TheNintendo 64is one of the most revered gaming systems ever made, and a new product from gaming hardware company Analogue could be the ultimate option for hardcore fans. Known for systems like the Analogue Pocket, the company focuses on delivering hardware capable of mimicking classic game systems rather than relying on software emulation options. This approach tends to come at a higher price than most alternatives, but a high standard of quality helps justify the investment.
As announced in a Twitter post from the officialAnalogueaccount,the Analogue 3D, “a reimagining of the N64” that accepts original Nintendo 64 cartridges, will be available to preorder on October 21at 8 AM PDT. The system is poised as the ultimate version of the Nintendo 64, boasting complete compatibility with every game and upgrades like 4K resolution, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and a new 3D OS built specifically for the Analogue 3D.
Unsurprisingly,the Analogue 3D doesn’t come cheap, with the console listed for $249.99 on the officialAnaloguestore in both a black and white version. Bluetooth controllers by 8BitDo are sold separately for $39.99 apiece.
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Modern options for playing retro games can often feel like imperfect solutions, and the Analogue 3D is definitely aiming to be the perfect one. Features like built-in Expansion Pak support and region-free compatibility aim to make the experience even better than what the average Nintendo 64 user could enjoy, and display options that go beyond scanline filters to mimic more complex aspects of a CRT display could help address the compromises of playing retro games on modern screens.
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Analogue is putting a big emphasis on the multiplayer component, and four controller ports make it possible to get agood game ofGoldeneye 007goingwithout investing in an array of Bluetooth gamepads. The promise of zero input lag due to the lack of software emulation could make it viable for genuinely competitive play, although any modern display will still add a marginal amount of lag that wasn’t present on CRTs.
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Anything that could helpintroduce more people to classic gamesis almost always a good thing.The Analogue 3D’s price point might not make it the most accessible ambassador for the N64, but its dedication to providing a great experience could still win over new fans while satisfying N64 veterans.
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I do a lot of retro gaming on original hardware and a CRT, so I can’t see myself investing in something this expensive, but I’m happy to see it on the market. The Nintendo 64 ishome toSuper Mario 64, one of my favorite games of all time, and I have plenty of fondness for even black sheep titles likeQuest 64.I’ve always been impressed by the care that Analogue put into the Pocket, and the Analogue 3D could be a great option forNintendo 64if it meets a similarly high bar.
