Krikkz has revealed a new, upgraded flash cartridge for Nintendo’s handheld classic: the Everdrive GBA Pro. Announced on December 23, the new model didn’t just catch the eye of retro gaming fans—it sold out in under a day, which says a lot about how much demand there is for premium Game Boy Advance hardware in 2026.
At its core, the Everdrive GBA Pro is built for Game Boy Advance players who want modern convenience without losing what makes original hardware special. Like earlier Everdrive models, it’s designed to load legally obtained game backups from an SD card, letting you keep your physical collection safe while still enjoying your library on real GBA systems.
So what makes the “Pro” upgrade a big deal compared to the original Everdrive GBA and the Everdrive GBA Mini? The headline feature is save states. The cartridge adds a full in-game menu and supports up to 98 save states, making it far easier to tackle difficult sections, dodge frustrating game overs, or pick up right where you left off—especially helpful for notoriously challenging GBA titles.
The Everdrive GBA Pro also expands support for games that rely on special hardware features. It includes tilt, light, and gyroscope sensor support, helping compatibility with games that were built around those inputs. Another major addition is a real-time clock, which can be tuned to prevent time-related glitches or issues—something many players will appreciate when revisiting games like Pokémon that depend on time-based events.
Beyond that, the feature list is stacked with quality-of-life upgrades. You get cheat code support using the mGBA format, menu customization options, and fast ROM loading. It’s also positioned as more than just a GBA solution, with support for NES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color games, making it appealing for anyone trying to consolidate their retro handheld library into one cartridge setup.
That said, it’s not a perfect “everything-in-one” upgrade. One missing feature is rumble support, which means certain games that used haptic feedback—such as Drill Dozer and WarioWare: Twisted!—won’t deliver the same physical response as original cartridges or compatible solutions.
Price is another factor. The Everdrive GBA Pro is listed at $129, putting it $30 above the base model’s $99 price point. For many players, the added features—especially save states and the real-time clock—will make the extra cost easier to justify. But it’s also good news for budget-focused buyers: Krikkz is expected to continue offering the original Everdrive GBA and the Everdrive GBA Mini for those who mainly want straightforward SD card loading without the premium extras.
If you’re eager to get one, you may need to wait. The Everdrive GBA Pro is currently out of stock, with the next shipment expected in mid-January 2026. Given how quickly the first batch disappeared, anyone interested in upgrading their Game Boy Advance setup—or preserving a GBA, GB, GBC, and NES collection on original hardware—will likely want to keep an eye on the next restock.
