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No More Dongles: Official Evercade Wireless Controller Is On The Way
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No More Dongles: Evercade’s Long-Awaited Wireless Controller Is Finally Happening!
After years of forum debates, 8BitDo adapter hunts, and hopes pinned on “maybe this firmware update’ll fix it,” Evercade is finally dropping its own official wireless controller—because who doesn’t want a plug-and-play pad for couch-fighting Neo Geo legends?
The Evercade Wireless Controller arrives Sept 2026 and is built first for the VS-R, EXP-R, and Alpha systems. It brings turbo fire, analog sticks, and a magnetic dongle storage—no more losing tiny USB receivers in couch cushions. Priced at £34.99 GBP, it’ll likely land near $50 USD in the States.
Why this matters:
- ✅ First-party = better compatibility (no more guessing if your 8BitDo really works in VS mode)
- ✅ Designed for action/fighting games where lag and poor D-pads ruin the fun
- ✅ Signals Blaze is seriously leveling up its ecosystem—especially after recent firmware upgrades for Neo Geo and Atari support
The big question? Will it actually beat third-party options in ergonomics and responsiveness? If Blaze nails it, this could be the missing piece in Evercade’s retro revival puzzle. 🎮✨
Pre-orders? Soon, says the tweet.