Krikkz, the team known for the Everdrive lineup of flash cartridges for classic handhelds, has revealed a new, feature-packed option for Game Boy Advance fans: the Everdrive GBA Pro. Announced on December 23, it didn’t take long to make an impact—early stock reportedly sold out in under a day, a strong sign of just how much demand there is right now for high-quality GBA flash carts.
At its core, the Everdrive GBA Pro keeps the main reason people buy these cartridges in the first place: the ability to play legally obtained Game Boy Advance ROMs from an SD card on real hardware. What makes the Pro model stand out is how much it expands on that foundation, targeting players who want modern convenience features without giving up the original handheld experience.
The biggest upgrade is save state support. Instead of being locked to a game’s built-in save system, the Everdrive GBA Pro adds save states plus a full in-game menu, with support for up to 98 save state slots. For anyone tackling tougher GBA titles—or simply wanting to pick up and play without replaying long sections—this is a major quality-of-life boost.
Krikkz also built in extra hardware-style features aimed at games that rely on special capabilities. The Pro model includes tilt, light, and gyroscope sensor support, helping it handle titles that expect those inputs. There’s also a real-time clock (RTC), which is especially important for games that track time-based events. Better yet, the RTC can be tuned to help prevent timing quirks that can affect certain games, including popular Pokémon entries.
Beyond that, the Everdrive GBA Pro includes cheat code support using the mGBA format, menu customization options, and very fast ROM loading. It also broadens what you can play by supporting NES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color games in addition to Game Boy Advance—making it a more flexible option for retro handheld collectors who like keeping multiple libraries in one place.
Not every feature is included, though. One notable omission is rumble support, meaning you won’t get vibration feedback in compatible games such as Drill Dozer and WarioWare: Twisted!.
Price is another key factor. The Everdrive GBA Pro is listed at $129, which puts it $30 above the $99 base model. Still, for players who value save states, sensor support, and a built-in real-time clock, the added cost may feel justified. For those who want to spend less and stick to the essentials, Krikkz is expected to continue offering the original and Mini models as lower-cost alternatives.
If you’re interested, you may need to be patient. The Everdrive GBA Pro is currently out of stock, with the next batch of shipments expected around mid-January 2026. Given how quickly the first wave disappeared, it looks like this could be one of the most sought-after Game Boy Advance flash cartridges to watch in the year ahead—especially for anyone looking to enjoy and preserve a GBA, GB/GBC, and NES library on original hardware.
