019 by Keatah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I see this like that comedic farce of the updated intellivision branded console trying to goad people in it with of all things an Earthworm Jim sequel. There's already too much out there as it is. Sony and MS have that front tight, Nintendo has their happy middle ground, and then the android and apple users have their microconsoles, tablets, and phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I just listened to some youtuber bark and promote this thing. And since the market is overcrowded, there really isn't a need here. From their webpage, "EVERCADE WILL BE AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE AND PRE-ORDERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON." Key words are "WILL BE", so..just let me know when it actually becomes available at retail, then I will evaluate it and see if I need it. I like how you complained about this at least twice but never gave the spammers the satisfaction of posting the link. Don't change! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMaddog Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 The reason I'm posting this here is that I saw that It has four 7800 games included! This is the first time 7800 games have been released in a more modern way than the Flashback one right? You mean Atari SA finally acknowledged the existance of the 7800???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Some new stuff announced for this thing -- a set of Famicom games from Namco, some Interplay B-sides fronted by EarthWorm Jim, and another random smattering of Atari 2600 games. I think it's a little cynical to split up the Atari games, personally. Especially for $20. I forgot about Star Luster (Famicom first-person spaceship game) and will be looking for that to play in my own way. http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/05/three_new_collections_announced_for_upcoming_retro_handheld_evercade 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800 2 Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 Please "Atari" , just release a 7800 collection on consoles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwlngmad Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Second! Please "Atari" , just release a 7800 collection on consoles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwald Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) is this device 8bit or 16bit? edit: Earthworm Jim 2, is on 16bit Sega systems and 32bit PS1 Edited June 4, 2019 by gwald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwald Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Has anyone been able to sign up to the mailing list? at http://evercade.co.uk I've used two emails, it says it's sent correctly, I checked spam, adverts, social folders... but I haven't gotten any emails from them. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotterpop Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I was able to sign up and just got my first confirmation email this morning, so it should be working. Im actually very interested in this device. There havent been a lot of physical classic compilations this console generation so having a dedicated device for these collections is very appealing to me. And having them on cartridges is just the gravy on the mashed potatoes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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