They say "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," and I feel like Blaze fully embraces that mantra with the Evercade EXP-R. Not only does the retro handheld largely stick to the same formula as the 2020 original, but the company has just released yet another version of its revamped model. However, the latest NES-inspired flavor doubles down on the removal of a specific feature I want to see included across the board.
Dubbed the EXP-R "Solo" and available for $99.99 at Amazon, Blaze's follow-up to the Evercade EXP is, in many ways, a superior best gaming handheld contender. I'd go as far as to say that it's one of the best retro console options for playing multiple systems on the go, especially now that it can run early PS1-era 3D games using Giga carts.
