The Everdrive review run is getting close to the finish line, with this look at the Everdrive N8 Pro and Everdrive N8 Pro Fami landing as the third-to-last entry for now. Cataloging the current Everdrive lineup is slow work, but it helps retro players figure out which cart actually fits their setup.
For transparency, the product used for this review was provided free by the manufacturer. That does not change the main point here: these carts are aimed at players who want a cleaner, easier way to use their own NES and Famicom game backups on original hardware.
Both models follow the same simple idea. You place your personally backed-up games on a microSD card, insert that card into the Everdrive, then plug the cartridge into the matching system. The N8 Pro is for the NES, while the N8 Pro Fami is made for the Famicom side of the Nintendo 8-bit family.
In practical use, the two versions are effectively identical. The choice comes down to the console you own. If you have both an NES and a Famicom and want the fullest setup with all the extra features available, the clear answer is to own one of each.
The reviewer had been using an older standard Everdrive N8 for several years, so this Pro pair arrives as a more complete option rather than a first step into flash carts. For retro players who want the high-end route for NES or Famicom play, both versions come highly recommended.
