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CPU1 field
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A7 at 1.5 GHz. | STM32F7 ARM Cortex-M7 at 180 MHz. |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | No | No |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | No | No |
| Compute Power | Not applicable (retro emulation). | Not applicable (microcontroller). |
| Graphics Engine | Integrated ARM GPU. | Software-rendered 1-bit graphics. |
GAMING OUTPUT3 fields
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 4.3-inch IPS LCD at 800 × 480; 720p on a TV. | 2.7-inch 1-bit memory LCD at 400 × 240 (no backlight). |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz. | Up to 50 fps. |
| VRR & HDR | No | No |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 15 December 2022 | 18 April 2022 (first shipments) |
| Status | Discontinued. | Available |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 256 MB RAM. | 16 MB RAM. |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No | Hardware present but not enabled. |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI output at 720p. | None (handheld screen only). |
| USB Ports | USB-C for charging. | 1 × USB-C for charging and sideloading. |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi for firmware updates. | 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi for game downloads. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $149.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $179.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦210,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦251,000 (Stored estimate) |
STORAGE2 fields
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | Cartridge slot. | Not expandable. |
| Internal Storage | 4 GB (18 Capcom games pre-installed). | 4 GB flash. |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Built-in controls including extra side buttons for vertical 'TATE' mode play. | Built-in D-pad, two face buttons and a fold-out hand crank used as a controller. |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | Evercade EXP | Playdate |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Evercade cartridges plus 18 built-in Capcom arcade and console games. | Playdate Season games (24 titles delivered over 12 weeks) plus Catalog store and sideloaded games. |
| Game Boost | TATE vertical mode, save states and display filters. | No |