Krikzz EverDrive Power: FPGA Magic for NES & Master System!
38Tired of hunting down expensive NES and Sega Master System cartridges? Want to play almost every game, plus Famicom Disk System and SG-1000 titles, right on your original consoles?
Find out if the Krikzz Everdrive is right for you!
I explain why I use Krikzz Everdrives for my 8-bit Nintendo and Sega systems.
The "FPGA Magic": How Everdrives use Field Programmable Gate Arrays to perfectly mimic original cartridges and complex Memory Mapper Chips (MMCs).
Massive Game Library: Access nearly the entire NES, Famicom, Famicom Disk System, Sega Master System, and even SG-1000 library from one device.
Unlock save states for any game, enjoy expanded audio on compatible hardware, play ROM hacks, fan translations, and homebrew.
-Original Hardware Focus: Why Everdrives shine on real NES and Master System consoles (and limitations on clones like Retron).
-Comparing genuine Everdrives (N8, N8 Fami, Master EverDrive X7) vs. unreliable bootleg drives.
-Cost vs. Value: Are these powerful flash carts worth the price tag?
Whether you're a serious collector looking to supplement your library or just want the most convenient way to experience classic 8-bit gaming authentically, this video breaks down everything you need to know about NES and Master System Everdrives.
Chapters
[00:00] 8Bit Consoles Rock!
[00:54] EverDrive by Krikzz
[01:22] Back to 1983 Japan
[02:03] Memory Mapper Chip Upgrades
[03:50] EverDrives and Mapper Chips
[05:31] Compatibility
[05:57] Save States
[06:24] What about 8-bit SEGA?
[07:35] Famicom Disk System Support
[08:26] Limited Clone Console support
[09:05] Patches, Hacks and Fan Translations
[09:23] Not cheap but worth the price
[10:55] EverDrive or Cartridges
Find Genuine Everdrives from Krikzz:
https://krikzz.com/our-products/
https://everdrive.me/cartridges/
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