After much speculation about what the product may be,[1] the company revealed a backwards-compatible home console version of the Evercade handheld with the addition of multiplayer.

[7][6] On April 16th 2024, Blaze Entertainment announced that the console would be discontinued and replaced with a cheaper revision called the Evercade VS-R.

[6] The cartridge slot is covered by a small flap, resembling the design of the Nintendo Entertainment System.

[20][5][15][21] Steven Petite of GameSpot called it "a wonderful little retro console" with a "great" design and a large game library.

[12] Andrew Webster of The Verge praised the addition of multiplayer, and wrote that like the original Evercade, the VS is "still niche and aimed at a very specific audience — and still does its job very well".

[17][7][20][21] Matthew Adler of IGN wrote that the plastic build quality of the controllers "is on par with a child’s toy," stating that they feel "completely hollow when held".

[7] Mike Fahey of Kotaku also referred to the controllers as "lightweight plastic, like children’s toys", writing, "The buttons are crisp and responsive, but the overall hollow feel keeps putting me off".

[21] James Trew of Engadget stated, "The general design is fine and comfortable, but it doesn’t feel quite as ergonomic as the handheld or other controllers".