This upcoming retro handheld looks like the PSP successor I've been waiting for

Date:
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:08:50 +0000

Description:
Evercade has revealed it's next handheld, the Nexus.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member
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Dubbed the Evercade Nexus, this handheld console has been carefully designed with the feedback from the company's previous releases in mind. It's a little device with dual thumbsticks that makes it look a lot like the PlayStation Vita at first glance. A dive into the spec sheet reveals that it's got a slightly bigger screen than Sony 's old handheld at 5.89 inches (and a
840x512 resolution) - making for the biggest screen on one of Evercade's handhelds yet. Article continues below You may like Best handheld games consoles in 2026: portable perfection You should probably buy that handheld gaming device you've been eyeing, now Could we see an Nvidia-powered handheld PC? These new SoCs might suggest so

It's also fully compatible with the more than 80 physical Evercade
cartridges, and a new Banjo-Kazooie double pack release is included in the box. It contains the first two classic games in the series, reworked specifically for the handheld with new features like widescreen support, improved controls, and extra unlockable content. Evercade Nexus -
Announcement Trailer - YouTube Watch On The Nexus boasts some impressive features of its own, too, such as what the company calls its 'EverSync' local multiplayer. This lets two Nexus owners play their games with each other, allowing both players to control one title at the same time on their respective screens. This is possible through some form of device-to-device connection, so it doesn't need any Wi-Fi to accomplish.

On the audio front, the handheld has both wireless headphone support and a
set of forward-facing stereo speakers. There's USB Type-C charging too, and the brand claims that the battery life will last for more than five hours
each charge.

It sounds like a great little package given its $199.99 / 169.99 asking
price, and I have confidence that it will deliver, given the brand's form, making some of the best handheld games consoles on the market for retro gamers. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

It will be available from October 2026, with pre-orders going live today. In addition to the standard black model, US and UK retailer Funstock has a
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