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@evercade.co.uk

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Official account. Evercade is a retro gaming platform where you can enjoy physical releases of classic video games. Play handheld with Evercade EXP-R, on the TV with Evercade VS-R, or in arcade form factor with Evercade Alpha! https://evercade.co.uk

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · Nov 15

Hello Bluesky! We are Evercade, a retro gaming platform that is all about the authentic experience of buying classic games and exploring the history of gaming.

Some of you will be familiar with us, others may be new, so introductions are probably in order!

See evercade.co.uk for more.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 5h

BUT! That's not all, because this firmware update brings with it two hotly requested features: a high score reset facility for supported arcade games, and a suspend save feature for Roguecraft DX. Please see our blog for full info: https://evercade.co.uk/evercade-features-update-october-2025/

Evercade Features Update: October 2025 - Evercade

The October 2025 firmware update for Evercade EXP/EXP-R, Evercade VS/VS-R and Evercade Alpha contains a number of new features, as well as the new Highlight of the Month, Boulder Dash from TheC64 Coll...

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 5h

For those who prefer life on the video side of life, here's a video on Boulder Dash, this month's Highlight of the Month! Update your Evercade now to enjoy this game, even if you don't own the cartridge it's on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO6mzNamFfc

Highlight of the Month - Boulder Dash from TheC64 Collection 3

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 5h

It's time for a new Highlight of the Month, and this month we're showcasing the brilliant, influential home computer game, Boulder Dash!

Find out more about Boulder Dash in our blog: https://evercade.co.uk/highlight-of-the-month-boulder-dash/

Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 18h

A fellow Slug fan 🤝

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 21h

NEOGEO Arcade 1 is out now for Evercade! Blast into action with METAL SLUG and SHOCK TROOPERS, show your martial arts skills in THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 and more!

Cover art for the Evercade cartridge NEOGEO Arcade 1, featuring 6 NEOGEO classics.

Screenshot from METAL SLUG for Evercade.

Screenshot from SHOCK TROOPERS for Evercade.

Screenshot from THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2000 for Evercade.

Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 23h

NEOGEO is 🤌
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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 1d

Which device do you play the most Evercade games on?

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 1d

Great additions!

Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 1d

Rare Collection 1 is coming soon, bringing a wealth of home computer, console and arcade classics to Evercade for the first time! Are you ready to take on Battletoads' notorious "Turbo Tunnel"...?

Overview of Rare Collection 1 for Evercade, which features a collectible clamshell case with reversible inlay, physical game cartridge and full-colour manual.

Screenshot from Battletoads, part of Rare Collection 1 for Evercade.

Screenshot from R.C. Pro-Am, part of Rare Collection 1 for Evercade.

Screenshot from Cobra Triangle, part of Rare Collection 1 for Evercade.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 1d

If you're a fan of early video games, the upcoming Activision Collection 1 is a real treat, and a cart fans have been requesting for a while! It features classics like River Raid, MegaMania and Pitfall, plus the complex challenge that is Space Shuttle! (Don't worry, there's full instructions.)

Promotional shot for Activision Collection 1 on Evercade, which comes in a plastic clamshell collectible case with physical game cartridge and full-colour manual.

Screenshot from Space Shuttle on Evercade.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 2d

Happy anniversary to Atari's Street Racer, which Mobygames says released today in 1977. (Some sources say September 1977, but actual release dates from that period are often a little fuzzy!)

Enjoy Street Racer and a host of other Atari classics on the Evercade-compatible Atari Super Pocket!

Photo of someone playing the Atari 7800 version of Asteroids on the Atari Edition Super Pocket handheld.

Photograph of the Atari Edition Super Pocket handheld running the arcade version of Crystal Castles.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 2d

Did you catch our Golden Oldies feature on Irem Arcade 1 last week? If not, enjoy it right here! ⬇️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj3r-1xdtqs

Evercade - Irem Collection 1 - Golden Oldies

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 3d

Happy anniversary to Truxton, with its spaceships of red, blue and green. This shoot 'em up classic first released to Japanese arcades as "Tatsujin" on this day in 1988.

Play it on Toaplan Arcade 1 for Evercade!

Cover art for Truxton, based on the original arcade flyer.

Truxton's title screen, showing the spaceships of red, blue and green.

Screenshot from Truxton, showing the blue lightning laser in action.

Box art for the Evercade cartridge Toaplan Arcade 1, featuring Truxton and 5 other arcade hits.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 3d

There's a heap of great cartridges coming your way soon, so get those preorders in now if you haven't already for The Llamasoft Collection, Activision Collection 1, Rare Collection 1 plus NEOGEO Arcade 2 and 3!

Cover art for The Llamasoft Collection and Activision Collection 1, coming soon to Evercade.

Cover art for Rare Collection 1, coming soon to Evercade.

Cover art for NEOGEO Arcade 2, coming soon to Evercade.

Cover art for NEOGEO Arcade 3, coming soon to Evercade.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 4d

Happy birthday to FINAL ZONE from Renovation Collection 1! This 16-bit all action big stompy mech game first released to Japanese players on this day in 1990.

Cover art for Final Zone, based on the original console version's artwork.

Screenshot from Final Zone, showing the weapons loadout screen where players can customise their mech.

Screenshot from Final Zone, showing the player battling a large tank.

Cover art for Renovation Collection 1, featuring 12 16-bit classics for Evercade.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 4d

Roguecraft DX, one of the best Amiga games in years, is out now on Evercade, with all new enhancements for the platform! Dare you brave the horrors lurking deep in the depths of the Dungeons of Mordecoom?

Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 5d

NEOGEO Arcade 3 is blasting its way onto Evercade later this year, with explosive aerial action, super soccer fun, the obligatory fighting games and the hyper-cute blasting of TWINKLE STAR SPRITES!

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 5d

What's on the Cart for The Llamasoft Collection? A lot! 27 computer classics, to be exact. Are you ready for a truly zarjaz trip into a psychedelic world of hairy beasts, slobbering alien scumbags and heavily armed spaceships/camels/goat things/sheep?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PHQdmMLtm0

What's on the Cart? - The Llamasoft Collection

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 6d

For those who prefer to read, blog version here! evercade.co.uk/golden-oldie...

Golden Oldies: Irem Arcade 1 - Evercade

Irem Arcade 1 for Evercade is a popular cartridge for the retro gaming system, including R-Type, Moon Patrol, Battle Chopper and more.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 6d

Let's take a look back at Irem Arcade 1, a fan favourite cartridge that originally launched alongside the Evercade EXP. This cart includes classics like R-Type, Moon Patrol and more!

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj3r-1xdtqs

Evercade - Irem Collection 1 - Golden Oldies

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 6d

NEOGEO Arcade 2 is coming to Evercade later this year, bringing with it bone-crunching fighters, all-action mayhem and NINJAS! Lots of ninjas.

Cover art for NEOGEO Arcade 2 for Evercade.

Screenshot from GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, part of NEOGEO Arcade 2 for Evercade.

Screenshot from SENGOKU 2, part of NEOGEO Arcade 2 for Evercade.

Screenshot from NINJA COMMANDO, part of NEOGEO Arcade 2 for Evercade.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 6d

Rare Collection 1 is coming to Evercade this November, featuring home computer classics like Atic Atac and Jetpac, console classics Battletoads, R.C. Pro-Am and Cobra Triangle, plus the brutal arcade version of Battletoads and the handheld action-adventure, Conker's Pocket Tales!

Cover art for Rare Collection 1 on Evercade.

Screenshot from Atic Atac, part of Rare Collection 1 for Evercade.

Screenshot from Battletoads Arcade, part of Rare Collection 1 for Evercade.

Screenshot from Conker's Pocket Tales, part of Rare Collection 1 for Evercade.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 6d

We feel your pain...And empty pockets😭.

Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 7d

Stickers, lore goodies, posters and more...What is your favorite Evercade cartridge bonus you've gotten?

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 7d

NEOGEO has come to Evercade at last with NEOGEO Arcade 1! Which of these arcade classics have you spent the most time (and virtual pocket change) on so far?

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