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What is the Evercade Alpha?

What is the Evercade Alpha?

May 14, 2024

In late April, it was revealed that the Evercade VS-R Controller packaging indicated compatibility with an undisclosed device named Alpha, alongside existing consoles VS and VS-R. While the nature of Alpha remains speculative, suggestions lean towards an arcade-style device resembling the TAITO Egret II. This hypothetical unit would feature a rotatable built-in display and digital-only arcade controls, aiming for practicality and affordability with a potential price range of $129 – $149 USD. This aligns with Evercade’s strategy of streamlined, cost-effective gaming products.

Retro sports games worth another spin

Retro sports games worth another spin

Jan 17, 2023

There’s no need to wait for the invention of a time machine thanks to the relaunch of many of the gaming industry’s best sports titles

A brief look at my current video game and computer collection – June 2020

A brief look at my current video game and computer collection – June 2020

Jun 22, 2020

 After getting rid of my oversized video game and computer collection several years ago via an auction house, I’ve gotten asked occasionally about what I’ve kept or if I’ll collect again. I did end up keeping some items and I have been adding pieces here and there, albeit in...

Why Vintage Videogame and Computing Enthusiasts Should Think Different About Modern Technology

Why Vintage Videogame and Computing Enthusiasts Should Think Different About Modern Technology

May 10, 2018

Curmudgeon, meaning a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man. A lot of people don’t like when that word is applied to them, but in my experience, it’s definitely applicable to a lot of the people complaining about today’s technology and romanticizing what we had in the past. Modern videogaming and...

Hitbit, stylish retro console, hits Kickstarter

Hitbit, stylish retro console, hits Kickstarter

Nov 21, 2017

Design of Things, a Milan-based design firm, has just introduced a stylish retro console on Kickstarter called Hitbit. Features of the all-in-one tabletop joystick include:  HDMI, bluetooth, wi-fi, and a 2400 MIPS CPU.   Due to something of a language barrier, it’s a bit unclear exactly what’s on offer here,...

Editorial: Will a great videogame always be a great videogame?

Editorial: Will a great videogame always be a great videogame?

Jun 22, 2017

There’s a belief out there that “good games are always good games.” You might even call it a mantra. While this may sound surprising coming from someone like me, I don’t necessarily agree. Sometimes what was great in the past “ages out” when we get used to a better, different, or...

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