Analogue 3D: Finally, A 4K N64

[Peter Paltridge]

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For those still unfamiliar with the Analogue series of consoles, they’re recreations of classic systems but with modern bells and whistles. Instead of emulation, they use FPGA tech to perfectly recreate the mechanics of 80s and 90s consoles with zero lag. Currently, Analogue consoles exist to replicate the NES, Super NES, Genesis and PC Engine / TG 16, but as these machines grew more sophisticated, it became harder to recreate them. Today Analogue announced they’d finally overcome a major hurdle: recreating the Nintendo 64. The Analogue 3D is a hyper-advanced N64 that can play every cartridge released for the system in full HD (4K even!) with no lag. If you prefer the original foggy appearance, filters can be switched on and adjusted. You’ll have the ability to take screenshots, use save states and other modern conveniences. Analogue 3D will also introduce a new controller from 8BitDo that has rumble support, a turbo function and is compatible with modern systems like Switch. It will be sold separately for $39.99, but if you prefer the weird N64 controller, you can also use one of those. is there anything the Analogue 3D doesn’t do? Yes….there’s no support for emulators. Previous Analogue consoles had […]

 

[Shoma]

Perfect emulation is awesome, but there's a certain charm to authentic hardware recreation. Wondering if the new controller feels as good as the original (doubt it, that joystick was rough). Still, this is a must-have for any serious retro collector.

 

[Clymemarys]

N64 in HD? That's pretty neat, but honestly, I haven't touched my old system in years. Maybe for Perfect Dark? But $250 seems a bit steep for a console I might play once in a blue moon. Maybe I'll stick to my Switch for a N64 fix.

 

[Toto_Tornado]

This is a game-changer (pun intended) for my retro collection! I gotta get my hands on one, even if it means selling a kidney. But that new controller... not a fan. The original might be uncomfortable, but it's iconic! Maybe I can find a third-party adapter for the old one.

 

[Kurapikachu]

About time! The N64's graphics haven't aged well, and frankly, emulation can be hit-or-miss. 4K and no lag? Now we're talking. Though, I wish they included some texture filtering options. Gotta make those blurry textures a thing of the past.

 

[JobbertoChampion]

This might be cool for hardcore gamers, but for me, it's a hard pass. I still have my N64 tucked away, and honestly, the nostalgia factor of the original graphics and controllers is part of the charm. Besides, at that price, I could get a nice new board game for the family.

 

[NintendoRepairman87]

It's great to see classic consoles getting a new lease on life. This will help preserve a piece of gaming history for future generations. I remember playing the original N64 with my kids. It's nostalgic to see it get a modern upgrade.

 

[LightSlayer]

While this is a cool concept, I'm not sure it's worth the price. The original N64 is still a great console, and there are plenty of affordable emulators out there. Unless you're a hardcore collector, I'm not sure this is a must-have.