04-27-2019, 09:44 PM
First Images Of Cartridge-Based Retro Console The Evercade Revealed
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<p>The first pictures of the Evercade, a retro-oriented handheld console, have been released showing off the cartridges the system will use and announcing the first publisher to jump on board: Atari.</p>
<p>As you can see, the system features a traditional control template with the face buttons adopting the Xbox layout (or Dreamcast, if you prefer). It has a 4.3-inch screen and the ability to output to a TV via HDMI. We quite like the detailing and colouring of these renders and it’ll be intriguing to see how the finished product compares.</p>
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<p>The first multi-game cartridge to be released will feature 20 classic Atari games including <strong>Centipede</strong>, <strong>Tempest</strong> and <strong>Missile Command</strong>, with further announcements of upcoming cartridges expected soon.</p>
<p>Prices for the console are split between the Standard edition which bundles one cart for £59.99 / €69.99 / $79.99, or the Premium version with three carts for £79.99 / €89.99 / $99.99. That’s a significant chunk of money to play some old Atari games, but may be attractive if the console performs well from an emulation perspective and feels comfortable to use.</p>
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<p>Beyond the renders and the Atari announcement, the system’s vital stats remain <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/04/evercade_is_a_brand_new_cartridge-based_handheld_console_which_connects_to_your_tv">as previously reported</a> earlier this month. While its ability to connect to a TV might position it as a Switch rival, this is really a much smaller project with more humble – specifically <em>retro</em> – ambitions. While Atari’s endorsement is <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/atari_flashback_classics">hardly a seal of quality</a>, it’s admirable that the makers of the Evercade are eager to attract big names and we’re interested to see what other publishers they’ve got lined up.</p>
<p>Fans of old games will want to keep an eye on its progress, and purists will want to disable that ‘stretched’ 16:9 mode immediately. Our biggest criticism (well, our <em>only</em> criticism really) of the brilliant GBA SP is how easy it is to hit ‘L’ by accident and stretch GB or GBC games horribly to fill the entire screen. Frightful.</p>
<p><em>How does the Evercade look to you? Do you think these renders will reflect the final product? Share your thoughts below.</em></p>
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<p>The first pictures of the Evercade, a retro-oriented handheld console, have been released showing off the cartridges the system will use and announcing the first publisher to jump on board: Atari.</p>
<p>As you can see, the system features a traditional control template with the face buttons adopting the Xbox layout (or Dreamcast, if you prefer). It has a 4.3-inch screen and the ability to output to a TV via HDMI. We quite like the detailing and colouring of these renders and it’ll be intriguing to see how the finished product compares.</p>
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<p>The first multi-game cartridge to be released will feature 20 classic Atari games including <strong>Centipede</strong>, <strong>Tempest</strong> and <strong>Missile Command</strong>, with further announcements of upcoming cartridges expected soon.</p>
<p>Prices for the console are split between the Standard edition which bundles one cart for £59.99 / €69.99 / $79.99, or the Premium version with three carts for £79.99 / €89.99 / $99.99. That’s a significant chunk of money to play some old Atari games, but may be attractive if the console performs well from an emulation perspective and feels comfortable to use.</p>
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<p>Beyond the renders and the Atari announcement, the system’s vital stats remain <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2019/04/evercade_is_a_brand_new_cartridge-based_handheld_console_which_connects_to_your_tv">as previously reported</a> earlier this month. While its ability to connect to a TV might position it as a Switch rival, this is really a much smaller project with more humble – specifically <em>retro</em> – ambitions. While Atari’s endorsement is <a href="http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/atari_flashback_classics">hardly a seal of quality</a>, it’s admirable that the makers of the Evercade are eager to attract big names and we’re interested to see what other publishers they’ve got lined up.</p>
<p>Fans of old games will want to keep an eye on its progress, and purists will want to disable that ‘stretched’ 16:9 mode immediately. Our biggest criticism (well, our <em>only</em> criticism really) of the brilliant GBA SP is how easy it is to hit ‘L’ by accident and stretch GB or GBC games horribly to fill the entire screen. Frightful.</p>
<p><em>How does the Evercade look to you? Do you think these renders will reflect the final product? Share your thoughts below.</em></p>
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