Evercade EXP Preorders Are Live, Comes With 18 Capcom Classics

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Earlier this year, Blaze Entertainment announced the Evercade EXP, the next iteration of its retro handheld that plays cartridges loaded with classic games. But you won't even need (or be able to use) a cartridge to enjoy some of the most exciting games in the Evercade library. Blaze has announced a new partnership with Capcom to offer 18 classic Capcom games to Evercade EXP owners. All 18 of the games will be pre-loaded onto the EXP, so you can play them immediately when you boot up the handheld. The Evercade EXP is available to preorder now ahead of its winter launch. Check the list of partners to find your preferred retailer. Not all retailers have listings live yet, but they should be available shortly.

When Blaze announced the EXP, «bonus content» was teased for the Evercade EXP. It's safe to say that the bonus content is pretty exciting. The 18-game Capcom library is quite impressive, as it includes a bunch of classic Capcom arcade games as well as a few standout console games, including a trio of Mega Man titles. Here's the full list:

Console

Arcade

Some of the games will take advantage of the Evercade EXP's TATE mode, which allows players to turn the handheld and play with a vertical orientation. Commando, 1942, and 1943 are just a few of the games that will be able to use this feature. 1944 releases as a 4:3 aspect ratio game, so TATE mode isn't required for that particular sequel. Of course, many other games in the Evercade library will take advantage of TATE mode, too.

It's also worth noting that the Capcom games will still have all of the features Evercade users have come to expect from cartridge releases, including save states and scanlines.

Since the Capcom games are pre-loaded onto the EXP, they are