Blaze Entertainment’s Evercade Wireless Controller launched on 28 September 2026, and it’s been a month since the community finally got the official wireless pad it had been asking for. Here’s what you need to know.
WHAT IS IT?
The Evercade Wireless Controller is Blaze Entertainment’s first official wireless pad for the platform — announced on 20 February 2026 and priced at £34.99 / $39.99 / €39.99. It fills a gap that’s been frustrating the community since the VS first launched: until now, your options were the wired pad that came in the box or hunting for third-party alternatives.
In the box you get the controller itself, a USB-C charging cable, and a wireless USB dongle. Crucially, that dongle has magnetic storage on the back of the pad — so you won’t be fishing around down the back of the sofa looking for it.
SPECS AT A GLANCE
The pad features a classic directional pad plus dual analogue sticks, with customisable deadzone and sensitivity. There’s also adjustable Turbo Auto Fire built in. Battery life is rated at up to 15 hours via USB-C charging, and the dimensions come in at 151 x 95 x 44mm.
WHICH DEVICES DOES IT WORK WITH?
The Evercade Wireless Controller is built for the three Evercade devices that rely on external controllers rather than built-in ones:
- Evercade VS-R (home console)
- Evercade VS (home console)
- Evercade Alpha (bartop arcade cabinet)
It does not work with the handheld devices — the EXP-R, Nexus, and Super Pocket all have controls built directly into the unit, so there’s no need for an external pad there.
As a bonus, it’s also compatible with Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PC, Mac, and Android as a general-purpose wireless controller — useful well beyond the Evercade ecosystem.
Not sure which device you own or are thinking of buying? The Evercade hardware comparison guide has you covered.
WHY IT MATTERS
Dual analogue sticks with proper wireless play has been one of the most requested accessories in the Evercade community for years. Previous options meant either sticking with the wired pad or hoping a third-party controller would play nicely with the hardware.
CONTROLLER COMPATIBILITY
Want to know what other pads work with Evercade hardware? The Controller Compatibility Database is the place to check — it’s regularly updated and covers a wide range of third-party options alongside official accessories.
And if you want a deeper dive into pairing, setup, and whether this pad is right for your setup, the complete wireless controller buyer’s guide has all the detail you need.
Ready to pick one up? Head to the Where to Buy page for the full list of retailers stocking the Evercade Wireless Controller.