Evercade EXP review - Is the UPGRADE worth $150?

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  • Опубликовано: 28 янв 2025

Комментарии • 643

  • @MetalJesusRocks
    @MetalJesusRocks  2 года назад +158

    I heard about how somebody stole a truck full of the Limited Edition Evercade EXPs this week and that really SUCKS. So annoying. 😡 Hopefully those of you who were looking forward to them will get them ASAP. It seems like Blaze Entertainment is keeping everybody in the loop for replacements.

    • @JaredConnell
      @JaredConnell 2 года назад +9

      So a bunch of cheap ones will flood ebay soon, sounds good to me 👍

    • @dougr8646
      @dougr8646 2 года назад +5

      What's not cheap about 150?

    • @AG-bp3ll
      @AG-bp3ll 2 года назад +5

      Blaze is handling it as well as you could ask. They are at least trying to make it right with customers.

    • @holnugget
      @holnugget 2 года назад +11

      Mine was one of the stolen ones. They sent me an email saying that I have to wait until late January but they are giving me a free screen protector! Yeah!

    • @robertgardner5515
      @robertgardner5515 2 года назад +2

      @@holnugget same for me. I’ve waited this long, so I’m cool… as long as they make good.

  • @kitchycloser
    @kitchycloser 2 года назад +175

    Finally he’s back. No one can fill the void you left for me on RUclips. I was exploring new gaming channels and the next generation “retro” channels are all about people flipping for profit. Makes me sad lol. So happy you’re back never change baby.

    • @SimpleWack
      @SimpleWack 2 года назад +8

      Flipping games to put the profit back into your collection is just how collecting works my guy.

    • @kitchycloser
      @kitchycloser 2 года назад +26

      @@SimpleWackThere’s a difference between selling to finance a collection and people who don’t appreciate games beyond their transactional value.
      Many of these new channels cropping up aren’t passionate or knowledgeable about game content, history, or art. That’s one of the things I love about the Metal Jesus.

    • @lordeowstheking
      @lordeowstheking 2 года назад +27

      He's just a guy on RUclips.. some of you are obsessed weirdos. Go outside.

    • @Aquafinaboy
      @Aquafinaboy 2 года назад +5

      @@lordeowstheking that’s what I’m saying holy fuck over someone who doesn’t even know you LMAO

    • @scarrface28
      @scarrface28 2 года назад +5

      No he’s right just tons of flipping RUclips continent, it’s so annoying

  • @darkzix846
    @darkzix846 2 года назад +57

    Man I am so glad you are back! It honestly felt like reuniting with an old pal! Im not much of a collector myself but watching you talking about something you really are passionate about is fullfilling for me! So glad to see you back!

    • @mrblonde609
      @mrblonde609 Год назад +1

      He was never gone. What do you mean?

  • @tomallica420
    @tomallica420 2 года назад +6

    Good to see you're feeling a little better!

  • @GameCubeGalaxy
    @GameCubeGalaxy 2 года назад +33

    Excellent review for the EverCade EXP, and very well edited. I’m planning on upgrading to this model, as the enhancements definitely make it appear more premium. Nice to know the screen is now better on its viewing angles, as that was a minor gripe of mine with the original model. I’ve been loving the arcade compilations they’ve been releasing, and can’t wait to keep seeing more of those. Awesome video again man!

  • @drvonpinken
    @drvonpinken Год назад +3

    I just purchased the EXP today, got to wait till Saturday for the delivery, I have so many different ways of playing retro games but the Evercade is more the love of the physical media, can't wait to flick through a manual, I miss manuals.

    • @GeordiLaForgery
      @GeordiLaForgery Год назад

      the dpad looks so good compared to other portables

  • @The_RadicalOne
    @The_RadicalOne 2 года назад +3

    I'm just Happy your back!

  • @StillFeelGoodMan
    @StillFeelGoodMan 2 года назад +2

    So glad to see you well and back at it with a new video. Much love

  • @of-Rivia
    @of-Rivia 2 года назад +1

    Welcome back, Metal Jesus! Great review and great to see you again.

  • @tyleralderman2599
    @tyleralderman2599 2 года назад +2

    Glad to see you back man! Rock On!

  • @retrogamingrocks
    @retrogamingrocks 2 года назад +15

    Great Review. As someone who grew up in the 80s, consoles like the evercade are a dream come true. I think they have done an amazing job, and have hit a very active segment of the gaming population. I think in the last 10 years retrogaming has gone from niche to mainstream. The appreciation for older games continues to increase and companies like Blaze entertainment came into the market at the right moment, hence the success they have had thus far. I think this is success will continue for a long time to come. It is rare these days to see small companies succeed with new gaming consoles in such a cut-hroat market as gaming has become. The fact that they have succeeded with a handheld but also a stationary console is a testament to their quality and dedication. It is true that most of us can hack a vita or download roms to a PSP and play them, but again physical collecting is why this console has been so successful. Besides many of these games are remakes of re-releases of games that never came out in the US or that were only released in other countries or that were never released at all, and this is what makes this console a key player in the retrogaming market. Finally, as an older gamer I truly appreciate the opportunity to be able to get these physical games and play them in high definition TVs without the complexities and expense of upscalers and other external technologies. Jason, as usual, awesome review.

  • @erneststackhouse1133
    @erneststackhouse1133 Год назад +3

    I just found out about the Evercade Handhelds! They look awesome! I'm totally only a cartridge game collector & these prices are the lowest I've seen anywhere on Retro Games! Putting a holt on my other handhelds & stocking up on Evercade games from now until Christmas! $20 for a cartridge that has more than one game on them is crazy awesome! Also love the new Tate Mode like the old school WonderSwan back in the day!

  • @VGRobot
    @VGRobot 2 года назад +46

    People are always like “Just do roms, lol”, but ROM burnout is a real thing. You never play a game too long because you have 1000 others to hop into at any time.
    The Evercade library is great because you NEED to swap carts, and you have to sit with the games for a longer time. I always thought Rad Gravity on NES was just bad, or the Dizzy games, but the EC made me appreciate these much more by making me spend time with them

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  2 года назад +28

      This is very true. My stand up MAME machine has like 1,000 games...and I probably just scroll through the menu for 10 minutes...and just play Frogger 😂

    • @matthewjohnson1891
      @matthewjohnson1891 2 года назад +1

      Thats why i prefer original carts. Im more likely to continue from a gameover that way and end up finishing a game.

    • @bobholt6217
      @bobholt6217 Год назад +1

      @@matthewjohnson1891 That is weird because I have finished way more classic games since the rom scene started.

    • @theoriginaldjbe-vinylonly29
      @theoriginaldjbe-vinylonly29 Год назад

      So true I took off nearly all my roms off my arcade and reloaded only about 50 mainly sf2 and fighters with a few choice snes roms and others.

    • @christophernuzzi2780
      @christophernuzzi2780 Год назад

      Just do roms.

  • @SquarePegs
    @SquarePegs 2 года назад +2

    Welcome back, man!

  • @pendragnx
    @pendragnx 2 года назад +3

    He's back again!
    Very cool that they're still putting these carts out

  • @mubhceeb
    @mubhceeb 2 года назад +8

    I received my Evercade today and absolutely love it!
    As a retro gaming fan and physical media collector, purchasing one was really a no brainer.
    I've heard that Blaze have completed a deal to bring Amiga games to the platform and I'm really looking forward to the machine's ever expanding library!
    Many thanks for the review! 👍😎

  • @MartinBarreby
    @MartinBarreby 2 года назад +3

    Welcome back, pal! Enjoyed the reruns a lot, but it's great to have you back with some new stuff. Evercade is an awesome hardware!

  • @spikeyhawk2480
    @spikeyhawk2480 2 года назад +3

    Ayyyy glad you're back :)

  • @degolocsta18DegoLocc
    @degolocsta18DegoLocc 2 года назад +3

    Thanks for including the side by side footage with the original. Most reviewers overlooked that.

  • @malcolmar
    @malcolmar 2 года назад +17

    What a great little system. I am actually more excited about this than many of the current-gen hardware and game releases. Retro gaming is getting expensive from both the hardware side and the game side. To have a new system that can play retro games fully optimized out of the box, with physical media and a great screen looks like a big win for me.

    • @OMA2k
      @OMA2k Год назад

      Sadly the screen is not that great, and the system is not that well optimized. It even overheats while emulating NES games!

    • @malcolmar
      @malcolmar Год назад

      @@OMA2k Thanks. I did not know that. I have not been able to get one yet. I have actually trying to get an Analogue Pocket but those are hard to get a hold of.

  • @blacklabeljay9283
    @blacklabeljay9283 2 года назад +4

    Back and better than ever! World just wasn't the same without metal jesus vids!!

  • @scottrobinson9666
    @scottrobinson9666 2 года назад +1

    So glad to see you back at it with the videos and that your looking to be in good health. Hope all is going well and definitely excited to see future videos

  • @XSkidMarcX
    @XSkidMarcX 2 года назад

    Welcome back man. Glad you're doing well. Looking forward to future videos.

  • @TimLeeSongs
    @TimLeeSongs 2 года назад

    Hope you’re feeling a lot better and great to have you back

  • @blakeromo
    @blakeromo 2 года назад

    Glad to have you back man, hope your recovery went well!

  • @jasonshiers5771
    @jasonshiers5771 2 года назад +4

    Evercade is brilliant, hopefully in 2023 we get some more of the big names. I got my EXP yesterday very early , the improvement over the original was very welcome.

  • @stevceb
    @stevceb 2 года назад +1

    Awesome review Metal!! Glad to see you posting new vids again!

  • @Bombdawgy
    @Bombdawgy Год назад

    Just found your channel. Got my first EXP the other day. Really impressed and excited to purchase my first cartridge.

  • @graymars1097
    @graymars1097 2 года назад +7

    YES!
    I just watched John Hancock's review of this i was thinking where is MJ he should review this...then BAM!
    Great to see you back friend 😊👍 welcome with open arms
    4:03 WOAH 😳 2 screens are very different. This is an amazing upgrade.

  • @jackydaytona108
    @jackydaytona108 2 года назад

    So glad you’re back man! I hope your recovery is going well

  • @markhcire8476
    @markhcire8476 2 года назад

    Welcome back! It's great to see a new video from you!

  • @ryuhoshu3303
    @ryuhoshu3303 2 года назад

    So happy to see you back!!!! Glad you are feeling better

  • @SuperNicktendo
    @SuperNicktendo 2 года назад +12

    Welcome back! I think it's great that this niche system has a strong foundation and community. I can't really see myself owning one but it's nice to see something like this fill a need

  • @mazze84
    @mazze84 2 года назад

    Glad to have you back! And have my EXP ordered! Can’t wait

  • @meowman45
    @meowman45 2 года назад

    So glad that you're back! Looking good, friend!

  • @suntigerrock
    @suntigerrock 2 года назад

    Man - why do I always watch you videos ? Now I struggle buying a Christmas present to myself. Thank you Metal Jesus

  • @JayP119871969
    @JayP119871969 2 года назад

    Welcome Back Metal Jesus looking sharp my friend.

  • @darthv72
    @darthv72 2 года назад +3

    Hell yeah its worth it. Ordered both LE and Regular and while I wait for LE replacement... I can still enjoy the regular.

  • @dsidebotham
    @dsidebotham 2 года назад

    Glad to see you back! Now Friday mornings can feel the same again!

  • @RETYQ
    @RETYQ 2 года назад +1

    That slide of the trapper at the end of the intro is amazing!!!

  • @MarcusAlbers
    @MarcusAlbers 2 года назад +1

    Great video and review! I was an early adopter of the original Evercade handheld, and have the EXP preordered, waiting patiently for it to ship. You mentioned wanting other computer game compilations. Blaze have announced that they are going to be bringing an Amiga collection, though they have yet to announce which titles will be included. Again, excellent video!

  • @SidBarnhoorn
    @SidBarnhoorn 2 года назад +1

    Great review, thank you! I haven't bought the EXP yet but I have the VS and their first handheld, plus all the game cartridges. Love collecting the Evercade so as soon as I can I'll be getting the EXP as well.

  • @justinmohan7103
    @justinmohan7103 2 года назад

    Nice to have you back. I missed your content. Thanks for the review :)

  • @mihaihanganu9711
    @mihaihanganu9711 2 года назад +1

    Nice to see you back! 🙂
    I appreciate the effort to keep the channel running while you were recovering.
    Hope you're well and I can't wait to see more content from you! 🤘🎮

  • @JoeBobTarheel
    @JoeBobTarheel 2 года назад +4

    Welcome Back, MJR!!

  • @JoseHernandez1994
    @JoseHernandez1994 2 года назад

    The return of the king! Looking forward to more videos now that you’re back!

  • @BigChunkySkates
    @BigChunkySkates 2 года назад

    I need to start supporting these guys damn. This so so great to see.

  • @Evercade_Effect
    @Evercade_Effect 2 года назад +14

    As you can tell by my name I'm into Evercade big time. I pre-ordered the limited edition so I won't be getting mine until next year and made peace with that. Thanks for covering this as I'm pumped to get mine.

  • @offrailgamer
    @offrailgamer 2 года назад +1

    Very interesting, especially the screen tilt for particular games... I've got the first handheld, and the console, but hadn't ordered the exp yet... Great review with helpful insight into the new console, thanks Metal Jesus!

  • @apr2499
    @apr2499 2 года назад

    I’m glad you’re back!

  • @Zarrx
    @Zarrx 2 года назад +2

    I've watched the earlier videos on Evercade and it's great them doing well enough to have released so many collections and continue with plans to do so.

  • @ddmplynx
    @ddmplynx 2 года назад

    Good to see you back. Hope you are well.

  • @originooflavor
    @originooflavor 2 года назад +1

    Welcome back Jason. Your past footage held us all down in your absence

  • @WMARUoriginal
    @WMARUoriginal 2 года назад

    Great to have you back!

  • @bionicgeekgrrl
    @bionicgeekgrrl 2 года назад

    Welcome back MJR. Hope you're doing well and recovering well. This device has intrigued me for a while and this update makes it much more interesting.

  • @carlosmonte7686
    @carlosmonte7686 2 года назад

    it's good to have you back

  • @jay424dee
    @jay424dee 2 года назад +1

    Glad you're back!!! 🤘🤘🤘

  • @mtshark7
    @mtshark7 2 года назад +2

    Awesome review Jason! I love the Evercade line of games. I'm almost at a full collection right now.

  • @TJacks23
    @TJacks23 2 года назад

    The king is back, great video. So happy to see you my dude! 🤙🏾

  • @leemyers8292
    @leemyers8292 2 года назад

    Glad you’re back mate 😊

  • @jimgianmarco1237
    @jimgianmarco1237 2 года назад

    Welcome Back… We missed you here in Italy

  • @dmarshall5148
    @dmarshall5148 2 года назад

    Dude!!! You’re back!!! And you came out swinging, I’ve literally never heard of the Evercade but now I’m looking

  • @stevefulkerson4995
    @stevefulkerson4995 2 года назад

    WELCOME BACK!!! - this made my Friday

  • @tommim4353
    @tommim4353 2 года назад

    MJR, great to see you're back in action, we've missed you !

  • @Superbad22
    @Superbad22 2 года назад

    Glad to have you back man

  • @jedirun
    @jedirun 2 года назад

    good review and welcome back Jason :)

  • @justincosplay
    @justincosplay 2 года назад

    So glad you’re back !!! Woo

  • @rplane
    @rplane 2 года назад

    Welcome back MJR! Been missing the weekly new content!

  • @MartiniBlankontherest
    @MartiniBlankontherest 2 года назад +1

    Welcome back, man. Glad you got a bit of a time off. You deserve it.

  • @TheDragonFanatic
    @TheDragonFanatic 2 года назад

    Welcome back sir! You ROCK!

  • @ozaryana
    @ozaryana 2 года назад

    *GREAT* to see you back Jason!

  • @Danzig420
    @Danzig420 2 года назад

    Glad you’re back Metal Jesus!!!

  • @JediBowlerSaiyan
    @JediBowlerSaiyan 2 года назад +1

    Welcome back!! Missed you man!

  • @bradleymorris6981
    @bradleymorris6981 2 года назад

    Good video, good to see you back!!

  • @Drasnius
    @Drasnius 2 года назад

    Glad to hear from you! You sound great!

  • @Thunderpuddle
    @Thunderpuddle 2 года назад

    Missed you man!! You're back, just in time for Christmas..

  • @phonglua
    @phonglua 2 года назад

    Glad you're back!

  • @RichRetr0
    @RichRetr0 2 года назад

    Welcome back dude! You sound good!

  • @OregonChronic
    @OregonChronic 2 года назад +1

    Welcome back!

  • @rionugroho1403
    @rionugroho1403 2 года назад

    Glad to see you back!! 🤘

  • @gammah
    @gammah 2 года назад +1

    The legend is back!

  • @MatSpeedle
    @MatSpeedle 2 года назад +4

    Quite interested in getting one of these. For those with the older system they did a pretty big update on the OS not long ago to update the look and feel, a nice improvement over the original OS worth updating. I think maybe yours is on the older version Jason. Great to have you back.

  • @TofersCarTales
    @TofersCarTales 2 года назад

    So glad to see you back! My Friday evening is now perfect. Would love to see you revisit the Space Quest series sometime.

  • @voiceranger2
    @voiceranger2 2 года назад +1

    Welcome back, MJR!!

  • @CLabmusic
    @CLabmusic 2 года назад

    Welcome back! Glad you're healed. Sounds like you can talk again

  • @neonblaze99
    @neonblaze99 2 года назад

    glad youre back man!

  • @Domanator316
    @Domanator316 2 года назад +1

    Glad you’re back MRJ you sound great to me.

    • @MetalJesusRocks
      @MetalJesusRocks  2 года назад +2

      Thank you kindly. It's been a tough road, ain't gonna lie. But it feels good to make a new video 👍

  • @marcusolsson5941
    @marcusolsson5941 2 года назад

    Finally you’re back! IMO the best and most cozy youtube Channel there is 👏
    Greetings from Sweden.
    Ps. You should do an episode on pal games. There are some pretty cool exclusives over here in Europe

  • @overlordalfredo
    @overlordalfredo 2 года назад +1

    Welcome back Jason

  • @richardtaylor4461
    @richardtaylor4461 2 года назад

    Welcome back MJR, we have missed you! Awesome video as usual 🤘🤘🤘

  • @derrickthegatorriverboat6993
    @derrickthegatorriverboat6993 2 года назад

    Great to see ya again MJR!

  • @eternalmonsoon8103
    @eternalmonsoon8103 2 года назад +2

    Looks like a great upgrade. Much cleaner design. I like what they are doing a lot. Great broad selection of releases. Really nice to see the Oliver twins having their own package (Dizzy only?)

  • @ukkrautgaming
    @ukkrautgaming 2 года назад

    As always Jason you are just so honest and to the point fantastic review as always 😊😊😊

  • @icytower38
    @icytower38 2 года назад

    I’ve always thought about getting an Evercade, I may just have to do it with this new model. Only downside is collecting the carts that have already been released.
    Welcome back, I have missed your content

  • @scottjohnson58
    @scottjohnson58 2 года назад +1

    My preorder EXP from BestBuy comes this month! I love scrolling shooters, so tate mode will be awesome and I think I will enjoy the screen quality upgrade. I like to support these smaller companies too. I'm still waiting for them to release Asteroids Deluxe, which was suppose to be on a previous cart, but there was a mistake. I have to give credit though, when I wrote Evercade, they owned up to it, and apologized. Just hope they release it!!

  • @PDubsArcadeLoft
    @PDubsArcadeLoft 2 года назад

    Awesome thorough Review! Thank you!

  • @danestegman155
    @danestegman155 2 года назад +1

    Really good review of the Evercade EXP. I ordered the regular one, and it should be coming this week! Feel bad for the people that ordered the founders day version of it! Talk about a Grinch!

  • @SebastianSkadisson
    @SebastianSkadisson 2 года назад +1

    No emulator can emulate the love they put into this console and the collections.

  • @Schmidteren
    @Schmidteren 2 года назад +1

    This is so freaking weird! I had my first ever dream about you last night. I dreamt that you had such a difficult time speaking. I can't remember if you where doing videos or what. But I remember talking to you, and you where almost not able to make any sense. :D And then today you upload your first new video in a while. How freaking cool is that coincidence? :D Pretty damn cool if you ask me! AWESOME to see you back dude!

  • @cojawfee
    @cojawfee 2 года назад

    Thanks for reminding me of the game I played when I was a kid when I was staying with some neighbors for a week. They had a playstation and I played In The Hunt but couldn't remember the name for the past 20-30 years.