Evercade is responsible for some of the most popular retro hardware on the market, with the Evercade handhelds and and home console boasting a library of over 500 games across 50-plus cartridge compilations. Arcade games have been a major component of Evercade’s approach to bringing classics to the modern era–the Evercade EXP and upcoming EXP-R even offer TATE mode, which has a vertical screen orientation that’s ideal for some arcade games. And later this year, Evercade will introduce an even more authentic method for playing arcade games. The Evercade Alpha is a countertop arcade machine releasing on November 28. Preorders are live now at Amazon for both editions: Street Fighter and Mega Man. Amazon preorders for Evercade hardware almost always sell out, so secure your preorder as soon as possible.
Evercade Alpha
$250
The Evercade Alpha is available in two styles–the Mega Man Alpha Series and the Street Fighter Alpha Series. Both are designed as bartop units and come preassembled so you can start playing right out of the box. Each includes six games, though both cabinets are also compatible with existing Evercade cartridges, allowing you to play over 500 titles using the dual cartridge slots on the front of the machine. The cabinet is designed for solo play, with competition-grade controls for a single player. For multiplayer, you’ll find two USB ports that support a variety of controllers, including Evercade VS gamepads and third-party controllers.
Other notable features include a vibrant 8-inch display, stereo speakers, headphone jack, and Wi-Fi support for updates. There’s even a swappable light-up marquee if you want to change your style. Each cabinet includes a few additional marquees, while others will be sold separately.