Xbox 360 4GB
Score: 54/100
Evercade VS-R
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Evercade VS-R is a retro cartridge console offering native 1080p HDMI, dual cartridge slots, and built-in Wi-Fi for a modern gaming experience. Missing a power adapter and HDMI cable out of the box, plus a loosely-feeling controller, can be inconvenient. Best suited for groups wanting four-player couch gaming with a curated game library.
The Xbox 360 4 GB Slim is a compact, matte-finished console with a triple-core Xenon CPU and Kinect support, delivering 1080p output. Its minimal onboard storage and absence of an optical drive make it less convenient for disc-based games. Ideal for entry-level gamers and streaming enthusiasts on a tight budget.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
0.5 GB | 0.512 GBbest | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 203 Wbest | — |
— | 4best | |
| ↓ lower better | 4.26 kg | 0.091 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | — | |
3 | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
CPU | IBM Xenon | ARM Cortex-A53 |
System RAM (GB) | 0.5 GB | 0.512 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11n | Built-in |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.26 kg | 0.0907 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 50.8×30.5×30.5 cm cm | 1.27 x 5.0 x 10.0 cm cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Included Accessories | 3 | 4 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlighted the Xbox 360 4GB Slim as a premium-yet-affordable redesign, noting its matte finish, quieter operation, and identical internals to higher-storage models. They praised the 512 MB RAM upgrade and the console's ability to resolve earlier overheating problems, while criticizing the limited onboard storage and the lack of an optical drive.
Everyday users appreciate the console's easy setup, reliable wireless controllers, and low price point, especially for casual gaming and streaming. Common complaints focus on the tiny 4 GB storage, the need to buy an extra HDD, occasional overheating in older units, and fingerprint marks on non-matte finishes.
Professional reviewers commend the Evercade VS for its sleek retro design, crisp 1080p output, and strong value, noting that its emulation quality rivals modern software solutions and that input latency is virtually unnoticeable. They also appreciate the extensive visual customization options, though they point out the loose feel of the bundled controller and the lack of a power adapter as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users highlight the console's excellent price-to-game ratio, reliable emulation, and fun four-player local multiplayer, while repeatedly mentioning the inconvenience of missing accessories like a power brick and HDMI cable, as well as occasional concerns about controller build quality and limited backward compatibility.
“Matte Slim design reduces fingerprints and dust.”
“Red Ring of Death still a concern for older units.”
“Excellent value proposition”
