Evercade Nexus launches with a Banjo-Kazooie double pack

Blaze Entertainment’s Evercade Nexus launched on October 30, 2026, bringing dual analogue sticks and a larger screen to its cartridge-based retro handheld range. The standard bundle includes Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie on one physical cartridge. Its announced launch price is US$199.99, £169.99 or €199.99, depending on the market.

The hardware is built around a 5.89-inch IPS screen with an 840×512 resolution. The extra stick matters for the included Rare platformers: Blaze’s announcement describes a reworked camera with twin-stick support and widescreen presentation. The cartridge comes with a printed manual, keeping the physical game itself at the centre of the package rather than treating it as a download code.

Existing Evercade owners can bring their cartridge collections across. Funstock lists compatibility with the complete library of more than 80 cartridges and over 700 games. The Nexus also adds EverSync for local multiplayer in supported games: two Nexus handhelds connect directly, and Blaze says only one copy of the cartridge is needed. That makes a second console, rather than a second game purchase, the important requirement for sharing those sessions.

Other listed features include wireless headphone support, front-facing stereo speakers, USB-C charging and more than five hours of battery life. Wi-Fi is available for updates.

Availability needs a stock check before an order. On November 1, Funstock’s EU product page displayed the standard Banjo bundle as sold out, even though the hardware has launched. Southeast Asian collectors should therefore compare the actual console-and-cartridge package and delivery options offered by their chosen retailer. The launch price alone does not establish a local shelf price or a delivery date for Malaysia, Singapore or neighbouring markets.

Source: Blaze Entertainment; Funstock; GamesRadar+.