Valdez76 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Evercade is a new system designed to play retro games coming out in April. Did anyone see their new announcement? https://evercade.co.uk/announce-atari-lynx-cartridge/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Szewczyk Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) There is a thread in the Dedicated Systems section but this is fantastic news, imho. Particularly since they have gone beyond the Atari published legacy games to include games by Songbird Production and others. It is a great way to get more exposure for their games (this 17 game cartridge is 1/3 of the price of one of the Songbird game on a Lynx cartridge) as well as support them as it is a fully licensed release. As a bonus the system allows save states anywhere in the game so Dracula can finally be enjoyed at a slower pace. 1. Scrapyard Dog 2. Basketbrawl 3. Super Asteroids / Missile Command® 4. Awesome Golf 5. Crystal Mines II: Buried Tresure 6. CyberVirus 7. Dracula the Undead 8. Gordo 106 9. Ishido: The Way of Stones 10. Jimmy Connors Tennis 11. Loopz 12. Malibu Bikini Volleyball 13. Megapak 14. Power Factor 15. Remnant 16. Super Sqweek 17. Xump Edited February 14, 2020 by Matthew Szewczyk Game list 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadest Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I guess that every 17 games are now licensed by Songbird, since Carl acquired rights for a lot of license last year. My opinion : I have heard of Evercade before but was not interested, now, with those Songbird titles (and especially for post Atari releases), I am really interested. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordKraken Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) I don't think all games rights belong to songbirds since they mention other editors on their page, like piko who is not only an active publisher but is also famous for buying a lot of back catalogues. But I guess only Carl could clear that up For those who wants to know more I'd recommend metal jesus review of the system: Edited February 15, 2020 by LordKraken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Sounds really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 FYI Songbird is going to carry the Evercade system plus at least the two upcoming Lynx cartridges. ETA is Fall 2020. Interested? Want more cart selection? Be sure to let me know via email or PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Evercade looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 12 hours ago, Songbird said: FYI Songbird is going to carry the Evercade system plus at least the two upcoming Lynx cartridges. ETA is Fall 2020. Interested?... I'll definitely be buying the Lynx cartridges. I've been checking Amazon every so often for preorder ever since the Lynx cart was announced a few months ago. But if Songbird will be carrying them as well, I may just buy from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco! Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 I just found out about this today, however the Evercade doesn't use FPGAs to emulate Lynx hardware but a linux-based software emulator. Any idea what emulator this is? The reason I found out is that I dusted off my PSPgo and found out Handy (the Lynx emulator) for it hasn't been updated since 0.95.1 (from 2007) and a bunch of other cores (e.g. Mednafen/Beetle Lynx) are basically just Handy. Handy has sound issues and apparently graphics glitches with the game RoadBlasters (and so does Beetle Lynx of couse). I'm very much interested in the Evercade especially because of the 2 lynx carts, but if it's just the good ole Lynx with its flaws I may pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Marco! said: if it's just the good ole Lynx with its flaws I may pass. Flaws?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 2 hours ago, davidcalgary29 said: Flaws?! Of course the Lynx has no flaws! That would be absurd. But I think he was referring to the flaws in Handy. ... or at least I hope. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco! Posted August 14, 2020 Share Posted August 14, 2020 3 hours ago, davidcalgary29 said: Flaws?! Sorry I meant "Handy" LOL... changed it to Lynx because I was thinking Handy=Lynx LOL Apparently there has been some unofficial upgrading done by forum members to e.g. include EEPROM support, would be nice to see it officially "revived" I'm not an Open Source legal expert but depending on what license Handy is under, if the Evercade people use Handy with modifications they might be required to open-source their emulator as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 For those looking for a USA option, the Songbird online store now has a limited supply of Evercade premium packs, carrying cases, and cartridges in stock. And yes, I will be carrying future cartridges including the Lynx collections. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 Lynx Collection #1 and Lynx Collection #2 are now up for pre-order at Songbird. Pre-order bonus: feel free to request a signed copy of Lynx #1. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlynxalot Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) Collection 2 in particular looks like a great selection! That's most of the stuff that I would recommend a new lynx gamer check out to get a sense of the system and its capabilities. I guess its all or mostly epyx games. Edited October 29, 2020 by sirlynxalot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 10 hours ago, sirlynxalot said: Collection 2 in particular looks like a great selection! That's most of the stuff that I would recommend a new lynx gamer check out to get a sense of the system and its capabilities. I guess its all or mostly epyx games. It really is a tossup between the two, but collection #1 has Scrapyard Dog, Loopz, and some awesome homebrews. I can't imagine the Lynx without those games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Last call for hand-signed copies of Lynx Collection #1 if you order direct from Songbird, as my final stocking order goes in on Monday. Lynx collection #2 is also up for pre-order. Happy gaming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Just now, Songbird said: Last call for hand-signed copies of Lynx Collection #1 if you order direct from Songbird, as my final stocking order goes in on Monday. Lynx collection #2 is also up for pre-order. Happy gaming! Who signed them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 That would be me, as the licensor for most games on Lynx Collection #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 For those who are curious, here is the development work I did on a number of games appearing in the Lynx #1 Evercade cartridge, in addition to my general role as publisher for these games: Crystal Mines II: Buried Treasure - designed dozens of new levels, programmed some minor bits of code to support two distinct level sets, extracted and merged music files from original CM2 ROM into CM2:BT ROM CyberVirus - designed all of the levels, coded a significant number of new or redesigned features including stealth armor, health system, and all cheats, added support for storyboard slides Loopz - minor bits of code MegaPak - minor bits of code and graphics (mainly in High Roller mini-game), background graphics for menu system Remnant - designed and programmed the entire game. Wrote the music for it too. Also I picked up rights to various original Lynx games such as Dracula and Ishido: The Way of Stones, and therefore was able to include these on the Evercade cartridge as well. Hoping Lynx fans will enjoy this new collection! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 We will enjoy them. I am still undecided between what is here and now (Evercade) Vs. the Analogue Pocket.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 1 hour ago, gilsaluki said: We will enjoy them. I am still undecided between what is here and now (Evercade) Vs. the Analogue Pocket.... Keep in mind that the Analogue Pocket is nearly as expensive as a McWill'd Lynx and, as of today, unproven (with some fear by the community that it'll be vapourware). The Evercade, despite its design flaws, is comparatively cheap and available. It'll never be my favourite handheld, but it's appealing on several levels. It'd be a much better deal, though, if they lowered the purchase price of the base unit by a third to a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roots.genoa Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 29 minutes ago, davidcalgary29 said: Keep in mind that the Analogue Pocket is nearly as expensive as a McWill'd Lynx and, as of today, unproven (with some fear by the community that it'll be vapourware). The Evercade, despite its design flaws, is comparatively cheap and available. It'll never be my favourite handheld, but it's appealing on several levels. It'd be a much better deal, though, if they lowered the purchase price of the base unit by a third to a half. I would also recommend the Evercade and I even think it's already an excellent deal at its current price... But are you aware Analogue already released several successful systems? I really don't see which part of the community would fear the Pocket will be vapourware, but I can imagine some MISTer fanboys would spread such a rumor... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordKraken Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Maybe he meant the lynx "adapter"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilsaluki Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 5 hours ago, davidcalgary29 said: t'd be a much better deal, though 5 hours ago, davidcalgary29 said: Keep in mind that the Analogue Pocket is nearly as expensive as a McWill'd Lynx and, as of today, unproven (with some fear by the community that it'll be vapourware). The Evercade, despite its design flaws, is comparatively cheap and available. It'll never be my favourite handheld, but it's appealing on several levels. It'd be a much better deal, though, if they lowered the purchase price of the base unit by a third to a half. AND, if they make it another color, Charcoal Gray, or black. Man, I don't like the Evercade's White color at all. And that racing stripe. Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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