So, here’s the deal with Analogue and their (re)imagining of the Nintendo 64. They changed up the name from Analogue 64 to Analogue 3D, cause why not? Anyway, it’s delayed — again. But don’t freak out, they swear it’s just ’til late August. Can’t blame them for last week’s random tariff shifts, I guess.
They’re saying, “Hey, we’re eating the costs, no extra charges for you.” Which, honestly, feels kinda rare these days, right? Those who’ve had their $250 chilling since forever might feel some kinda way, but they’re sticking with it. I mean, if prices spike later, why jump ship now?
The whole saga is sorta exhausting. First teased in 2023, announced the next year, then, “Surprise, you’ll get it in early 2025.” Fast forward to March — BOOM, delay till July with zero explanation. Now, thanks to some macroeconomic whatnot, it’s penciled in for “late August.”
The console’s basically a souped-up N64. Plays original cartridges from all over—US, EU, Japan—all regions. Got that slick style Analogue’s famous for, with 4K HDMI, a nod to the retro CRT and PVM displays. So if you loved your old-school setup, this might just be your thing.
Side note: the thing’s FPGA-based – meaning no sloppy software emulation. It’s a deep dive into transistor-level magic to make it work, which sounds impressive even if I’m not fully wrapping my head around it.
Now, don’t even think about pirating copyrighted games, cause it’s all about the cartridge life. Analogue’s not messing with ROMs. But… there’s chatter about using backup systems like NEO N64 Myth Cart. Guess we’ll see once folks get their hands on this beast.
Analogue’s got a pretty solid rep in retro circles too. They’ve made waves with the ‘Pocket’, a handheld for Game Boy fans, and other classics like MegaDrive and SNES setups. So, if you’re into nostalgia with a twist, they might just be your new favorite.
