Here’s a helpful, neutral write-up comparing the and the EverDrive 64 (primarily the EverDrive 64 X5 or X7, as those are the direct competitors).
The ED64 Plus is often confused with the older, genuine (which was an early EverDrive model). The “ED64 Plus” sold on AliExpress/eBay is not a Krikzz product – it’s an unauthorized clone of the EverDrive 64 v2 or v3. Buying it doesn’t support the original developer. ed64 plus vs everdrive 64
| Feature | ED64 Plus | EverDrive 64 (X5/X7) | |--------|-----------|----------------------| | | ~$40–50 (clone/Chinese) | X5: ~$100–120, X7: ~$170–200 | | Save method | Manual reset to save (press reset button) | Auto-saving (X7 has battery-backed saves) | | Real-time clock (RTC) | No | X7 only (for Animal Forest / Doubutsu no Mori) | | Game compatibility | ~90-95% (some rom hacks & 64DD games fail) | ~99.9% (includes most 64DD conversions, rom hacks) | | USB update port | Yes (rarely updated) | Yes (regular firmware updates from Krikzz) | | OS / UI | Clunky, copied older EverDrive OS | Clean, regularly improved menu | | Build quality | Cheap shell, PCB may have poor soldering | High-quality shell, reliable PCB | | Cheats / GameShark | Limited / buggy | Works well (on X7) | | Reset to game | Yes | Yes | | Region-free | Yes (via OS) | Yes (via OS) | Here’s a helpful, neutral write-up comparing the and
This is one of the most debated topics in the N64 retro scene. Here is the breakdown of why the is the gold standard, while the ED64 Plus remains a popular, albeit controversial, alternative. Buying it doesn’t support the original developer