๐ข Physical Cartridge Sales: Over 1 Million
In May 2024, Blaze Entertainment confirmed that over one million Evercade cartridges had been sold across all models since launch in 2020 (Time Extension). This milestone reflects robust demand and strong collector interest.
๐ฎ Estimating Console Hardware Sales
While Blaze hasnโt officially published total hardware sales figures, community estimates provide helpful context:
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Limited edition consoles alone (including Evercade Handhelds, VS, and EXP models) have sold over 20,000 units (Everca, Reddit, AtariAge Forums).
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Based on cartridge attach rates (how many game carts per console), the estimated number of total consoles sold is between 150,000โ250,000 units across all models (AtariAge Forums).
๐งพ Why the Difference in Figures?
| Metric | Estimated Figure |
|---|---|
| Cartridges Sold | Over 1,000,000 physical game carts |
| Consoles Sold | Approx. 150โฏKโ250โฏK devices (all models) |
Evercade consoles are often used by dedicated collectors who buy multiple cartridges, hence units sold are naturally lower than cart figures.
๐ What Drives Cartridge Popularity?
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Collectability: Physical cartridges with manuals and box art appeal to collectors.
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Niche Market: A boutique audience passionate about legally licensed retro games.
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Limited Production: Many cartridges sell out quickly, especially from popular series like Tomb Raider Collection 1 (Reddit, AtariAge Forums, Reddit, Everca, Time Extension).
๐ก Final Thoughts
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Over one million Evercade cartridges have been sold, a remarkable achievement for an independent retro-console brand.
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Based on community and retailer data, it's estimated that 150K to 250K Evercade units (handhelds and consoles combined) are in circulation.
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The combination of collectible physical games and passionate community support keeps the platform growing steadily.