The Evercade Nexus is shaping up to be the most ambitious handheld Blaze has ever made. Here are the five things we simply can’t stop thinking about.
1. Dual Analogue Sticks — Finally
This is the big one. Every previous Evercade handheld has shipped without dual analogue sticks, which meant 3D-era games were always a bit of a compromise. The Nexus fixes that completely.
Proper twin sticks open the door to a much wider range of titles being playable in the way they were meant to be played. Whether that’s third-person action games, first-person shooters, or anything in between, the Nexus suddenly makes those experiences feel legitimate on an Evercade device.
2. EverSync — Local Multiplayer With One Cart
EverSync is a brand new wireless feature exclusive to the Evercade Nexus. It lets you connect two Nexus consoles together for local multiplayer — and you only need one cartridge between you. No internet connection required.
For a handheld platform, this is a genuinely clever solution. Two friends, two consoles, one cart — just host a game and play. It removes one of the traditional barriers to multiplayer on dedicated cartridge hardware and makes the Nexus a much more compelling couch co-op device.
3. WiFi 6 — Built for the Long Term
The Nexus ships with WiFi 6 (5GHz/2.4GHz) support, used for console firmware updates. It might sound like a spec-sheet detail, but it signals that Blaze is building the Nexus with longevity in mind.
WiFi 6 is current-generation standard — this isn’t hardware that will feel outdated in two years’ time. It also gives the platform a solid foundation should Blaze choose to add further connected features down the line.
4. Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack — A Landmark Moment
When Blaze announced that Banjo-Kazooie would be coming to Evercade, it sent a genuine ripple through the retro gaming community. The Nexus ships with a Double Pack cartridge containing both Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie — two of the most beloved platformers ever made, on one cart.
Getting both games onto a dedicated retro handheld in cartridge form is a remarkable achievement, and it speaks to the growing credibility of the Evercade platform that deals like this are happening. If this is just the start of what the Nexus era brings, the catalogue is about to get very interesting indeed.
5. That Screen
The Nexus sports a 5.89” IPS display running at 840×512 with 500+ nit brightness — a significant step up from previous Evercade handhelds. For a platform where you’re often playing pixel-art classics or N64-era 3D games, screen real estate and brightness genuinely matter.
Paired with the new form factor built around those dual sticks, the Nexus looks like a device that’s been designed to feel premium in your hands. Sometimes the simple things matter most, and a big, bright screen is always welcome.
These five features alone make the Evercade Nexus one of the most exciting Evercade announcements to date. Want to know everything we know about the device so far? Head over to our Evercade Nexus hub page for the full rundown.