C64 handheld and Spectrum handheld will be available six months later. Blaze Entertainment, which makes Evercade devices, announced in April that it was partnering with Retro Games, a company that specializes in making mini versions and modern replicas of full-size home computers, with both products expected to be available on October 15, 2026. However, Blaze’s official press release announced the delay, now pushing the debut of the standard and collector’s editions to April 22, 2027.
production problems
The decision was based on doubts about the device’s manufacturing. “During the production process, we discovered that certain aspects of the product’s construction did not meet our high standards,” the statement read. The company explained that some issues could have been resolved quickly to meet the 2026 deadline, but it would rather take more time to ensure “the best experience possible.” Blaise realizes This news will disappoint fans And thanks to those waiting for their laptops for their patience.
However, the delay doesn’t involve the Evercade Nexus, Blaze’s own new handheld device, which is still scheduled to arrive on October 30th.
Functionally, nothing has changed. The C64 handheld and Spectrum handheld are priced at £109.99 or €129.99 respectively and include 25 pre-installed games.
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Like Retro Games’ other C64 and Spectrum replicas, they have a MicroSD slot, allowing you to add your own games, as long as they were obtained legally. The screen is a 4.3-inch IPS with a resolution of 800×480; the device also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB port for connecting a keyboard or joystick. The buttons are designed for integrated gaming and can be remapped for use with other games: plastic on the Commodore model, and traditional rubber on the Sinclair model.
