The Evercade Nexus DOOM Edition was announced, went on sale, and sold out — all in the space of a single afternoon. If you missed it, here’s what happened and what you can do about it.
WHAT WAS THE NEXUS DOOM EDITION?
The Nexus DOOM Edition was a limited bundle pairing a DOOM-themed Evercade Nexus with The DOOM Collection cartridge and a set of exclusive physical extras. It was limited to just 3,000 units worldwide, sold exclusively through Funstock, and priced at £199.99 / €239.99 / $249.99.
Here’s everything that was packed in the box:
- Evercade Nexus handheld with a DOOM-inspired design
- The DOOM Collection cartridge
- Exclusive DOOM EVA hard case
- Numbered certificate of authenticity
- DOOM keyring
- Poster
- Comic
- Screen protector
- Charging cable
That’s a genuinely strong package for DOOM fans — and it’s worth noting that The DOOM Collection features new native ports built specifically for Evercade hardware, not emulated versions of existing console releases.
HOW FAST DID IT SELL OUT?
Pre-orders opened on 7 August 2026 at 3pm UK / 10am ET / 7am PT, exclusively via Funstock. All 3,000 units were gone shortly after. There is no restock planned before the 30 October 2026 release date — and given this was a one-off limited run, a restock seems unlikely full stop.
The speed of the sell-out says something meaningful: demand for the Evercade Nexus is clearly strong even before the handheld has launched. When a limited £199.99 bundle disappears in hours, that’s not luck — that’s a fanbase paying attention.
MISSED IT? HERE’S THE GOOD NEWS
You don’t need the limited edition to play the games. The DOOM Collection cartridge is not limited — it’s a standard release available separately, launching on the same day, 30 October 2026. Pick up a standard Evercade Nexus and grab The DOOM Collection alongside it, and you’re playing exactly the same games.
What you won’t get is the DOOM-themed hardware design, the EVA hard case, the numbered certificate, the comic, the keyring, or the poster. Those extras are gone. But the actual gaming experience is identical.
If you’re new to the Evercade ecosystem and wondering where to start, our introduction to Evercade is a good first stop, and the hardware comparison page will help you figure out which device suits you best.
WHAT DOES THIS TELL US ABOUT EVERCADE?
Selling 3,000 units of a premium limited bundle — one that hadn’t even shipped yet for a handheld not yet released — in a matter of hours is a strong signal. The Nexus launches in October 2026 with some serious momentum behind it. Bundled with the Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack in its standard form and sporting a 5.89-inch screen, dual analogue sticks, and WiFi 6, it’s shaping up to be the most capable Evercade handheld yet — and the market is clearly taking notice.
If you’re building out a wider Evercade collection alongside the Nexus, the official Evercade Wireless Controller (£34.99) is worth a look too — it adds dual-stick play to the VS, VS-R, and Alpha.
It also shows that physical extras still matter to this community. The EVA case, the comic, the numbered certificate — these aren’t throwaway additions. Evercade fans care about owning something tangible, and Blaze clearly knows it.
THE DOOM COLLECTION CARTRIDGE
The DOOM Collection is available as a standalone cartridge for anyone picking up any Evercade device. As mentioned, these are new native ports built for Evercade hardware — not ports of ports. That’s worth getting excited about regardless of which version of the Nexus you end up with.
And if you love the physical side of Evercade cartridges — the manuals, the packaging — don’t forget that original game manual scans are available on the site, letting you browse the included documentation for cartridges across the entire library.
Missed the DOOM Edition? Don’t write off the Nexus. Head over to the Evercade Nexus page for full specs and details — and check where to buy to secure your standard Nexus before launch.