Krikzz

Overview

Krikzz is a company specializing in EverDrive flash cartridges that enable retro game consoles to load ROM files for playing multiple games from a single cartridge. It targets retro gaming enthusiasts seeking hardware solutions for classic systems like Game Boy Advance, Mega Drive/Genesis, NES, and N64 without providing ROMs. The brand is notable for producing high-quality, reliable devices sold worldwide through distributors.¹³⁵

History

Krikzz founded the EverDrive store in 2009 as a home amateur project in the founder's apartment in Lithuania. The project expanded from its origins to offer products represented in many countries globally. It continues to develop and sell flash carts for various retro consoles, maintaining an active support forum.¹⁷

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are developed in Lithuania as a small-scale operation that began as a home project. Manufacturing details such as in-house production or outsourcing are not specified on the site. Devices are distributed internationally via a network of web partners.¹⁴

Notable Products

• EverDrive GBA PRO - Flash cartridge allowing hundreds of GBA games to be loaded from SD card.
• Mega EverDrive PRO - Supports full Sega Mega Drive/Genesis library on one cart with SD storage.
• FXPAK PRO - High-end SNES flash cart with extensive compatibility and features.
• EverDrive N8 PRO - Famicom/NES cartridge for playing ROMs with modern storage.
• Turbo EverDrive PRO - Turbo-enhanced loader for NES and SNES games.

Reputation

Enthusiasts praise Krikzz EverDrive products for reliability, build quality, and broad compatibility in retro gaming communities. The hardware is viewed as legal since it only provides the loader, requiring users to source ROMs separately, avoiding direct piracy issues. Some note the need for manual ROM acquisition as a minor hurdle.²