EVERDRIVE
Mega EverDrive PRO
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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-19. Price and availability subject to change.
Bottom line: The Mega EverDrive PRO is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the games & cartridges category, priced around $243.00. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
FeaturesCyclone IV FPGA16MB PSRAM and 1MB SRAM memoryHigh quality 6-layers PCB with hard gold surface finishSupported ROM formats: Genesis, 32X, Mega-CD, Master System, NES*Ram cart for Mega-CDCD bios swap function turns off region locks for Mega-CD gamesHardware MegaKey turns off region locks for Genesis gamesYM2413 core for Master System gamesSVP core supportPier Solar mapper supportIn-game menu. You can save game or return to system menu without physical resetIn-game menu supported for Genesis and Master System modesFull EEPROM saves supportReal time clock for logging date and time of…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Mega EverDrive PRO using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the games & cartridges category. EVERDRIVE's games & cartridges lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for games & cartridges of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Cyclone IV FPGA
- ✓ Backed by EVERDRIVE's warranty and support channels
- ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified
Key Features
- Cyclone IV FPGA
- Supported ROM formats: Genesis, 32X, Mega-CD, Master System, NES*
- Ram cart for Mega-CD
- CD bios swap function turns off region locks for Mega-CD games
- Up to 1024 files per folder or unlimited if file sorting is disabled
Full Specifications
| Brand | EVERDRIVE |
|---|---|
| Rated | Everyone |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Compatibility | NES |
| Supported ROM formats | Genesis, 32X, Mega-CD, Master System, NES* |
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Mega EverDrive PRO is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-19. Price and availability subject to change.
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