Blaze Entertainment
Blaze Evercade NeoGeo Arcade 3
Bottom line: The Blaze Entertainment Blaze Evercade NeoGeo Arcade 3 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the games & cartridges category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Full color manual included.
Cons
- ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
NEOGEO Arcade 3 delivers six more NEOGEO hits to Evercade! Blast off on a magical shooting adventure with TWINKLE STAR SPRITES, smash the opposition in THE KING OF FIGHTERS 97 and more!
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Blaze Entertainment Blaze Evercade NeoGeo Arcade 3 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the games & cartridges category. Blaze Entertainment'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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Includes GHOST PILOTS (1991), SUPER SIDEKICKS (1992), SAMURAI SHODOWN II (1994), TWINKLE STAR SPRITES (1996), THE KING OF FIGHTERS '97 (1997) and METAL SLUG 3 (2000).
- Full color manual included.
- Genres included: shoot 'em up, action, fighting and sports.
- Compatible with all Evercade hardware (Handheld, Evercade VS, Evercade VS-R, Evercade EXP, Evercade EXP-R, Evercade Alpha) and Super Pocket consoles.
- Please note: your Evercade system may require a firmware update to the latest version to best enjoy this cartridge!
Full Specifications
| Brand | Blaze Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Rated | Rating Pending |
| Language | English |
| Please note | your Evercade system may require a firmware update to the latest version to best enjoy this cartridge! |
| Release date | December 31, 2025 |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Genres included | shoot 'em up, action, fighting and sports. |
| Package Dimensions | 5.59 x 4.09 x 0.75 inches; 2.82 ounces |
Hardware benchmark data
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