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| PlayStation Portal | Evercade Nexus | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ||
| Processor | Not officially disclosed; streams PS5 games over Remote Play, plus cloud streaming for PlayStation Plus Premium members (added 2024). | Quad-core 1.5GHz |
| GPU (Graphics) | ||
| AI Upscaling | No | — |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | Rendered on the PS5 it streams from. | — |
| Compute Power | Not applicable (remote play / cloud streaming). | — |
| Graphics Engine | Not applicable; video is streamed from the PS5 or PlayStation cloud. | — |
| GAMING OUTPUT | ||
| Max Resolution | 8-inch LCD at 1920 × 1080. | 5.89 inches IPS, 840 x 512 pixels, 500+ nits |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz. | — |
| VRR & HDR | No | — |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 15 November 2023 | Expected 2026-10-30 |
| Status | Available | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-30 |
| BODY | ||
| Build | — | Textured rear grip, customisable RGB light-up logo |
| Colors | — | Black |
| Dimensions | — | 215 x 111 x 34 mm |
| Weight | — | 410 g |
| MEMORY | ||
| System Memory | Not disclosed (streaming device; games run on your PS5 or in the cloud). | 512MB DDR |
| SOUND | ||
| Audio | — | Front-facing dual stereo speakers; 3.5mm jack: Yes |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | None for audio (uses PlayStation Link wireless with Pulse headsets); 3.5 mm jack. | Wireless headphone support |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| HDMI | None (handheld screen only). | No (no TV/HDMI out) |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB-C for charging. | USB Type-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band; a 5 GHz connection is recommended. | Wi-Fi 6 (2.4GHz/5GHz) for updates |
| BATTERY | ||
| Battery Life | — | 5+ hours (manufacturer) |
| Capacity | — | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Type | — | USB-C, 5V/2A (adapter not included) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| In the Box | — | Console, Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack cartridge (Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie), USB-C to USB-A cable, quick start guide |
| Launch Price | — | €199.99 (Standard Edition) — Europe; €229.99 (Nexus 64 Edition (Funstock exclusive, 2000 units)) — Europe; £169.99 (Standard Edition) — UK; £189.99 (Nexus 64 Edition (Funstock exclusive, 2000 units)) — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $199.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $199.99 (Standard Edition), $229.99 (Nexus 64 Edition (Funstock exclusive, 2000 units)) (US launch price) |
| Multiplayer | — | EverSync local wireless multiplayer |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦280,000 | ₦280,000 – ₦322,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| STORAGE | ||
| Expandable | Not expandable. | Evercade cartridge slot (all existing Evercade cartridges) |
| Internal Storage | No game storage (games stay on the console). | 4GB eMMC |
| CONTROLLER | ||
| Controller | Built-in DualSense-style controls with haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. | Layout: Dual analog sticks, D-pad, face buttons, rear bumpers and triggers; Other: TATE mode for vertical play |
| PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT | ||
| Backward Compatibility | Streams any PS5 or PS4 game installed on your PS5 (except PS VR2 titles); cloud streaming for select PS5 games. | All existing Evercade cartridges |
| Game Boost | No | — |