*Note! Just updating some comments made in the video. Easy mode is for in built Arcade titles only. Won't work with Arcade Carts. I believe. Also Rainbow Islands, Chase Hq are Taito. The comment related to them not being included is related to the Taito version of Super Pocket.
Good overview. I appreciate seeing games from other carts running ! I've pre-ordered the Taito one myself. This will be my first Evercade device. Can't wait to get it and other carts as well.
Glad the rear buttons are not micro switched. And yeah the sound sounds good. My Toaplan 2 cart is a bit like your Codemasters cart, cotton bud wiped across the pins of the cart can help, if it's tight squash the bud, and as long as Super Skidmarks works on your EXP or VS you don't have an early faulty copy. I guess it would of made more sense to have the Megadrive version of Mercs but then people would of moaned it's not the arcade version, you can't win... Maybe next year we will see a Pro version with TV out, would be cool. Have fun and cheers! 👍
Cheers for the advice! Sadly Skidmarks works lol All the buttons are soft so guessing they are not microswitched. The shoulder buttons mightve been better stacked. I dunno, tricky however you do it.
I want one. Just have to decide which. I love the look with the blue and yellow. But I prefer the games on the Taito. Or do I wait and see what comes next? Dare I hope for a Neo Geo version?
Lol yeah funny that, I prefer the blue smd yellow but the Taito games are more up my street. Get that one. Might be a while before we get anymore. Next could be Neogeo.. Sega.. Konami..
dragon breed was never ported aside from fan projects, its one of my favorites i think the evercade is the perfect device for something like this; but maybe reigning in the licensing might be harder than im thinking it is
Hogwash! You can get a much better and new-ish technologied handheld for $50. It holds more and better games and newer. Nothing against these games, love them my childhood but people do your homework. There are better options!
Too bad about the compatibility issues… I guess I’ll just grab an EXP then to ensure full compatibility. Cancelled my capcom edition and will get the EXP this week… thanks for clarifying.
Thank you for showing the control 'menu.' Most early reviews brush past this, which is unfortunate. I really hope Blaze comes around and provides a button reassignment update later. That's almost a dealbreaker for me.
I know, would be so good to get carts.. such a Shame. I guess that's the point of these Super Pockets. I reckon if they were released as carts.. it would be split into 2 collections.
Cool video, I'm very excited to get mine. I did notice you removed your cartridge mid game without closing down first.. also removing and inserting these carts in succession too quickly would be a good way to corrupt the data, as these are pretty weak SD card style chips. I've never tested it myself but I certainly wouldnt risk it XD Side note, I might be most excited for the dummy cart it comes with.. swap out the chips for a fancy new shell hehe
If the console struggles to read the cart, despite there being no software reasons for it, I recommend checking the contacts on the cartridge. I have two cartridges (Codemaster collection and Technos Arcade collection), where I had to put a piece of paper under the contacts to increase pressure and ensure better connection. Btw. I cannot wait to see Duke Nukem games on this tiny handheld. It could be fun. Duke Nukem Advance would feel right at home on such a small device.
@@CrazyBurger yes I ordered the Funstock limited edition Taito and Capcom edition of the Super pocket. Sadly In Canada, it's very slow. I will most likely get my order by the end of November
I have the Taito version pre-ordered as I already have the EXP with all these Capcom games included, bit disappointing that the units only support single player especially as Bubble Bobble is only able to be completed in two player mode (bit of an oversight there!) but even so for £50 it’s a steal! Looking forward to taking mine on holiday with me as it’ll be perfect for the flight.
@@rasterico 😆 lol you can never have enough. Sounds like me when I went on holiday earlier this year. Steam Deck, EXP, Playdate and PSVita in my carry on luggage.
Not bad but for the limited amount of licenced games, rather overpriced. The Evercade compatibility is where the money spinner should be, not in the handheld.
Scan lines.... WHY?! Unless you stuck your face ten inches from the screen you never even noticed scan lines back in the day. So, for all those kids that were legally blind I guess they can relive their youth. 😳
@@CrazyBurger Did you ever notice scan lines? ... you may be a bit younger than I and also in the UK where the TVs might have been different but honestly I recall the screen looking solid. Scan lines just weren't a thing.
@@Savitor Yes I remember scanlines, especially in Arcades. PC monitors had them too. Though not sure why anyone would want to turn them on. As I said it's really a personal choice.
This looks really fun. Capcom edition is my choice because it has a couple of good beat 'em ups in Final Fight and Captain Commando that I would particularly like to have on the go. Excellent overview. 👍
@@CrazyBurger 😂 Thanks. I am a Transformers collector and the name is a reference to the toy shown in my profile pic. People in the fan community just refer to me as Dave Nipples.
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*Note! Just updating some comments made in the video. Easy mode is for in built Arcade titles only. Won't work with Arcade Carts. I believe.
Also Rainbow Islands, Chase Hq are Taito. The comment related to them not being included is related to the Taito version of Super Pocket.
Good overview. I appreciate seeing games from other carts running ! I've pre-ordered the Taito one myself. This will be my first Evercade device. Can't wait to get it and other carts as well.
Thanks and great to have you on board. Hope you enjoy!
i want... both of them 😂😂
Thanks so much for testing all the Evercade cartridges on this!
My pleasure, I didn't test every game as there 500 of them but I've no reason to expect them not to work.
This is the edition I want. Thanks for the review
Glad the rear buttons are not micro switched. And yeah the sound sounds good. My Toaplan 2 cart is a bit like your Codemasters cart, cotton bud wiped across the pins of the cart can help, if it's tight squash the bud, and as long as Super Skidmarks works on your EXP or VS you don't have an early faulty copy. I guess it would of made more sense to have the Megadrive version of Mercs but then people would of moaned it's not the arcade version, you can't win... Maybe next year we will see a Pro version with TV out, would be cool. Have fun and cheers! 👍
Cheers for the advice! Sadly Skidmarks works lol All the buttons are soft so guessing they are not microswitched. The shoulder buttons mightve been better stacked. I dunno, tricky however you do it.
I want one. Just have to decide which. I love the look with the blue and yellow. But I prefer the games on the Taito. Or do I wait and see what comes next? Dare I hope for a Neo Geo version?
Lol yeah funny that, I prefer the blue smd yellow but the Taito games are more up my street. Get that one. Might be a while before we get anymore. Next could be Neogeo.. Sega.. Konami..
Great review.
I paused on that EULA. Apparently you agreed to hand over your first grandchild.
Lol wow that's harsh isn't it. 😄
but when is irem gonna release more carts 😭 i just want dragon breed, is that so much to ask 🥺
i know it can happen
irem vol 2 WHEN??!!?
Lol I want Ninja Baseball Batman
dragon breed was never ported aside from fan projects, its one of my favorites
i think the evercade is the perfect device for something like this; but maybe reigning in the licensing might be harder than im thinking it is
Hogwash! You can get a much better and new-ish technologied handheld for $50. It holds more and better games and newer. Nothing against these games, love them my childhood but people do your homework. There are better options!
Officially licensed you'll struggle to get for the same price. Unofficial obviously you could pick up a Miyoo Mini plus for a bit more.
Too bad about the compatibility issues… I guess I’ll just grab an EXP then to ensure full compatibility.
Cancelled my capcom edition and will get the EXP this week… thanks for clarifying.
Looking to get one of these for Christmas.
£50 seems a bargain considering l bought a Gameboy back in 1990 for £69 😂
Thank you for showing the control 'menu.' Most early reviews brush past this, which is unfortunate. I really hope Blaze comes around and provides a button reassignment update later. That's almost a dealbreaker for me.
Hi Crazy Burger. Is there some update for Capcom Super pocket?. And how to update it?
Not yet. Will be an update I'm the new year. Update via the usb charge cable via a PC.
Ill pick up the taito edition when it comes out. As u say shame no chase hq. Or operation thunderbolt
Oh lol I meant those games for the Taito version. Ha didn't mean to mention them as part of capcom. Lol still applies right enough. Strange omissions.
I’ve pre ordered both versions. Just waiting for them to show up!
Stretching vertical games to full screen? You heathen! 😃
Lol. I know. Always a big No No! On this occasion its the lesser of 2 evils..
@@CrazyBurger also, you asked why rainbow Island isn't on the Capcom pocket. Its a Taito game.
@@madyak6669 lol yep my mistake. I meant those comments for the Taito version. Obviously not for Capcom.
Read a article a few weeks ago they had trouble with cathedral. Think they try doing update 🤔
I kind of wished they put different capcom games than what is on the EXP, but it is what it is.
A lot of those games I for sure wish I could play on my VS, still wild we havent gotten a capcom cart, and now im sad we dont get a taito cart.
I know, would be so good to get carts.. such a Shame. I guess that's the point of these Super Pockets. I reckon if they were released as carts.. it would be split into 2 collections.
Great comprehensive review as always although it's the Taito version that really interests me. Thanks and keep up the awesome work!
Cool video, I'm very excited to get mine.
I did notice you removed your cartridge mid game without closing down first.. also removing and inserting these carts in succession too quickly would be a good way to corrupt the data, as these are pretty weak SD card style chips. I've never tested it myself but I certainly wouldnt risk it XD
Side note, I might be most excited for the dummy cart it comes with.. swap out the chips for a fancy new shell hehe
Amazingly we've been asking for dummy carts for a while. It is pretty cool. Blaze should certainly sell them, there's money to be made here lol
Who gives a toot about compatibility, this thing is awesome.
Lol ok
Might pick this up as I travel a lot over the holidays
This thing is definitely ideal, throw in an Evercade cart or 2 and your sorted.
Looks dope
If the console struggles to read the cart, despite there being no software reasons for it, I recommend checking the contacts on the cartridge. I have two cartridges (Codemaster collection and Technos Arcade collection), where I had to put a piece of paper under the contacts to increase pressure and ensure better connection.
Btw. I cannot wait to see Duke Nukem games on this tiny handheld. It could be fun. Duke Nukem Advance would feel right at home on such a small device.
Thanks for the advice! Yeah Duke 1 and 2 should be interesting in this device. Its going to be a hectic month!
The screen of this is bigger than the GBA screen.
Great video, enjoying your stuff pal!
Awesome thanks for the that. Always makes my day and know that the efforts are worthwhile and appreciated.
how can the firmware be upgraded if it does not have wifi?
So it'll be updated via PC, much like the original Evercade. It was connected via the charge cable using Evercade software from Evercade.co.uk.
Excellent Review my friend!
Thanks! You getting one?
@@CrazyBurger yes I ordered the Funstock limited edition Taito and Capcom edition of the Super pocket. Sadly In Canada, it's very slow. I will most likely get my order by the end of November
@@thesegabrothers368 nice, hopefully it'll arrive sooner.
I'd love to see a tate version with a shoot em up collection.
I have the Taito version pre-ordered as I already have the EXP with all these Capcom games included, bit disappointing that the units only support single player especially as Bubble Bobble is only able to be completed in two player mode (bit of an oversight there!) but even so for £50 it’s a steal! Looking forward to taking mine on holiday with me as it’ll be perfect for the flight.
Yeah the Taito version is the one I'm more interested in. It's really ideal for travel. Fits in the pocket much like a phone.
It launches 2 days before I fly so let’s hope Amazon dispatch quick!
@@rasterico fingers crossed.. it might be tight!
@@CrazyBurger I have the EXP a Steamdeck and a Switch as backup just in case 🤣
@@rasterico 😆 lol you can never have enough. Sounds like me when I went on holiday earlier this year. Steam Deck, EXP, Playdate and PSVita in my carry on luggage.
Not bad but for the limited amount of licenced games, rather overpriced. The Evercade compatibility is where the money spinner should be, not in the handheld.
I think £50 seems really reasonable. 🤔 The EXP is more than double this.
Scan lines.... WHY?!
Unless you stuck your face ten inches from the screen you never even noticed scan lines back in the day.
So, for all those kids that were legally blind I guess they can relive their youth. 😳
It's just a personal choice, not for me but others may like them.
@@CrazyBurger Did you ever notice scan lines? ... you may be a bit younger than I and also in the UK where the TVs might have been different but honestly I recall the screen looking solid. Scan lines just weren't a thing.
@@Savitor Yes I remember scanlines, especially in Arcades. PC monitors had them too. Though not sure why anyone would want to turn them on. As I said it's really a personal choice.
The fact that not all evercade games are compatible is a deal breaker for me. Blaze really has a QA issue in its eco system
which ones dont work? 😭
i know namco only works with certain devices due to licensing? is it more of that?
No, Namco is fine. Technically only one game doesn't officially work. I did find one more that wouldn't load for me. That's 2 games out of 500.
ya im sold:
i love taito and capcom
i should imagine after long gaming sessions it cramps the hands
Yes, I felt cramping after a few hours.
This looks really fun. Capcom edition is my choice because it has a couple of good beat 'em ups in Final Fight and Captain Commando that I would particularly like to have on the go. Excellent overview. 👍
Thanks mate. Interesting name tag..
@@CrazyBurger 😂 Thanks. I am a Transformers collector and the name is a reference to the toy shown in my profile pic. People in the fan community just refer to me as Dave Nipples.
@@davenipples lol 😆 excellent, very affectionate.