After numerous delays, the Analogue 3D finally has a confirmed shipping date. The long-awaited reincarnation of the Nintendo 64 console will begin rolling out to customers on November 18. Formerly known as the Analogue 64, the ambitious remake was first teased in 2023 with an expected release in 2024. However, the company later postponed the shipment of its pre-orders to Q1 2025, followed by yet another delay, due to an unexpected increase in tariffs.
Analogue’s upcoming console is a 4K-ready version of the classic Nintendo 64, with support for VRR (variable refresh rate). Unlike most retro systems today, it does not rely on emulation. Rather, an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) chip replicates the original N64 hardware at the circuit level. This means that games run the way they were originally intended to on the original console, along with full compatibility with the entire N64 library. Additionally, there should be no quirks, lag, or inconsistencies that often plague emulation.
Running on Analogue’s own custom-made 3D OS, it features “Original Display Modes” designed to recreate the look of old CRT or PVM screens on modern 4K displays. These modes essentially mimic and try to retain the authenticity of classic games, while enhancing image clarity and smoothing out frame pacing with VRR.
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